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MICHIGAN JEWISH INSTITUTE
Policy and Procedure Manual
Functional Area:
Title:
STUDENT REQUESTS
Policy No.
SR 2285
Judaic Studies Scholarship Program
Effective Date: August 15, 2005
Page No.
1 of 6
GENERAL PURPOSE:
This policy is intended to provide a process and procedure that will insure the fair and
equitable distribution of defined scholarship funds and/or materials as they may be
available to Michigan Resident students who have registered in one of MJI’s Judaic
Studies programs.
BACKGROUND/POLICY:
It is the policy of MJI that this policy and procedure be administered fairly, uniformly and
consistently to Judaic Studies students seeking Bachelors of Applied Sciences degrees.
Eligibility for continuing scholarships will be dependent on meeting current Satisfactory
Academic Progress (SAP) norms as published annually in the MJI Academic Catalog.
PROCESS:
In preparation for each new academic year, MJI may identify or otherwise obtain certain
monies for the provision of scholarship funds and materials to students accepted into or
continuing to study in one or more of MJI’s Judaic Studies (JS) concentrations.
All JS scholarships are awarded after an evaluation of several financial need indicators
including access to other scholarship programs and financial aid and on a “first come
– first served” basis until the JS scholarship funds and materials identified for the year
are exhausted.
At the time this policy was created, MJI determined that a full JS scholarship for JS
declared students would be arrayed for those students taking a minimum of six
credits each semester as follows:
1. Tuition Grants: Each semester of the scholarship award and until exhausted by
a first come first served basis, the first third (33.33%) of all tuitions remaining and
due (after all other awards and aid have been applied) will be paid for via the JS
Revised: June 2008
Printed: 2/11/2013
‫ב"ה‬
MICHIGAN JEWISH INSTITUTE
Policy and Procedure Manual
Functional Area:
Title:
STUDENT REQUESTS
Policy No.
SR 2285
Judaic Studies Scholarship Program
Effective Date: August 15, 2005
Page No.
2 of 6
scholarship fund.
2. Tuition Deferment: Each semester of the scholarship award and until
exhausted by a first come first serve basis, the second 33.33% of all tuitions due
after any other financial aid is applied will be deferred, interest free, to JS
students by the JS scholarship fund. If at any time before graduation any JS
student severs their academic relationship with MJI, these deferments will be
indefinitely placed in an inactive account. Contra wise,
If at any time during the current matriculation or future MJI matriculations the
student is qualified for and applies for the awarding of the MJI BAS degree, the
student will be obligated to pay the deferred amounts owing. Students whose
financial circumstances change and therefore wishing to pay of all or part of
these deferments prior to graduation may do so with no penalty. No degree will
be awarded and no official transcripts will be issued until these deferments
are fully paid.
3. Student Tuition Obligations: Students awarded JS scholarships will be
responsible for payment of the final 33.33% of tuition balances and any
necessary course materials, such as textbooks. Students are expected to
register for courses and pay this amount before their scholarship application will
be considered. Should a student withdraw entirely from the program before the
first day of classes, any tuition paid by the student will be fully refunded.
Thereafter, refunds will be determined by the refund policy described in the
current MJI Academic Catalog.
Scholarship Examples:
Student A registers for 6 credits and has no other financial aid available. Based on a
per credit fee of $320.00 or $1,920 in tuition fees for the semester:
Revised: June 2008
Printed: 2/11/2013
‫ב"ה‬
MICHIGAN JEWISH INSTITUTE
Policy and Procedure Manual
Functional Area:
Title:
STUDENT REQUESTS
Policy No.
SR 2285
Judaic Studies Scholarship Program
Effective Date: August 15, 2005
Page No.
3 of 6
JS Tuition Grant pays $640
JS Tuition Deferment pays $640
Student Pays $640 for six college credits
Student B registers for 12 credits and has $2,400 in other financial aid available. Based
on a per credit fee of $320.00 or $3,840 in tuition fees for the semester, with a balance
due of $1,440 after other aid:
JS Tuition Grant pays $480 (33.33% of $1,440)
JS Tuition Deferment pays $480
Student Pays $480 for twelve college credits
Students requesting a JS scholarship and being awarded one will be asked to sign a
statement indicating that they have received, read, understood and agreed to this JS
scholarship policy. This signed agreement will become part of the student’s permanent
financial record at MJI. A copy of this agreement is attached along with copies of other
JS scholarship application materials.
AUTHORIZATIONS: (at least one signature is necessary to enact this policy/procedure)
_______________________________
President
Revised: June 2008
______________________________
Dean Of Academic Administration
Printed: 2/11/2013
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JUDAIC STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of POLICY RECEIPT and AGREEMENT
I hereby acknowledge that I have received a copy of the MJI Policy regarding the Judaic
Studies Scholarship Program, as attached hereto. Further, I have completely read,
understood and agreed to all the conditions of the scholarship program and any
deferred tuition repayment obligations I may have under the terms of the scholarship
program. Namely, at such a time that I should be academically qualified for and seek
the awarding of a MJI BAS degree, all tuition deferments under this Judaic Studies
scholarship program will become due. I understand that no diploma will be awarded and
no official transcripts will be issued by MJI until such time as these deferments are
repaid to MJI.
Sign>_________________________
Sign>______________________
By: print name here >>_________________________
By: print name here >>_____________________
For: Michigan Jewish Institute
The Student
Witnessed by
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print name here >> ___________________
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Date
For office use: One originally signed copy with policy attached, to student’s financial record: ___
One originally signed copy with policy attached, to student: ___
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Accredited Member, A.C.I.C.S.
<CURRENT DATE>
Dear Student:
Thank you for participating in the MJI Judaic Studies program.
A MJI Judaic Studies Scholarship Application is enclosed. To be considered for scholarship funding
toward one-third of your course tuition due, you must complete and return this form to my attention at
Michigan Jewish Institute no later than <DEADLINE DATE>. Please mail or fax the completed and signed
form to MJI 248 414-6907.
We will then contact you with a confirmation of acceptance.
PLEASE NOTE: Payment of at least one-third of the enclosed invoice amount is required before we will
consider your scholarship application. Payment with Visa or MasterCard will be accepted. Contact Ms.
Rebecca Peters at (248) 414-6900, ext. 107 or Ms. Fran Herman at (248) 414-6900, ext. 102 to arrange
payment.
Supplementary student financial aid from Michigan Jewish Institute in the form of a zero-interest
deferment is available toward an additional one-third of your course tuition due. This tuition deferment is
open-ended and must be repaid only upon graduation from MJI. (All student records will be on hold while
there is an outstanding deferment balance on your student account.)
Please indicate on the enclosed MJI Judaic Studies Scholarship Application your request for the
supplementary zero-interest deferment.
We look forward to your continued participation in MJI’s Judaic Studies program.
Sincerely,
Student Accounts
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Accredited Member, A.C.I.C.S.
Judaic Studies Scholarship and MJI Student Financial Aid* Application
Independent Scholarship – Lubavitch Foundation
Supplemental MJI Zero-Interest Student Deferment
CONFIDENTIAL
Important: All information requested below must be provided for financial consideration.
Personal Information
1. Name _________________________________________ 2.  Male  Female
Last
First
Middle
3. Date of Birth _______/_______/_______
4. Soc. Security # ______________________
5.
Local Address
__________________________________________________________________________
Number
Street
__________________________________________________________________________
City
State
Zip
County
7. Home Phone _______________ Work Phone ________________ email _______________
8. Are you an enrolled MJI Judaic Studies program student?
 YES  NO
If NO, please complete an Application for Admission and all requirements listed therein.
* YOU MUST COMPLETE A FEDERAL APPLICATION FOR STUDENT FINANCIAL AID (FAFSA) form to
be considered for eligibility in governmental and other student financial aid and scholarship programs.
Lubavitch Foundation Independent Scholarship
I am applying for a scholarship grant equal to 1/3 of my out-of pocket course tuition costs.
Signed: __________________________________
Dated: _________________
MJI Supplemental Zero-Interest Student Deferment
I am applying for Michigan Jewish Institute’s supplemental zero-interest tuition deferment toward 1/3 of my
out-of pocket course tuition costs. I understand that this deferment must be repaid before I receive a
degree from Michigan Jewish Institute. I also understand all student records will be on hold while there is
an outstanding balance from these deferments on my student account. MJI will only attempt to collect the
deferment balance if I request an official transcript or if I apply to graduate.
Signed: ___________________________________
Dated: __________________