FAQS
What materials are needed to complete the application?
1. Grade Transcript(s)
2. SAT and ACT Test Scores
3. Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number from a processed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
4. Email addresses of individuals from whom you will request a recommendation
How do I obtain my transcript(s)?
Contact or visit your guidance secretary, transcript service, or high school/college website. Unofficial transcripts are accepted.
What is an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number and how do I get one?
Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is an index number that colleges use to determine how much financial aid you are eligible to receive. Your EFC is calculated according to a formula established by law and the information you provided on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Further information about the FAFSA is available at: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
Why should I provide my EFC number on my application?
Most scholarships offered through the Mansfield Foundation are based on academic ability and financial need. A few scholarships are based on academic ability without consideration of financial need. Therefore:
Students who provide their EFC number are considered for 100% of the scholarships available through the Mansfield Foundation.
Students who do NOT provide their EFC number are considered for only 20% of the scholarships available through the Mansfield Foundation.
What if I have not determined which college I will attend at the time of application?
Provide information about the college you feel you will most likely attend.
If you decide upon a different college after you submit your application, contact the Foundation’s Scholarship office by email at scholarships@mansfieldfoundation.org or calling (570) 463-4044 as soon as possible with the updated college information.
Will I need to indicate that I would like to apply for a specific scholarship?
No. Students apply for a Mansfield Foundation scholarship do so as a whole, not for a particular scholarship, and are considered for any scholarship in which they are eligible.
How do I edit or view my application?
You can view your application at any time as instructed below. However, once you submit your application, it can no longer be edited by you. Therefore, take your time and review your whole application before submitting.
If you realize your application needs to be edited after submission, send the updated information to scholarships@mansfieldfoundation.org as soon as possible.
Who reviews the applications?
The Mansfield Scholarship Committee consists of members who volunteer their time and skills.How much is a scholarship award?
The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund.Are scholarship awards renewable?
Scholarships are typically designated as non-renewable one-year awards, but students may be able to receive the award in subsequent years if criteria is maintained. The Foundation does have some renewable multi-year awards depending upon the scholarship fund criteria, as established by the donor of the scholarship fund.When and how will I know if I am selected to receive a scholarship?
Notices regarding application decisions will be sent to all applicants via email and/or in writing. It is important you provide your current email and address when completing your application.