Applications must be complete and typed.  All participants of LHA programs, including Section 8 voucher holders, are eligible.  You must be an LHA resident/client for a minimum of 1 year and attend an accredited school.  Finally, for those with college credits, you must have at least a 2.75 GPA.

1. Scholarship Application form.
2. Copy of high school diploma, GED, or most recent unofficial transcript.
3. Letter of good standing from your Housing Coordinator.
4. Letter of recommendation from an individual not related to applicant which includes specific knowledge of an applicant’s accomplishments.  The letter should be no longer than one page.
5. Copy of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
6. Letter of acceptance from an accredited school OR a copy of your most recent academic transcript.

Not to exceed $1200.00 per semester for full time students and $600 per semester for part-time students.

The money is given directly to the school and they apply the money to your student account.

Accredited schools include universities, colleges, and trade schools.  There are literally hundreds of trade schools that qualify as accredited schools including but not limited to, graphic design, computers & technology, automotive, culinary, healthcare, etc.  To check your school’s accreditation status, visit https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home.

Applications are accepted all year round.  Deadlines for consideration are December 1st for the spring semester and July 1st for the fall semester.

Applications are available all year long.  They are available online at www.lovelandhousing.org.  Computer access to fill out an application is available at the Loveland Housing Authority.  Please contact the scholarship coordinator to arrange a time to use a computer.

There is no limit to how many times you can receive a scholarship.  We have students who have received a scholarship several times.  

Absolutely.  If you are denied for any reason, you can contact the scholarship coordinator to understand why you were denied and what you can improve on for the next funding cycle.

 Yes.  We encourage you to seek out all available resources to assist with your educational expenses. 

 No.  Residents of all ages are encouraged to apply.

You are allowed to apply, but keep in mind that you will not be awarded a scholarship if you do not have an acceptance letter from a school.  We need to be assured that you will be going to school and where we will need to send the scholarship funds.

No.  The school can be located in any state or the classes can be taken online. 

No.  There is no minimum requirement for the number of hours although part-time students are only eligible for up to a $600 scholarship award.

This depends on the number of applicants and available funding.  During award cycles with high interest, additional factors such as merit of the applicant’s situation and financial need may be additional points of consideration.

 The FAFSA is an application that stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  There is no cost to fill out the form and can be found at www.fafsa.com or by calling 866-514-5948.  Completing a FAFSA is required because nearly every student is eligible for some type of financial aid.  We want to make sure that you are utilizing all available resources so you will be successful in completing your education.  If you would like assistance completing the FAFSA, this scholarship application, or other financial assistance applications, contact the Educational Opportunity Center at 970-491-6862.

You may be asked to engage in a recognition ceremony or public relations activity.  If you have questions or concerns about this, please talk to the scholarship coordinator.