Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute Financial Aid Grant Application Form
Terms
Through a special endowment, the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute at Seton Hall University is able to provide
grants to selected students of Latino/Hispanic heritage. This grant is available to currently enrolled undergraduate
Seton Hall students for the Fall or Spring semester. Students may only receive the grant once in an academic year.
Eligibility
There are a limited number of grants that can be awarded each semester, therefore selection for the award is
competitive. To qualify for consideration, students must meet the following criteria:
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Must be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Seton Hall
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Must be of Latino/Hispanic descent
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Must have a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA at Seton Hall
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Must have a FAFSA form on file with Enrollment Services
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Must demonstrate participation in at least one of the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute events.
Selection
These grants will be awarded to selected students based on academic performance, involvement in the Seton Hall
community and financial need. Award notification will be sent to all applicants 4-6 weeks after the application
deadline informing them whether or not they have received the award. Grant funds will only be credited to the
student’s bursar account.
Instructions
Please complete the application form below and return it to the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute (Fahy 246) no later
than April 30 for the Fall semester or November 30 for the Spring semester. Late applications will not be
considered.
Biographical Information
Student's First Name: __________________________ Last Name: ______________________________
I.D. Number: _________________________________ Gender: ❒ Male ❒ Female
Place of Birth: __________________________________ Date of Birth: ____________________________
Home Address: ________________________________ Home Phone: (_____)_____________________
City: __________________________________________ State: _____________ Zip: ________________
School Address: ________________________________ School Phone: (_____)_____________________
Mother’s Name: ________________________________ Place of Birth: ____________________________
Father’s Name: _________________________________ Place of Birth: ____________________________
Are you of Latino/Hispanic heritage? ❒ Yes ❒ No (This must be indicated in order to receive this award)
(If yes, please specify country of heritage ________________________________)
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Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute  Seton Hall University  400 South Orange Ave. South Orange, NJ 07079 
973-761-9422
Status at Seton Hall
This grant application is being submitted for: ❒ Fall 20_____ ❒Spring 20 _____
Are you a: ❒ Resident ❒ Commuter
What year are you: ❒Freshman
❒Sophomore
❒Junior
❒Senior
Major: ____________________________________
Cumulative GPA: _________________________
Anticipated Date of Graduation: ____________________________
Have you received this grant previously? ❒ Yes ❒ No (If yes, when __________________)
In the space below, please summarize your involvement in the Seton Hall community.
In the space below, please summarize an event presented or cosponsored by the Joseph A. Unanue
Latino Institute, in which you participated. Your attendance or participation in any form with the
program will all be considered. Please specify date and topic or title of the event.
By signing below, I verify that the information provided on this application is true and accurate. I have
read and understand the terms and requirements of this grant.
Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: ____________
Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute  Seton Hall University  400 South Orange Ave. South Orange, NJ 07079 
973-761-9422
Revised 10/09