The purpose of these special funds is to assist students who are experiencing financial difficulties that may impact of their ability to continue their schooling. The intent is to provide for basic needs such as food, housing, books, tuition, health insurance, medical bills, utilities, transportation, etc.

Students interested in applying for special financial assistance should review the guidelines below and submit a completed application, with supporting documentation, to PAVE to be received by Oct. 3, 2011.

3. Students must be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours

4. Students are only eligible for one assistance request per twelve-month period (twelve -month period starting from your first request)

5. A maximum of $2,000 per student will be awarded.

Both merit and need-based criteria will be used when making awards. Applicants GPA and level of need will be considered.

1. Complete and sign the PAVE Student Aid Application
2. Submit a letter outlining your need
3. Submit a copy of your current transcript
4. Submit a letter from an educational advisor

See submission methods below.

When to Apply
For this initial fund distribution PAVE will review requests in October 2011. Requests must be received by October 3, 2011.

Attachments

1. Letter that contains the following:
• Reason for the request: must show compelling need for this special aid, with a detailed explanation of your situation and anticipated use of the funds.
• Demonstrate what circumstances will make your situation different next semester/year.

2. Copy of your current transcript

3. Letter from educational advisor stating need