FACHEX Procedures for Fall 2008 (EXPORTS)

The FACHEX program for 2008-2009 will be offered to eligible employees who have children who will enter college for the first time in Fall 2009.

Full-time faculty on tenure track appointments and full-time staff with four years of continuous service may submit an application by September 5, 2008 to Laura Martin (Kelley Center) Administrative Coordinator for this program. Should an employee have less than 4 years of service before this child enters college, please see below.*

Fairfield University's liaison office is responsible for certifying eligibility for each employee and for contacting their child's chosen institutions. Fairfield University cannot guarantee acceptance at the host institution. Acceptance into the host institution does not guarantee a FACHEX scholarship.

The host institution grants the scholarship and each institution has its own process for scholarship selection. These scholarships are not automatic. Many institutions choose their scholarship recipients based on the academic profile of the applicant.

By mid-April 2009, each Fairfield applicant will be required to verify the status of his or her applications for FACHEX (offered, rejected, denied) with the University's liaison office. Re-certification for any employee's child who is participating in the FACHEX program is required each year through Fairfield University's liaison office. Students will ordinarily be able to remain in the program for four years but continued participation depends upon yearly certification of employment eligibility and the student's satisfactory academic standing at the host institution.

Termination from Fairfield University will terminate the FACHEX scholarship agreement at the host institution. Eligible employees will be limited to two students per family in a four-year period.

* If your child is at a Jesuit institution once you reach your 4th year of service, the liaison officer will certify your eligibility. It is up to that institution whether they award to upperclassmen.

Application Forms to Administrative Coordinator:
Laura Martin
Kelley Center
Ext. 2347
E-mail: lmartin@mail.fairfield.edu

8/2008