Class Dues are a voluntary tax-deductible gift to the class that
supports various alumni communications and activities. The Dues fiscal
year runs with the academic calendar, from July to June. We ask that
class members "pay their dues" every year to show their support for
their class, for Princeton, and to make sure that someone else doesn't
get stuck paying for their PAW tab.
Dues FAQ:
1. How do I pay?
We strongly encourage you to pay with a credit card by using the Paypal
link on this page. You can also download a dues card from this website
and mail in a paper check.
2. Did I pay already?
Our financial year starts on July 1, so it's time to pay again for the
year that ends after Reunions. You can always tell if you have paid by
clicking on the Honor Roll link on this page, or by just emailing me to
ask (treasurer@princeton96.com). I update the Honor Roll every month or so.
3. Why won't you people stop mailing me?
The university sets a schedule for correspondence, and for Classes that
means a couple letters in the fall and then some pre-Reunions info in
the early spring. Mail from other groups come at other times of the year
but we can't help that. The class won't send you paper mail again once
you pay your dues, and we're working on turning off emails for
duespayers too.
4. Why are Class Dues different than Annual Giving?
Class Dues pay for your PAW subscription, letters to the class, class events and off-year Reunions. Annual Giving is for Princeton's unrestricted fund-raising. (www.princeton.edu/~ag/)
5. I want to pay for two people at once but Paypal is only set up for $30. How do I do this?
You could pay twice on Paypal or send a larger check by mail and then email me at treasurer@princeton96.com to make sure you get credited properly.
6. Is this tax-deductible?
Class Dues are indeed tax-deductible. The IRS does not require receipts for donations under $250, but if you want one handmade for you just let me know.
7. I'm living with another alum and we keep getting multiple PAWs. How do we receive only one?
Send an email to alumrecs@princeton.edu and explain your situation. However, you will still need to pay your full Class Dues even if you are sharing a PAW. Sorry!
8. What does this money pay for anyways? I thought Princeton had tons
of money?
Download the annual fiscal report on this page to see where the money
goes. The vast majority of it pays for the PAW. If you don't
contribute it means that some other class member has to pay for your PAW
(which the university sends regardless) and that is one reason why dues
are $30 and not $10.
