| PAVE, the Planning and Visual Education Partnerships mission is to support students studying in the field of retail design and planning and visual merchandising. PAVE has recognized the need to assist students with funds to cover basic needs through the creation of the Student Aid Program.
The purpose of these special funds is to assist students who are experiencing financial difficulties that may impact of their ability to continue their schooling. The intent is to provide for basic needs such as food, housing, books, tuition, health insurance, medical bills, utilities, transportation, etc.
Students interested in applying for special financial assistance should review the guidelines below and submit a completed application, with supporting documentation, to PAVE to be received by Oct. 1, 2010.
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Guidelines |
1. Student must be enrolled in a program working towards a degree in visual merchandising, store design, or interior design
2. Students applying for special financial assistance must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better
3. Students must be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours
4. Students are only eligible for one assistance request per twelve-month period (twelve -month period starting from your first request)
5. A maximum of $2,000 per student will be awarded.
Both merit and need-based criteria will be used when making awards. Applicants GPA and level of need will be considered. |
| How to Apply |
1. Complete and sign the PAVE Student Aid Application
2. Submit a letter outlining your need
3. Submit a copy of your current transcript
4. Submit a letter from an educational advisor |
| Application Process |
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When to Apply
For this initial fund distribution PAVE will review requests in October 2010. Requests must be received by October 1, 2010. |
| Download an application form here. |
Attachments
1. Letter that contains the following:
• Reason for the request: must show compelling need for this special aid, with a detailed explanation of your situation and anticipated use of the funds.
• Demonstrate what circumstances will make your situation different next semester/year.
2. Copy of your current transcript
3. Letter from educational advisor stating need |
Direct all questions or completed applications to:
PAVE
4651 Sheridan St., Suite 470
Hollywood, FL 33021
954-241-4834, Fax 954-893-8375
pave@paveinfo.org
www.paveinfo.org
Completed applications must be received by Oct. 1, 2010.
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