Get Need-based Scholarship Application - 2012/13 Student Information

Filling out the Need-based Scholarship Application for the 2012/13 academic year is an important step towards securing financial support for your education. This comprehensive guide will provide you with clear, step-by-step instructions to help you successfully complete the application online.

Follow the steps to complete your scholarship application.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the application. It will open the form in an editable format for you to fill out.
2. Begin with the student information section, which includes fields such as your Social Security Number, last name, first name, middle initial, and addresses. Complete both your permanent and local street address, along with the corresponding city, state, and zip code.
3. Next, respond to the question regarding whether you were claimed as a tax dependent by your parents in 2011. If yes, provide the number of dependents claimed and their ages. If no, input your taxable income for 2011, as well as your marital status and the number of dependent children.
4. Indicate whether you received a Charleston School of Law Scholarship for the 2011/12 academic year, and if applicable, enter the amount of the award.
5. In the financial information section, state whether you are currently employed and provide your employer's name and address. Indicate your expected employment status for the 2012/13 academic year and how many hours per week you anticipate working.
6. List any outstanding educational debt, along with amounts owed, to whom it is owed, and when it is due. Include details on asset ownership such as automobiles and any interest in real property.
7. Fill out the income section by reporting your net income from work, your spouse's net income, and any family assistance received for the years 2011 and an estimate for 2012.
8. Report other sources of income like VA benefits or child support, and list any liabilities you have, including child care expenses, car payments, and any other significant financial obligations.
9. Complete the general and academic information section by listing all schools attended, degrees earned, significant honors, and extracurricular activities. Provide additional details relevant to your financial status if necessary.
10. Certify the completeness and accuracy of the application by signing and dating the form. Ensure that you have also filed the 2012/13 FAFSA.
11. Review all entries for accuracy, then save your changes, download or print the completed form, and prepare to submit it to the appropriate address provided in the instructions.

Take the next steps towards securing your scholarship by completing your application online today.