80 likes | 209 Vues
Discover eligibility for financial aid through UVA and learn how to apply effectively. You may qualify to receive up to $500 in aid, covering no more than 50% of your trip costs. To apply, submit a financial aid statement or award letter, along with a personal statement if needed. Important deadlines are approaching: for winter trips, apply by Sunday, October 28th, and for spring trips, by Sunday, December 2nd. Fundraising ideas include reaching out to family and local organizations. Start early and be creative to maximize your support!
E N D
Who is eligible? • Those who qualify for financial-aid through UVA • What do you need to apply? • A financial aid statement or financial aid award letter (a photocopy or SIS print-out) and/or personal statement • What can you receive? • Up to $500 • No more than 50% of your trip cost
Need-Based Financial Aid • Rewarded based on SIS Financial Aid award letter • Include a short personal statement if demonstration of financial need not explained by the SIS award letter
DEADLINES • Winter Trips Deadline: Sunday October 28th at 11:59 pm • Spring Trips Deadline: Sunday December 2nd at 11:59 pm
Individual Fundraising • Letter writing to family, friends, professors • Hometown organizations, businesses, churches etc. • Corporations, community leaders • Template/example letter available • INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISING HAS BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL IN THE PAST
Trip-wide Fundraising • Pizza Sales on Beta Bridge/the Corner, Qdoba night, Applebees Pancake Breakfast Fundraisers etc. • Team up with other ASB Trips! • Letter Writing!!
Fundraising • START EARLY!! Early=Now • Be creative! • Don’t be afraid to ask for help! • E-mail Vannessa Chapman with any questions! vmc3aa@virginia.edu
The more effort you put into fundraising, the more you will receive!