FAQ - E.A.R.N.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]WELCOME TO EARN CHARITY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”CONTRIBUTOR / DONATOR” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”black”][vc_toggle title=”How Can I Contribute or Get Involved?”]

Make a one time gift donation : Simply click the donate button on the home page.
Monthly giving program (coming soon) : Enjoy the ease and convenience of being a monthly donor while providing ongoing support and stability for our work. Donate online and select “make this donation monthly.” Your gift will be automatically charged to your credit card monthly, on the date of your choice. You are able to adjust your giving level or cancel your commitment at any time.
Host a fund raising event : Thank you for your interest in supporting E.A.R.N. Whether it’s hosting an event or just donating a portion of proceeds from an item for sale at your business, you will help make an impact. We encourage you to use your imagination, just keep your audience in mind. Remember, your fundraiser can be as simple or as creative as you want!
Initiatives: Fund an EARN initiative of your own. Contact us for details.
Award Scholarship : Awarding scholarships to students is among the most rewarding kinds of philanthropy. You can create your own fund named for you or your family.
Matching Gifts: Your gift to E.A.R.N. may have an even greater impact if your employer offers a matching gift program. Contact your company representative to see if your employer matches charitable donations.
Tribute Gift: Make traditional gift-giving occasions particularly meaningful by helping children have healthier, happier futures. Whether it is Mother’s/Father’s Day, a birthday, wedding, anniversary or other occasion, consider asking those who are celebrating with you to give a donation to Washburn in lieu of gifts.
Memorial Gifts: Honor the memory of your loved one by making a gift in their name. All memorial gifts will be acknowledged through a personal note to the family of your loved one and on our web site.

For more information please contact us directly at 888-523-4330 or by email at contact@ed-assist.org[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”ONCE I BEGIN THE PROGRAM, DO I EVER HAVE TO RE-QUALIFY?” el_id=”1475955776098-77279c69-30f8″]Upon being approved for an EARN scholarship, you will continue to receive scholarship funding until the program you are enrolled in has been completed. However, seat time monitored and consistent access is mandatory. If you are determined to not be engaged and working to complete your program, your scholarship will be discontinued and you will be forced to re-apply for a new EARN scholarship. We believe in our students but you must stay engaged to “EARN” your scholarship.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR MY DONATION TO BE RECEIVED?”]Naturally, your donation is received by EARN instantaneously. We have an ongoing need for scholarship funds with an abundance of qualified, deserving students so your donation will get into the system and begin helping a student essentially as fast! A small reserve (see FAQ above) is held to cover administrative costs as specified above.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”HOW MUCH OF MY CONTRIBUTION/DONATION GOES TO THE RECIPIENT?”]EARN promises all donors that as much of their donations as absolutely possible will reach our EARN Phase I or Phase II Scholarship programs. This means it will go toward the educational needs of our students. EARN administrators are not salaried so only expenses used to offset the cost of fundraising and promotional materials are the only administrative costs that take a portion of charitable contributions other than these EARN Scholarship Programs themselves. Our goal is to achieve a minimum of 15% “administrative” cost leaving 85% or more to go directly to benefiting our partners and qualified students.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”S MY FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION/DONATION TAX DEDUCTIBLE? DOES IT QUALIFY FOR A TAX CREDIT?”]

A donor may not personally benefit from a donation by receiving goods and services in return for the contribution. Donating funds that would go to a specific individual may fall under that category. However, if they met a deserving youngster, not associated with the donor as either a relative or a friend, that donation may be acceptable, provided the individual falls within eligibility guidelines and does not violate any of the organizations rules.

A rule of thumb is “yes” if the recipient is not directly related to the donor. However, we urge you to discuss this with your tax professional and are available at all times to review your specific situation.

AZ residents – your yearly donations will be considered for consideration as a “DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR” tax credit if you itemize and submit the appropriate AZ Tax Credit Forms.

[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”DO I HAVE TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT? WILL YOU SEND ME YEAR-END STATEMENTS?”]

No, you do not have to create an account to be an EARN contributor. We want to make it easy. We promise to maintain your privacy and absolutely will provide you with all the needed paperwork at the point of contribution and all required year-end documentation to assure your ability to realize a full deduction (based on your eligibility – see above FAQ question).

[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”ARE THERE MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTION LEVELS?”]While there are no “minimum or maximum” levels, we do have the following suggestions. It is very rewarding for our contributors to know their contribution has fully supported a student from start to finish. As such, we provide the following recognition levels.

*Junior/Senior Award Levels – Includes mention in a Scholarship or Full Scholarship based on program selected by Student.

**Emeritus & Board of Regis Award Levels – Includes Multiple Scholarships Awarded in recognition of the donor, donor’s cause or another individual as instructed by the donor.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”WHAT METHODS CAN I USE TO CONTRIBUTE/DONATE? IF ONLINE, IS IT SAFE?”]While our form is completed online and we feature a direct link to an online payment process, you can utilize any means you prefer to make a payment. We can accept cash donations, check donations and even can arrange for wire transfers. Methods other than our secured online option will require involvement by one of our administrative team members.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”CAN I DONATE IN MY NAME, ANONYMOUSLY OR MEMORY OF ANOTHER PERSON?”]Yes, you can donate at any level anonymously. You may also donate at a scholarship level donation (see matrix above) in either your name or a name or organization designated by you.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”CAN I SPECIFY A SPECIFIC STUDENT, STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC OR ORGANIZATION?”]Yes we allow this designation. However, please read the above notice on qualification. You donation cannot go directly to an individual that is related to you. Otherwise, we will earmark your donation to our general EARN Scholarship Award Fund.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”WILL YOU PROTECT MY PRIVACY?”]We fully understand this need and work on all levels to assure privacy when appropriate or directly requested. Your contribution can remain anonymous, can be put into a “in recognition of” category or be directly in your or your business name. We never share nor publish our donor list without expressed permission.[/vc_toggle][vc_text_separator title=”VOLUNTEERS ” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”black”][vc_toggle title=”WHO CAN VOLUNTEER FOR EARN?”]Yes, you will receive an online confirmation plus an additional EARN Letter of Acknowledgement emailed to the email address provided in the donor form.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”DO KIND OF BACKGROUND CHECK DO YOU PERFORM?”]This depends on how you will support the organization. Naturally, we will want to place you into a support role that optimized your areas of expertise. Background checks could range from simply a personality test, reference check or certification verification to full financial and criminal checks. Many of our students are dealing with life challenging circumstances and we must assure integrity and compassion at all levels of EARN![/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”CAN I BE LOCATED ANYWHERE TO VOLUNTEER FOR EARN?”]As a rule, our systems are automated, web-based solutions and as such can offer volunteer opportunities anywhere you have Internet access. Furthermore, our academic programs are delivered on a national basis. We welcome volunteers from all locations and look forward to getting you involved in our “passion for education” and support for our students and partner organizations.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”WHAT TYPES OF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT NEEDS CAN I VOLUNTEER FOR AT EARN?”]We have the typical needs for clerical, fundraising, marketing, donor, student and partner services positions. While our academic partner provides a tremendous level of administrative support and reporting there are always needs within EARN to communicate with our Stakeholders![/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”WHY TYPES OF ACADEMIC SERVICES CAN I VOLUNTEER FOR AT EARN?”]We are dealing with economically and life challenged individuals. Their need for educational advancement is critical to their ability to provide for themselves and/or their families. We will provide counseling and tutoring support. You can work hand in hand with our academic partners to fulfill this critical need. If you are a retired teacher we would love your support. If you are an expert in a subject area (math, science, language arts for example) we would love your support. There is nothing more critical to our society than the continued education of our community members![/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”CAN I ASSIST WITH FUNDRAISING EFFORTS OR FINDING PARTNER/RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS FOR EARN?”]We are continuously looking for qualified individuals or those with a vast network to get involved regardless of your location. If you are able to find qualified donors or partners for our scholarship program we would love to talk to you.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”DO YOU OFFER TRAINING?”]We are developing training programs now. If you are an individual that likes to work in a ground floor organization and want to help bring programs to fruition then EARN presents an opportunity for you to make a significant difference. Contact us today to become a volunteer.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”HOW LONG IS MY VOLUNTEER TERM AND HOW AM I RECOGNIZED?”]We are looking for individuals that will make a commitment for a minimum of four to six months. Naturally if you believe you can benefit but only work a few hours at a time, contact us to discuss how we could help you help our students. However, because we must check you out (including background checks) we have to make sure you are able to contribute on an adequate and consistent basis.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”IS MY VOLUNTEER TIME TAX DEDUCTIBLE?”]EARN volunteers are looking for a personal satisfaction return on their investment. We can assist you with court ordered community service requirements but do not provide any paid compensation nor tax deduction document as a result of your efforts with EARN.[/vc_toggle][vc_text_separator title=”GENERAL ” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”black”][vc_toggle title=”IS EARN LOOKING FOR LOCAL OR NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS?”]EARN is focused on the student. We have partnered with Franklin Virtual Schools and Franklin Adult Continuing Education, offering nationally available 100% online programs at a high school, trade specific and college preparation level. If your organization is reaching out to prospective students that can benefit from any of these educational programs, we have an interest in working with you.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”WHAT TYPE OF ORGANIZATIONS IS EARN PARTNERING WITH?”]EARN typically partners with other non-profit organizations that are directly working with individuals struggling economically or other life challenging circumstances. We help them help those that are willing to take the initiative to complete the steps needed to enhance education or job skills in pursuit of a better life. Our scholarships directly assist them with high school education-based programs and associated expenses.

If you are an organization that can benefit from high school, GED, trade specific skills training programs, we would like to speak to you about how a EARN Scholarship could help your community.

Organizations that EARN is now in discussions with include household names like Boys and Girls Club, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Children’s Hospital. However, we are working on a local an national level with organizations providing shelter, food and essential services to homeless families and teens, victims of domestic abuse and their families, runaway teens and teens and adults trapped in forced servitude. We are looking to help those[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”HOW DO WE REQUEST TO BECOME A EARN SCHOLARSHIP PARTNER?”]EARN is accessible at all levels. Our Board members, officers, directors and volunteers are readily available to discuss options for your organization involvement. Start by completing the form (using the link below) or contact us using the Contact Us page. Education will make a difference to those you are reaching out to and in your community in general.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”HOW DO WE ALLOCATE THE SCHOLARSHIPS OR PHASE II FUNDING ALLOCATED TO US?”]All scholarships start with a student application. However, in our partnership programs you have an initial allocation of scholarships based on our initial strategic exchanges. We monitor use and need on a regular basis to determine if an increased allocation is beneficial (assuming funding is available).[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”CAN OUR CONTRIBUTORS CONTRIBUTE TO EARN AND KNOW THAT THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS WILL ONLY BE ALLOCATED TO OUR MEMBER/RECIPIENTS?”]Absolutely! We offer our Contributors/Donors to specify an individual or cause that we are presently working with. Funds are then earmarked accordingly. Please note that we cannot allow donations to go to a specific individual that is directly related to the contributor or donor. Otherwise, yes contributions can be directed to your specific partnership.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”DO WE RECEIVE PROGRESS/STATUS REPORTS FOR STUDENTS?”]

Yes. Our academic partner, Franklin Virtual Schools, offers all EARN partners “admin access” that will show your student data overall. Please note, they are bound by their privacy policy and are compliant with the following student information privacy policy: “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99).” As such, except for the reasons listed below all information requests require student (or parental) approval for a formal response from the ESPL/FVHS registrar office.

Employers who indicate via electronic signature that the student has authorized the request.
School officials with legitimate educational interest;
Other schools to which a student is transferring;
Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;
Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;
Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school;
Accrediting organizations;
To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;
Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and
State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law.

[/vc_toggle][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”APPLICANTS / SCHOLARSHIP ” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”black”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=”HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR A E.A.R.N. Charity SCHOLARSHIP (PHASE1)?” el_id=”1475955724258-3327c605-591d”]We are proud of every student trying to make a difference in his or her lives and hope that E.A.R.N. can play a role in helping you realize this goal. Our scholarships are offered to students of all ages striving to complete a high school level education. If this sounds like you, then the next step is to complete the EARN Scholarship Qualification Application. Unfortunately, not all applicants will receive a scholarship but all applications will be equally reviewed and considered by our Awards Committee. Please make sure you fully complete the application form and pay attention to completing the required written sections that describe your present financial situation, unique qualifications and goals essay. You may be asked to provide additional information. Good luck in reaching your education and career goals.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR THE ADDITIONAL E.A.R.N. Charity PHASE2 FUNDS (RELATED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES)?” el_id=”1475955724363-b8db2477-e9c1″]E.A.R.N. will phase in additional cost/allowance for students that are considered essential to ensuring the continued participation in one of the above programs. These costs can include but not be limited to:

Internet Access
Computer workstation
Transportation
Tutoring
Third Party Testing
Academic Career Counseling

These costs can be applied for as a separate request by either an E.A.R.N. partner organization on an average cost per student basis or by an individual student. These costs will be provided solely on the basis of the supplemental application review and approval by the EARN Awards Committee. Funds are not guaranteed to all Phase I Scholarship Award recipients and on a funds availability basis. They are not guaranteed as a part of an initial scholarship request approval.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR ME TO KNOW IF I QUALIFIED?” el_id=”1475955724478-3dadba03-70b8″]Your submission will have an initial review for accuracy within 24 hrs of receipt. If modifications or enhancements are necessary you will be contacted. After this initial review period, a full EARN Awards Committee review will be completed within five (5) working days and you will be notified immediately of the outcome of this review.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”WHERE DO I ATTEND CLASSES WHEN I QUALIFY?” el_id=”1475955724597-e149acea-85f3″]Our academic partners offer their services 100% online. So once registered, you will have access on a 24/7 basis anywhere you have Internet access. However, many EARN partners offer local facilities and may offer you the ability to access the school from there.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”ONCE I BEGIN THE PROGRAM, DO I EVER HAVE TO RE-QUALIFY?” el_id=”1475955724716-8b66b90d-d82f”]Upon being approved for an EARN scholarship, you will continue to receive scholarship funding until the program you are enrolled in has been completed. However, seat time monitored and consistent access is mandatory. If you are determined to not be engaged and working to complete your program, your scholarship will be discontinued and you will be forced to re-apply for a new EARN scholarship. We believe in our students but you must stay engaged to “EARN” your scholarship.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR MY DONATION TO BE RECEIVED?” el_id=”1475955724835-8be050e0-9fa0″]Naturally, your donation is received by EARN instantaneously. We have an ongoing need for scholarship funds with an abundance of qualified, deserving students so your donation will get into the system and begin helping a student essentially as fast! A small reserve (see FAQ above) is held to cover administrative costs as specified above.[/vc_toggle][vc_text_separator title=”CONTRIBUTOR / DONATOR” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”black”][vc_toggle title=”HOW MUCH OF MY CONTRIBUTION/DONATION GOES TO THE RECIPIENT?” el_id=”1475955725087-9dfb39ab-ab3d”]EARN promises all donors that as much of their donations as absolutely possible will reach our EARN Phase I or Phase II Scholarship programs. This means it will go toward the educational needs of our students. EARN administrators are not salaried so only expenses used to offset the cost of fundraising and promotional materials are the only administrative costs that take a portion of charitable contributions other than these EARN Scholarship Programs themselves. Our goal is to achieve a minimum of 15% “administrative” cost leaving 85% or more to go directly to benefiting our partners and qualified students.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”S MY FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION/DONATION TAX DEDUCTIBLE? DOES IT QUALIFY FOR A TAX CREDIT?” el_id=”1475955725208-e0050808-b317″]

AZ residents – your yearly donations will be considered for consideration as a “DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR” tax credit if you itemize and submit the appropriate AZ Tax Credit Forms.

[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”DO I HAVE TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT? WILL YOU SEND ME YEAR-END STATEMENTS?” el_id=”1475955725336-ba069e78-b6a9″]

[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”ARE THERE MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTION LEVELS?” el_id=”1475955725461-75ea5941-7278″]While there are no “minimum or maximum” levels, we do have the following suggestions. It is very rewarding for our contributors to know their contribution has fully supported a student from start to finish. As such, we provide the following recognition levels.

*Junior/Senior Award Levels – Includes mention in a Scholarship or Full Scholarship based on program selected by Student.

**Emeritus & Board of Regis Award Levels – Includes Multiple Scholarships Awarded in recognition of the donor, donor’s cause or another individual as instructed by the donor.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”WHAT METHODS CAN I USE TO CONTRIBUTE/DONATE? IF ONLINE, IS IT SAFE?” el_id=”1475955725595-e8d32ffb-7aba”]While our form is completed online and we feature a direct link to an online payment process, you can utilize any means you prefer to make a payment. We can accept cash donations, check donations and even can arrange for wire transfers. Methods other than our secured online option will require involvement by one of our administrative team members.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”CAN I DONATE IN MY NAME, ANONYMOUSLY OR MEMORY OF ANOTHER PERSON?” el_id=”1475955725729-dd090493-376f”]Yes, you can donate at any level anonymously. You may also donate at a scholarship level donation (see matrix above) in either your name or a name or organization designated by you.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”CAN I SPECIFY A SPECIFIC STUDENT, STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC OR ORGANIZATION?” el_id=”1475955725864-3456ee81-0d72″]Yes we allow this designation. However, please read the above notice on qualification. You donation cannot go directly to an individual that is related to you. Otherwise, we will earmark your donation to our general EARN Scholarship Award Fund.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”WILL YOU PROTECT MY PRIVACY?” el_id=”1475955726005-64ff99c5-ae1b”]We fully understand this need and work on all levels to assure privacy when appropriate or directly requested. Your contribution can remain anonymous, can be put into a “in recognition of” category or be directly in your or your business name. We never share nor publish our donor list without expressed permission.[/vc_toggle][vc_text_separator title=”VOLUNTEERS ” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”black”][vc_toggle title=”WHO CAN VOLUNTEER FOR EARN?” el_id=”1475955726280-04448823-9299″]Yes, you will receive an online confirmation plus an additional EARN Letter of Acknowledgement emailed to the email address provided in the donor form.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”DO KIND OF BACKGROUND CHECK DO YOU PERFORM?” el_id=”1475955726424-52c5f363-3669″]This depends on how you will support the organization. Naturally, we will want to place you into a support role that optimized your areas of expertise. Background checks could range from simply a personality test, reference check or certification verification to full financial and criminal checks. Many of our students are dealing with life challenging circumstances and we must assure integrity and compassion at all levels of EARN![/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”CAN I BE LOCATED ANYWHERE TO VOLUNTEER FOR EARN?” el_id=”1475955726569-eaafa51d-d8bc”]As a rule, our systems are automated, web-based solutions and as such can offer volunteer opportunities anywhere you have Internet access. Furthermore, our academic programs are delivered on a national basis. We welcome volunteers from all locations and look forward to getting you involved in our “passion for education” and support for our students and partner organizations.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”WHAT TYPES OF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT NEEDS CAN I VOLUNTEER FOR AT EARN?” el_id=”1475955726717-51ce29e1-f853″]We have the typical needs for clerical, fundraising, marketing, donor, student and partner services positions. While our academic partner provides a tremendous level of administrative support and reporting there are always needs within EARN to communicate with our Stakeholders![/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”WHY TYPES OF ACADEMIC SERVICES CAN I VOLUNTEER FOR AT EARN?” el_id=”1475955726864-fd4433e8-dd2d”]We are dealing with economically and life challenged individuals. Their need for educational advancement is critical to their ability to provide for themselves and/or their families. We will provide counseling and tutoring support. You can work hand in hand with our academic partners to fulfill this critical need. If you are a retired teacher we would love your support. If you are an expert in a subject area (math, science, language arts for example) we would love your support. There is nothing more critical to our society than the continued education of our community members![/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”CAN I ASSIST WITH FUNDRAISING EFFORTS OR FINDING PARTNER/RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS FOR EARN?” el_id=”1475955727017-f5b8cb46-d5d6″]We are continuously looking for qualified individuals or those with a vast network to get involved regardless of your location. If you are able to find qualified donors or partners for our scholarship program we would love to talk to you.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”DO YOU OFFER TRAINING?” el_id=”1475955727177-1aad5806-e539″]We are developing training programs now. If you are an individual that likes to work in a ground floor organization and want to help bring programs to fruition then EARN presents an opportunity for you to make a significant difference. Contact us today to become a volunteer.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”HOW LONG IS MY VOLUNTEER TERM AND HOW AM I RECOGNIZED?” el_id=”1475955727333-907596d3-7383″]We are looking for individuals that will make a commitment for a minimum of four to six months. Naturally if you believe you can benefit but only work a few hours at a time, contact us to discuss how we could help you help our students. However, because we must check you out (including background checks) we have to make sure you are able to contribute on an adequate and consistent basis.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”IS MY VOLUNTEER TIME TAX DEDUCTIBLE?” el_id=”1475955727492-46568c38-a76b”]EARN volunteers are looking for a personal satisfaction return on their investment. We can assist you with court ordered community service requirements but do not provide any paid compensation nor tax deduction document as a result of your efforts with EARN.[/vc_toggle][vc_text_separator title=”GENERAL ” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”black”][vc_toggle title=”IS EARN LOOKING FOR LOCAL OR NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS?” el_id=”1475955727803-842d7d00-0f13″]EARN is focused on the student. We have partnered with Franklin Virtual Schools and Franklin Adult Continuing Education, offering nationally available 100% online programs at a high school, trade specific and college preparation level. If your organization is reaching out to prospective students that can benefit from any of these educational programs, we have an interest in working with you.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”WHAT TYPE OF ORGANIZATIONS IS EARN PARTNERING WITH?” el_id=”1475955727967-a62365df-06b1″]EARN typically partners with other non-profit organizations that are directly working with individuals struggling economically or other life challenging circumstances. We help them help those that are willing to take the initiative to complete the steps needed to enhance education or job skills in pursuit of a better life. Our scholarships directly assist them with high school education-based programs and associated expenses.

If you are an organization that can benefit from high school, GED, trade specific skills training programs, we would like to speak to you about how a EARN Scholarship could help your community.

Organizations that EARN is now in discussions with include household names like Boys and Girls Club, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Children’s Hospital. However, we are working on a local an national level with organizations providing shelter, food and essential services to homeless families and teens, victims of domestic abuse and their families, runaway teens and teens and adults trapped in forced servitude. We are looking to help those[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”HOW DO WE REQUEST TO BECOME A EARN SCHOLARSHIP PARTNER?” el_id=”1475955728130-dbdc71d6-88a6″]EARN is accessible at all levels. Our Board members, officers, directors and volunteers are readily available to discuss options for your organization involvement. Start by completing the form (using the link below) or contact us using the Contact Us page. Education will make a difference to those you are reaching out to and in your community in general.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”HOW DO WE ALLOCATE THE SCHOLARSHIPS OR PHASE II FUNDING ALLOCATED TO US?” el_id=”1475955728292-ade5d5a0-f8de”]All scholarships start with a student application. However, in our partnership programs you have an initial allocation of scholarships based on our initial strategic exchanges. We monitor use and need on a regular basis to determine if an increased allocation is beneficial (assuming funding is available).[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”CAN OUR CONTRIBUTORS CONTRIBUTE TO EARN AND KNOW THAT THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS WILL ONLY BE ALLOCATED TO OUR MEMBER/RECIPIENTS?” el_id=”1475955728471-0897735e-0038″]Absolutely! We offer our Contributors/Donors to specify an individual or cause that we are presently working with. Funds are then earmarked accordingly. Please note that we cannot allow donations to go to a specific individual that is directly related to the contributor or donor. Otherwise, yes contributions can be directed to your specific partnership.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”DO WE RECEIVE PROGRESS/STATUS REPORTS FOR STUDENTS?” el_id=”1475955728642-e059dacc-ce07″]

Employers who indicate via electronic signature that the student has authorized the request.
School officials with legitimate educational interest;
Other schools to which a student is transferring;
Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;
Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;
Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school;
Accrediting organizations;
To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;
Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and
State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law.

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