BEFORE YOU START: If you stop the process mid-way, you will not be able to log back in and see your answers. All of your data will be lost. This means: you cannot start the online process and then come back to it later. We suggest that you review the draft form that was attached to the email announcement and have all of the information that you will need to complete the online forms nearby. We also suggest that you use Firefox, Chrome, or Safari as your internet browser.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO COMPLETE: We expect it to take you no longer than 30-45 minutes to complete the online forms.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE: 5pm (EST) on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 2018
Applications must be submitted online and must be submitted on or before the deadline. Due to staffing and funding reductions at the FBF, we cannot extend the deadline or make exceptions for folks who miss the application period. The Foundation has budgeted for up to 200 LRAP participants in 2019. Applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority will be given to current LRAP participants.
Foundation staff will not be following up with individuals to let them know that they missed the application deadline or to find out why they didn't timely apply. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to submit your application on or before the deadline.
WHAT AM I DOING: Staff attorneys employed at legal aid/legal services organizations are applying to be a participant in the 2019 LRAP program. PLEASE NOTE: Questions with a red asterisk (*) are required fields, you must provide an answer to move to the next question.
2019 LRAP TIME PERIOD: The LRAP Loan Period is January 1 through December 31, 2019. Staff Attorneys who are employed full-time or at least 50% FTE basis (as determined by your employer) and who would like to participate and receive 2019 FBF LRAP loan benefits will answer questions related to:
1) Your current employer
2) Date and where you graduated from law school
3) Your total student loan debt (undergrad, JD, & LLM)
4) Specifics about your student loans
5) The ability to receive your LRAP benefits through electronic deposit
WHO DO I CONTACT FOR HELP: Manuel Romero, Grants & Office Administrator by email: mromero@flabarfndn.org or by phone: 407-960-7000.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY 2019 LRAP DISBURSEMENTS:
1) The Foundation's Grants Committee and Board of Directors will make funding decisions on FBF staff's LRAP recommendations at their December 2018 meetings.
2) We have budgeted for 200 LRAP participants. Applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. If the Foundation receives more than 200 applications, the Foundation in its sole discretion, may determine that it cannot process or fund those additional applications.
3) We expect to mail Promissory Notes to the selected 2019 LRAP participants in mid-to-late December 2018.
4) We expect that the first 2019 LRAP disbursement will be made on or about February 15th, 2019. Disbursements will not be made until signed promissory notes are received at the Foundation. The second 2018 LRAP disbursements will likely be made sometime in July 2019.
After you submit your online LRAP application you will receive an email receipt confirming that your application has been submitted and received by the Foundation.
If you have any questions, please contact Manuel Romero by phone at: 407-960-7000, or by email at: (mromero@flabarfndn.org).