Student Support

As a ministry of Laramie Valley Chapel, The WEST Institute recognizes and deeply appreciates your intention to join our church in investing in the lives of students. More than a decade’s worth of student testimonies attest to the worth of your sacrificial support making it possible for students to learn God’s Word and see it applied to their lives — thank you.

There are two ways that our church provides administrative help in receiving and disbursing support: the Direct Student Support Program (not tax-deductable) and the Stewardship Program (tax-deductable).

DIrect Student Support Program

Family members and friends of current students often want to support their loved ones during their time in our program. The Direct Student Support Program exists to provide a structured way for individuals to contribute directly toward a student’s educational and living expenses.

Who Typically Gives
Most contributors to this program are parents, extended family members, or personal friends of current students.

How to Give

Use the form located at the bottom of this page.
Select the name of the student from the drop-down menu in the first line.
- Note: The student’s name serves as a line-item comment for internal tracking purposes. The elders of Laramie Valley Chapel will disburse funds according to the donor’s designation.
Enter the amount you wish to give.
Choose your donation frequency:
- By default, “Give this One Time” is selected. You may also choose to give weekly, biweekly, monthly, or annually.
Select your preferred payment method and enter your payment information.
- Note: Some web browsers with auto-fill enabled may cause your donation to be processed as “Anonymous.” To avoid this, we recommend manually entering your information.
Leave any additional comments if desired.
You may choose to include the processing fee with your donation.
- If this option is not selected, the student will receive the donation minus the applicable processing fees.

Stipulations
Please note: Gifts made through the Direct Student Support Program are not tax-deductible under U.S. tax law, as they are designated for a specific individual. Donors will not receive a year-end giving statement for these contributions.

Stewardship program

Several years ago, members of Laramie Valley Chapel established the Stewardship Program to assist students with demonstrated financial need. It has been a joy to witness students receive help from generous individuals—often people they have never met. Many past recipients who benefited during their time at The WEST Institute are now giving back to support current students.

Donations made to the Stewardship General Fund are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. All contributions are distributed based on student applications and an assessment of financial need, as determined by the elders of Laramie Valley Chapel.

Students may apply for financial aid through the Stewardship Program in October of their program year. Approved aid is then distributed over the remaining 10 months of the one-year program.

Who Typically Gives
Most contributors to the Stewardship Program are alumni who previously benefited from the program, as well as parents of alumni who wish to support future students through this ministry, and church members of Laramie Valley Chapel.

How to Give

Use the form located at the bottom of this page.
Make sure “Give to Stewardship General Fund” is selected in line one.
Enter the amount you wish to give.
Choose your donation frequency:
- By default, “Give this One Time” is selected. You may also choose to give weekly, biweekly, monthly, or annually.
Select your preferred payment method and enter your payment information.
- Note: Some web browsers with auto-fill enabled may cause your donation to be processed as “Anonymous.” To avoid this, we recommend manually entering your information.
Leave any additional comments if desired.
You may choose to include the processing fee with your donation.
- If this option is not selected, The WEST Institute will receive the donation minus the applicable processing fees.

Stipulations
Funds given to the Stewardship Program are not designated for any specific individual or use and remain under the complete discretion and control of the elders of Laramie Valley Chapel. As such, all disbursements are made at their sole discretion, in accordance with the church’s assessment of need and ministry priorities.

Donors will receive a year-end giving statement for tax purposes.