El Paso/Hudspeth: Higher Education Scholarship Guidelines Orientation

The following questions are based on the Higher Education Scholarship Administration and Operation Guidelines. They can be downloaded from the link below under "Documents".

IMPACT Website:https://www.ysletadelsurpueblo.org/tribal-services/department-of-tribal-empowerment/education-division/impact-program

*Required for Initial Applicants*

Full Name*

Email*

What is the one document required to be submitted by the deadline November 1st*

Application PageClass ScheduleDegree Evaluation Record

The Higher Education Scholarship applies to students who are*

Enrolled Tribal members of YDSP.A resident of El Paso/Hudspeth County.Enrolled at an accredited 2/4 year college or university.Have a minimum 2.0 GPA.All of the above.

The Higher Education Scholarship cannot fund a student's second associate or bachelor's degree.*

TrueFalse

Should the Higher Education Scholarship be considered the total source of funding for tuition cost?*

YesNo, it used to assist.

After the student fills out the top portion of the Financial Needs Analysis Form, who should they send it to in order for it to be filled out?*

Student's ParentIMPACT StaffCollege AdvisorFinancial Aid Officer at my institution.

Who is responsible for ensuring that the IMPACT Program Staff receives the Financial Needs Analysis form?*

The StudentFinancial Aid OfficeIMPACT Staff

The class schedule must display credit hours per class and total credit hours for the semester.*

Yes, alwaysNo

If the student does not have a Utility bill under their name, what options do they have?*

Notarized letter from Head of HouseholdHandwritten letter and Utility Bill from Head of Household.Both

Should the degree evaluation record/audit should be updated every semester?*

Yes, alwaysFalse

What happens when a student fails to achieve Measurable Progress for the first time?*

The student is placed on probation for one semester.The student is suspended.Other

Throughout the probationary period, students will still be eligible to receive Higher Education Scholarship funding.*

TrueFalse

If a student withdraws from a class before the institution's census date, they must provide a revised class schedule within ___ business days to prevent being placed on probation.*

Two daysFive daysTen Days

Students are only eligible for a waiver request if they notify IMPACT staff of withdrawn course within the same semester of dropped courses.*

TrueFalse

Students are responsible for __________ Higher Education Scholarship funds pertaining to the amount for courses dropped or withdrawn at any time during the awarded semester.*

ReceivingReimbursingRetrievingRedeeming

An appeal process is available to any student who is unsatisfied with a decision made by the Higher Education Committee regarding.*

Application denialProbation/suspension statusWaiver request outcomeAll of the above

Students are responsible for being aware of their payment deadline to secure their classes, as application processing time is about 4-6 weeks from completion.*

I understand I will be responsible for securing my classes.other

All information and documents provided for the purpose of applying for the Higher Education Scholarship must be true and correct to the best knowledge of the student.*

TrueFalse

Do you have any other questions about the Higher Education Scholarship Guidelines? *