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.
What is the difference between Higher Education and Vocational Training?
Higher Education is formal education offered at an institution such as a college, university leading to an academic degree. Vocational Training is education, skills or training that provide practical experiences and prepares the student for the day-to-day duties in a specific trade, craft, or profession.
Where can I get a paper application?
Please email one of the organizations requesting a paper application.
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.
When do I need to have my application in?
All entities hold strict deadlines for their applications. Please adhere to the following deadlines or your application to be considered.
Fall Term: June 30th
Spring Term: December 1st
Summer Term: May 15th
Vocational: 2-6 weeks prior to your program start date. Please reach out to the entity which you are applying to for more details.