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The program I’d like to share with you is called the Roberta B. Willis Need Merit Scholarship Program for the year 2022 2023. This program aims to provide assistance to talented and underprivileged students who are pursuing higher education. It’s important to note that this scholarship program does not solely focus on merit; instead it prioritizes those who face financial limitations when it comes to affording college costs.

If the program continues receiving funding students can utilize their awarded scholarships at any of Connecticuts colleges and universities or any nonprofit independent institution of higher education within Connecticut. Year eligible students attending Connecticut institutions received scholarships ranging from $4,550 to $5,250 for full time enrollment and $2,275 to $3,937 for part time enrollment.

To ensure an application process high school counselors should make sure that a dedicated account has been set up for their school. You can find information about this by clicking on the link provided below. The deadline for submitting applications for the 2022 2023 Roberta B. Willis Need Merit Scholarship is February 15th. Additionally please make sure that students have been informed about their application being submitted on their behalf. It’s crucial that each student also completes a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov before the February 15th deadline. The data from completed FAFSA applications will be automatically cross referenced with applicants.

Please note that only authorized high school counselors should submit applications as any submissions, from sources will be disregarded.

New applicants will receive an email notification about the status of their application no later than August 1st. The awarded funds will be sent directly to the students college. Applied to their account. In the fall half of the award will be disbursed after the college confirms the students eligibility and enrollment. The remaining balance will be sent to the college in the spring once enrollment confirmation is received. If a student is enrolled less than time but at least half time their award may be adjusted accordingly. Additionally changes in a students Federal Expected Family Contribution (EFC) may also lead to adjustments in awards. The number of awards depends on funding availability.

Eligibility Requirements;

To qualify for consideration students must meet these criteria;

1. 1. They must be residents of Connecticut.
2. They should have. Submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15th and received a valid Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
3. They must. Currently be, in their final year of secondary school or have already graduated.
4. To qualify for this scholarship students must meet the criteria;
5. Have a class rank within the 20% by the end of their junior year in high school or achieve a combined score of at least 1200 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or a score of 25 or higher on the ACT.
6. Have not previously obtained a bachelors degree.
7. Attend an institution in Connecticut.
8. Demonstrate an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) below the limit, which is set at $10,999. High school counselors are not required to verify EFC before submitting applications as this information can be accessed by the Office of Higher Education.

Continued eligibility for this scholarship is limited to six years for those pursuing a bachelors degree and three consecutive years for those pursuing an associate degree. Depending on funding levels students who submit their application for the 2022 2023 academic year will also be considered for awards in subsequent years if they submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 30th. Renewal students will receive email notifications regarding their application status by August 1st.

For information, on sources of student financial aid please visit the website of the Office of Higher Education at www.ctohe.org.
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Please be aware that the deadline, for the Roberta B. Willis Need Merit Scholarship Program is February 15th.

The administration of the Roberta B. Willis Need Merit Scholarship Program is handled by the Office of Higher Education at www.ctohe.org. If you have any inquiries feel free to reach out to Lynne Goodwin via email at [email protected].