Semester: FL/SP 20 _ _

Students Helping Students Award Application

Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) is a student-led organization that educates current students on what it means to be alumni of Saint Louis University by creating philanthropy awareness on campus, building traditions, fostering school pride and engaging with alumni through networking, professional development and social events.

The Students Helping Students scholarship was funded in part by your generous peers who believe in the Jesuit mission--we are men and women for others. Offeringthis scholarship award ensures that the mission will continue to be realized and that this will ignite a long-lasting sense of giving in all students at Saint Louis University.

This fund aims to assist multiple students; therefore, not all needs may be met. The goal is that this scholarship continues to provide assistance each fall and spring semester. It is important to encourage friends and peers to become donors so others have the opportunity to receive this scholarship. Fundraising events like “Espresso Your Love” and “Pitchin’ in Your Part” help to ensure that all students have the opportunity to graduate from Saint Louis University as they had intended.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • You must have a current FAFSA* (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application on file. *International Students who do not have a FAFSA on file are encouraged to apply, however, please be sure you have exhausted all financial aid available.
  • You must not have received an award from Students Helping Students Scholarship in the same academic year. Past applicants, who were not selected, are encouraged to apply again.Awards are not made during the summer sessions.
  • You must not have any loans available through Financial Aid. If you are unsure, work with your Financial Aid Officer to make sure all of your loans are exhausted. Verification will also be done in the selection process.
  • Application Deadline:
  • Fall Semester: September 7 (All applications will be notified by Sept. 30)
  • Spring Semester: February 1 (All applicants will be notified by Mar. 1)

Student Information:

Name: / Banner ID:
Local Address:
City: / State: / Zip Code:
Phone Number: / SLU E-mail Address:
Major: / Minor:
Expected Graduation Date: / SLU Commuter (Y/N):

Financial Information:

Monthly Expenses Estimated Total $______

Rent $______

Meals/Groceries$______

Utilities $______

Books/Course Materials (per semester): $______

Other Monthly Expenses (transportation, personal, miscellaneous): $______

Monthly income and all other financial support:

$______

Students Helping Students Award Amount Requested: $______

(Please note, this is a requested amount only and the actual amount awarded may vary.)

Statement of Need - Justification for Receiving Award:

Please attach responses (3) on a separate sheet

  1. Please describe your need for a Students Helping Students award and how contributions to yourself, family, the community and SLU may have been effected in your time of need. Minimum 200 words.
  2. Outline the steps you have taken to meet this need on your own. Do you work?Do you receive any form of outside help(money from family, SNAP benefits, alimony, etc.)? Minimum 300 words.
  3. How will you use the award? Please give us a clear breakdown of how you will be utilizing the requested amount from this grant. Minimum 200 words.

I certify that all of the information on this application is true and give permission for the Students Helping Students Awards Committee to consult with the Financial Aid Office regarding my request for financial assistance. I will also report any changes to Students Helping Students Awards Committee during the time that my application is under review.

Student’s Signature: ______Date: ______

The STATAdviser consults with our Financial Aid Advisor so that the Students helping Students Award will not negatively impact any current financial aid. Your information will remain strictly confidential.

Please note that if awarded, the Students Helping Students Award will first be applied to any outstanding charges on your student account. Any remaining funds will be disbursed directly to you.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the scholarship organizers at

Help Us Help Others:

How did you hear about this award?

(Check all that apply)

☐Friend

☐Staff/Faculty Member

☐STAT Advertising

☐Students Helping Students Email

☐Fundraising Campaigns (Espresso Your Love, Pitchin’ in Your Part, etc…)

☐Other: ______

Seeing the faces and stories of our award recipients can make a difference to potential donors and award recipients by providing a more personal connection than statistics allow.

If awarded, STAT may request to use your face in promotional materials, or you may be contacted to participate in a video testimonial or participate in other exclusive philanthropic events. You may decline your application's promotional use by checking below.

☐I would prefer not to participate.

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