2026 TEA FOR TUITION
Derby-inspired Race for the Roses celebration while supporting Tuition Assistance!
Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Mercy Gymnasium
Gourmet Tea ~ Mimosas ~ Light Bites ~ Desserts
The Tea is a tradition at the heart of our Mercy Mission. Each year, the Alumnae Association hosts this springtime tea to ensure bright futures for Mercy girls by raising money for tuition assistance. The Alumnae Association awards approximately $40,000 in funds to support students in need of financial assistance. Enjoy gourmet tea, mimosas (guests 21+), light bites and desserts with friends and performance by the Mercyaires. We also look forward to spotlighting our Distinguished Alumna and Trailblazer Alumna Awardees.
HOST A TABLE
Table Hostesses are the heart and soul of Tea for Tuition. They invite their friends, colleagues, family members, and neighbors to the party.
ATTEND
Are you interested in attending by yourself or with a few friends? We will welcome you at a mix-and-mingle table.
SPONSOR
Sponsoring the Tea is a great way to give exposure to your business or lend support as an individual. We have several sponsorship levels.
RAFFLE
Special event designer purse raffle item announcement coming soon!
Help support our Brown Bag Raffle! The Tea Committee is now accepting item donations. Please use the donation form here.
BE AN ABSENTEA DONOR
We welcome your support anytime as an AbsenTEA donor! Give today here. All donations directly support the Mercy Tuition Assistance Fund and are accepted in any denomination.
CONTACT
PAST TEA FOR TUITION EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
ABOUT THE ALUMNAE TEA FOR TUITION
The Alumnae Association gathers for a springtime tea to ensure bright futures for Mercy girls by raising money for tuition assistance. Each year, the Alumnae Association awards approximately $40,000 in funds to support students in need of financial assistance. It is our mission to pay a Mercy education forward and continue to educate Women Who Make a Difference.
"No work of charity can be more productive of good to society than the careful instruction of women." The Venerable Catherine McAuley, Founder of the Sisters of Mercy