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I MISSED THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. CAN I STILL SUBMIT AN APPLICATION?
No. Deadlines vary and are listed on the Eligibility, Requirements, and Timelines webpage, or in the Scholarship Guidebook. Completed applications must be received on or before the stated deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
IF I AM AWARDED A SCHOLARSHIP, WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I AM NOTIFIED?
For a majority of scholarships, you will be notified by CICF and provided further information about scholarship payment, enrollment verification, and student reporting. Recipients are encouraged to attend our college success workshop prior to the start of school.
DOES MY DOCUMENTATION STATUS IMPACT MY ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR CICF SCHOLARSHIPS?
No. Students who are undocumented are eligible to apply to any of CICF’s scholarships as long as they meet the specific criteria defined for each individual scholarship. Our staff and committees understand that undocumented students often have significant need and limited access to resources to obtain post-secondary credentials.
DOES A STUDENT’S CRIMINAL HISTORY INFLUENCE THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR CICF SCHOLARSHIPS?
No. CICF does not ask about criminal history and thus does not take this information into account when making scholarship award selections. We believe that everyone should be able to access education to enable them to reach their full potential.
MAY I RECEIVE AWARDS FROM MORE THAN ONE SCHOLARSHIP FUND?
Yes. You may apply to any scholarship for which you are eligible. It is possible to be considered for multiple awards.
CAN I START AN APPLICATION AND FINISH IT LATER?
Yes. You will set up an online account that will allow you to save your application and return to it at a later date or time.
WHERE CAN I GO TO SCHOOL?
Most CICF scholarships are for students attending schools anywhere in the United States unless otherwise noted in the scholarship description. Some scholarships are designated for students attending an Indiana institution. If this is the case, it will be listed in the scholarship criteria.