VISION, MISSION     OUR HISTORY     DONATE     FINANCIAL AID Online Application   BOARD DIRECTORS     ORG INFO     TESTIMONIALS     Financial Aid Haven Foundation Financial Aid Information Pack 2008 Thanks to the generosity of many donors, The Haven Foundation has granted over $170,000 in financial aid to more than 200 adults and children since 2004. We believe that The Haven's courses offer life-enriching experiences, and we seek to offer support for those who may be prevented from participating due to a lack of financial resources. Each application for financial aid is treated confidentially and considered with care and respect. The funds for our financial aid program come exclusively from donors and are limited, so we are not able to assist everyone who applies. Please take the time to thoroughly read this information before filling out your application. 1. DEFINITIONS Bursary - funding to cover a course, and also possibly meals and accommodation, which is not paid back to The Haven. A bursary typically covers up to 80% of the costs associated with a course. Loan - an interest free loan which typically covers up to 80% of a course, and also possibly meals and accommodation, which is paid back to The Haven in agreed monthly installments (see point 4 below). Financial aid is not provided in cash - a bursary or loan is a credit towards tuition, accommodation and/or meals. 2. ELIGIBILITY Eligibility is determined on financial and personal needs - if you meet the financial eligibility criteria, your application will be further evaluated on personal need and/or professional commitment. 3. DEADLINE The Registrar must receive your completed application one calendar month before the start date of the course. The Registrar will contact any applicant submitting a form after the deadline to advise of the next available course for which a bursary or loan may be available. The Registrar will contact you two weeks before the start date of the course to inform you if your application has been successful. 4. REPAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR LOANS We prefer that any loan is repaid within six months of the start date of the course and repayments are no less than $150 dollars per month. 5. COURSES We provide most of our loans and bursaries to cover the tuition fee (and accommodation and meals if required) for our Come Alive and Phase I and II courses. Depending on individual circumstances, we provide financial aid for the whole 25 days of a Phase course, or for parts A or B. Applications for financial aid for other courses are approved on a case-by-case basis and may cover 50% of tuition fees only. 6. RESTRICTIONS We restrict financial aid applications for Come Alive and Phase I and II courses to a maximum of 80% of the tuition fee (and accommodation and meal costs if required). Applications for financial aid for other courses are approved on a case-by-case basis and may cover 50% of tuition fees only. All remaining costs are covered by the financial aid recipient. We believe that by making a personal investment, the recipient's level of commitment and participation is greatly enhanced. Financial aid for 100% of costs is only considered in cases of extreme financial hardship. All applications are subject to the availability of funding. We normally restrict applicants to one bursary or loan award within a calendar year (subject to eligibility and availability of funding). There is one exception to this restriction. If you wish to apply for a bursary or loan for Phase I or Phase I part A in the same calendar year as you have received financial aid for a Come Alive, we will accept a second application for financial aid. This application will go through the normal approval procedure and will be subject to eligibility and availability of funding. In subsequent years, preference may be given to those individuals who have not previously received a bursary or loan through Haven Foundation Financial Aid. We do not provide financial assistance for travel costs, or any other costs associated with traveling to and from The Haven. Financial aid is not transferable between courses. Financial Aid is provided for the course that you have indicated in Part 1 of this form - if you are granted a bursary or loan and cannot use it for whatever reason, you will need to reapply for financial aid for any course in the future. 7. PRIORITIES Whilst all applications will be considered, priority will be given to providing support to applicants in severe financial and emotional need. For applicants following the intern path, priority will be give to applicants who would not be able to continue training without financial aid. All applications are subject to the availability of funding. 8. GUIDELINES Please follow these guidelines to ensure that your application is processed correctly: Answer all questions fully and completely. Make sure the application is complete and you have included all additional information - e.g. financial information (tax returns, bank statements if applicable - see part 3), personal and financial references (see part 4). Make sure that the Registrar receives your application no later than one calendar month before the start date of the course. The more information you provide, the easier it is for us to assess your application.