The Greater Minds Re-engagement Microgrant is provided by a partnership with Greater Spokane Inc. and the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) to assist returning students in resolving pre-registration financial hurdles by providing small dollar microgrants.

Student Eligibility

Former students with some college and no credential earned with a previous fee that are wanting to re-enroll
Has not been enrolled in a higher education institution within the last academic year (3 quarters or 2 semesters - not including summer as this is an optional term)
Otherwise exhibits readiness to enroll in a higher education institution in the Spokane region
Students are eligible for one Microgrant payment up to $1,000 to institutions participating in Washington state financial aid
Previous fees that are a result of financial aid overpayments/repayments or defaults are ineligible
Expenses that are not educational related are ineligible

Types of Fees

· Eligible fees include funds owed to a previous Washington state institution or necessary to enroll in the receiving Washington state institution. Examples (not exhaustive) are included below.

Eligible

Ineligible

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Parking fines

Library fines

Testing fees

Previous unpaid tuition

Admissions fees

Tuition deposit

Financial Aid Overpayments/repayments (federal or state)
Student Loans
Current Tuition

Fees that have been transferred to a collection agency or collections fees and interest in excess of original principal

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Email Address

Mailing Address

City

State

Zip Code

Phone Number

Gender you identify with:

MaleFemaleAlternative or other

Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy)

Race/Ethnicity

Do you have children under the age of 18 living with you?

YesNo

Have you served in the US Armed Forces?

Yes
No

PRIOR SCHOOL INFORMATION

WA Institution Where Fee is Owed

Student ID

Education Level

MicroGrant Amount Requested (must be less than $1,000)

Upload supporting documentation of debt owed (screen shot of account balance, invoice, etc.)

WA Institution of Re-enrollment

Anticipated Start Term

Anticipated Program of Study

Have you met with an Enrollment Specialist/Academic Advisor/Student Service or Financial Aid representative to discuss your eligibility for returning to school?

YesNo

Have you completed the FAFSA or WASFA?

YesNo

In 250 words or less, please describe your reasons for returning to school and why this microgrant will assist you in this process.

How did you learn about this MicroGrant Opportunity?

Statement of Financial Need

I request financial assistance with fees associated with my enrollment and it is true and correct that without this assistance I would be unable to pursue my educational goals at this time.

Please select the appropriate Certification Statement below:

Certification Statement (SCC/SFCC)

By submitting this form, I declare the information submitted is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I give the CCS Financial Aid Office(s) permission to release, request and/or verify information to agencies in order to secure funds for financing my education.

Certification Statement (all other Institutions)

By submitting this form, I declare the information submitted is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I give the Financial Aid Office where my debt is owed, permission to release, request and/or verify information to agencies in order to secure funds for financing my education

Please note, if educational debt exceeds the maximum award amount of $1,000, individuals are responsible for payment of any excess balance PRIOR to distribution of microgrant funds.

Verification of prior debt and ability to enroll is required before funds will be released.

I fully understand that all information given on this application and information released to Greater Minds or its partner institutions is protected by the Federal Privacy Act and, therefore will be kept confidential. Greater Minds promises it will NEVER sell or give away personal information.

If you have questions now or later, please contact Jodi Brant, Education Attainment Navigator: 509-321-3623 or jbrant@greaterspokane.org