Department of Homeland Security Education Programs

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Education Programs

http://www.orau.gov/dhseducationprograms

DHS Scholarship Program

Supporting students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security mission.

* Undergraduate students

* U.S. citizenship required

* Funding available for fall 2011

* Full tuition and monthly stipends

* Includes 10-week summer internships at federal research facilities or university-based DHS Centers of Excellence

* Application Deadline: January 5, 2011

DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program

Providing a 10-week summer research experience for undergraduate students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM).

* Undergraduate students

* U.S. citizenship required

* Funding available for Summer 2011

* 10-week summer research experiences at federal research facilities

* $500 weekly stipends plus transportation expenses to/from the internship location

* Application Deadline: January 5, 2011

FSEOG Grant

The FSEOG Grant for 2010-2011 has reached it's capacity, and unfortunately we cannot accept any more names to be added to the waiting list.

There will be additional funding beginning in 2011-2012, so please stay posted for information regarding these funds!

Fall 2010 Disbursements and Refunds

It is that time again!

The Fall semester is already in full swing and we are busy working on verification processing, loan processing, and generally trying to play catch up from the rush of Fall Registration.

I know that many of you will have questions about when your refund checks will be going out and what the amounts of these refunds will be. I will give you the best general knowledge that we have, but please bear in mind that every student is different, and your account may not be the same as another student.

The disbursement date was September 7th. This means that the financial aid funds were applied to student accounts yesterday. The process actually ran last night, and is continuing to run. It should be completed by this evening. **Only students who have a file complete date and have accepted awards on their award letter, will have funds transferred to their accounts.**

If your student loans have not been applied to your account, please verify that you have completed entrance loan counseling and a Master Promissory Note with Direct Loans. You can complete both of these at http://studentloans.gov

**If you have had loans in previous semesters and completed an MPN with a private lender, you will still need to complete a new MPN with Direct Loans.**

These funds have been applied to student account in the Business Office and they will now begin processing refunds. Once the funds reach a student's account, they have 10 business days to issue a refund. If you have Direct Deposit these funds will be sent directly to your bank when refund checks go out, if you do not have Direct Deposit, they will be mailed to your address on file.

I hope this answers your questions regarding the disbursement date and refunds, if not, please leave a comment and I will answer asap.

Thanks for reading!

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

If you have a Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) between 0-200, you may be eligible for the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). This grant is a federal need based grant, similar to the Pell Grant.

If you have received your 2010-2011 Award Letter and were not awarded FSEOG, please e-mail Tonya Davis to be added to the waiting list. Tonya can be reached at:

Tonya.Davis@Gvltec.edu

If you are eligible, this is an excellent grant opportunity that you should take advantage of!

Federal College Work - Study Program

The Federal Work-Study Program:

Comprised of both federal and college funds, this program is designed to help students who would be unable to pursue or continue their studies unless they earned part of their expenses.

— Students in this program work an average of 20-30 hours per week. While assignment of Federal Work-Study jobs related to the student’s field of study is desirable, this is not a requirement and often is not possible. Jobs vary and may include working in offices, laboratories and the library, or as peer counselors, teachers’ aides and reading tutors.

— Being eligible for work-study does not guarantee a spot in the program.

GTC Work-Study Application

The Requirements for Work-Study:

— Demonstrate need for gainful employment (under program's Federal guidelines).

— Maintain a 2.0 GPA minimum.

— Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as required by college policy

— Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours in a valid program consisting of at least 16 credit hours.

GTC Work-Study Application

Work-Study Facts:

· The Work-Study year begins July 1^st. Contracts run from July 1^st to June 30^th the next year.

· The Work-Study Coordinator begins renewing contracts in April of each year.

o Student’s financial aid file must be complete to have contract renewed.

· Student’s interested in work study must have a completed financial aid file when they apply as well.

o You must apply each academic year for Work-study. (if your name has been on the current list, you may contact the FWS coordinator and ask that your name be added to new list – financial aid file must be complete)

· If chosen for a job, you may NOT begin working until you have a signed contract. You will need an appointment with the work-study coordinator to complete the new hire process.

o The supervisor that chooses to hire you will complete a job placement form and send to the FWS coordinator. You will then be contacted by the FWS coordinator for an appointment time.

· Work-Study time is to be submitted by the last business day of each month. (except in June and December: you will receive emails regarding the deadline for these two months) It is extremely important that you have your time submitted on time if you want to be paid on time. Remember – it is your responsibility to submit your time!

**Currently: I am renewing contracts for 10-11 and reviewing applications. A FWS student may not work after June 30^th if they have not renewed their contract.

You can download a GTC Federal Work-Study Application here

SC American Water Works Association Scholarship

The SCAWWA has just informed us of a new scholarship opportunity!!

The deadline for Application is December 31st, so it is not too late to apply.

Here is a link to the application if you are interested: SC AWWA Scholarship

Please send all completed applications to DJ Wetzel, in the Financial Aid office.

Your applications will be sent on to SCAWWA for review.

Additional Scholarships Deadline October 1st!!

***The deadline for this scholarship opportunity has expired, but please continue to check back for more opportunities!!

Here is some great information on new scholarship opportunities:


We have seven available scholarships through my partners, each awarding $500. The scholarships are available to students who are working towards degrees in various fields. These are for the 2010-2011 school year, with the deadline on all scholarships being October 1, 2010.

I have listed the partners below that are offering scholarships:

1. Medical Billing and Coding $500 Healthcare Scholarship
http://www.medicalbillingandcoding.org/academic-scholarship/

2. Medical Assistant Schools $500 Healthcare Scholarship
http://www.medicalassistantschools.org/academic-scholarship/

3. Clara Barton $500 Nursing Scholarship
http://www.onlinenursingprograms.net/academic-scholarship/

4. Albert Einstein $500 Academic Scholarship – Masters and Doctoral Students
http://www.onlinephdprograms.com/academic-scholarship/

5. Online Education $500 Science Scholarship
http://www.onlineeducation.net/academic-scholarship/

6. Sir Isaac Newton $500 Honors Scholarship
http://www.onlineschools.org/academic-scholarship/

7. Online MBA $500 Business Scholarship
http://www.onlinemba.com/academic-scholarship/

Feel free to browse the sites, including our own at http://www.curledwire.com.