Foundations- Scholarship info

Scholarship Determination Criteria

Mercy Corps Northwest’s Foundations class scholarships are based on the student’s ability to pay. Scholarship awards are available for fees above the $75 cost of materials minimum. Scholarships range from $35 to $75. Award amounts are determined by comparing the student’s gross annual household income with Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.

Mercy Corps Northwest requires proof of a student’s gross annual household income in order to award scholarships for course fees. Please provide us with the information below under your current living/ and employment situation. Otherwise we will not be able to consider you eligible for a scholarship of any amount and the full cost of the course applies.

• It you are currently employed- the most current pay stub which indicates your gross amount of pay (either dollar amount per pay period or hourly rate) the number of hours you work per pay period, and how often you are paid.

• If you are self-employed- the most current income tax return

• If you are currently employed and self employed- the most current income tax return and most current pay stub

• If you are retired- the most current amounts you are receiving as indicated on Social Security statement, 1099, or other document

• If you are receiving assistance- whether it is your primary source of income or in addition to your income, from agencies such as SSI, Disability, Unemployment Compensation, Social Security, etc., or receiving income from other sources such as child support, we need documentation reflecting the most current amounts you are receiving and the providing agency

• If you are unemployed and not receiving any form of income or assistance -please provide us with a letter explaining your situation and the need for scholarship assistance

NOTE: This information is required for your household

Scholarship_Determination_Criteria.doc
Scholarship_Determination_Criteria.PDF

Please submit household financial information along with a Foundations enrollment form to:

Mercy Corps Northwest
Attn: Sarah Castagnola
43 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 896-5070