C.A.S.E.Y. Fire Ops Program Scholarship Application
  • C.A.S.E.Y. Fire Ops Program ScHolarship AppliCATION

    C.A.S.E.Y. Fire Ops Program ScHolarship AppliCATION

    • Scholarship Requirements 

    • 1. 3.0 GPA

      2. High School Transcript

      3. Applicants must meet ONE of the following approved testing criteria:
      TSI Scores
      ELAR:
      Score of 945+ and Essay score of 5+, OR
      Score below 945 with a Diagnostic level of 5–6
      Math:
      Score of 950+, OR
      Score below 950 with a Diagnostic level of 6 OR

      SAT / ACT
      SAT: Composite score of 1100
      ACT: Composite score of 17

      4. Applicants are required to submit an acceptance letter from the enrollment office confirming admission into an EMT program or a fire academy.

      5. Students must complete a minimum of 20 volunteer hours and provide official documentation verifying those hours as part of the scholarship application. Acceptable proof may include signed timesheets, letters from supervisors, or other formal records from the organization where the service was completed.

      6. Applicants must complete all required learning experiences, remain fully engaged throughout the school year, and participate in the Battle of the Ops by registering for at least three events.

      7. Complete scholarship application 

      8. Students are required to complete the FAFSA and provide their Student Aid Index (SAI) to verify financial need, along with ONE of the following supporting documents: the confirmation email from Federal Student Aid, the FAFSA Submission Summary received after processing, or the confirmation page displayed immediately after submitting the application.

    • Application  
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Are you a C.A.S.E.Y. Fire Ops Member?
    • What is your graduation year?
    • What High School do you attend?
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    • FAQs:

    • FAQs: FAFSA & Financial Documents 

    • What is the Student Aid Index (SAI)?

      The Student Aid Index (SAI) is a number calculated from your FAFSA that schools use to determine how much financial aid you’re eligible for. It replaced the old Expected Family Contribution (EFC) starting with the 2024–2025 FAFSA.

      A lower SAI generally means more financial aid eligibility.
      It can even be negative (as low as –1500), which indicates very high financial need.


      Where do I find my SAI?

      Your SAI appears on your FAFSA Submission Summary (formerly called the Student Aid Report).

      You can find it by:

      Logging in at studentaid.gov
      Going to “My FAFSA”
      Opening your FAFSA Submission Summary once your FAFSA has been processed
      It does not appear on the confirmation page — only on the processed summary.


      What documents do I need to submit from my FAFSA?

      If your FAFSA has been processed:
      FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) This is the official document that includes:

      Your SAI
      Your FAFSA answers
      Your eligibility for Pell Grants and loans
      If your FAFSA has NOT been processed yet:
      FAFSA Confirmation Page This shows you successfully submitted the FAFSA, even though the SAI isn’t available yet.
      Schools use the confirmation page as a temporary placeholder.


      Do I need to submit the FAFSA Submission Summary or just the confirmation page?

      Processed FAFSA Submission Summary (required because it includes your SAI)
      Not processed yet Confirmation Page (temporary until the summary becomes available)


      What if my FAFSA hasn’t been processed yet?

      Submit your confirmation page to the school
      They will update your file later once your FAFSA processes
      You do not need to resubmit the FAFSA
      You will eventually need to upload or provide the FAFSA Submission Summary once it becomes available

    • FAQs: Application Materials 

    • Are the questions essays or short‑answer?
      If the instructions say “short essay form,” that means your responses should be:

      Longer than a short‑answer response
      Usually 1–3 paragraphs per question
      Focused, but with enough detail to show your thinking
      They are not full-length essays, but they should be more developed than one‑sentence answers.

       
      Do I need letters of recommendation?
      Unless the application specifically asks for letters of recommendation, you do not need to submit any.

      Most scholarship or program applications that require recommendations will clearly list them as a required upload. If it’s not listed, it’s not needed.

       
      What may count as acceptable proof of enrollment?
      Any official document from your school that shows:

      Your name
      Your school’s name
      Your current enrollment status (enrolled, full-time, part-time, etc.)
      The term/semester you’re enrolled in

      Common acceptable documents include:
      Enrollment verification letter from your college
       
      Do I need to upload transcripts, and do they have to be official?

      Unofficial transcripts for verification
      Official transcripts only if you are selected or moving to the next stage
       

    • FAQs: Eligibility & Requirements 

    • Am I eligible to apply for this scholarship? Review the Scholarship Requirements 

      Do I need to be enrolled full‑time or part‑time? Each program is structured differently. You may be a part-time or full time student. 

      Does this scholarship apply to junior colleges, community colleges, or universities? Yes, This scholarship can apply to any learning system offering Fire and EMT certification. 

      Do I need to have a certain GPA? Yes. You will need a 3.0 certification. 


      Can I apply if I haven’t chosen a school yet? No. To be awarded you must have a school and been accepted to the school. 

    • FAQs: Deadlines & Submission 

    • When is the application due? March 31st. All required materials must be submitted by this date to be considered.

      Can I submit documents after the deadline? No. Documents will not be accepted after the deadline, and late submissions will not be reviewed under any circumstances.

      What happens if I submit something late or incomplete? Submitting late or incomplete materials will result in the application not being considered. To remain eligible, all components must be submitted fully and on time.

    • FAQs:Award Details 

    • How much is the scholarship worth?

      The scholarship award typically ranges from $1,000 to $2,000, depending on available funds and the selection process.

      Is the scholarship renewable?

      No. The scholarship is not renewable, and if the award is not claimed or the required steps are not completed after being selected, the awardee may not be able to receive the scholarship at a later time.

      How will the funds be distributed—directly to me or to the school?

      The scholarship check is issued directly to the awardee, but it is made payable to the educational institution the student will be attending. The awardee is responsible for taking the check to their campus business office for processing.


      Can the scholarship be used for books, housing, or other expenses?
      Yes. The scholarship may be used for any necessary expenses incurred while attending your educational institution, including books, housing, supplies, transportation, or other school‑related costs.

    • FAQs: Technical Questions  

    • What file formats are accepted for uploads?

      PDF
      DOC, DOCX
      XLS, XLSX
      CSV

      What do I do if the application form won’t submit?

      1. Check for missing fields 
      2. Check for required uploads 
      3. Check fields being filled out incorrectly 
      4. Scrolling back up the form often reveals a red error message
      5. Refresh your page

       

      Who do I contact if I have trouble uploading documents?

      Contact Jacqualine Byrd Lovelady at jacqualine.byrd@houstontx.gov.

    • FAQs: General Clarification 

    • How will I know if my application was received?

      You will receive a thank you for the submitted confirmation page. 

      When will I be notified if I’m selected?

      Notification of scholarship award will take place on May 21st

      Can I apply again next year? 

      No. Unfortunately, this is a senior-only scholarship. 

  • I certify that all information I have provided on this form is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I permit the selection committee to review the information on this form, my transcripts, and any additional supporting documentation submitted as part of this application. I permit the selection committee to contact high school and/or college officials for additional academic and financial information. I further agree to submit a written essay at the time of application submission to be considered for the CASEY Fire Ops Scholarship.

    Please enter your full name below in agreeance with the above statements.

  • If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jacqualine Byrd Lovelady at Jacqualine.byrd@houstontx.gov.
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