PROJECT LAUNCH
~Helping Dreams Take Flight~
What is the Student Support Fund?
The Student Support Fund was created in 2025 to assist Project Launch participants with unexpected one-time expenses that create barriers and derail their future plans. Whether they are going to college, getting a certification or beginning a career, sometimes the only thing standing between them and their future is an enrollment or certification fee, a set of tools, professional attire or even textbooks.
What kinds of things can the Student Support Fund help with?
The Student Support Fund can help with one-time costs such as:
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Certification and exam fees
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College enrollment deposits
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A starter tool set for trade degree programs and apprenticeships
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A professional starter wardrobe
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College textbooks for one semester
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Equipment and Programs- Laptop, Printer, Microsoft 365
What kinds of things can't Student Support Fund help with?
The Student Support Fund cannot help with costs such as:
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Bills or recurring payments- rent, utilities, medical bills
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Tuition payments
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Groceries
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Car Maintenance
Who can apply for the Student Support Fund?
Any present or past Deer Isle- Stonington student can apply. Those who have been participants of Project Launch will be given priority.