Claim Your Scholarship Money
Scholars must submit a claim form twice a year in order to claim or defer their award. The documents required for scholars to submit their form for each claim term are listed below.
Fall Claim & Deferral Period
September 1 - September 30
Financial aid award letter from the financial aid office of the college/university—the letter should show your financial aid awarded for the full academic year.
“Official Verification of Enrollment” bearing the university seal and stating your enrollment status as a full-time student. This document is available from your college Registrar or Admissions Office. If for some reason you are not enrolled full-time, then you are eligible to defer your award for up to ONE YEAR. You must complete the form and indicate your need to defer.
Spring Claim & Deferral Period
March 3 - April 3
Most recent Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA or CA Dream Act application for the following academic year.
Official transcript, showing first semester/quarter grades.
Update Letter: A 500-750 word letter briefly describing your experiences, successes, and challenges in college to date. You are encouraged to write about significant or memorable events that shaped this past academic year.
A headshot photograph of only you. Please note, your photo may be used on our website or any social media network administered by MFEI.
If you have questions about claiming your scholarship funds or about eligibility, please contact us at info@marcusfoster.org.