Teen Israel Experience Loan/Grant Form

Teen Israel Experience Loan/Grant Application Form
The Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver and The Hebrew Free Loan Association (HFLA) have partnered to make educational travel to Israel more accessible for teens from British Columbia.

In completing this form, you are submitting a joint application for a Federation Israel experience scholarship of up to $3,000 and interest-free trip financing from HFLA of of up to $5,000. Both agencies will receive a copy of this form.
Program Participant's Name (ie: the camper/student):

First NameLast Name
Program Participant's Birthdate:

MonthDayYear
Date
Program Participant's Current Grade:
Which youth organization if offering this program?

Other
Would you like us to send your financial information to Canadian Young Judaea so that you can be considered for a scholarship with them as well?
Would you like us to send your financial information to Beth Israel so that you can be considered for a scholarship with them as well?
What is the specific name of the program your child is participating in:
What is the program mailing address?

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
What is the program's email address:
example@example.com
What is the program start date?

MonthDayYear
Date
What is the program end date?

MonthDayYear
Date
What is the total cost of the program in Canadian Dollars before scholarships/vouchers?
Is there a Root 1 Voucher for this program?
What is the amount of Federation Scholarship you would like to be considered for (up to $3,000)?
What is the amount of HFLA financing would like to be considered for (up to $5,000)?
Loan Terms: Repayment will be $50 per month for every $1,000 borrowed until the principal is paid back in full.
Have you applied for any other grants/scholarships for this Israel experience?
Please provide details about the amount you have applied for and if it has been awarded yet.
Have you ever been to Israel on a structured youth trip with your school, camp our youth group?
Please provide details including the year of the trip, the organizer (ie: the school or youth group) and indicate if you have previously received a Federation scholarship for this):
Please upload a personal statement from your child on what they hope to gain from this Israel experience, their goals for the future and anything else that may be relevant to this application.

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Parent Information

Please note that for the purposes of HFLA financing, "Parent 1" will herby be known as "the applicant". Parent 1 should be the person filling out the form.
Who does the participant (child) live with?
Parent 1's Name:

First NameLast Name
Parent 1's Email Address:
example@example.com
Parent 1's Cell Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent 1's Date of Birth:

MonthDayYear
Parent 1's citizenship status:
Is Parent 1 Jewish?
Parent 2's Name:

First NameLast Name
Parent 2's Email Address:
example@example.com
Parent 2's Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent 2's Date of Birth:

MonthDayYear
Parent 2's citizenship status:
Is Parent 2 Jewish?
Does your co-parent have financial responsibilities towards the participant.

Other
Does your co-parent have financial responsibilities towards the participant.

Other
Family Questions

Please list all of your financially dependent children (including the participant you are applying for this grant/loan for)

Rows	Name	Age
Child 1
Child 2
Child 3
Child 4
Child 5

Housing Questions
Home Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Do you own or rent this home
What year was this home purchased?
What was the original purchase price of this home?
What is the current value of this home?
How much is owed on this home?
Total equity in this home:
Financial Questions

Please complete the following non-residential ASSET chart for both yourself and your spouse/ partner. If a question is not applicable to you, please input the number "0".

Rows	Applicant (Parent 1)	Spouse
Bank Balance
RRSP's
GIC's
Other Investments
Total

Total combined non-residential assets:

Please complete the following non-residential LIABILITY chart for both yourself and your spouse/partner. If a question is not applicable to you, please input the number "0".

Rows	Applicant (Parent 1)	Spouse
Personal Loans
Student Loans
Outstanding Line of Credit
Credit Card Debt
Other Debts
Total

Total combined non-residential liabilities:
Have you ever had a loan or financial obligation sent to collections?
Have you ever declared bankruptcy?
Total Residential + Non Residential Assets
Total Residential + Non Residential Liabilities
Net Worth
Employment Questions

Please complete the following Employment chart for both yourself and your spouse/partner. If a question is not applicable, please input the word "N/A".

Rows	Applicant (Parent 1)	Spouse
Job Title
Name of employer
Years at this job
Gross Annual Income

Please complete the following MONTHLY income chart for both yourself and your spouse/partner. If a question is not applicable to you, please input the number "0"

Rows	Applicant (Parent 1)	Spouse
Net Monthly employment income*
Monthly Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Income
Monthly Income from government programs (E.I., CRB, Income Assistance, PWD Assistance etc)
Monthly Income from pensions, Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
Monthly Income from any other sources
Total

*NET income is the amount you earn after tax and deductions. It is the amount that you receive in your bank account or on your pay cheque.
Please attach a copy of both yours and your spouse's 2024 Notice of Assessments.

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Total combined monthly net income:
Monthly Expense Questions

Please complete the following MONTHLY expense chart for your family. If a question is not applicable to you, please input the number "0"

Rows	Monthly Cost
Monthly Rent or Mortgage Payment
Monthly Property Tax Payment
Monthly Strata/Maintenance Payment
Monthly Car Payment(s)
Monthly Cost of Auto Insurance
Monthly Cost of Car Gas
Monthly Cost of Public Transportation
Monthly Cost of Extended Medical Coverage
Monthly Cost of Utilities (heat & hydro)
Monthly Cost of TV, Phone(s) and Internet
Monthly Cost of Food
Monthly Cost of Clothing & Personal Care Items
Monthly Cost of Childcare or Day School Tuition
Monthly Cost of University Tuition
Monthly Costs of Loan/Debt Payments
Monthly Cost of Other Expenses
Total

Please complete the following Automobile Chart for both you and your spouse:

Rows	Applicant (Parent 1)	Spouse
Car Make
Car Model
Year
Amount of monthly loan/lease payment

Total Combined Monthly Expenses
Monthly Income - Monthly Expenses =
Acknowledgment and Declaration
I,First Name Last Name, declare that the information provided in this application is true and correct.

I acknowledge and agree that the personal information collected from me may be disclosed to the employees and volunteers involved in the grant and loan decision process, to persons retained by HFLA to administer the loan and to the other persons deemed necessary by HFLA for the provision or enforcement of the loan.

I also agree that both Federation and HFLA can communicate with the trip organizer about all aspects of my application. I understand that any grant/loan will be sent directly to the trip organizer.
Signature
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Should be Empty:

Teen Israel Experience Loan/Grant Application Form

Parent Information

Family Questions

Housing Questions

Financial Questions

Employment Questions

Monthly Expense Questions

Acknowledgment and Declaration