TMD_StateTA

State Tuition Assistance for Texas

Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
Admin: Current semesters
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The Day After Fall and Spring Final Deadline dates should be set to the day AFTER the official deadline dates. This will allow this application system to properly handle the cutoff for late application attempts. This can also be used to implement extensions of the submission period.

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This is the web-based State TA request form

About filling out this form:

This form can be completed on a mobile device or computer. CAC signatures are NOT allowed. Use of a touch-screen device, electronic pen/pencil or an external signature device is recommended in order to electronically sign the required pages of this form.

State TA is available only to non-AGR members of the Texas Army National Guard or the Texas Air National Guard, or members of the Texas State Guard. Only members of these 3 components should submit this application form to request State TA. Membership eligibility will be verified during the processing of your request for aid.
- If you are in any other branch or component, including the Army Reserves and Air Force Reserves, you are NOT eligible to receive State TA. It is recommended that you look into the Federal benefits that may be available to you, such as Federal TA or GI Bill.
This application will ask for very minimal college related information. School documents are NOT required when filling out this form. Certain documents will be requested from you later, after the semester begins.

It takes an average of 10-15 minutes to complete this form.

About the program:

State TA is designed as a REIMBURSEMENT program. Your school may require you to pay your balance in full according to their payment schedule. It is highly recommended that you use all other financial aid resources available to you which may help pay your tuition at the beginning of the school term. Be aware that State TA can award reimbursement for only the charges not paid by grants and scholarships.

If you are approved for a State TA award, your award payment will be sent to your school after the end of each semester, Fall and Spring only (Summer classes are not paid). Your school may then issue you a refund or apply the award funds to existing charges on your school account.

Our office will keep you posted on the progress of your request by sending multiple emails throughout each semester. It is important that you monitor your inbox and promptly reply when information is requested from you.
Click the bar below to see a summary outline of Action Steps and Deadlines for the State TA process.

Action Steps and Deadlines
This outline shows Action steps and due dates for both

Fall and Spring semesters:

Fall Semester Aid request - for classes that begin and end between August and December:

Action 1: Submit Application Form
- Deadline: {fallFinal}
Action 2: Submit Supporting Documents (we will email you a Document List of required items after the semester begins)
- Due Date: {fallDocuments}
Action 3: Submit Official Transcript showing Fall class grades
- Due Date: {fallTranscript}
Spring Semester Aid request - for classes that begin and end between December and May)

Action 1: Submit Application Form (If you request aid in the Fall, you may not need to submit an application form again for Spring)
- Deadline: {springFinal}
Action 2: Submit Supporting Documents (we will email you a Document List of required items after the semester begins)
- Due Date: {springDocuments}
Action 3: Submit Official Transcript showing Spring class grades
- Due Date: {springTranscript}
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Important Points to Keep in Mind
- Deadlines and Due Dates may be extended for extenuating circumstances, on a case-by-case basis. You must contact our office for extension approval PRIOR TO the Due Date/Deadline.
- Schools operating on quarter terms or terms other than the standard 16 week semesters will be processed in the closest standard semester
  - classes beginning in or after August and ending in or before December will count as Fall term classes
  - classes beginning in or after December and ending in or before May will count as Spring term classes
Click on the "Next" button below to begin the application form.

The deadline for submitting a State TA request for the Fall semester is {fallFinal}.

The deadline for submitting a State TA request for the Spring semester is {springFinal}.
The application form for the upcoming school year is not quite ready yet. We are working on some final updates before it can be released. It should be available no later than 15 July 2022, but you can check back before then. It will be released as soon as it is ready.
Completing this State TA form today, before the Fall deadline, your submission can count as a request for both the Fall and Spring terms of this academic year. You will see your options for this on the next page.
The Fall semester deadline for submitting a State TA request has passed. We are no longer accepting applications for the Fall semester.

By completing this application form now, you are requesting aid for the coming Spring semester only.
The Spring semester deadline for submitting a State TA request has passed. We are no longer accepting applications for the current school year.

The annual release of our application form for each new school year occurs during the first couple of weeks in July. Return to our website at that time to complete your request for next school year.

APPLICATION FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE

State TA - Request for One or Both Semesters
Most applicants that apply early do request State TA for both terms of the school year. However, for administrative reasons a separate application for each semester may be required. Answer the following questions to help determine if your request should count for the whole year or just one semester.
Do you currently expect to register for classes during the Spring semester?*

Yes, I currently plan on registering for Spring term classes.No, I have definite plans that do NOT include registering for any classes during the Spring semester
Will you attend the same college/university for both the Fall and Spring terms of this school year?*

Yes, I plan to register for classes at the same college during this entire school year.No, I plan to take classes at one college in the Fall, but register for classes at a different college for the Spring term.
Will you be working on the same degree (bachelor's, master's etc.) for both the Fall and Spring terms of this school year*

Yes, I am working on the same degree over this whole school year.No, I will complete one degree in the Fall and start working on a new degree in the Spring.
Since you marked that you will be working on the same degree for the whole school year and attend the same college for the whole year, this submission can count for both Fall and Spring terms. In the field below, select the option for "Both Fall and Spring".
You can submit a request for only the Fall semester. In the field below, select the option for "Fall ONLY".
You can submit a request for EITHER the Fall OR Spring semester only. In the field below, select the option for "Fall ONLY" or "Spring ONLY".
You are completing this form after the Fall deadline. You can request State TA for Spring term classes only. In the field below check the option for "Spring ONLY".
NOTE: If you are attending 2 different colleges at the same time during this school year and all your classes are applied toward earning one degree, then you should submit 2 application forms, one for each college. Be aware that the maximum award you can receive is 12 credit hours of tuition and fees. The 12 credits may be divided between 2 different colleges.
Select One Option ONLY*
NOTE: You will need to submit a separate application form for the Spring semester IF:
- you are attending one school for the Fall, but a different school for the Spring, or
- you finish one degree in the Fall and begin a new degree in the Spring, even if you don't change to a different college.
For administrative purposes we will need a new application form before the Spring term deadline that will count for the Spring semester only.
To continue, press the "Next" button below.

APPLICATION FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE

General Information
What is your name?*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Last 4*
Have you applied for State TA for any previous semesters?*

Yes, I have submitted an application for State TA in one or more previous semestersNo, this will be my first time ever to submit an application form to request State TA
Have you previously used a different name? If so, please provide it here:
First - Middle - Last

General Information

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I am an Active Member (Not AGR) in one of the following Texas components:*

Texas State GuardTexas Army National GuardTexas Air National GuardOTHER: Federal Reserve or Active Duty Component
The State Tuition Assistance program is available ONLY to members of the Texas National Guard or Texas State Guard. As a member of a Federal Reserve component (US Army Reserves, US Air Force Reserves, etc.) or a member of any regular Active Duty component (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines), you unfortunately do NOT qualify to use this benefit program.

Although you do not qualify to use State TA, there are other programs that are likely available to you that will help pay for college tuition. Most Service Members have access to Federal Tuition Assistance and/or GI Bill benefits. Contact your supporting education office or unit education personnel to find out what benefits may be available to you.
Members of the Texas Air National Guard must also identify the Wing that you fall under. All Texas Air Guard units fall under one of the three Wings listed here.
I fall under the following Air Guard Wing:

136th Air Lift Wing147th Attack Wing149th Fighter Wing

General Information

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Provide at least one reliable email address

Messages regarding your State TA request will be emailed to you throughout the semester. Your "preferred" email address is the main method we will use to contact you.
Preferred Email*
example@example.com
Secondary Email:
example@example.com
Phone Number
Texas State Guard Email Guidance:

You indicated that you are a member of the Texas State Guard (TXSG). Please verify your membership by providing your TXSG email address as either the preferred or secondary email address. Your TXSG address will end with ".tx.us".

If you do not have an assigned email ending in ".tx.us", you may have incorrectly chosen TXSG membership. Please scroll back up now and correct your selection.

Keep in mind that the preferred address is what we will use as the primary way to contact you. It should be easily accessible to you on a regular basis.

General Information

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Select the Pay Grade that corresponds to your current military rank:*
if your pay grade is not listed, then you do not qualify to use State TA

General Information

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When did you complete Basic Training? Your completion date must be before the beginning of the first semester you will use State TA*

MonthDayYear
You can enter an approximate date. The exact date will be verified during processing of this request.
The Basic Training completion date you entered is AFTER the start date of the semester.

You must complete your training prior to the beginning of the semester. If you made an error in entering the date, go back now and make a correction. Be aware that it is ok to estimate your completion date. The exact date will be verified during the processing of your request.

General Information

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What is the end date of your current enlistment contract (ETS) or your Mandatory Removal Date (MRD)?*

MonthDayYear
If you do not have an officially assigned MRD, use 30 May 2022 as the end of this academic year.
You must provide a date for this question.

There is a State TA eligibility rule that requires you to continue to serve through the end of the semester in order to receive tuition assistance. The ETS/MRD date is used to confirm your intent and/or requirement to satisfy this eligibility rule.
- If you are not sure of your exact ETS/MRD date, it is ok to give an approximate date.
- If you do not have an assigned ETS/MRD date, use {academicYear}, which represents your intent to serve through the end of the school year.

School Information

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Name of College/University*
must be a Texas-based school
Special Note: If you are attending two schools at the same time and wish to request State TA for both, you must complete a separate application form for each school.
Student ID#*
If you have not been issued one yet, you can provide this to us later.
Click this button if you have not yet been issued a student ID# by this school:

I will provide my Student ID# at a later date.

School Information

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Education Level currently registered in at this school:*
The degree you are currently working on now.
Confirm Your Selection !!

Select "Pre-requisites for a graduate degree"

ONLY IF

you have already earned a bachelor degree.

If you do NOT have a bachelor's degree yet,

then select either "Associate" or "Bachelor",

whichever one you will earn next.
It is a common mistake to select the wrong degree level !!!

You selected a certificate program as your Degree Level !!!

You should select a certificate level ONLY IF you have already earned a bachelor's degree and are now registered in a certificate program.

If you have NOT earned a bachelor's degree AND your current classes DO count toward an associate's or bachelor's degree, you should select either an associate's or bachelor's as your degree level.

ADDITIONAL NOTE: Not all certificate programs will qualify for State TA. If you are registered in an undergraduate or graduate certificate program, the courses should qualify for college credit. If you will not earn college credit for completing these courses, then the certificate program may not qualify for State TA funding.

Continue submitting this application form. Later in the review process, we will review the qualifying criteria for the program in order to determine if the program is fully eligible for a State TA award. You will be notified once eligibility is determined.
Selecting Your Education Level

Most applicants are working on an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree. Select the one that you will be earning next. This is your current degree level.
- If you are registered ONLY at a community college or Jr. college and you have not declared a major or you have been assigned to an associate's level program, select Associate's level, even if you plan to transfer out before earning your associate's degree.
- If you are registered at BOTH a community college and at a university where you will earn your bachelor's degree, select Bachelor's level
- Select the Master's degree level ONLY IF you have already earned your bachelor's degree.
If you are earning credits to be transferred toward a degree at a different school
- If you are currently registered in 2 colleges working on one degree, select the degree level that you will earn, probably a bachelor's degree.
- If you are completing prerequisites required for a graduate degree program, select "Prerequisites for Graduate" as the level.
You may be asked to provide documentation supporting your situation, like a degree plan or letter from your academic advisor.

School Information

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Major/Area of Study currently declared at this school:*
If you do not find your exact major, select the closest option

School Information

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What is your expected graduation date for your current degree?*

MonthDayYear
Give your best estimate
You must provide at least an estimate of when you will graduate. If you do not have an exact date confirmed, a general estimate is fine. If you estimate that you will graduate at the end of Spring semester 4 years from now. Enter 05/01/20xx. (20xx should be the year you expect to graduate)

Financial Assistance Other Than State TA

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If you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions, you will be asked to provide the documentation indicated under each question as soon as it is available to you. Failure to disclose your financial aid information may be grounds for denial of an award.

If you are unsure about your eligibility for any of the following benefits, contact our office to have a counselor review your eligibility.
Do you expect to receive any of the following GI Bill benefits this school year?*

Post 9-11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)Montgomery - Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)Other GI Bill/ or NONE
- Post 9-11 GI Bill requires completing a deployment or other qualifying Active Duty. If you haven't completed this type of service, then you do not qualify to use Post 9-11 GI Bill.
Do you expect to utilize Hazlewood benefits this school year?*

YESNO
- You must have some Active Duty time OTHER THAN your initial training to qualify for Hazlewood. Weekend drills and annual training do NOT qualify for this benefit.
- If you do qualify, your Hazlewood benefits will likely take care of all the qualifying charges. This means you will likely NOT qualify for State TA.
- We will review your information later in our process to confirm if you have an amount that qualifies for a State TA award.

Financial Assistance Other Than State TA

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If you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions, please provide the additional documentation indicated under each question as soon as it is available to you. Failure to disclose your financial aid information may be grounds for denial of an award.

If you are unsure about your eligibility for any of the following benefits, contact our office to have a counselor review your eligibility.
Will you/have you applied for Federal Tuition Assistance this school year?*

YESNO
- FTA is a Dept. of Defense aid program administered by each branch of service separately. Qualification rules for Army personnel are different than for Air Force personnel. TXSG members are not eligible for this program.
- If you have applied for FTA, but not been approved yet, answer "Yes". The final status of your FTA can be verified later.
Have you applied for other grants or scholarships for this school year?*

YESNO
- If you have applied for ANY aid other than the 3 previously mentioned sources, mark "Yes" to this question, even if you have not been approved or notified of a specific award amount yet. This includes completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- It is highly recommended that you complete the FAFSA in additional to any military benefits you expect to receive. Apply at: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
- Later in the State TA process you will be asked to provide statements showing the approved amounts for any aid you receive.

STUDENT STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
Read and acknowledge each of the following statements.

Take your time and CAREFULLY read these statements. The rules contained in these statements explain how State TA works and why YOU may not get approved for State TA benefits. Take the time to read these rules now and avoid an unpleasant surprise later.

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

Page 1 of 5.

If any statement below does NOT apply, then you may not be eligible to receive a State TA award. Eligibility will be verified during the processing of your request. Contact our office if you need clarification on any of these statements.
For each statement below, MARK EACH BOX AS YOU READ EACH ITEM.*

I understand that State Tuition Assistance (STA) is designed to work as a REIMBURSEMENT of at least part of my out-of-pocket expenses. I may be required to pay my balance in full according to the school's payment schedule and then receive an STA reimbursement (if approved) AFTER THE END OF THE SEMESTER.The STANDARD STA award amount is up to $1,000.00 worth of tuition and fee charges. I understand my award may be increased to a higher amount, subject to the availability of funds. There is NO guarantee that I will be reimbursed for 100% of my tuition charges.My STA request may be cancelled if I miss any of the deadlines or due dates listed on this form and on the State TA website. (Exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis.)

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

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If any statement below does NOT apply, then you may not be eligible to receive a State TA award. Eligibility will be verified during the processing of your request. Contact our office if you need clarification on any of these statements.
For each statement below, MARK EACH BOX AS YOU READ EACH ITEM.*

My STA request can be cancelled if I fail to maintain satisfactory participation with my unit, e.g., if I have a military personnel flag, fail a PT test, or have other unsatisfactory performance as determined by my unit or component leadership.If other grants and/or scholarships, like the Pell Grant or the Texas Tomorrow Fund, pay all tuition and qualifying fees, then I will NOT receive an STA award. Qualifying amounts for an STA award will be determined during the review process BY THE END OF THE SEMESTER.I am aware that STA awards can only reimburse up to the in-state or resident tuition rates. Any charged out-of-district fees or out-of-state tuition/fees are NOT eligible for reimbursement.
If you have any questions relating to any of the above statements, please direct your questions to: ng.tx.txarng.mbx.trp@army.mil

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

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If any statement below does NOT apply, then you may not be eligible to receive a State TA award. Eligibility will be verified during the processing of your request. Contact our office if you need clarification on any of these statements.
For each statement below, MARK EACH BOX AS YOU READ EACH ITEM.*

I am an actively participating member (not AGR) of either the 1)Texas Army National Guard, 2) Texas Air National Guard, or 3) Texas State Guard.I have completed Basic Training, or the equivalent training, required for initial entry into my component.I hold a rank equivalent to a pay grade falling within one of these ranges: E1-E9, W1-W3, or O1-O5.
If you have any questions relating to any of the above statements, please direct your questions to: ng.tx.txarng.mbx.trp@army.mil.

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

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If any statement below does NOT apply, then you may not be eligible to receive a State TA award. Eligibility will be verified during the processing of your request. Contact our office if you need clarification on any of these statements.
For each statement below, MARK EACH BOX AS YOU READ EACH ITEM.*

If I separate from military service or enter into an inactive status (IRR, or ING) before the end of the semester, I will forfeit my STA award for the semester.I have not previously completed a degree of the same level as the degree for which I am currently requesting assistance. State TA will not fund a 2nd degree of the same level I have already achieved.I understand that I am required to maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA in order to remain eligible for STA.

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

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If any statement below does NOT apply, then you may not be eligible to receive a State TA award. Eligibility will be verified during the processing of your request. Contact our office if you need clarification on any of these statements.
For each statement below, MARK EACH BOX AS YOU READ EACH ITEM.*

I understand that, if approved for an award, the payment will be sent TO MY SCHOOL, AFTER the end of the semester. The school may issue out the appropriate amount to me as a refund or apply the funds to existing charges.I understand that I am allowed to receive STA benefits for 5 academic years or 10 semesters.I acknowledge that I am required to send an OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT at the end of each semester to show passing grades.I will comply with all applicable state laws and regulations of the State Tuition Assistance Program of Texas.
If you have any questions relating to any of the above statements, please direct your questions to: ng.tx.txarng.mbx.trp@army.mil.

BY SIGNING BELOW, I ATTEST THAT I ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND EACH OF THE PREVIOUS STATEMENTS:
I declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of Texas that all statements contained in this application and any accompanying documents are true and correct, with full knowledge that all statements made in the application are subject to investigation. Any false or dishonest answer to any question may be grounds for denial and permanent disqualification from the program as well as prosecution under the Texas Code of Military Justice. I will provide documentation to verify all information submitted on this application, if requested.

I agree to the above conditions of this SOU for the use of State TA as verified by my signature below.
Name (SOU)*

(First Name)(Last Name)
Last 4 SSN (SOU)*
SOU Signature*

Third Party Release

(This is a REQUIRED page)
Your consent to release this information is needed in order to coordinate with your school regarding the approval and payment of a tuition award
The School you will be attending
This selection was made in the School Information Section
By signing below, I authorize the offices of the above named college/university to release my tuition and fee charges, payment history and financial aid information for the {adminCurrent} academic term to the Texas Military Department’s State Tuition Assistance Program office.

I understand that this information is used solely for the purpose of determining the amount of tuition assistance that I may be eligible to receive for this academic year. This document is NOT a promissory note or a guarantee of funds. Information on the State Tuition Assistance program can be found online at: https://tmd.texas.gov/state-tuition-assistance-program.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I am responsible for any balance due to the school on my tuition and fee charges after the State Tuition Assistance award has been applied, to include if no award is approved at all. I also acknowledge that I will not receive any award of funds for classes that are shown as Failed, Withdrawn, or Incomplete on my official transcript.
Name (Release)

( First Name)(Last Name)
Last 4 SSN (Release)
Student ID# (Release)
Required Signature*

(on mobile devices, signature may work best in landscape orientation) Clear

Gender, Ethnicity and Race Identification

(This section is OPTIONAL.)
The information requested in this section is being collected for reporting statistical data to the Texas Legislature only. This information has no impact on your application status.
Gender:

FemaleMale

Please select the Ethnicity and Race with which you most closely identify.
Part 1. Ethnicity: Is the person Hispanic/Latino? * (Choose only one)

Hispanic/LatinoNot Hispanic/Latino
Part 2. Race: What is the person’s race? ** (Choose one or more regardless of ethnicity)

American Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanNative Hawaiian/Other Pacific IslanderWhite

Click to view notes on Ethnicity and Race...
*Hispanic/Latino means a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.

**Definitions of race below are based on the most recent guidance and information from the Texas Association for Institutional Research Data Advisory Committee and the Institute of Education Sciences (997 Standards, 62 FR 58789 October 30, 1997 and http://nces.ed.gov/statprog/2002/std1_5.asp)
- American Indian or Alaska Native: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains a tribal affiliation or community attachment.
- Asian: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.
- Black or African American: A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. Terms such as "Haitian" or "Negro" can be used in addition to "Black or African American."
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.
- White: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.

You have now completed the State TA application request form.

Continue forward until you will see a SUBMIT button. You must click the SUBMIT button to send your State TA request form to our office. You will automatically be emailed a PDF copy of the form if your submission is successful.

Check your inbox after you submit this form.

If you are attending a 2nd college during this school year and wish to request aid for those classes, you must complete a separate application form for the other college. AFTER you submit this form, click the link to open a new form. Fill in the form using the information for the second college you are attending.

Note: attending different campuses of the same college does NOT require a 2nd State TA application form.

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State Tuition Assistance for Texas

This is the web-based State TA request form

About filling out this form:

This form can be completed on a mobile device or computer. CAC signatures are NOT allowed. Use of a touch-screen device, electronic pen/pencil or an external signature device is recommended in order to electronically sign the required pages of this form.

APPLICATION FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE

APPLICATION FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE

General Information

General Information

Provide at least one reliable email address

General Information

General Information

General Information

School Information

School Information

School Information

School Information

Financial Assistance Other Than State TA

Financial Assistance Other Than State TA

STUDENT STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

BY SIGNING BELOW, I ATTEST THAT I ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND EACH OF THE PREVIOUS STATEMENTS:

Third Party Release

Gender, Ethnicity and Race Identification