Project Stay Inc

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“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” -William Butler Yeats- How much does Project STAY, Incorporated charge for services? There is no charge. We are contracted by the U.S. Department of Education to provide free services to eligible students. How do I know if I am eligible? First of all, you must attend one of our target high schools to be eligible for our Talent Search program. To be eligible for our Educational Opportunity Center program you must be over the age of 19 and live in the target area. Also, you must be a U.S. citizen with a social security card or eligible non-citizen with a current permanent resident card and a valid social security card. Call our office for more details. What Documents do I need to enroll with Project STAY? You will need your social security card and permanent resident card, if applicable; a Texas drivers license or other photo I.D. and you/your spouse’s federal income tax returns for the previous year. If you are a dependent student (under the age of 24, not married and have no dependents you support by more than half) you must also provide your parents’ tax return(s) with all W-2s and schedules. When you call our office for an appointment we will review the requirements with you. What is the difference between your two programs? Our Educational Talent Search Program is for high school students planning to attend college right after graduation. Our Educational Opportunity Center is for adults who have a high school diploma or a GED and have never been to college or want to return to earn a degree or certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution. Does Project STAY award scholarships, grants or make financial aid decisions? No, we do not award any scholarship or grants, nor do we make any financial aid decisions. We provide information, explain all your options and assist with all the paperwork required. What if I or my parents don’t file a tax return? Proof of income is required by the federal government even if you don’t file a tax return. You must provide W-2s, if you worked, 1099s, or printouts for any child support, SSI, TANF, veterans, or any other benefits you or members of your household receive. In some cases we may have to prepare a statement for you to have notarized to describe your means of support. Call our office for more information. I don’t live with my parents and they don’t support me. Will I be considered an independent student? If you are under the age of 24, not married or have no dependents that you support by more than half, you must provide the financial documents of your parents (biological, step- or adoptive parents). Even if you don’t live with them and they don’t support you the federal government requires their documents. I haven’t completed a federal income tax return yet; may I estimate my information on the FAFSA? Although technically permissible, it is not a good idea to estimate your financial information. The Department of Education will consider your FAFSA incomplete and will not provide an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC).

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