MOST School FAQs
This set of Frequently Asked Questions is about applying to MOST. Please also see:
How can our students get a MOST scholarship?
MOST will notify schools in February each year as to whether or not we will be accepting new applications for the school year beginning that fall. If we are accepting applications, we will give you all the necessary information to pass on to your families at that time. We only add new MOST Scholars through this spring application process, and we ask that you do not give families false hope by suggesting that they contact us during the school year if they are having financial difficulties.
If a MOST Scholar leaves our school, can we add another student to replace that child?
No, there is not a set number of MOST scholarships for each school. We will fill that student’s spot during the next application season with a student who may or may not attend your school.
Where can I find replacement Re-Qualification Forms, School Commitment Forms or Exit Forms?
Please see the Documents & Forms page.
How and when do schools receive MOST scholarship funds?
MOST scholarship funds are always paid directly to schools -- never to families. Twice a year (in September and February), we will send to the school contact the Scholarship Verification Reports (SVRs) for the parents to sign, verifying that their child is still enrolled in your school. Once we have received all of the completed SVRs from the school, we will issue a check for 50% of the total scholarship amount for each child, usually in October and March.
What if a student leaves our school mid-year -- will that affect the scholarship payment?
Yes. MOST scholarships are paid to schools based on the amount of time a student has attended the school, rounded to the nearest half month (5% of the annual scholarship amount). In some cases, if a student leaves the school before the end of the semester, but after the semester’s check has been issued, the school will need to reimburse MOST for the amount of the scholarship that was unused. MOST will make the necessary calculations and contact you about reimbursement.
Are school employees and their families eligible to apply for a MOST scholarship?
Yes, but they must go through the same application process as everyone else. We cannot guarantee them a scholarship.
Our school is not listed as a “Participating School” -- how can we get on the list?
Please contact Mandy Yandell(myandell [at] memphisscholarships [dot] org) for more information about partnering with MOST.
Other questions? Please contact us!
