October 2

DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP.  All your paperwork must be emailed to ASMSUB_PRES@msubillings.edu or turned in at the ASMSU Billings office, room 213 of the SUB by 5:00 p.m. on this date. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE.

October 11

The ASMSU-Billings Childcare Scholarship Committee will meet to determine the recipients of the scholarships.  (The committee is composed of 2 Student Senators, a representative from the Financial Aid Office, and a Senate advisor).

October 15

Letters will be sent to all applicants of the ASMSU Billings Childcare Scholarships letting them know if they did or did not receive a scholarship.

 

 
 
 

Requirements for ASMSUB Child Care Scholarships

General Information

  • The amount of each scholarship is $500 for fall semester and $500 for spring semester.(tentative upon budget approval).
  • A committee consisting of ASMSU Billings Senators, the Senate Advisor, and a representative from the Financial Aid Office will determine scholarship recipients. Their decision is final.
  • You apply for a scholarship fall semester, and if you are selected to receive the fall semester scholarship, you will automatically receive a scholarship for spring semester for the same amount (provided you still meet the required qualifications.)

Requirements

  1. You must be a full-time student at MSU Billings and have paid the Student Activity Fee.
  2. You must have been a full-time student (12 credits undergraduate or 9 credits graduate) at MSU Billings for at least one semester before you apply. Being enrolled in the current semester for the first time does NOT count.
  3. You must have a current cumulative GPA of a 2.5 and maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
  4. Students with zero unmet need will also be eligible for scholarships; however, funding for these students will go toward the reduction of their student loans, if applicable. This will be determined by the Financial Aid Office.

Procedure to Follow 

You must email all the following materials to ASMSUB_PRES@msubillings.edu or turn them in at the ASMSU Billings office, room 213 by the deadline. 

YOU NEED TO INCLUDE ALL THESE ITEMS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A SCHOLARSHIP.

  1. Fill out the ASMSU Billings Child Care Scholarship Application Form.
  2. A form letter from you (included in the application) indicating the number of children you have and their ages; the letter should also demonstrate your financial need; list all other child care assistance you receive from any source. (Preference will be given to those applicants who do not receive other child care assistance.)
  3. A working copy of your transcript.  (This can be obtained by following the instructions at MSUB Web Transcripts & Grades.
  4. A current invoice or statement from provider showing cost of child care.
  5. At least two (2) letters of recommendation from someone not related to you that knows of your financial need.

NOTE:  THESE SCHOLARSHIPS MAY BE USED TO PAY CHILDCARE EXPENSES AT ALL OFF CAMPUS DAYCARES OR BABY SITTER OF YOUR CHOICE.