Tina Lillig Memorial Fund Financial Assistance Application

Tina Lillig Memorial Fund - Application for Financial Assistance

The Tina Lillig Memorial Fund offers partial scholarships to applicants who find paying the full tuition of a formation course to be a hardship. Grants are also available for missionary outreach to organizations to open and support atria communities with financial need.
Review and Award Timelines

Awards and subsequent disbursements are made twice per year. Any applications not received by the dates required will be held and evaluated during the next cycle.

The Spring due date is April 30th, and disbursements are made by June 30th. The Fall due date is October 30th, and disbursements are made by December 30th. All applications received after April 30th will be considered in the Fall review period. Likewise, all applications received after October 30th will be considered in the Spring review period.

Applications for courses with summer start dates must be received before April 30th to be considered before the start of summer courses.
Date of Application*

MonthDayYear
Date
Name of Applicant*

First NameLast Name
Street/Mailing Address of Applicant or Contact Person*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Applicant Email Address*
example@example.com
Applicant Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Are you currently a member of CGSUSA?*
Please remember that TLM Scholarships and Grants are reserved for CGSUSA members. Active membership is verified before applications can be reviewed by the TLM Committee for approval.
Who will be submitting a recommendation on your behalf?*

First NameLast Name
A recommendation is required for all submitted applications for support - both course tuition partial scholarships and all grant applications. Please ask the individual you have indicated above to complete the TLM Recommendation Form. Alternatively, they may contact cgs@cgsusa.org or other methods of submission.
Type of Financial Support Needed*
Partial Scholarships do not exceed 1/3 of total tuition (does not include room and board). Grant awards do not exceed $500.00.
If Other Support, Please Specify
Please provide description and details about the financial support you request.

What is the "Atrium of Service?"

If applying for tuition assistance, this is the atrium where you will serve as a catechist after the catechist formation. If applying for a materials grant, this is the atrium that will benefit from the materials crafted. If applying for a formation leader stipend, this is the atrium that is intended to host the course. In general, the Atrium of Service is where you, the applicant, will apply the benefits of the grant.
Atrium (Church/School/Organization) of Service*
Atrium City*
Atrium State*
Atrium Director/Coordinator Name*

First NameLast Name
Atrium Director/Coordinator Email
example@example.com
Atrium Director/Coordinator Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Atrium State - Copy
What is the course number?
To receive TLM scholarship aid, you must attend a course registered with CGSUSA.
A Note about Tuition and Tuition Assistance:

Total tuition includes deposits, but does not include room, board, books, or any travel costs. Remember scholarship awards are limited to one-third of the total cost of tuition. Please be aware that we may not be able to meet all of your needs. CGSUSA recommends that applicants apply for scholarship assistance for the total tuition cost (rather than one part only) and comitt to attending the complete course. Should an applicant not complete the entire course, the applicant and the hosting site will need to coordinate to return the unused portion of any awarded scholarship to CGSUSA for reallocation. Unfortunately, scholartions cannot be transferred from one course attendee to another.
Total Tuition for Complete Course*
Includes deposits, but does not include room, board, or any travel costs. Remember scholarship awards are limited to one-third of the total cost of tuition.
Amount of Tuition Assistance Requested*
What is the amount you are requesting to complete your course enrollment? Please note, awards are limited to one-third of the total amount of course tuition or less. Please be aware that we may not be able to meet all of your needs. Room, board, and travel expenses are not to be included in the total cost of courses.
Maximum Allowable Scholarship Award for this Course
AUTOMATIC CALCULATION BASED ON TUITION
Amount of Tuition Paid by Applicant*
Applicants are expected to have a personal financial investment in their formation in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
Amount of Tuition Paid by Community and Others*
It is expected that the community will make a financial investment in the formation of the catechist.
Amount of Grant Support Requested
The typical maximum grant award is generally less than $500. It is our goal to for the develop and growth of atria that need assistance. It is not possible for the fund to meet all needs completely.
Course Location/Site Name*
Course City*
Course State*
Course State - Copy
Course Start Date*

MonthDayYear
Please include the Start Date as listed on the CGSUSA Course Listing.
Formation Leader
Formation Leader - Copy
Church(es), atria, or other organizations that will benefit from this grant:*
Faith Formation Leader Name *

First NameLast Name
Faith Formation Leader Email
example@example.com
Faith Formation Leader Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Are you currently affiliated or involved with a CGSUSA Regional Organization

Ministry Questions

Please help the Tina Lillig Committee understand your work with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and your financial need.
Sources of Support / Funding*
From whom or where in your faith community will you receive additional funding support?
Please help us by prayerfully discerning what level of assistance you need. *
Please include a statement that will help us understand your need. All information is kept completely confidential.
Please share with us how this aid will help you to serve a community. *
Where and whom will you serve? Why do you feel this work is important to this community?
Payee Information

CGSUSA Scholarships and Grants cannot be issued to individuals. Payments must be issued to the Course Hosting site or the Church/School/Organization receiving the materials grant.
Organization/Hosting Site Name*
Funds are submitted directly to non-profit church or organization that is hosting the course and cannot be made to an individual. This is the organization receiving payment.
Organization/Hosting Site Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Organization/Hosting Site Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Organization/Hosting Site Contact Email *
example@example.com
Organization/Hosting Site Contact Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
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Tina Lillig Memorial Fund - Application for Financial Assistance

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