How GradSend Works...
Three Simple Steps to Fund Your Senior Year
Create your GradFund
Set up your campaign in minutes. Share your story, set your goal, and add photos.
Share your story
Spread the word with friends, family, and your community through social media.
Get funded for senior year
Receive contributions safely and track your progress toward making senior year special.
Born from a simple belief: every senior deserves to celebrate.
GradSend launched in January 2026 with one goal — to give high school seniors an easy, dignified way to fund the moments that define their senior year. Prom. Senior photos. Graduation. Class rings. Senior trips.
We saw students turning to generic platforms that weren't built for their needs, paying high fees, and struggling to connect with their communities. So we built something better — a platform that speaks their language, celebrates their milestones, and puts money directly in their hands.
Why Students Choose GradSend
We're not just another crowdfunding site — we're the platform built specifically for your senior year.
Built for Seniors, Not Everyone
Unlike generic crowdfunding platforms, GradSend is purpose-built for high school seniors. Every feature — from milestone tracking to gift registries — is designed around senior year moments.
Transparent, Honest Fees
No surprise charges. We charge a simple 5% platform fee on donations received. Donors can even choose to cover fees so 100% of their gift reaches the student.
Community First
We believe every student deserves to celebrate their senior year. GradSend was built to remove financial barriers and connect students with the people who want to support them.
Direct Payouts to Students
Funds go directly to creators via Stripe — no holding periods, no gatekeepers. Students can cash out whenever they're ready, on their schedule.
Featured Success Stories...
Real Students Making Senior Year Happen
Sarah Johnson
Lincoln High School
Raised $875 for senior year
Sarah is involved in student council, debate team, and volunteers at her local animal shelter. She's ready to make her senior year unforgettable.
Marcus Williams
Jefferson Academy
Raised $450 for senior year
Marcus is a basketball team captain and passionate about music production. He hopes to study audio engineering in college.
Emily Chen
Westside Preparatory
Raised $1,650 for senior year
Emily is the president of her school's STEM club and spends her time coding and working on robotics projects for her future in CS.
Verified & Trusted
Your donations are safe and secure
Verified school campaigns
Every campaign is reviewed to ensure authenticity and transparency
Secure payments
Industry-standard encryption protects all payment information
Transparent tracking
See exactly how donations are used with real-time updates