Frequently Asked Questions

• Where do I go for help while at school?
  Most schools have a guidance counselor or an advisor.
• What are official transcripts?
  Official transcripts are the academic records from a high school, college or vocational training school that you have attended. Official transcripts are to be sent from the school to the appropriate CACHE organization(s). Some schools will give the official transcripts to the student in a sealed envelope and then the student needs to give them to the appropriate CACHE organization(s) still sealed. Electronic college/vocational transcripts (emailed) are accepted by most scholarship organizations.
• Where do I get official transcripts?
  High school official transcripts can be requested from your school counselor or school office. College and vocational training transcripts are generally requested from the Registrar’s or Admission’s Office. Most schools charge a small fee for official transcripts
• What is a letter of acceptance?
  A letter from the college or vocational training program indicating the degree/training program and term that you have been accepted to. If a student changes schools, a letter of acceptance into the new school is required.
• What is a class schedule?
  A class schedule shows how many credits a student is enrolled in during a specific term.
• Where do I get a class schedule?
  A class schedule can be obtained from the Registrar's or Admission’s office or from your online school account, after class enrollment. Include a copy of the tuition bill or a copy of the on-line enrollment that includes the student name, the term, a list of classes and number of credits
• What if I decide not to go to school or finish the term?
  Let the appropriate CACHE organization(s) know as soon as possible in writing or by email and state the reason(s) why. Not doing so may jeopardize future funding opportunities.
• How will the scholarship program contact me?
  The appropriate CACHE organization(s) will contact you using the information you provided on the application. It’s very important that we are informed of any changes to your contact information (i.e. phone, address, email address). Email is usually the preferred contact method
• What if I change my area of study, etc.?
  If a student changes their area of study, credit load, schools, etc. it is the students responsibility to inform the appropriate CACHE organization(s) and the organization will inform the student if the funding is jeopardized or if additional documentation will be required.
• Where can I get a paper application?
  You can download a Higher Education application (PDF) here or Continuing Student application (PDF) here.