AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY - CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Committed to freedom of speech and expression, AFS is pleased to offer a sliding-scale scholarship program for Continuing Education courses to ensure that regardless of financial resources, members of the community have access to the means of production and an avenue to ensure that their voices are heard.

To be considered for fee reductions and/or waivers, applicants must first Complete the application below and provide the appropriate documentation to demonstrate financial hardship (use upload link towards the bottom).

**Completing an application does not guarantee reduced or waived fees.**

All scholarships are awarded on the basis of availability and financial need. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. If you have any questions, please email workforce@austinfilm.org.

APPLICANT INFO

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CLASSES

At this time, this scholarship only covers the cost of the Continuing Education Summer series classes, which are available in the directing and writing series listed here. This scholarship does not cover any resource certification or workforce development classes. If you're interested in workforce development then please look into our Creative Careers program. For information about our Producer Program visit our website and learn more here.

If selected for this scholarship, which week of the Summer Education Series are you interested in attending. Please note, there are a limited number of scholarships available and they are given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

Directing WeekWriting Week

Are you able to attend your selected week in its entirety?

Yes, I can attend all days.No, I cannot attend all days. (Please describe your situation in the field below.)

Please let us know your schedule limits, should you be selected for this scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY

To complete this application, one of the following documents is required to determine eligibility for the Continuing Education scholarship award:

Medicaid Notice of Case Action Letter from Texas Department of Health & Human Services
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Notice of Case Action Letter from Texas Department of Health & Human Services (also known as Food Stamps)
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Confirmation Enrollment Letter from Texas Department of Health & Human Services
Telephone Lifeline Program Enrollment Letter or Phone Bill Reflecting Lifeline Enrollment
Travis County Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) Notice of Payment Letter
Medical Access Program (MAP) Clinic Card
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Award Letter
Copy of most recent income tax returns
1099-G Unemployment Tax Form or Unemployment Statement of Wages and Potential Benefit Amounts (this may limit the length of the scholarship to 26 weeks or less depending on length of benefits)

Please be sure to remove or black out all social security numbers

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