Students First Foundation Online Application

Students First Foundation Online Application
Dear Parent/Guardian:
To apply for the Students First Foundation (SFF) Scholarship for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, the following information must be provided:
- Signed and Completed Application (below)
- Proof of Overflow/PLUS eligibility, if applicable
- Proof of Arizona Residency Documents (i.e. most current State Tax Return, lease, electric bill) scanned and attached to the end of the application
- Documentation of Income (i.e. last 30 days pay stubs, 1099, W-2, Tax Returns) scanned and attached to the end of the application
- A copy of the most recent student report card and/or transcript
- If a scholarship is awarded, proof of enrollment to the student's school will be required. You may attach proof of enrollment document to this application.
*Note: Pursuant to A.R.S.§15-2402(B)(3), students cannot receive a tuition tax credit scholarship from an STO while also receiving ESA funding WITHIN THE SAME FISCAL YEAR (July 1 to June 30). It is the scholarship recipient’s responsibility to follow the law and Students First Foundation can only provide technical assistance and not legal advice.
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Email Address*
example@example.com
Household size ADULTS*
Household size CHILDREN*
Current Marital Status*

MarriedSingleDivorced (no child support)Divorced (receive child support)Other
STUDENT INFORMATION
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Full Name of School*
School's Tuition Amount*
Grade *
This application is for the current school year that your student will be attending the above named school. Confirm below.

2024-25 school year
Overflow/PLUS/ Disabled Student Eligibility

If any of the following criteria apply to your student, they can be considered for an Overflow/PLUS or Disabled Student scholarship as well. Please check the box, and include any requested information, when you submit your application. If none of these apply, please select 'None Apply'.
Select all that apply, or select 'None Apply'*

Transferring from a District or Charter Public School -- Student attended an Arizona governmental primary or secondary school as a full-time student for at least 90 days of the prior fiscal year and transferred to a private school. Public School Verification Form completed by a school representative is required.Military Dependent -- Student is the dependent of a member of the Armed Forces of the USA who is stationed in Arizona pursuant to military orders. A copy of the military orders is required.Prior PLUS/Overflow Credit Recipient -- If the student received a PLUS/Overflow Credit in a prior school year and continues to attend the private school, the student continues to be eligible for the PLUS Program. If the student received a PLUS/Overflow award from a school tuition organization (STO) other than Students First Foundation, please attach the Scholarship Verification Form or an STO Award Letter specifying the credit award type with the student’s application.Kindergarten Student -- Currently enrolled in a participating school in a kindergarten program. The kindergarten student must be age 5 by January 1st of their kindergarten school year.Prior Corporate Tax Credit -- Recipient Student received a scholarship from either of the corporate school tax credit programs in a prior school year. Scholarship Verification Form or a STO Award Letter specifying the credit award type is required.Disabled preschooler with an Arizona public school IEP or MET **Must provide copy of IEP or MET**Disabled students K-12 --The SUM of a student’s scholarships is limited to 90% of state aid or cost of tuition, whichever is less. **Must provide proof of all scholarship/aid received for tuition**Foster students K-12 --The SUM of a student’s scholarships is limited to 90% of state aid or cost of tuition, whichever is less. **Must provide proof of all scholarship/aid received for tuition**Previously Homeschooled Students --Students who were homeschooled before enrolling in a qualified school. Please send a copy of the applicable county homeschool withdrawal form or discontinuation form for verification.Relocated Students --A student that moved to Arizona from out of state before enrolling in a qualified school. Please provide a copy of the out of state school's enrollment/withdrawal form for verification.Former ESA students that discontinued or did not renew their ESA contract in order to accept STO funds. Please provide a copy of the letter from the ESA stating the ESA account was or is closed.None apply -- I do not qualify for Overflow/PLUS scholarship
Upload supporting documents here (Scholarship Verification Form, STO Award Letter, Public School Verification Form, Military Orders, IEP, MET, 504 Plan) Some of these forms can be found on the SFF Scholarship Application main page:

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Household Income Information

We determine financial circumstances based on the USDA’s definition of household income. A household is a group of related or unrelated individuals who share housing, income, and expenses.

Include all the following info for ALL household members together below, including children, students away at college, and individuals without income. Processing delays can occur for applications containing incomplete Financial Info Forms.

Annual Total Gross Income: Total of all household members’ income received. Total gross income should equal all of the items listed below.

Earnings from work: List gross income from work (wages, salaries, tips, commissions). This is not the same as take-home pay. It is the amount earned before taxes and deductions. It should be listed on your pay stub. If self-employed, you may report income after expenses (your own business, freelance work, farm, or rental property).

Welfare, Child Support, Spousal Maintenance: Include TNAF, General Assistance, General Relief, etc. NOTE: Food stamps and FDPIR benefits are not included as income.

Pensions, Retirement, Social Security: Include Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veteran’s (VA) benefits, and disability benefits.

All Other Income: Include Worker’s Compensation, unemployment, strike benefits, net rental income, annuities, net royalties, interest, dividend income, cash withdrawn from savings, income from estates, trust and/or investments, regular contributions from people who do not live in your household, and any other income. You do not have to include military or combat pay/allowances as income.

	Amount
Annual Total Gross Income (total of all four boxes below)
Earnings from Work
Welfare, Child Support, Spousal Maintenance
Pensions, Retirement, Social Security
All Other Income

Upload supporting income documents here ( ex.: Copies of last 30 days pay stubs, 1099 W-2 forms, last year's income tax returns, State Tax returns, lease, electric bill, proof of school enrollment and recent report card or transcript ):

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Documentation of Income and Proof of Arizona Residency

*Proof of Income must be attached to be considered for a scholarship award. Provide copies of last 30 days pay stubs, 1099, W-2, or last year's Income Tax Returns.

*Proof of Arizona Residency is required for a scholarship award (i.e. most current State Tax Return, lease, electric bill).

*If a scholarship is awarded, proof of enrollment to the student's school will be required. You may attach a proof of enrollment document to this application, but it is not requred to apply for a scholarship.

*Disabled students K-12 --The SUM of a student’s scholarships is limited to 90% of state aid or cost of tuition, whichever is less. **Must provide proof of all scholarship/aid received for tuition**

*Foster students K-12 --The SUM of a student’s scholarships is limited to 90% of state aid or cost of tuition, whichever is less. **Must provide proof of all scholarship/aid received for tuition**

All forms are kept confidential.
Special Circumstance - Has your financial situation recently changed? If so, check all that apply.

Loss of JobHad a BabyForeclosureUnexpected Change in IncomeRecently Divorced/SeparatedChange in Family Living ArrangementsBankruptcyChange in WorkOther
Please Explain Below, if needed:
Foster Child

If this is an application for a child who is the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court, and is currently living in your household, please provide the following information about the child (please list additional foster children on a separate Financial Info Form.)
Name

First NameLast Name
Child’s Personal Use Monthly Income
If no income, Please put zero
I certify that the all the information provided above is correct. I understand that all information obtained for scholarship applications will remain personal and confidential.
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
School Participation and Narrative
Basic Participation (Check all boxes that apply)

I am current on my financial responsibilities to my school.My child has at least a 90% attendance record.I have attended Parent/Teacher Conferences.I have attended Back to School/Orientation/Meet the Teacher Events
Contribution Programs (Check all boxes that apply)

I have made my personal tax credit donation to Students First Foundation (SFF) this tax year.My family/friends have made SFF tax credit donations this tax year.I have recommended my family/friends to donate to SFF this yearI have raised tax credit funds over the past three years to SFFI have raised corporate tax credit donations to SFF.
Narrative

Please attach a separate page (or type in the box below) to provide any details you would like the Selection Committee to know about the student. The Committee will consider the student’s academic achievements, character, leadership, community involvement, extracurricular activities as well as perseverance to overcome adversity or hardship conditions.

Optional: You may attach up to three letters of recommendation from someone who knows the student well.
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Student Narrative

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Parent Signature (use cursor to sign)*

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***Any misstatements may be grounds for disqualification of an SFF scholarship.

***By signing this application, I am giving permission to SFF to contact me regarding use of our story for outreach to other families. (Specific financial details, etc. are all completely confidential.)
Note: Students First Foundation will not award, restrict, or reserve scholarships solely on the basis of donor recommendation. A taxpayer may not claim a tax credit if the taxpayer agrees to swap donations with another taxpayer to benefit either taxpayer's own dependent.
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Students First Foundation Online Application

School Participation and Narrative