SCHOLARSHIP DISBURSEMENTS

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:

  • Each June, we reach out to the winners via email with instructions on how to access your funds.

  • In that email will be a link to an online form that you must fill out to receive your scholarship(s).

  • The form will ask you to upload proof of enrollment. Use your PERSONAL email for this form.

  • We cannot disburse any funds until we receive the completed form.

  • Scholarships not claimed by December 31st of the award year will be forfeited.

  • If your email address changes, please let us know immediately.

  • If you change or leave school, please let us know immediately. A new form will be required for every new school attended and each year of school to receive funding.

  • Returning students are fully responsible for completing a new form for each new school after their first year to receive funding. You will also be asked to upload your most recent college transcript.

DEFERRMENTS:

Occasionally students need to defer an award. TCSP may allow students to defer for one year and requests are considered on a case-by-case basis (financial aid, 2-yr religious mission, health reasons, etc.). This could change based on terms set by your award, so read the details to know if a deferment is allowed. Please contact us immediately if you plan to defer.

WHAT EXPENSES DO TCSP SCHOLARSHIPS COVER?

TCSP wants to give families as much flexibility as possible to pay for college, and our scholarships generally apply to all costs of attendance. These include:

  • Tuition and fees

  • Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment

  • Cost of housing and food

  • Transportation expenses

  • Fees related to school medical insurance and services

  • Costs of obtaining a license, certification, or professional credential related to your degree

  • Please note that the IRS is stricter on what it considers qualified educational expenses. Funds used for non-qualified expenses like housing, food, travel, and insurance may be subject to taxes.

  • Please keep in mind that not every scholarship can be used for every expenses. The specific parameters of each scholarship are outlined on the Application Website and in the booklet.

 

WHAT EXPENSES ARE NOT COVERED?

  • Personal expenses, such as entertainment, recreation, clothes, self-care and grooming services, etc.

  • Activities that do not generate credit toward your degree, certificate, or license

  • Non-academic programs, such as National Outdoor Leadership Program (NOLS) and Outward Bound

WHAT TO DO IF YOU RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP AND NO LONGER NEED IT:

If you’re in the fortunate position of having been offered awards that exceed your anticipate expenses, we ask that you consider releasing any unneeded TCSP awards to a runner-up. This decision is entirely up to you, based upon your family’s private, personal assessment of your individual circumstances. If you do have unneeded funds and choose to release them, please contact us.

WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS?

TCSP scholarships are administered and disbursed through the Education Foundation of Jackson Hole. Have questions about Scholarships and what you may qualify for? Speak with your Counselor as they will be able to guide you through the process.

Need help with the website or questions about anything listed above? Contact: Kristine Harris, Scholarship Director kristine@fundforpubliceducation.org or 307-732-9414