Scelfo LaunchNW Opportunity Scholarship Application

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Basic Information (Page 1 of 6)

Program Information
This program provides assistance to individuals in Spokane County who, through uncertain circumstances, have struggled and want a better life, but lack the resources to get started. Students must be nominated by a mentor and will receive a scholarship to any LaunchNW-partnered institution to help offset tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation, housing, and other related costs associated with supporting their educational endeavors.

LaunchNW Partner Institutions Include:
- Eastern Washington University
- Washington State University
- Gonzaga University
- Whitworth University
- Spokane Community College
- Spokane Falls Community College
- Whitman College
- Walla Walla University
- Select local apprenticeship/ certificate programs

Your Details



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Household Size and Income


To determine Household Size:
For a dependent applicant, include yourself, your parent (and parent's spouse or partner), your parent’s dependent children (even if they live apart because of college enrollment), and other people living with your parent now. Include dependent children and other people only if your parent will provide more than half of your support between July 1 and June 30 of the award year covered by the FAFSA.

For an independent applicant, include yourself, your spouse, your dependent children, any unborn child, and other people living with you now. Include dependent children and other people only if you will provide more than half of their support between July 1 and June 30 of the award year covered by the FAFSA.

Use the adjusted gross income value reported in your family's 2024 tax return.

Residence and High School (Page 2 of 6)

If you are a returning applicant, please click to the next page.
Current Address
Please fill in your home address information below.

Tip: Type entire address e.g. "East" instead of "E









This field should only be completed if you have not lived in Spokane County for at least 2 consecutive years.
High School Enrollment






This field should only be completed if you do not meet our high school enrollment requirement (junior and senior year completed at an eligible high school)


FAFSA Summary Upload (Page 3 of 6)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
All students who are applying for the Scelfo LaunchNW Opportunity Scholarship are required to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and provide a copy of their official FAFSA Submission Summary.* To learn how to find and download this page, click here. 
 
Here is a sample of the required page:
FAFSA Submission Summary page example
*We will accept a Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) submission confirmation for students who have chosen to do this application instead of the FAFSA. To learn which application is right for you, click here.

Your full name and SAI # must be visible.

Post-High School Enrollment (Page 4 of 6)

If you are a returning applicant, please click to the next page.


We currently partner with the Inland Northwest Associated General Contractors, CHAS Health, Northwest Line JATC, and Northweset HVAC/R Training Center for scholarships. We are always looking for more local partnerships, so please contact our team if your program is not on this list.
Eastern Washington University

Note: You must be accepted at a school before you can officially commit to enroll.

Your intended major or study has no impact on your eligibility for the LaunchNW scholarship. We are asking for this information so that we can share resources with you that are relevant to your interests.


Your intended major or study has no impact on your eligibility for the LaunchNW scholarship. We are asking for this information so that we can share resources with you that are relevant to your interests.

Gonzaga University

Note: You must be accepted at a school before you can officially commit to enroll.

Your intended major or study has no impact on your eligibility for the LaunchNW scholarship. We are asking for this information so that we can share resources with you that are relevant to your interests.


Your intended major or study has no impact on your eligibility for the LaunchNW scholarship. We are asking for this information so that we can share resources with you that are relevant to your interests.

Spokane Community College

Note: You must be accepted at a school before you can officially commit to enroll.

Your intended major or study has no impact on your eligibility for the LaunchNW scholarship. We are asking for this information so that we can share resources with you that are relevant to your interests.


Your intended major or study has no impact on your eligibility for the LaunchNW scholarship. We are asking for this information so that we can share resources with you that are relevant to your interests.

Spokane Falls Community College

Note: You must be accepted at a school before you can officially commit to enroll.

Your intended major or study has no impact on your eligibility for the LaunchNW scholarship. We are asking for this information so that we can share resources with you that are relevant to your interests.


Your intended major or study has no impact on your eligibility for the LaunchNW scholarship. We are asking for this information so that we can share resources with you that are relevant to your interests.

Walla Walla University

Note: You must be accepted at a school before you can officially commit to enroll.

Your intended major or study has no impact on your eligibility for the LaunchNW scholarship. We are asking for this information so that we can share resources with you that are relevant to your interests.


Your intended major or study has no impact on your eligibility for the LaunchNW scholarship. We are asking for this information so that we can share resources with you that are relevant to your interests.

Washington State University

Note: You must be accepted at a school before you can officially commit to enroll.

Your intended major or study has no impact on your eligibility for the LaunchNW scholarship. We are asking for this information so that we can share resources with you that are relevant to your interests.


Your intended major or study has no impact on your eligibility for the LaunchNW scholarship. We are asking for this information so that we can share resources with you that are relevant to your interests.

Whitman College

Note: You must be accepted at a school before you can officially commit to enroll.

Your intended major or study has no impact on your eligibility for the LaunchNW scholarship. We are asking for this information so that we can share resources with you that are relevant to your interests.


Your intended major or study has no impact on your eligibility for the LaunchNW scholarship. We are asking for this information so that we can share resources with you that are relevant to your interests.

Whitworth University

Note: You must be accepted at a school before you can officially commit to enroll.

Your intended major or study has no impact on your eligibility for the LaunchNW scholarship. We are asking for this information so that we can share resources with you that are relevant to your interests.


Your intended major or study has no impact on your eligibility for the LaunchNW scholarship. We are asking for this information so that we can share resources with you that are relevant to your interests.

Applicant Information (Page 5 of 6)


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Signatures Page (Page 6 of 6)

FERPA Release
STUDENT RELEASE OF RECORDS FERPA AUTHORIZATION FORM 


The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is designed to protect the privacy of, and access to, a student’s educational records. These records may include academic, financial aid, scholarship, athletics, veterans, and billing/account information. Records will not be released without prior written consent from the student. Students must complete and submit this form allowing the release of their educational records and financial aid information to Innovia Foundation’s LaunchNW initiative in order to maintain scholarship eligibility. 



TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY THE STUDENT ONLY
I, 
hereby authorize the college where I enroll to release to LaunchNW all requested information from Admission(s), the Business Office/Bursar, Financial Aid, and the Registrar, for the duration of my Scelfo LaunchNW Opportunity Scholarship award eligibility timeframe, and authorize LaunchNW to share the records with all parties who are receiving data regarding LaunchNW Scholars:
You must initial on the lines below to indicate you consent to make the following records available:





FERPA pertains to the release of records only.  It does not give others the right to act on your behalf or to change your records.


I am giving my consent to disclose these records to LaunchNW and for LaunchNW to share the records with all parties who are receiving data regarding LaunchNW Scholars. I also understand that this release will remain in effect for four years from the date signed, unless I revoke my consent in writing and submit it to LaunchNW, which will result in the termination of my receipt of the scholarship.


I understand the information may be released orally or in the form of copies of written records, as preferred by the requester. I have a right to inspect any written records released pursuant to this Consent (except for parents’ financial records and certain letters of recommendation for which the student waived inspection rights). I understand I may revoke this Consent upon providing written notice to my academic institution, which will result in the termination of my receipt of the scholarship.



College Navigation Support
TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY THE STUDENT ONLY

Scholarship awards through the Scelfo LaunchNW Opportunity Scholarship are up to $10,000, to be used over a full school year. The Scelfo LaunchNW Opportunity Scholarship program also includes the following required supports:

1. Monthly connection to a mutually agreed upon mentor.
2. Monthly cohort meetings with other Scelfo LaunchNW Opportunity Scholarship recipients.
3. Access to additional support services and resources to reduce any barriers that may get in the way of you achieving success during the school year.

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge and understand that, as a condition of maintaining good standing with the scholarship, I am required to engage with the programs outlined above if I receive funding.


Certification Statement
TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY THE STUDENT ONLY
I hereby certify that all information I have provided in the Scelfo LaunchNW Opportunity Scholarship application and in any accompanying materials is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false or misleading information may result in the revocation of my scholarship award.


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