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HINTS FOR NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS

Many of the applicants applying for the M. Verna Butterer Educational Trust Scholarship/loan are non-traditional students. They are not graduating from high school in the Spring and are presently attending colleges, post graduate studies, and even doctoral degrees. Some are individuals who have been out of high school or college for many years and are going back to school to pursue or complete a degree.

Non-traditional students have various difficulties in completing the application which is geared towards the graduating high school senior. Please be assured that you do qualify for this scholarship if you are a Bucks County resident (US Citizen) and show a financial need in order to pursue a “post high school” degree. The applicant must attend an accredited program full-time.

To assist the selection committee and to provide them with all of the required items and numbers they need, the following list may be helpful to you.

  • If you are presently attending college, in addition to your official high school transcript, include a copy of your college transcript.
  • If a high school counselor is not available for a recommendation, substitute a professor’s recommendation from the college or graduate school.
  • Three recommendations are necessary so if you are not in school presently, use an employer or instructor recommendation for the teacher and counselor recommendations.
  • The institution you are or will be attending has access to the FAFSA Application. It is necessary to fill out the application and provide the results which is in the form of a SAR (Student Aid Report) and which reflects the all important EFC (Estimated Family Contribution). A need cannot be established without the EFC.
  • It is necessary to attach the current year tax return with the application. It is also necessary to provide copies of the W-2 and/or Schedule C to make the tax return complete. HINT – since the application is due by March 15, plan the filing of your tax return accordingly.
  • If you are presently attending college, graduate or doctoral work, attach a copy of the previous year’s financial package and a copy of the previous semester’s invoice for tuition, room or board. If you have applied to an institution, enter the tuition, room and board on the front of the application.
  • If there are specific facts pertinent to your application, attach a written note that would make the selection committee aware of these special situations.
  • If your college board scores are unavailable or you did not take them, write a note on the application indicating that fact.
  • For activities and community services, list all of your accomplishments during high school, college and thus far in your life.
  • Remember that the more pertinent information you provide about your present status, the more helpful it will be to the selection committee.