Eligibility Criteria
Captures residency, program enrollment, grade-level or professional status, and any program-specific eligibility clauses so reviewers can quickly screen applicants against award rules.
A complete, accurate application enables fair assessment of need and merit and speeds award decisions for students and trainees.
Typical users include applicants, school financial aid officers, and Avera Health scholarship administrators.
Captures residency, program enrollment, grade-level or professional status, and any program-specific eligibility clauses so reviewers can quickly screen applicants against award rules.
Collects full legal name, date of birth, address, phone, and email for identity verification and award communication; accuracy is essential for tax reporting if funds are disbursed.
Requests institution name, program, enrollment status, expected graduation date, and GPA or progress indicators required to confirm academic standing.
Asks for household income ranges, estimated costs, and other aid received to support need-based award determinations and to document funding prioritization.
Specifies who must submit letters of recommendation and how to deliver official transcripts; electronic transcripts may be acceptable when indicated.
Includes declarations of truthfulness, consent to data use, and signature block for applicant and parent/guardian if required by program rules.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email verification plus optional SMS code |
| Accepted file types | PDF and DOCX for attachments |
| Conditional fields | Reveal guardianship fields for applicants under 18 |
| Notifications | Automated confirmation and reviewer alerts |
Use systems and file types that preserve document integrity and support secure submission and audit logging.
Confirm integration settings and test a full submission end-to-end before opening the application window to applicants.
Dates published in program materials; check yearly cycle
Postmarked or received by stated cut-off for the cycle
Allow 2–4 weeks for transcript and reference checks
Typically completed within 4–8 weeks after deadline
Candidates notified by email or postal mail per policy
Applicant submits complete package and receives confirmation
Administrator verifies documents and eligibility
Committee scores and ranks eligible applicants
Award letters issued and acceptance steps completed
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |