Hsta Application 2021-2022

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Dear Students & Parents/Legal Guardians,

The Health Sciences and Technology Academy (HSTA) is accepting applications. There are limited vacancies available at this time.

Candidates must:

1. Be a current 8th grader

2. Be a United States citizen

3. Be a WV resident

4. Meet GPA requirements for the Region the student is applying for

5. Have an interest in Health Sciences and/or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

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All students are welcome to apply and do not need to meet all criteria.

The four criteria for admission are as follows:
- African American
- Low Income (see guideline information below)
- First Generation College (neither parent is a four year college graduate)
- Students living in Rural Areas

Note: Students must be working on grade level, i.e. if a student is in the 8th grade, they must be able to complete 8th grade level work or higher.

Please review federal income guidelines to determine low income eligibility.
Link: https://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/income-eligibility-guidelines

(Household Size) Annual Income:

(Family of 1) $23,606.00

(Family of 2) $31,894.00

(Family of 3) $40,182.00

(Family of 4) $48,470.00

(Family of 5) $56,758.00

(Family of 6) $65,046.00

(Family of 7) $73,334.00

(Family of 8) $81,622.00

For each additional family member add $8,288.00

If "Low Income" you may be asked to submit one of the following:
1. Two most current pay stubs
2. Tax returns
3. W-2
4. A letter from the DHHR stating you are currently receiving program assistance

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In order to complete the application you will need:

1. Parent/Guardian
2. Current GPA
3. Copy of Grade Card
4. WVEIS Number (i.e. lunch number or student number)
5. Student will be asked to complete two essays: Why do you want to participate in the Health Sciences and Technology Academy (HSTA)? AND What career field are you interested in pursuing? Briefly explain why.

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