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When you include The Ferris Foundation in your estate plan, your generosity helps us prepare our students for successful careers, responsible citizenship and lifelong learning. Thank you for ensuring that Ferris State University can impact those we serve well into the future.

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Your Gifts at Work

With the help of our donors, The Ferris Foundation is setting our students up for successful futures. 

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