Ed B. makes a very good point about separating the concepts of school support and money. They are related but very different.
There are so many things you can obtain by gaining the support of your school that go beyond finances.
Requests for local bus transportation, time off from classes or a work space will be valid requests if you remain a part of your school culture. You may not get everything you ask for this season, but you will gain a little bit of ground each year. That is what we have done at our school.
Our strong support is the result of 14 years of very organized "nagging".
