Your education matters. Let your community support you — privately.
College, trade school, certifications—the cost of learning keeps rising. Create an education fund request and receive contributions from people who believe in your future.
Create Your RequestEducation opens doors, but the price tag keeps more people out every year.
Any investment in your skills and future.
University, community college, online degrees
Electrician, plumbing, HVAC, welding
Coding, UX design, data science
Professional licenses, industry certs
Books, materials, software
Rent, food while studying
Travel, housing, programs
SAT, GRE, MCAT, bar exam
Share your education goals—what you're studying, where, and why it matters. Set a goal for what you need.
Send your request link to family, friends, mentors, and anyone who's invested in your success.
As contributions come in, they're processed by Stripe directly to your bank account or debit card (near-instant).
Asking for help with school costs is already hard enough. A public GoFundMe adds unnecessary exposure. A Better Gift lets your family and friends contribute to your education privately.
A Better Gift is private crowdfunding — only the people you share the link with can see your request. You pay nothing. Contributions are processed by Stripe directly to your debit card or bank account.
See How We Compare to GoFundMe →Contributions are funds given by your friends and family to support your request. When someone visits your request and contributes, they're processed by Stripe directly to your bank account or debit card (near-instant).
Absolutely. Loans don't cover everything—and taking out more debt isn't always the answer. Contributions can cover textbooks, living expenses, certification exams, or reduce the total amount you need to borrow.
No. A Better Gift works for any education investment: trade school, professional certifications, continuing education, graduate school, online courses, or skills training. If you're learning something that improves your career, you can create a request for it.
You have two options: bank account (~2 business days) or debit card (near-instant). We never hold funds. Choose whatever works best for your situation.
529 plans are long-term savings vehicles with tax benefits but restrictions on use. Scholarships have application processes and strict criteria. A Better Gift provides immediate, flexible contributions from your personal network—use them for tuition, books, living expenses, or any education-related cost.
Absolutely! Many people create requests and have parents or grandparents share the link with extended family. It's a great way for relatives who want to give graduation, birthday, or holiday contributions toward something meaningful.
Create an education fund request and let your community give to your success.
Create Your Request — It's FreePrivate crowdfunding for whatever life throws at you.
