Scholarship

Information and Application

Castle Bridge Preschool values and supports families. We are pleased to offer families financial assistant opportunities. Our ability to offer financial assistance depends upon the financial condition of our preschool and available scholarship funds.  Please note that we will only be offering PARTIAL scholarships and all families are eligible.  Castle Bridge does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

The Board will have TWO scholarship cycles.  If your family needs a scholarship throughout the entire year, please be sure to apply in the fall and in the winter.  

Deadlines for the Scholarship Applications are:  September 30th, and January 25th.

Decisions will be made the first week of October and by the first week of February.

ANY FAMILIES AWARDED A SCHOLARSHIP ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE AND PROMOTE OUR FUNDRAISERS!!

Failure to do so may result in loss of scholarship. If no participation occurs, to be considered for the next round of scholarship applications, there will be a $30 donation strongly encouraged.

Criteria:  

The number of scholarships awarded, as well as the percentage value of each individual scholarship is based on the following criteria:

• The availability of scholarship funds
• The number of scholarship applicants
• The family’s size and annual gross income

• Please submit your most recent income tax return
• Please submit the last 30 days’ worth of paystubs for ALL working household members

Eligibility of applicants: (guidelines taken from the Free/reduced lunch program eligibility of District #91)

• Families  receiving benefits from Idaho Food Stamps (SNAP), the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) or Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI)
• Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court.
• Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant
• Family’s income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines.

Attendance Policy:  

To remain eligible for financial assistance at the Castle Bridge Preschool, a student must have at least an 80% attendance record monthly. This allows a student attending three days a week approximately 3 days of absence each month. This allows a student attending four days a week approximately 4 days of absence each month. You will receive a warning letter after two weeks of noncompliance and after 30 days of noncompliance the scholarship will be rescinded and offered to another student.

Confidentiality:  

Scholarship applications are kept strictly confidential and are reviewed solely by the Castle Bridge Preschool Board of Directors. The information on this application will be used to evaluate each request.  Please add any information you think may be helpful in considering your request.

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Castle Bridge Preschool Scholarship Application

Date: ______________________

Child’s Full Name: ________________________________ Date of birth: ________________________

Program in which the child is enrolled (i.e. Pre-K, 3 days a week): ______________________________

Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________________________________________________

Address (including city and zip): _________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________

Home Phone: (____)_______________ Cell Phone: (____)_________________

Employer: __________________________________________________ Monthly Income: ___________

Work Phone: (____)_____________

Parent/Guardian Name: ____________________________________________

Address (including city and zip): _________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________

Home Phone: (____)_______________ Cell Phone: (____)_____________

Employer: __________________________________________________ Monthly Income: _____________

Work Phone: (____)_____________

Child lives with: Mother Father Both Other: _____________ Family Size: _____ Adults _____ Children Total

Family Income: (including all members contributing to the income of the household) $___________________

Do you or anyone in your household receive additional financial assistance from any of the following?

Unemployment: $______________ Alimony: $_______________ Other: $_________________

Child Support: $_______________ Social Security: $______________

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Please explain any special financial circumstances affecting the family’s budget at this time. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

Please explain how you feel a relationship with Castle Bridge Preschool would benefit your child and family. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

Are you able to contribute any finances to your child’s tuition?     Y    N   If so, how much?  Please be aware

that Castle Bridge Preschool will not offer any Full Year Scholarships.

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Is your enrollment at Castle Bridge Preschool contingent upon the receipt of scholarship funds?    Y      N

I hereby certify that all the information contained in this application is true and correct. In addition, I have attached a copy of my most recent income tax form and last 30 days’ worth of pay stubs. Scholarship requests will not be considered without appropriate documentation. Financial documentation will be used solely to determine eligibility. I also understand that any misrepresentation of the information contained in this document does constitute fraud and will, therefore, deem this application null and void. ALL DOCUMENTATION AND DISCUSSIONS OF SCHOLARSHIPS IS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL AND ONLY VIEWED BY CASTLE BRIDGE PRESCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS.

Signature of Parents or Guardians:         __________________________________ Date: ________________

___________________________________ Date: ________________

I, ______________________________________ agree to participate and promote ALL fundraisers Castle Bridge Preschool conducts for the Scholarship Fund.  **Failure to do so may result in loss of scholarship funds awarded and a $30 donation strongly encouraged.

Signature of Parents or Guardians:         __________________________________ Date: ________________

___________________________________ Date: ________________

Revised July 2021