GENERAL INFORMATION

Sussman-Miller Educational Assistance Fund awards financial assistance to students to further their education in an undergraduate program. Students who are just graduating from high school have different guidelines and application forms than students who have already completed at least one semester of undergraduate studies. To apply for financial assistance, please read through all of the instructions carefully, complete the appropriate application form, and submit all requested documents before the listed deadline.

1. Graduating high school seniors must apply for financial aid to begin the following fall.
Printable Info & Forms - High School:      PDF Format      Word Format

2. Undergraduate students who have completed at least one semester of undergraduate work must apply after the spring semester for financial assistance beginning the following fall.
Printable Info & Forms - Undergraduate:     PDF Format     Word Format
  

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING REQUIRED INFORMATION
Review the following information carefully, then go to application forms below.

Financial aid award letter or announcement from college/university for 2009-10 academic year

• Sent to you or directly to us from college/university you will attend & lists all financial aid awards & scholarships.
    
• List under ‘Educational Information’ section of the application any other award that is not included in your award letter – including state, foundation, civic & religious institutions & tribal support awards.

Copy of your complete Federal Student Aid Report (all pages) for the 2009-10 academic year

• SAR may be printed from the Internet.
• Received by you as a result of submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). DO NOT SEND FAFSA.

Résumé

• Include school activities, awards, honors, community service, employment, and internships. Note number of years of participation and any office or position held for each activity.

Statement of personal goals and unusual circumstances to be considered

• Essay or business letter format – grammar, spelling, and punctuation do count.
• Include educational and career goals – be as specific as possible.
• Describe any special circumstance that makes it more difficult for you to attain your education.
• Applicants with dependent children should include an explanation of their financial responsibilities and tax consequences.

Official transcript

• Current official transcript sent by school under separate cover OR in a sealed envelope and included with your application documents.

One reference from a current academic teacher or counselor

• Sent by teacher or school under separate cover OR in a sealed envelope and included with your application form.
• Reference should write a letter OR use the Personal Rating Form [included with application].

Statement of college/university budget (costs) on which aid is based, for the 2009-10 academic year

• Costs may be included in your award letter, on a separate sheet with school letterhead or taken from catalog.
• Should include: tuition, fees, room and board, books, personal expenses, travel, and loan fees (you may include a short description of any unusual expenses such as childcare or medical that are not included in the school’s information).
• Completed Budget Form of Required Information [included with application]..

YOUR NAME SHOULD BE ON EVERY PAGE OF EVERY ATTACHMENT!

• Completely fill out appropriate financial aid application and supply ALL the required documents listed above.
• All signatures on the application must be completed.
• Submit all required documents to our office before the deadline.

CHOOSE YOUR APPLICATION FORM:

These printable Adobe Acrobat pdf forms include general information, specific info for high school or college students, application form, budget form, and personal rating form. If you need the latest Acrobat Reader for your brower, click here.

1. For graduating High School Seniors:
     PDF Format      Word Format

2. For those already attending College or University:
     PDF Format      Word Format

QUESTIONS? Call the Foundation Office at (505) 883-6240 or e-mail us at foundation@albuquerquefoundation.org

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