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Complete the Dream Scholarship Application Instructions

APPLICATION DUE NO LATER THAN2:00 p.m. on March 27, 2017

Scholarships available for SPRINGQUARTER 2017

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide students with a one-time award to help offset a significant, recent (defined as within the last 3 months)and unforeseeable change in their financial situation that would prevent them from finishing their education and exiting Edmonds Community College by the end of Spring Quarter 2017. Because this scholarship is intended for students who will complete their education at EDCC in the quarter in which it is received, recipient students are ineligible for any further scholarships from the Edmonds Community College Foundation. Awards are contingent on available resources and number of qualified applicants.

To qualify, students MUSTMEET ALL FIVE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Be completing their degree or program of study by the end of SpringQuarter, 2017 and NOT starting a new degree program or continuing education at EdCC.
  • Have experienced a significant, recent(within the past 3 months)and unforeseeablechange in their financial situation.
  • Be currently enrolled in good standing at Edmonds Community College with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
  • Did not receive a Foundation scholarship for the 2016-17 academic year.
  • Did not previously receive a Complete the Dream Scholarship.

If you are not selected for a scholarship, an email will be sent to the address provided on the application page the afternoon of March 31, 2017. If applicable, the hold placed on your campus account will be released and any balance due will be your responsibility.

If you are selected for a scholarship, a phone call will be made to the number provided on the application page the afternoon of March 31, 2017. The Financial Aid office will be notified of the awarded scholarship, but any remaining balance after that amount will be your responsibility.

Complete the Dream Scholarship Additional Requirements

On one single sided page, please answer the following questions and submit with your application.

  1. Describe the significant, recent, and unforeseeable change in your financial situation that has jeopardized your chances of completing your program of study this quarter. Include specific dates and any documentation that may be pertinent. The following circumstances DO NOT constitute a significant, recent, and unforeseeable change in your financial situation.
  2. Termination of unemployment benefits due to end of eligibility period or benefit exhaustion.
  3. Your inability to finish your program in the time allotted under Labor & Industries Worker Retraining Benefits.
  4. Electing to change employment resulting in reduced income.
  5. What steps have you taken to address this situation? This may include things you’ve done to remedy the situation or to recover from it.
  6. What other sources of funding have you explored?
  7. If you were to receive partial funding from the Edmonds Community College Foundation, would you be able to supplement the rest and complete your education? If so, how?
  8. If you have already paid your tuition/fees for the quarter, please explain where the money came from and what you will use the scholarship for.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents are REQUIRED.

NOTE: Your application will not be considered without them.

  • Completed Program Requirement Sheet (available on the first floor of Lynnwood Hall), including an indication of classes to be takenSpringQuarter 2017, and reviewed and signed by academic advisor.
  • Verification of required books, materials, equipment and their cost. A book list can be accessed at the EDCC Bookstore.
  • Student Schedule (can be accessed at
  • Unofficial Transcript (can be accessed at
  • Budget Form (attached to this application)

Once application is received, Financial Aid will be notified by the Foundation and asked to put a hold on your campus account, preventing you from being dropped from your classes until an award decision is made.

Complete the Dream Scholarship Application

Name: / Student ID #:
Street Address: / City, Zip:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
(Notification will be by phone if awarded – please give an accurate number)
Program of Study at Edmonds CC:
What is the TOTAL amount of assistance you are requesting?______
(This amount will be verified with Financial Aid before awarded)
  • What portion of this amount is for Tuition and Fees?______
  • What portion of this amount is for Books?

What is your family’s estimated contribution towards your education?
If you do not receive this scholarship, will you still finish your degree or program in WinterQuarter, 2017? ______

You must have your academic advisor sign their name below, certifying that you are on track to complete their program of study WinterQuarter 2017. The advising department is located on the first floor of Lynnwood Hall. They can also help you complete your Program Requirement Sheet.

Academic Advisor Printed Name: / Ext:
Academic Advisor Signature:

Complete the Dream Scholarship Application Budget Form

Monthly Income – Excluding Educational Income

Wages and Other Earnings / $
Child Support Received / $
Government Assistance
Unemployment, Social security, Welfare benefits, DO NOT include education grants & financial aid / $
Veterans Benefits / $
Other (please specify) - include any support received from family / $
TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME / $

Monthly Expenses – Excluding Educational Expenses

Housing
Mortgage/rent, Utilities, etc. / $
Food / $
Childcare / $
Transportation
Car loan payment, Gas, Bus pass, etc. / $
Incidentals / $
Other (please specify) / $
TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES / $

EDUCATIONAL INCOME AND EXPENSES – For this Quarter Only

Grants and Financial Aid(Income)
Federal, state & local grants, loans & financial aid, other scholarships / $
Total School Expenses / $

Approved by Program Committee: YesNo

Program Committee Representative Name Signature Date

Executive Director Name Signature Date

Complete the Dream Scholarship Verification Form

Initial each of the following requirements acknowledging your understanding of each:

_____ I will complete and end my program of study at Edmonds CC SpringQuarter 2017.

_____ I have experienced a significant, recent, and unexpected change in my financial situation which prevents me from completing my education, which I have described on the attached page. I have answered all questions completely and accurately.

_____ I have proofread my application to insure that it is complete and have checked for spelling and grammatical errors.

By signing this, I certify that the information I have provided on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that it is my responsibility to submit a complete application and not that of the Foundation. If awarded, I will sign a letter of agreement, disbursement form, and write a thank you note to my scholarship donor.

Signature: / Date:

Please contact Michelle Cimaroli at or (425) 640-1707 with any questions.

Turn in application to:

Edmonds Community College Foundationor mail to:Edmonds Community College Foundation

Gateway HallGateway 310

20000 68th Avenue West

Lynnwood, WA 98036

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