What is a Last-Dollar Grant and how do students qualify for one?

A Last-Dollar Grant is a need-based, renewable scholarship of up to $1,000 offered to qualified Newark High School graduates. To be considered, students must graduate from high school with a 2.5 or above grade point average, or maintain that same average while in college, be enrolled full-time at an accredited college, meet the financial aid deadlines, and demonstrate need according to the federal financial aid formula. 

How can students to be considered for a Last-Dollar Grant?

After successfully filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ students will then be asked to submit the following documents to A Call to College:

• Student Aid Report (SAR):  A FAFSA summary of the  family's financial eligibility for federal and state aid. Visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. 
• Financial Aid Award Letter:  A letter from the college financial aid office is sent (by mail or email) to admitted students, describing the aid offered.  
• Grades: For high school seniors, grades will be obtained by A Call to College.  Past Newark High graduates must submit an unofficial copy of their college year-end grades including the cumulative GPA.

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Can a student renew a Last-Dollar Grant?

Newark High School graduates are encouraged to reapply each year for this funding and have up to six years after high school graduation to receive four years of funding, provided that a 2.5 cumulative grade point average is maintained in college and need is determined. If you meet the Last-Dollar Grant Guidelines, please complete and return the application for college students above. 

How are Last-Dollar Grants funded?

Thanks to the generosity of Newark High School alumni, school personnel, community members, foundations, business and industry, a permanent endowment was established in 1991.  Income from this endowment funds Last-Dollar Grants each year.  If you are interested in learning how to make a donation that will continue to open doors, change lives and build futures, please click here.