2010 HHS Poverty Guidelines

SOURCE: Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 14, January 23, 2009, pp. 4199-4201.

In order to be eligible for a scholarship under the program an applicant must have:

• Attended an Oklahoma high school and graduated during the ten year period prior to making application (this means you are less than 28 years of age),
• Admitted to an accredited college, university or vocational or other school in Oklahoma,and
• Demonstrated a need for financial assistance. We have included a copy of the current Health and Human Services Poverty guidelines below. Please be aware that the trustees will not consider applicants for scholarship whose family income is over 300% of the poverty level except under special circumstances. (The most recent poverty tables are included below.) If you feel your family qualifies for an exception please indicate why in your essay.
  

1. We have a new on-line application process. This on-line application is only available after April 15th through May 15th of each year. In order to meet the scholarship deadline you must SUBMIT your application by May 15th; merely saving an application is not a submission. If you are a new scholarship student having never applied to the Zarrow Foundation before or if it has been over a year since you were last on scholarship, use this link: New Student Link. If you need a Spanish version of the application, use this link:Version en Español de la solicitud de becas de la Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation para estudiantes de nuevo ingreso. (Si esta es la primera vez que llena una solicitud en linea con nosotros, por favor seleccione "I am a new online applicant" despues de navegar a la solicitud. Nuestro sistema le pedira su direccion de e-mail y que creé una contraseña para accessar su solicitud. Esto le permitira guardar su solicitud en nuestro sistema y regresar a verla o completarla despues.) If you are a returning scholarship student please use this link: Returning Student Link.
2. Please save your application often by scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking "save and finish later". DO NOT use your browser to save because it will not be saved where you can retrieve it. When flipping between pages use the numbered pages at the top of the application to change pages. If you use your browser to back up pages you will lose the information you just inputted.
3. If you have started an application, and want to return and finish it - click here: Return to Previous Application.
4. Late applications will not be accepted so please submit your application on-time. Transcripts may be sent later if not available by the due date but could delay a decision regarding your scholarship.

Please send the following to the Anne & Henry Zarrow Scholarship Fund, 401 S. Boston, Suite 900, Tulsa, OK 74103:

• Copies of your and your parent’s most recent (1040) tax forms including all schedules and W-2s,
• Download the Needs Analysis Form and the Release of Transcript form. Print, sign and return to the address above.
• If you live off campus, send a copy of your signed lease and a list of your roommates' names and ages.

If you are a first time applicant you will also need to include the following:

• Official transcripts of high school, college, tech, or other institutions attended,
• Results of any entrance or aptitude tests taken in the last ten years, and
• Letter of recommendation from your employer, teacher and/or professor

The deadline for all applications is May 17, 2010 due to May 15th following on a Saturday. Scholarships are given for attendance at accredited technical schools, colleges and universities only.

In awarding scholarships, the Committee will take into account the applicant’s prior academic performance, results of tests designed to measure ability and aptitude, recommendations, financial need, personal character, ability and motivation of the applicant. All applicants are expected to also apply for financial aid through FAFSA, www.fafsa.ed.gov before submitting the Zarrow application. Applicants are also required to take out up to a $2,500 loan to pay for their own education. The amount of the loan that is needed to meet the requirements is dependent on whether it is a four year institution. All students attending four year colleges and universities will need to carry a $2,500 loan each academic year. Students and parents are also expected to contribute financially towards the student's education.

Please be aware that any falsifying of the application, transcripts or letters of reference constitutes fraud and will result in immediate dismissal from the scholarship program with the possibility of criminal charges being filed.

In general, the program is intended to provide scholarships to individuals who are not likely to obtain the requested assistance from more conventional sources. Students who may benefit significantly from the financial support are given priority.

Please be aware these maximum awards may not reflect the actual amount awarded. The awards are based on a number of factors.