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Access Grant Application
Simpson Access Grant
We know undocumented and mixed status families face many barriers when applying to college, including financial aid. The Simpson Access Grant permits undocumented students or DACA recipients to apply for a renewable annual full tuition scholarship. Applicants who do not receive the full tuition scholarship will be considered for smaller grant amounts up to $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
New full-time first-year student
A minimum of a 3.25 cumulative high school GPA
Identify as undocumented or a DACA recipient
Complete a personal statement answer the provided prompt
All Access Grant candidates must complete the Simpson College application for admission and receive notification of acceptance by February 15, 2023.
Applicant Information
First Name
Last Name
Preferred Name
Permanent Address
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Street
City
Region
Postal Code
Cell Phone
Intended Major
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Accounting
Accounting (minor)
Actuarial Science
Arts Management (minor)
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Analytics (minor)
Certificate in Accounting
Certificate in Computer Science
Certificate in Data Analytics
Certificate in Trauma & Resiliency
Chemistry
Coaching (minor)
Computer Info Systems
Computer Info Systems (minor)
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice (minor)
Data Analytics (minor)
Data Science
Economics
Economics & Finance
Education Endorsement (Coaching)
Education Endorsement (Early Childhood)
Education Endorsement (Elementary)
Education Endorsement (Secondary)
Education Endorsement (Special Education)
Elementary Education
English
Entrepreneurship (minor)
Environmental Science
Exercise Science
Forensic Science/Biochemistry
Global Management
Graphic Design
Graphic Design (minor)
Health & Exercise Science
Health Services Leadership
Healthcare (Undecided)
History
Human Resources (minor)
Human Resources Management (minor)
Human Services
Interactive Media
Interactive Media (minor)
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Relations
Latin American Studies (minor)
Licensure K-12 Education
Licensure Secondary Education
Management
Management (minor)
Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems (minor)
Marketing (minor)
Marketing Communication
Marketing Communication (minor)
Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Music in Choral Conducting
Mathematics
Multimedia Journalism
Music (BA)
Music Education
Music Performance
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Philosophy-Ethics (minor)
Physical Education
Physics
Physics-Engineering
Political Science
Pre-Athletic Training
Pre-Chiropractic
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Dietetics
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Healthcare (Undecided)
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Theology
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Psychology
Religion
Secondary Education
Social Justice Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Sports Administration
Sports Communication
Strength & Conditioning
Student Teaching Mentor
Sustainability Studies (minor)
Theatre Arts
Transition to Teaching
Women's & Gender Studies (minor)
Email Address
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Which status best describes you?
Undocumented
DACA Recipient
Neither
Have you applied for admission to Simpson College?
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Personal Statement
Attach a personal statement (no more than 1,000 words) in which you answer both of the following questions:
What does success mean to you?
How would the Access Grant help you to achieve success at Simpson?
This is your confirmation the application you have filled out is your own work and the information is factually true.
In place of your signature, please type your full legal name:
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Completed application materials must be submitted by February 15, 2023
For further information regarding the Access Grant contact:
Raffy Polanco, Admissions Counselor/Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator
Phone: 515-961-1376 | Email: raffy.polanco@simpson.edu
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