Monday, January 26, 2009

Post High School Tuition Scholarships


Post High School Tuition Scholarships applications are due by February 15! Message me if you would like some more information about these. Here's some information about the program:

Program Information:
Purpose
Tuition assistance for high school seniors or first year college students (of any age).

Benefits
CAA members receive financial support to continue their education.
Positive publicity for CAA and Local Councils.

Guidelines - Eligibility Requirements
Must be a member of CAA for 2 years prior to deadline date (Feb. 15th) and when scholarship is awarded. Entering first or second year in college and seeking a degree, diploma, or certificate.

Guidelines - How much can you receive?
$500 for attending Catholic college or university.
$300 for attending an accredited non-Catholic college or university, including community and technical college.

Scholarship Applications are available from:
Catholic Aid Web site at www.catholicaid.org.
Your Catholic Aid Field Representative.
CAA Fraternal Department.

Must submit:
Completed application.

Frequently Asked Questions:
I am Catholic. Can I apply for the CAA Scholarship?
Yes, if you are also a member of the Catholic Aid Association. You must be a CAA member for at least two years prior to the application deadline date to be eligible.

I am a member of the Catholic Aid Credit Union. Am I eligible to apply?
Members of Catholic Aid Credit Union are not necessarily members of CAA. If you are a member of both organizations and have been for at least two years prior to the application deadline date, you are eligible.

My parents are Catholic Aid members. Am I eligible as their child?
You are eligible only if you, personally, are also a member of CAA. In addition, you must have been a member for two years as of the application deadline date and at the time the scholarship money is paid to your selected school.

I have a twin. Can we both apply?
Yes, siblings from the same household are eligible if they meet the membership qualifications.

Is there an age requirement?
No, non-traditional age students, as well as traditional, are eligible if they meet the membership qualifications.

I want to attend a technical school. Would this be an eligible institution?
Yes, any accredited college, university, community college or technical school is acceptable.

I received a Catholic Aid scholarship. Do I have to use it this year?
Yes, CAA scholarships are only good for the year in which you apply.

Can I apply for this scholarship each year that I am in college?
No, the CAA scholarships are a one-time only award. Once you are awarded a scholarship, you are no longer eligible for another one.

Community Service Award - Cold Spring, MN

The St. Boniface Catholic Aid Council recognized Janet Aaseth with the Community Service Award. Janet has participated in neighborhood religious education programs, started the youth group at St. Boniface Parish and has spent countless hours volunteering at the St. Boniface Elementary School and visiting with Rocori High School students. She and her husband have served meals to athletes before sports events. She is a member of the community fire department and Catholic Aid is proud to award her with the Community Service Award.