The Student Aid Association was formed in 1866 as the Princeton Charitable Institution by a group of trustees and faculty for the purpose of furnishing needy beneficiaries with the housing, textbooks, and other material items necessary for a collegiate education. The organization was successful in its mission, however in 1924 its its assets and responsibilities were taken over by the Office of the Secretary.
From the description of Princeton Student Aid Association records, 1866-1924. (Peking University Library). WorldCat record id: 74215089