Manistee Catholic Central School

Christ Centered Excellence in Education

Manistee Catholic Central School provides opportunities for all students to reach their fullest spiritual and academic potential.

Academic Year 2014-2015 Children of Veterans Tuition Grant (CVTG) Michigan Competitive Scholarship (MCS) Michigan Tuition Grant (MTG) Police Officer’s and Firefighter’s Survivor Tuition

Grant (STG) Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) Michigan Merit Award GEAR UP Michigan! Scholarship GEAR UP College Day Scholarship Dual Enrollment

Eligible students: Natural or adopted child (no grandchildren or stepchildren) of a veteran who is permanently and totally disabled or deceased due to service connected causes or is listed as missing in action in a foreign country.

◦ Pays up to $2,800 per year regardless of need.◦ Students must be age 16 to 26.◦Students must have at least a 2.25 GPA for

renewal.◦College will bill SSG AFTER credits are

completed.

Michigan Department of Treasury 4363 (5-12)

Application to Determine Eligibility for Educational Benefits Children of Veterans Tuition Grant Program Issued under authority of Public Act 248 of 2005.

Type or print all information. This application must be completed to apply for educational opportunities provided for children of certain members of the armed forces of the United States.

Name of Applicant Social Security Number

Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)

City State ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Date of Birth Michigan Resident Since (mm/dd/yyyy)

Name of Surviving Parent or Guardian

Relationship

Address

City State ZIP Code

Are you receiving benefits from another state? Yes No

If Yes, what state?

Have you ever been convicted of a felony involving an assault, physical injury or death? Yes No

Name of College you plan to attend

College Enrollment Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

By my signature, I confirm that the information provided on this form is true and accurate, and I give the above institution permission to release/verify my academic data for the purposes of this program to the Student Scholarships and Grants. [Required for processing.]

Signature of Applicant Date

Deceased or Disabled Veteran’s Service Record (Parent of the Applicant named above) Name of Veteran

Military Service Number

Date of Entry into Service

Date of Separation U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Claim No.

Veteran Affairs Regional Office where claim folder is located Is the veteran totally and permanently disabled due to service-incurred causes?

Yes (see #4 below) No Is the veteran’s death due to service-incurred causes?

Yes (see #4 below) No Required Documentation Send photocopies only as documents must remain a permanent part of the application. 1. Applicant’s (child’s) birth certificate (must list parents’ names). 2. Veteran’s discharge certificate or separation document (DD Form 214 or Casualty Report) 3. Veteran’s death certificate or casualty report. 4. Proof of total and permanent disability or death due to service-incurred causes. Submit application and required documentation to: Student Scholarships and Grants, P.O. Box 30462, Lansing, MI 48909-7962. Telephone: 1-888-4-GRANTS (1-888-447-2687), extension 3-7120. Fax: 517-241-5835.

Class of 2015 (current seniors) who will attend in 2015-16.

Based on ACT Score (scaled score of at least 90 or composite score of at least 23) and financial need per the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

SSG will send rosters to notify high schools of students with qualifying scores from the Class of 2015 in December.

SSG will ask parents of students to provide their Social Security number (SSN) to SSG. The SSN on the ACT test record must match the SSN on the FAFSA.

SSG will provide certificate templates for high school award assemblies in Spring 2015. NOTE: All qualifiers can receive a certificate of achievement for their score, but only those who have the score AND the financial need will receive a monetary award.

Maximum award amount is set each year by the Michigan Department of Treasury. The 2015-16 maximum award is $676.

Awards are pro-rated for ¾ and ½ time enrollment.

Maximums for class of 2015 will be determined in May 2015.

Based on financial need only.

FAFSA is source of need analysis.

Available at independent non-profit institutions only.

The 2015-16 maximum award is $1,626.

Awards are pro-rated for ¾ and ½ time enrollment.

SSG’s system “sees” only the first college code listed on the FAFSA when awarding. Students must notify SSG of their final college selection as soon as possible.

Students cannot get MTG and MCS at the same time.

MCS students at a private institution may receive a supplemental amount for the difference between $1,626 and $676 from the MTG fund.

2015-16 maximum will be set in May 2015.

Also known as the Survivors Tuition Grant.

Provides a grant for tuition for a child or a spouse of a deceased officer or firefighter who died as a result of work related traumatic injury.

Financial need is a factor.

Eligible students must have or have had Medicaid coverage for 24 months within a 36 consecutive month period.

Must submit application prior to high school graduation or GED and before age 20.

Pays a maximum of 24 semester or 36 term credits per academic year.

Pays only credit hours. Contact hours or billable hours charged by the institution are not covered by TIP.

Pays mandatory fees up to $250 per semester/term.

Allowable fees:◦Technology◦Registration◦Student activity◦Per hour fees are applied to credit hours

only.

Student must enroll within four years of high school graduation or eligibility is forfeited.

Student must fully utilize eligibility within ten years or eligibility is forfeited.

High School Graduates

◦Diploma, “Certificate of Completion,” or GED are acceptable for eligibility for TIP.

◦TIP is last dollar, which means other tuition-specific aid must be applied first. TIP will pick up balance.

Incarcerated students are not eligible to participate in TIP.

“Incarcerated does not include detention of a juvenile in a state-operated or privately operated juvenile detention facility.”

SSG works with Michigan College Access Network (MCAN), Local College Access Network (LCAN), and other community groups to identify TIP eligible students.

By taking dual enrollment classes in high school, students can get a jump on college credits.

It also saves money because they don’t have to pay for these credits in college!

NOTE:

All programs are subject to approved and available funding.

Maximum award amounts may fluctuate from one year to the next based on funding limitations.

Start in junior/senior year of high school. Check with your high school counselor for

available community scholarships. Check local sources like Lions and Kiwanis

clubs or other civic groups. Use Internet search service

(www.fastweb.com). Be on time with deadlines. Be persistent.

Don’t pay for search's – use only free programs.

Toll-free:1-888-4-GRANTS (1-888-447-2687)

E-mail:SSG@michigan.gov

Web:www.michigan.gov/ssg

Fastweb.com Scholarships.com Studentsscholarships.com

Grant Programs Loan Programs

Work Study Other Sources

Grant Programs◦ Generally doesn’t have to be repaid

◦ Federal Pell Grant For undergrads with financial need

◦ Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Pursuing elementary or secondary teaching

certificate Commit to teach in a high-need field at a low-income

school for at least 4 years.

Grant Programs

◦ Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Undergrads with exceptional financial need at

participating schools

◦ Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant Student of a parent who died while in service in Iraq

or Afghanistan.

Loans◦ Direct Subsidized Loans

Interest paid by USDE while student is in school◦ Direct Unsubsidized Loans

Borrower is responsible for all interest◦ Federal Perkins Loan

Loan made by participating school No interest accrues while the student is in school Low interest 5% Depend on financial need

◦ Direct PLUS Loan For parents of dependent undergraduates Borrower responsible for all interest

Work Study◦ Federal work program allowing undergrads at

participating schools to earn money

The FAFSA is a ‘must do’ step in order to be considered for any financial aid regardless of parents’ income, grades, age, etc.

• Faster turnaround; more accurate

• Submit after January 1, 2015

• NO FEES

• Apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to sign your FAFSA (Parents and Students each)

• Due date for many scholarships is March 1, 2015.

• May submit by June 30, 2015

Required Data Who is the Parent?

1. Student demographic Information

2. Student financial information3. Dependency Status4. Parent Financial Information5. Independent student

household information6. List of colleges to receive

results7. Signatures and certifications

1. Parent is biological or adoptive.2. Parents living and married

answer questions about both.3. Parents are living together and

not married answer questions about both

4. In case of divorce or separation answer question about parent you lived with the most in last 12 months. Or answer about parent who supported you the most.

5. If divorced or widowed parent has remarried provide information about stepparent.

If Parent Won’t Complete IRS Data Retrieval Tool

1. Student may borrow an unsubsidized loan only – must document with college or university.

1. Documentation required

1. Contact financial aid office at college/university

1. Available first Sunday in February

2. Log in to FAFSA3. Click “Link to IRS”4. Check “Transfer My Tax

Information” 5. Review Tax Information

that was transferred6. If you submitted FAFSA

before filing taxes you may still transfer tax data.

Special Circumstances Supplemental Forms

1. Contact Financial Aid Office at each College or University

2. Change in employment status after filing FAFSA

3. Medical expenses not covered by insurance

4. Change in marital status after filing FAFSA

5. Unusual dependent care expenses

6. College will review special circumstances

7. College may request additional information.

1. Other forms may be required by a college or university. Check with school for documents like:

1. Institutional application2. Stafford loan request3. Parent (PLUS) loan

application

Corrections on the Web FAFSA 4Caster

1. Student or parent’s PIN required to update student or parent information.

2. Update tax data or correct errors online

3. Pop-up message will appear if transaction already corrected by a school

4. May use to retrieve tax data after filing a return

How is Aid Awarded FAFSA Processing Results

Need = Cost of Attendance – Expected Family Contribution

Cost of Attendance:Direct Costs billed by school such as tuition, fees, room and board)

Indirect Costs: Transportation, books and supplies, housing and food if living off campus.

E-mail notification regarding Student Aid Report (SAR)

Student may view application with PIN at www.fafsa.gov

Important Tips

1. Submit between January 1st and March 1st. 2. You may submit after graduation but that is considered

late3. Respond PROMPTLY to requests for information4. Don’t get hooked by Misleading Scholarship Offers

Everywhere; Social Media, Mail, Newspapers, Magazines, Phone

5. Warning Signs of a Scam High Application FeesGuaranteed awardsEveryone is eligibleMasquerading as a Federal AgencyTime pressureUnusual requests for personal information

Scholarship Postings and ApplicationsHard copy handed out to students

Scholarships listed on Master Scholarship ProfileScholarships posted “Counselor’s Corner” on website

Manistee Catholic Central School Scholarship ProfileDecember 2014

Available at www.sabers.org

Scholarship Application Available

Application Deadline

Elks Student of the Month Manistee Elks Lodge #250c/o Gini Pelton, 432 River Street, Manistee, MI 49660

MCC January –May due by 10th of the month prior

Elks Most Valuable Student ScholarshipManistee Elks Lodge #250 selects local winnersc/o Gini Pelton, 432 River Street, Manistee, MI 49660Applications at: www.elks.org/enf/scholars or MCC

Online December 5, 2014

EVA SENG MEMORIAL GOOD WORKS SCHOLARSHIPMANISTEE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

COMMUNITY SERVICE INFORMATIONProvide a brief description of community service project(s) completed during high school. List them in chronological order beginning with the most recent. Please see the examples below for help. Attach an additional sheet if necessary.

Service/Project Dates

Hours

Role or Position

Major Accomplishment

Contact Person

 Dog Walking Service for Homebound Citizens [example]

9/06-5/07

 150

Project Coordinator and volunteer dog walker

Organized and scheduled volunteers to walk dogs for 12 homebound citizens; walked dogs twice a week.

Barbara Smith723-5555

 Project Park Pick Up [example] 

 4/06

 20

Worked on planning committee; worked on clean up day

Cleaned up and helped make improvements to three parks in Manistee County.

James Jones398-0000

   

         

   

         

Approximate hours completed: _____________  Provide the name of the supervisor of your most significant service project:  Name: _____________________________ Phone Number: ________________________

Scholarships & Awards (Not all inclusive)

LocalElks Student of the MonthDaughters of the American RevolutionClara Kraus SaariDavid “Rudy” PetersonKnights of ColumbusManistee Catholic Central SchoolsKiwanisRotary Life Leadership ScholarshipWalter Fischer ScholarshipVFW Arcadia Post #3314 ScholarshipFiler Credit Union ScholarshipMorton SaltUniversity of Michigan AlumniDr. & Mrs. John & Shelby BaribeauManistee County D.A.R.E. Student AwardManistee County MSU Alumni AssociationMCC Alumni Association

West Shore Community College

Manistee Community Foundation

West Shore Community College Distinguished High School

Graduate High School Academic

Scholarship Werle Memorial Scholarship Warren Kaines Memorial

Scholarship Foundation General Scholarship

Manistee Community Foundation

Eva Seng Memorial Good Works Scholarship

Disabled American Vets Manistee County Scholarship Karl & Irene Hermann Family

Scholarship

University Scholarships National

University Scholarships Central Michigan Centralis

Scholarship GVSU Award of Distinction GVSU Award for Excellence WMU Medallion Scholarship Aquinas Academic Leadership

Scholarship

National Elks Most Valuable Student Elks National Legacy Award Best Buy Scholarships AXA Achievement Scholarship RMHC U. S. Scholarships

Scholarship Applications College Applications

Scholarship Applications◦ Student Profile/Bio Sheet◦ Activities: Academic,

Athletic, Extra-Curricular, Community.

◦ Activities: Frequency◦ Accent Leadership◦ Awards / Recognition◦ Special Events: CLI, 4H,

FTE, NCYC◦ Letters of Reference

College Applications◦ Online or Paper◦ Counselor’s Page –

Transcripts◦ Dual Enrollment Transcripts◦ Contact college if no timely

response

Reputationo Social Mediao Background checkso Counselor Recommendation

form