I Know I Can Grant Application - 2020

The I Know I Can Grant is available for qualified Columbus City Schools graduates. This grant is intended to help reduce the cost of college education. Completed, signed applications and all required documents must be submitted by March 27, 2020. Incomplete applications and applications received after March 27, 2020 will not be considered.

First-time applicants must apply with one year of high school graduation and may renew the gran for up to four years at a four-year institution, two years at a two-year institution or until receipt of first bachelor's degree, whichever comes first. In order to renew the grant, students must re-apply each year for consideration. Upon approval of your grant application, you must submit a copy of the financial aid award letter from the school you will be attending, your college ID number and your fall class schedule before IKIC Grant check can be sent. Students must enroll in college full-time for 2020-21 to receive the grant.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:

You must have a 2.25 cumulative GPA, meet the 2020 CCS graduation requirements, be eligible for the federal Pell grant and be enrolled in college full-time for the 2020-21 academic year and submit the following information to complete the application:

• 2020-21 FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR): Your SAR is available several days after you complete your FAFSA, so be sure to do so before April 20th. To access your SAR, log on to www.fafsa.ed.gov and click "Student Aid Report (PDF)". It must show your EFC and you must submit the entire SAR.

COLLEGE STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:

You must have a 2.00 cumulative GPA by the end of the 2019-20 academic year, be a CCS graduate, be eligible for the federal Pell grant and be enrolled in college full-time for 2020-21 academic year. You must also submit the following:

• 2020-21 FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR): Your SAR is available several days after you complete your FAFSA, so be sure to do so before April 20th. To access your SAR, log on to www.fafsa.ed.gov and click "Student Aid Report (PDF)". It must show your EFC and you must submit the entire SAR.
• College Transcript (Unofficial or Official): You must submit your college transcript, online advising report, or summary of grades report. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 at the time of applying or by the end of the 2019-20 academic year.
• FIRST-TIME GRANT APPLICANTS ONLY - High School Transcript: If you are a current college student who has never applied for the I Know I Can, you must submit a copy of your high school transcript in addition to the SAR and college transcript. CCS Class of 2018: IKIC will receive your transcript from CCS.

By signing this document, I hereby affirm that all of the information provided herein is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I fully understand that providing false information and/or failing to provide all required materials may result in my disqualification of consideration for receipt of any I Know I Can financial assistance and/or continued retention services provided by I Know I Can.

Further, I hereby grant full authorization to I Know I Can, and its representatives, to use any and all information contained in all related financial aid documents and/or academic records provided for any and all relevant purposes, including, but not limited to 1.) financial assistance eligibility and/or selection purposes; 2.) overall monitoring of the student's academic progress to ensure continued assistance, support, and maintained success of the student's educational pursuit; and 3.) any and all research, evaluation and/or solicitation of support conducted by I Know I Can. I Know I Can, its representatives, community partners, and appropriate college personnel employed at the student's college in the areas pertaining to admission, registration, financial aid, billing, academic progress, retention, and any and all other related programs and/or areas may share man and all relevant information for any and all of the aforementioned purposes. I understand that in the selection of financial assistance recipients, I Know I Can does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnic heritage, national origin, personal appearance, personal beliefs, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

By signing this application, the undersigned herby acknowledge receipt and understanding of the guidelines set forth herein and agrees to abide by the same. Further, the undersigned agrees to waive all personal claims, causes of action, and/or damages against I Know I Can and any and all of its representatives, including, but not limited to, its board of trustees, officers, employees, and associates, arising from or growing out of their participation in I Know I Can.