In order to be eligible to receive a KCP Future Faculty Fellowship, applicants must satisfy at least one of the following criteria and provide the required documentation with their application. Only one document is required, unless otherwise stated.
Applicants requesting consideration must be able to provide documentation or allow verification to the satisfaction of the university’s FFF Representative and the KCP Initiative Office that they meet the eligibility criteria.
Adult Dependent Primary Caregiver
Definition
The person who takes primary responsibility for an adult who cannot fully care for him/herself.
Documentation
Signed/dated letter or other documentation from
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A physician
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A lawyer or court official
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Applicant (self-attestation)
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Disability that causes an educational barrier but does not prevent working
Definition
Has a physical, mental or learning disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities
Act, that causes an educational barrier but will not prevent completion of the FFF service
obligation.
Documentation
Signed/dated letter or other documentation from
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- Student support services office
- Medical or health professional
- Veterans Administration
- Vocational or drug/alcohol rehabilitation facility
- Social Security Administration
- Applicant (self-attestation)
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English Language Learner
Definition
Has limited English ability in reading, writing, speaking, or comprehending the English
language
and:
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- Whose native language is a language other than English.
- Who lives in a family or community environment where a language other than English is the dominant language
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Documentation
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- Signed/dated letter or other documentation from
- Recognized proficiency exam
- A university representative
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First Generation College Graduate
Definition
No parent/guardian completed a bachelor’s degree.
Documentation
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- Applicant (self-attestation)
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Former Foster Child
Definition
An individual who was a ward, placed into a group home (residential child care community,
treatment center, etc.) or private home of a state-certified caregiver.
Documentation
Signed/dated letter or other documentation from
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- A court official
- Applicant (self-attestation)
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Homeless
Definition
An individual that lacks fixed, regular, and adequate housing. May live in a shelter,
park, motel,
car, or is temporarily living with others.
Documentation
Signed/dated letter or other documentation from
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- A shelter
- An individual providing temporary residence
- A social service agency
- Applicant (self-attestation)
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Qualified for Federal Student Aid
Definition
Qualified within the five years prior to application for needs-based federal student
financial aid,
such as:
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- Pell Grant
- Subsidized federal student loans
- Work-study
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Documentation
Signed/dated letter or other documentation from
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- United States Department of Education
- University’s financial aid office
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Recipient of Public Assistance
Definition
Currently receives, or has received within the six months prior to application, public
assistance,
such as:
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Supplemental Security Income
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- Women, Infants & Children
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Documentation
Signed/dated letter or other documentation from
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- An appropriate organization or government agency
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Returning Citizen
Definition
Served a period of incarceration
Documentation
Signed/dated letter or other documentation from
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- Criminal justice system (parole ID, discharge paperwork, etc.)
- Offender Tracking Information System
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Single Parent
Definition
Is unmarried or separated from a spouse and has a minor child(ren) for which the parent
has
either physical custody or joint custody. Or, is unmarried or separated from a spouse
and is
pregnant.
Documentation
Documentation is required for both marital status and dependent(s) verification.
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- Copy of birth certificate(s) of dependent(s)
- Medical professional (confirming pregnancy)
- Applicant (self-attestation allowed for marital status only)
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