[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: Seniors - BHSDG First Step Award Application Due May 10 (Fri)

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SENIORS: LAST WEEK TO COMPLETE FIRST STEP AWARD APPLICATION

Seniors: First Step Award Application is due Friday, 5/10/19 by 3 PM

The Berkeley High School Development Group (BHSDG) raises funds to enhance academic projects for all high school students and to strengthen their educational experience. One initiative includes bridge funding to college bound students whose FAFSA/ Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) for college is determined to be $1,000 or less. The donors of BHSDG want to support students in a successful transition to higher education. Thank you to the BHSDG and its donors!

The First Step Award is available to any qualifying student who has enrolled at an accredited four year college (or community college for eligible Dream Act students) and shows EFC from $0-$1,000. You may use this grant for deposits for housing, orientation, travel, books, or anything else related to college expenses.

Complete the attached application with supporting documents of college acceptance letter or email and FAFSA/EFC  by May 10, 2019. The application must be approved and signed by a counselor or advisor. Please submit application to the CCC.

Checks will be written by BHSDG to eligible students and distributed to students at the Senior Awards event on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 6:30 PM in the Little Theater.

In summary, here is what you need for First Step Award by 5/10/19 by 3 PM:
1. Application in attachment or in CCC and Counseling Offices
2. Counselor checks off EFC in FAFSA summary of $0-$1,000
3. Proof of college enrollment at 4 year or community college for Dream Act students- find congratulations letter in email or portal and copy.

BHSDG website:  http://bhsdg.org/wp/

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