“IT Girl” Summer Series Financial Aid Application Form 2023

The Next IT Girl, 'IT Girl' Summer Series is a day camp for young women of color, ages 8-16. IT girls attend a four week (Saturdays only) hands-on and digital camp.
Additionally, our workshops and programs focus on discovering, pursuing, and succeeding in technology through the exposure of technical concepts. Students do not need to have any prior technical experience, and all materials will be provided.

Summer Series Dates & Times:
June 3rd - June 24th; 10:00AM - 12:00PM (Beginner)
June 3rd - June 24th; 10:00AM - 12:00PM (Intermediate)

Camp Location:
Atlanta, GA (in-person), location TBA

Series Information:
Registration for The Next IT Girl’s 2023 summer series is now available.
The Next IT Girl summer series offer a variety of programs for aspiring technologists of all experiences and abilities in community nationwide, providing a technical summer experience. This summer we're offering two courses; Intro To Tech and Music x Tech.

Intro To Tech (Beginner): Available for students ages 8-12.

In this program students will;; Know and understand the common features of computer systems. To be able to explain input and output devices, hardware and software. To apply understanding to writing algorithms and programming a micro:bit. This program is designed to engage young minds and help them advance from being merely computer users to creators. Participants will learn the basics of technology, history, and creating using computers through activities. They will apply their programming skills to create simple programs, animations and games..

Music x Tech (Intermediate): Available for students ages 13-16.

In this program students will; Learn how the fundamentals of Javascript programming language and musical language have a lot in common. This workshop aims to give students the means to produce and compose electronic music using several computer systems. This Music x Tech course is designed for complete beginners with no previous background in computer science or music. The course is highly visual, dynamic, and interactive making it engaging for students new/experienced to computer science. Students will be able to use their own personal interests and creativity to drive their development process..

Although this camp serves young women of color The Next IT Girl does not discriminate based on race or nationality.

Registration fees:

The Next IT Girl uses a sliding scale tuition model, with a maximum tuition fee set at $75. We offer financial assistance in the form of partial and full scholarships.
All sections should be completed for financial assistance, and upload all required income documentation before submitting the application. If accepted into The Next IT Girl's Summer Series, you and your family will receive your final tuition fee based on the information provided.
Requesting a scholarship in no way impacts entrance into The Next IT Girl's programs.
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Section 2 - Session Dates & Times
Summer Series dates; June 3, 2023 - June 24, 2023. Saturdays only.
Preferred Session?*
- Session 1 - Intro To Tech (Beginner)
- Session 2 - Music x Tech (Intermediate)

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Section 3 - Student Information
Student's First and Last Name*
First Last
Student's Age*
Ethnicity*
What grade will the student be entering in the Fall of 2023?*
First Generation College Student*
If the student plans to attend college after high school, will they be a first generation college student?
- Yes
- No
Has the student attended an 'IT Girl' Summer Series previously?*
- Yes
- No
Student's T-shirt size?*
- XS
- S
- M
- L
- XL

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Section 4 - Technical Experience
Does the student have any technical experience (including Engineering, Robotics, Gaming)?*
Technical knowledge/experience is NOT required to apply to this summer series. "No" is an acceptable choice, but if they have experience it would be helpful for us to know.
- Yes
- No

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Section 5 - Technology Concepts
Please check the boxes of the areas of technology your student has an interest in
What area(s) of technology is your student interested in learning more about?*
Please select up to three options.
- App/Game Development
- Web Development
- Networking
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cyber Security
- Digital Design
- Cloud Technology
- Software Development
- Drone Technology
Out of the three selections you chose above, which technology is your student most interested in?*
If any of the selections above didn't meet your student's interest, please write out their interest below.

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Section 6 - Parent/Guardian Information
Please complete this section for the person who will serve as the adult contact for the student.
Parent/Guardian First and Last Name*
First Last
Parent/Guardian Mailing Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Parent/Guardian Phone Number*
Will you be applying for financial assistance to help cover summer series tuition?*
Selecting "Yes" in this section will NOT have impact on the success of your application. The Next IT Girl does not discriminate based on an applicant's ability to pay tuition.
- Yes
- No

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Section 7 - Financial Aid Assistance
The Next IT Girl offers tuition assistance in the form of scholarships on a sliding scale. Your financial commitment can range from $25 to $75 for the entire duration of the summer series. The information we require to process your financial aid request is necessary for grant application purposes. Please be honest when answering all questions and when selecting the tuition amount that is most appropriate for your family based on your economic resources. We trust you to find a place on the sliding scale that works for your family (while contributing what you can). We award a total of five financial scholarships to assist our students and remain able to fund our camp. We use this system to ensure economic diversity among our students and to make camp financially accessible to all. The Next IT Girl does NOT share your information. Your ability to pay will not affect the success of your application. Scholarship assistance available to five qualified students. We review each application for accuracy.
What is the ANNUAL household income of the student's primary residence?*
How many people live in the student's primary residence UNDER the age of 18?*
How many people live in the student's primary residence OVER the age of 18?*
Does the student qualify for free or reduced lunch?*
- Free Lunch
- Reduced Lunch
If possible, How much of the $100 tuition fee are you able to pay?*
Let us know how much you can pay, not the amount of assistance you require.
Please upload any additional information you would like us to consider when processing your tuition assistance request (for example employment status, medical expenses, etc). Please upload any supporting documents below. Applications will be denied without supporting documentation.*
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Max. file size: 512 MB.

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Section 8 - Special Accommodations
Does the student require special virtual accommodations? (hearing impaired, one on one assistance..etc)*
- Yes
- No
Does the camper need to be placed in the same session as a sibling or friend?*
- Yes
- No
Does the student have any current allergies?*
- Yes
- No
Does the student have any current food or diet restrictions?*
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes to one of the above questions, please give details here.

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Section 9 - Submission
*DISCLAIMER* This is an in-person event held in Atlanta, GA. Please be mindful of location, date, and time. At this time, The Next IT Girl does not provide transportation services and this program will not be offered virtual.
- I Understand
Please tell us about why the student is interested in attending the 'IT Girl' Summer Series.*
How Did You Hear About The Next IT Girl?*
- Referral
- School/University
- Email Newsletter
- Social Media
Is there anything else you would like us to know?

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Based on the tuition assistance scale above and the annual income you've entered. Please enter in the tuition amount that matches with your salary range.
All applications will be checked for accuracy.
Price*
Credit Card
Card Details
Cardholder Name

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Application Confirmation eSignature*
Parent/Guardian, please type your FULL NAME. This will act, in place of your written signature, as confirmation that your application is complete and that you affirm all information herein to be accurate and truthful.
IMPORTANT: Financial information will be kept confidential and will only be used only in determining scholarship eligibility. If we are able to offer your family a scholarship spot, you will receive an email with your next step instructions. You must confirm the spot within 5 days by completing payment for your family contribution. If payment for the scholarship spot has not been made before the specified deadline, the spot will be offered to another applicant. Scholarship rates may not be combined with any other discounts or promo codes. Scholarships may not be applied to sessions that have already been purchased., please email info@thenextitgirl.org.
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"IT Girl" Summer Series Financial Aid Application Form 2023

Section 2 - Session Dates & Times

Section 3 - Student Information

Section 4 - Technical Experience

Section 5 - Technology Concepts

Section 6 - Parent/Guardian Information

Section 7 - Financial Aid Assistance

Section 8 - Special Accommodations

Section 9 - Submission

Based on the tuition assistance scale above and the annual income you've entered. Please enter in the tuition amount that matches with your salary range.

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