Paul Smith's College-SSS-Grant Aid Application

Name*

First NameLast Name

PSC Student ID #

PSC Email Address *

example@example.com

Cell Phone Number*

(999)999-9999

Do you receive a Pell Grant?*

YesNoI don't know

NOTE: To be eligible for TRiO Grant Aid, you must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell Grant and have unmet financial need as determined by the PSC Financial Aid Office for the semester that the Grant Aid will be applied. Example: Susie Student submits her Grant Aid application during 2024 Spring Semester. To be considered for Grant Aid, Susie must complete her 2024-'25 FAFSA by the Grant Aid Application Deadline. If Susie gets TRiO Grant Aid it would be for Fall 2024. NOTE: FAFSA opens up on October 1st each year for the next school year.

If you would like help completing the FAFSA or this Grant Aid Application, see your PSC TRiO Success Coach.

If I am awarded TRiO Grant Aid, I have met OR will meet the following expectations:*

Complete at least ONE module per semester in TRiO’s financial literacy tool – Financial Avenue www.financialavenue.orgMeet with my TRiO Advocate at least ONCE a semester.Be a current and active participant in the TRiO – attend at least one TRiO sponsored event per academic year (workshops, trips, events, and seminars)Try, to the best of my ability, to stay in good academic standing (2.2 or higher)

To be considered for Grant Aid, I must complete this application by the deadline stated above and meet the following expectations:

NOTE: TRiO Events, Cultural Enrichment Trips, Financial Literacy Activities are listed on the TRiO Bobnet Page

1) Be a current and active participant in the TRiO program – attend at least one TRiO sponsored event this semester (workshops, trips, events, and seminars)*

Have CompletedWill Complete before the end of this semester

TRiO Events, Cultural Enrichment Trips & Financial Literacy Activities list on the paulsmiths.edu/trio

1) List TRiO event(s) you attended this semester:*

Will complete before last day of classes: List event(s)

2) Complete at least ONE TRiO financial literacy activity this semester*

Have CompletedWill Complete before the end of this semester

TRiO Events, Cultural Enrichment Trips & Financial Literacy Activities list on the https://www.paulsmiths.edu/trio

2) List financial literacy activities completed or financial literacy event(s) you attended this semester: *

Will complete before last day of classes: List activities or event(s)

3) Meet with my TRiO Success Coach / Advocate at least ONCE a semester.*

Have CompletedWill Complete before the end of this semester

3) I met with my TRiO Success Coach/Advocate this semester. My TRiO Success Coach is: *

4) Try, to the best of my ability, to stay in good academic standing*

I agree to try.

5) I am pursuing:

4 year/bachelor's degree2 year/associate's degree

6) I expect to graduate (month & year):

7) How many credits (including any transfer credits) have you completed? Credits are listed on your Unofficial Transcript on Self Service.

8) In the space below, briefly describe why you are deserving of grant aid AND how it will impact your academic success?*

Signature*

Date*

mm-dd-yyyy

Note: Unlike loans, grants do not need to be paid back. Completing this application does not guarantee a Grant Aid award. Total amount of Grant Aid funds available to our TRiO program can change and our program must follow the guidelines set by the federal government, our program funder.

Paul Smith's College TRiO Grant Aid Application