TSIC Scholarships are awarded to Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie County public school students in ninth grade who meet federal poverty guidelines as proven by family financial documents. Students are expected to maintain good grades, behavior and attendance, remain drug and crime free, and graduate from high school. Parents must agree to support the educational goals of the student, allow students to meet with a volunteer mentor, and maintain good communication with the TSIC staff. More Information
The application period for the Take Stock in Children Program for the 2020-2021 school year is November 1, 2020 until January 8, 2021.
INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES - Effective from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
| Household Size | Annually | Monthly | Twice Per Month | Every Two Weeks | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23,606 | $1,968 | $984 | $908 | $454 |
| 2 | $31,894 | $2,658 | $1,329 | $1,227 | $614 |
| 3 | $40,182 | $3,349 | $1,675 | $1,546 | $773 |
| 4 | $48,470 | $4,040 | $2,020 | $1,865 | $933 |
| 5 | $56,758 | $4,730 | $2,365 | $2,183 | $1,092 |
| 6 | $65,046 | $5,421 | $2,711 | $2,502 | $1,251 |
| 7 | $73,334 | $6,112 | $3,056 | $2,821 | $1,411 |
| 8 | $81,622 | $6,802 | $3,401 | $3,140 | $1,570 |
| for each additional family member, add | +$8,288 | +$691 | +$346 | +$319 | +$160 |
Income guidelines provided by USDA.gov
Please have the following documents available when beginning the application:
- 2019 1040 Tax Return (pages 1 & 2 - must show student as dependent)
- Student Social Security Number (SSN) Card
- 2020-2021 Report Card showing grades for 1st quarter or 1st semester