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• Produce the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by the first day of class; • Provide a written request to be certified; • Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described In other institutional policies GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://benefits,va.goy/gibill/index.asp. Partnership Agreements Concorde participates in business and agency agreements with outside organizations. Enrollment pursuant to these agreements is contingent on the student meeting and maintaining eligibility as defined in individual agreements. Any student who originally enrolled with a partnership agreement will need to reverify eligibility to return if he or she is withdrawn from the program. Scholarships Kozet Boyd Memorial Scholarship The Scholarship Foundation for Concorde Career College established the Kozet Boyd Memorial Scholarship to assist students who display the same values and determination that Kozet epitomized as an educator with Concorde's North Hollywood campus. These scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated academic discipline and strong personal values that align with Concorde's Mission Statement and Core Values. Kozel Boyd Scholarships will be based on personal circumstances and references, and the actual amount will be based on a recommendation from the Campus President. Working Student Scholarship The Working Student Scholarship (WSS) is a scholarship program to assist students, who worked prior to continuing their education, with meeting the financial obligations while career training at a Concorde school. If a student qualifies, the scholarship will be applied to the student's tuition expenses. PROCESS: 1. The WSS will be published in the school catalog, and discussed with potential applicants during the Financial Aid process. 2. Any student who meets the Eligibility Considerations may apply by completing the application that is available in the Financial Aid Office, Front Desk, or Online. 3. The WSS Committee (Comprised of the CP and the FAD at each campus) will review the applications and select candidates to move forward in the approval process based on established Eligibility Considerations. a. completed applications will be reviewed by the WSS Committee, no less than one week prior to class start. 4. This scholarship is awarded in the following increments: a. $500 for diploma programs and b. $1,000 for degree programs. C. A maximum of 500 students per fiscal year may receive this scholarship. d. The amounts awarded could be less than the above to avoid a credit balance. 5. The WSS Committee will ensure award notifications are communicated to students and the Financial Aid & Admissions departments prior to orientation. DISBURSEMENT: 1. Scholarship awards will be incorporated into student aid packages. a. Scholarship funds are only used to cover direct costs and may not create a credit balance on the student's account. 2. For Clinical programs, funding will be awarded in two equal disbursements at the beginning of the first term and fourth term (after verification of other requirements). 3. For all other programs, funding will be awarded in two equal disbursements: a. Beginning of first term b. Midpoint (after verification of other requirements) 4. Prior to second disbursement of scholarship funds, Business Office Managers will confirm the student's continued eligibility. ELIGIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS: The WSS Committee will evaluate applications on the following criteria, Eligible candidates will: 1. Have a minimum of one year of employment(prior to application) with recommendation letter from Employer. a. Exceptions to the one year of employment may be made for single working parents at the sole discretion of the Campus President. Single parents who do not meet the minimum application requirement for proof of one year of employment may request an interview with the Campus President. If an interview is granted, the Campus President may determine from the interview to allow the single parent with less than one year of employment to apply for this scholarship. The interview Is not a guarantee of award but is only to determine if the applicant "may" apply, at which time the WSS Committee will review with other applications. 2. Have a minimum of one letter of recommendation from an employer 3. Express strong motivation, integrity, and desire to pursue their chosen healthcare career through a 80 word minimum "Statement of Commitment". 4. Meet all institutional and program -specific admissions criteria 5. Be enrolled to start at the first available class start date following the scholarship award notification 6. Completed scholarship application form CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 1. This is a first come, first serve scholarship so once the Campus limit is attained for the applicable year, this scholarship is not available. 2. Students must graduate to remain eligible for the final disbursement a. If a scholarship recipient does not graduate, or withdraws from school, s/he loses continued eligibility and any award amounts not yet disbursed will be cancelled. 3. Continued eligibility is based on the school's stated attendance requirements and the student maintains a 3.0 GPA for the duration of the scholarship award, If attendance requirements and GPA requirements are not met, the remaining balance created due to the loss of scholarship. a. Students who do not meet the Continued Eligibility Requirements outlined above may not re -apply for the scholarship. 4. If approved by WSS Committee and all eligibility requirements remain intact, students who have withdrawn in good standing and subsequently re-enter within 180 days, will have their Working Student scholarship funding reinstated, less any prior disbursements. 2020-2021 Garden Grove Catalog I Publication Date: November 30, 2020 1 Effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 m