Making An Impact

By supporting well-deserving students and faculty and vital programs throughout California, the Alliant Educational Foundation (AEF) makes a tangible and enduring impact on education, mental health and community.

AEF is the result of a productive and collaborative partnership. It was created in 2015 when Alliant International University converted to a public-benefit corporation, and the non-profit assets, including student scholarships, faculty research grants, and San Diego land ownership, were transferred to the new Alliant Educational Foundation. Since then, AEF has also become the alumni hub for the University as well.

AEF is dedicated to supporting student scholarships, alumni support, faculty research grants, and broader community impact needs across California.

A core component of AEF’s mission is to support post-secondary students from a diversity of backgrounds as they prepare for careers of service and leadership that improve lives in underserved communities.

Vision

A world of healthy communities that value learning, equality, and dignity

Mission

By concentrating on the importance of education, our core mission is to build bridges between under-resourced communities, universities, and other organizations to create a more equitable, healthy, and just society

Core Values

Collaboration

We will achieve more than we could ever do alone by working with others for the good of our communities

Accountability

We value integrity, transparency, and the use of data to drive good decision making

Social Justice

We are committed to helping build a more equitable and just society where underserved communities have equal access to opportunities and education

Inclusion

We can empower marginalized communities and make meaningful change only by including the voices of diverse, community-based stakeholders

Resourcefulness

We will help solve some of our communities’ most significant challenges by being flexible and creative advocates for change

Recent Updates

The Alliant Educational Foundation has a creative and collaborative partnership with Alliant International University.

Throughout 2024, we’ve donated more than $750,000 for student scholarships across the Alliant campuses, primarily providing funds for students pursuing advanced degrees in helping professions, including psychology, education and nursing.

AEF also served as the fiscal agent for faculty grants and contracts, launched our fourth round of faculty and staff innovation/seed grants, expanded our Mental Health Consortium to the San Francisco/Bay Area, and helped fund the launch of a new in-house telehealth clinic at the Alliant International University-Sacramento campus.

In addition, our Fellows program is in its third year of mentorship to support California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) students throughout their doctoral journey. Our newest initiative is in development to support more effective interaction between individuals experiencing mental illness and police officers.

Your donation provides the support and resources that make our programs a success