Financial Aid Application Student Information First Name * Last Name * Is the student a prospective first-generation college student? - None -YesNo Is the student eligible for the Federal Free or Reduced Lunch program? * - Select -YesNoNot Sure The educator-directed financial aid application is a streamlined program for families who qualify for free/reduced lunch programs in their schools. If your family qualifies for this program, your student will receive priority consideration for financial aid. To apply this way, you will only need to fill out a short hard copy form with names and school certification of eligibility. Most of the rest of this form will not be required. To apply for educator-directed financial aid, simply download this application ( Educator_Directed_Application.pdf) and provide it to a teacher or administrator at your child's school. Although you will need to sign it as well, the school is responsible for signing it and returning it directly to Project MEGSSS, either by mail or via email to nomination@megsss.org. For further inquiry about this program, please call the office (314.842.5968) or e-mail us at nomination@megsss.org. Request Please note: this financial aid application request form is NOT a registration form. In order to be eligible for financial aid, you must first register for the course/event on the appropriate form at www.megsss.org/registration. For what course/event would you like to obtain financial aid? * Admission Test (fee waiver) Summer MathJam Summer - Intro to Elements Fall/Spring Elements AMC-8 Masterclass and/or Test Other... For what course/event would you like to obtain financial aid? Other... Please complete this form in its entirety and upload or mail a copy of your last federal tax return (1040 and Schedule A only). If parents file separately and both are responsible for the child's expenses, tax returns from both are needed. For security purposes, we encourage applicants to blacken out social security numbers appearing on tax documents. You may upload a copy of your tax return as part of this online application or provide a copy by mail to the following address: Project MEGSSS2 CityPlace, Suite 200St. Louis, MO 63141 Filing deadline is Friday, July 21, 2020. Decisions will be made by July 28th if at all possible. Tax returns must be received by that date to be eligible for consideration in the first round of decisions. You will need to register and pay the tuition deposit of $100.00 (required by all students) prior to the July decision deadline. If financial aid provided is insufficient and we cannot work out a tuition payment plan that suits your needs, the tuition deposit will be refunded, assuming registration is cancelled prior to the first day of class. Please complete this form in its entirety. If necessary for decision purposes, we reserve the right to request your last federal tax return (1040 and Schedule A). Please be aware that test fee waivers are limited and will generally not cover the full testing amount. The 2020 deadline to apply for financial aid for an admissisions test fee waiver is March 15, 2020. Please complete this form in its entirety. If necessary for decision purposes, we reserve the right to request your last federal tax return (1040 and Schedule A). Please be aware that summer aid is limited and will generally not cover the full tuition amount. The deadline for 2020 Summer financial aid applications is April 30; decisions will be made by May 18. Please make every effort to apply as early as possible. Family Information Parent(s) First Name(s) * Parent(s) Last Name(s) * Phone Number * Email * Current Marital Status * - Select -SingleMarriedSeparated/DivorcedOther... Current Marital Status Other... Is either parent an active military veteran? - None -YesNo Employment * - Select -Both parents are employed outside the homeOne parent is a stay-at-home parentBoth parents are unemployedSingle parent, employedSingle parent, unemployed How many children do you have? * - Select -123456 1: Age 1: Current School 2: Age 2: Current School 3: Age 3: Current School 4: Age 4: Current School 5: Age 5: Current School 6: Age 6: Current School Federal Tax Return Information - Most Recent Total Adjusted Gross Income * $ Number of Exemptions Claimed * Do you qualify for earned income tax credit? Yes No Not Sure Income not reported * Do you receive any income that is not reported on your tax return (i.e., gifts, child support, welfare payments, Social Security, etc.) for any family members? Yes No Explain income not reported Please explain unreported income source and reason. Current Housing Status * Rent Own Other... Current Housing Status Other... Real Estate * Please indicate your monthly rental or mortgage payment, the number of properties owned and the market value of all real estate owned. School Tuition * Please list the total tuition/fees, total scholarships, and total parent contribution toward your child(ren)'s school(s). IRS 1040 Upload Upload Only financial aid applicants to the fall/spring after-school sessions are required to submit their most recent 1040 and Schedule A federal tax return(s); however, we reserve the right to request tax returns for other programs if needed. For security purposes, we encourage applicants to blacken out social security numbers appearing on tax documents. Files must be less than 2 MB.Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf doc docx odt zip. Additional Information Has the student received MEGSSS financial aid before? * - Select -YesNoNot Sure Maximum Monthly Contribution What is the maximum contribution per month that parents can make toward Project MEGSSS tuition and expenses? $ Willing to Volunteer Some special consideration may be given to families willing to volunteer in lieu of a portion of the tuition costs (similar to "pay for play" on sports teams). Would you be willing to volunteer on a MEGSSS committee or assist with special project work? - None -YesNoMaybe Special Skills If you have any special skills that you may be willing to volunteer, please list here: Special CircumstancesPlease use this area to describe any special circumstances or expenses that affect your income, i.e., extraordinary medical bills, loss of job, divorce or other items that affect your family finances. The more details you provide, the better the Committee can make the appropriate funding decisions. Special Circumstances CertificationI certify that the information on this form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and ability. I understand that I may be required to provide additional information upon request. I understand that financial aid is limited, and that it is awarded based on the total financial aid pool designated by the Project MEGSSS Board of Directors. Wording * Please check this box to indicate your agreeement Name * Type the name of the person who certifies this information (first and last names): A confirmation email will be sent to you. If you experience problems with this form or have any questions, please contact our office at 314.842.5968 or email our Director of Recruitment, at nomination@megsss.org. Leave this field blank Submit