Toms River Student Loan Fund

For parents of high school seniors this can be a very exciting and challenging time. Their children have or are making decisions on what college to attend in the fall and sometimes that’s the easy part. The real challenge is how to pay for a 4-year education that could cost anywhere
from $80,000-$160,000. Even when you think you have tuition, room and board covered there are expenses that seem to pop-up all the time and that’s where the Toms River Student Loan Fund can help. Established by a group of business leaders more than 70 years ago the Fund assists graduates of the three Toms River High Schools by supplementing a portion of their undergraduate and or graduate school tuition and costs.

As a member of the Board of Trustees for several years I know that thousands of students have been helped by this all-volunteer organization. While we are always seeking donations and financial assistance it is only once a year we really reach out to the public to support what is our major fundraiser. On Friday, May 2nd we are holding our 6th Annual Recognition Cocktail Reception at the Holiday Inn of Toms River in which we will honor
Former First Assistant Ocean County Prosecutor Terrence Farley, Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 and the 2007 Teachers of the Year from the eighteen schools in the Toms River Regional School District.

I will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the reception which begins at 6pm
and tickets are on sale for $75 per person. In addition much of the money raised from the evening comes from an ad journal in which we’re now seeking support from the business community as well as the public. For information on tickets or the ad journal you can call Carmen Memoli at (732) 240-3366.

The Toms River Student Loan Fund had been a well-kept secret for many years but as education costs continue to rise the secret is out. The only way we can continue to assist students is to raise additional funds so your support of this very worthwhile cause will be greatly appreciated.