Application Form Purpose of the Program To provide financial assistance, which includes the Student Financial Assistance Fund and all Ambrose endowed and annual bursaries, to students of Ambrose University who demonstrate financial need in accordance with the criteria below. Source of the Funds The program is funded by donations from individuals who are interested in providing assistance to full-time students who demonstrate financial need. Criteria Students must be registered in full-time* (Undergraduate: 9 credits/semester, Seminary: 18 credits/Fall - May) at Ambrose University for the next academic year. New undergraduate students must be planning to register for 9 credit hours or more. An accurate and complete Financial Assistance application will determine eligibility for assistance reflecting reasonable living expenses. Returning students must not have any current outstanding balances on their student account. *Students who have been approved to study at a 40%-course load as a full-time equivalent based on a disability will be considered for full-time awards. (See schedule 4: Federal/Provincial Grant for Post-secondary student with Disabilities) Student Eligibility Process Submit the Financial Assistance Application online. The Financial Aid & Awards Coordinator will allocate donated funds as indicated by the donor and based on a recipient’s eligibility. Funds will be used to cover any outstanding current semester tuition and fees to Ambrose in the Fall and then may be used for personal needs. Students receiving assistance will be required to repay funds awarded should they withdraw or be asked to withdraw from school. A student’s level of eligibility for assistance may be affected by continuing and/or external scholarships received. Deadlines The deadline to apply is June 1. Funds will be released to student accounts in September following confirmation that student meets the criteria. Further Information If you require more information please contact the: Financial Aid & Awards Coordinator Ambrose University, 150 Ambrose Circle SW, Calgary, Alberta T3H 0L5 Telephone: 403-410-2900 Fax: 403-571-2556 E-mail: financialaid@ambrose.edu First Name Last Name Email Address Phone Number Have you received Ambrose financial assistance before? Yes No Marital Status Single Married My spouse is a student at Ambrose Do you have any children? Yes No Please tell us the ages of your children Resident Status Canadian Resident Permanent Resident Student Visa Residence Please tell us about your living situation: Ambrose Residence Renting Home Other Program Please tell us about your program of study: Arts & Science School of Ministry Education Seminary Chinese School of Theology Other Other Program Next Fall, I will be starting in my: First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year Fifth Year Credits to date Current Credit Hours September - December 3 6 9 12 15 Not Sure Current Credit Hours January - April 3 6 9 12 15 Not Sure Other How many credit hours do you plan to take next Fall Semester? How many credit hours do you plan to take next Winter Semester? Graduation Date Month MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Day Day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Year Year2017201820192020202120222023202420252026 Please tell us your vocational goals Section A: Current Personal Income and Available Funding Please record all monetary amounts in Canadian dollars. Total Personal/Employment Earnings (including EI) Amount/month x 8 months Total Spousal/Employment Earnings (including EI) Amount/month x 8 months Continuing Student Scholarships awarded last April For returning students only Other Scholarships Assistance from family, friends, and church Education Fund/RESP Savings Account Term Deposits/GICs/Bonds/Stocks/Mutual Funds Student Loans Awarded Alberta Student Aid Yes No Other Did you receive a federal (Canada Student Loan) grant? Yes No Did you receive as part of your loan, any of the following grants? Canada Low-Income Grant Canada Middle Income Grant Alberta Low-Income Grant Alberta Maintenance Grant Section B: Ambrose Educational Costs Please record all monetary amounts in Canadian dollars. Tuition & Mandatory Fees *this information can be found on your student registration system Books Theology/Seminary: $120/course; Arts & Science: $120/course) Educational Supplies/Equipment Child care Health Care (including dependents) *include health care outside of Ambrose student plan Section C: Allowable Monthly Expenses Your Household Status: Single & living with Parents $539 Single & not living with Parents $1,128 Married $2,174 Single, 1 child $1,991 Single, 2 children $2,583 Single, 3 children $3,175 Married, 1 child $2,766 Married, 2 children $3,358 Married, 3 children $3,950 Each Additional Child $594 Other Total Allowable Expenses Per Month Total Allowable Expenses x 8 Months Section D: Outstanding Educational Debts Ambrose Government Previous Loans Bank Loans Other Please specify what, and how much is owed. Applicant Statement Please tell us why financial assistance would be helpful to you based on your life's circumstances right now. Declaration of Applicant Yes I hereby declare that all information is complete and correct. I will notify the Financial Aid & Awards Coordinator if there is any change in the information recorded above. Date Month MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Day Day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Year Year20172018201920202021 The personal information collected on or in conjunction with this form is collected under the authority of the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), the Statistics Act (Canada) and the Income Tax Act (Canada). It is required to determine your eligibility for financial assistance and bursaries and will be used to contact you regarding programs and services. It will form part of your record as an applicant, student, and alumnus and may be disclosed to academic and administrative units. All other information is considered confidential and will be used and disclosed in accordance with privacy legislation. For more information regarding the collection or use of this information, please contact the Privacy Compliance Officer (403-410-2000 or e-mail privacy@ambrose.edu).
