1. How is attendance calculated if the student leaves an approved school district and then later returns?

From the date of most recent enrollment.

2. Why is the benefit graduated on a sliding scale?

The program is designed to provide maximum benefit to long-term attendees. A desired outcome of the program will be to encourage families to make early decisions to enroll their students in West Orange-Stark or Little Cypress-Mauriceville school systems, and to maintain that enrollment through graduation.

3. Why offer this program to the graduates of West Orange-Stark and Little Cypress-Mauriceville Schools?

For the following reasons:

1. 1. Education is an important key to financial well being.
2. It allows Orange to differentiate itself from other public and private school systems.
3. It provides a real meaningful and tangible opportunity for all students.
4. The Inspire XII Promise will create opportunities for individuals who attend WO-S and LC-M Schools and their current and future families. It follows – and studies have shown – that there is a strong correlation between overall academic achievement and a community’s economic vitality and quality of life.

4.What is the application process?

Students must apply during their senior year.  Applications are available from the Inspire XII Promise office and a meeting held during the student’s senior year.

5. Do I need to fill out the FAFSA application?

A FAFSA form is a required step during the application process.  All students interested in applying for the Inspire XII Promise scholarship must first fill out the FAFSA online.   If you need help filling out the form Inspire XII will hold 3 meetings during the senior year to provide assistance. For more information, and to apply on-line visit www.fafsa.ed.gov

6. How will this award work with other post-secondary financial opportunities?

This scholarship program provides up to four (4) years of tuition and mandatory fees for post-secondary education. The Inspire XII Promise scholarship will be supplemental to any other awards granted, so as to provide the maximum financial benefit for each eligible student.

7. Are vocational schools eligible?

All certification or degree programs in the trades at state supported community colleges are qualified. Private apprentice programs are not eligible.

8. Can the scholarship be transferred to a private college or out-of-state vocational training program?

No.

9. Are there additional requirements that must be met after the initial award?

Yes. Applicants must demonstrate, after the first semester and all following semesters, the following:

1. They are enrolled as a student in good standing.
2. They have successfully completed 12 credit hours in the prior semester.
3. They have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher.
4. They have completed a total of 40 hours of community service in the Orange area. (per year)

10. What happens if the student fails to meet the requirements? Is the scholarship no longer available?

The scholarship can be reinstated if the student returns to good standing with a 2.0 G.P.A. or higher. If a student’s G.P.A. falls below a 2.0, then the student would not receive the scholarship the next semester. If the student regains a 2.0 G.P.A., then the scholarship would be reinstated prospectively.

11. If the award is not needed due to other academic scholarships, can the award be applied to room and board fees?

No.

12. How long will the Inpsire XII Promise be available?

The Inspire XII Promise currently has several years of funding secure, and we are actively searching for donations that will secure the program for a period of 20 years.

13. How is the Inspire XII Promise Funded?

The Inspire XII Promise is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation funded entirely by a small group of donors.