P. O. Box 1204, Villa Rica, Georgia 30180
Student Assistance Program
Student Assistance Fund Eligibility
The Student Assistance Fund is to assist students from ages 3-22 with school fees (sports, cheerleading, clubs, books, etc.), college tours (juniors and senior students only), dental work or glasses.
We can provide assistance up to $50 per academic school year, per registered and active SLYC student. An Inactive/non-SLYC student may be able to receive assistance up to $25, per academic school year if funds are available.
An active SLYC student is one who attends and participate in our classes/events via in-person or online 75% of the time (15 classes/events per year). If online, the student must have camera on and participating, enter their name and contact information in the chat box.
Young adults who are in vocational school or college must submit the request for assistance on their own.
To request assistance, you must submit the following information using the link below:
https://form.jotform.com/232466869949176
Requirements and eligibility are subject to change.
**College students who received the Next Chapter Award for an academic year, will not be eligible to receive any additional assistance until the next academic school year!
Awards
The Next Chapter Award
The Next Chapter Award (through our Student Assistance Program) is awarded to high school graduating seniors of each academic year, who have been registered to be a part of SLYC for at least 11 months and are planning on continuing their education by attending a college, university or vocational/technical school.
Application I is available to those registered high school seniors who have participated in at least 75% of in person and/or virtual activities and events throughout their membership in SLYC. These students are eligible to receive up to a one-time award of $300 (based on availability of funds).
Application II is available to those registered high school seniors who have been a part of SLYC for at least 9 months. These students are eligible to receive up to a one-time award of $175 (based on availability of funds).
The link for the appropriate application will be sent to you on April 19. Please note that SLYC’s YouTube channel will be needed to complete the applications.
https://youtube.com/@speaklifetoyouthandchildre5888?si=ArMnOFNj66lQQwRX
**College students who received a Next Chapter Award for an academic year, will not be eligible to receive any additional assistance until the next academic school year!
Requirements and eligibility are subject to change.
2024 Next Chapter Recipients
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2021 “Next Chapter Award” Recipients
Christopher Powell, one of the two recipients of our 2021 “Next Chapter Award”.
Antoine Matthews, our 2nd recipient of the 2021 “Next Chapter Award“.
Christopher Powell, one of the two recipients of our 2021 “Next Chapter Award” with his mother, Tandra Hudson.
Our 2nd “Next Chapter Award“ recipient, Antoine Matthews and his mother, Catherine Brannon.
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