Meet the Grahams
The Graham Grant was created in 2023 by Joy and Gray Graham. At that time, Gray and Joy realized that supportive funding would be imperative to expand our reach and the mission of the Nutritional Therapy Association. The Graham Grant is intended to help close the gap for economically challenged prospective students, bringing our educational programming to an expanded audience and communities across the globe.
What can The Graham Grant do for me?
For the February 2024 NTP enrollment cycle, the Graham Family and the NTA are honored to provide grants of $2,000 each.
More details to come as the opportunity becomes available to apply.
How to Qualify
Half Grant Criteria
Half award for students that are above the low-income calculation for a full award, but below 130% of “low-income” as prescribed by the Office of Postsecondary Education:
Take the low-income mark for the appropriate “Size of Family Unit” and multiply it by 1.30 – Ex: Family Unit of 2 is eligible if AGI is between $34,017 - $38,454
Full Grant Criteria
Full award for students who are within 115% of “low-income” as prescribed by the Office of Postsecondary Education:
Take the low-income market for the appropriate “Size of Family Unit” and multiply it by 1.15 – Ex: Family Unit of 2 is eligible if AGI = $34,017 or under
Example for the lower 48 states:
Low-income level for a three person household is established at $37,290 (AGI). We then multiply that by 115% to get to our qualifying level for the full grant.
$37,290 x 1.15 = $42,883.50
In this example, $42,883.50 (or less) would qualify for the full grant.
$37,290 x 1.30 = $48,477
In this example, $42,883.51 - $48,477 would qualify for the half grant.
How to Apply
Complete the Application Form on this page. You will be automatically sent a docusign to your email to attach your tax Form 1040. W-2s will not be accepted. The form will need to show your name, address, and Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), which is typically located on line-11 of Form 1040. Students may go back as far as two years, so for 2023, we would accept either a 2021 or 2022 Form 1040.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Cannot be an NTP graduate.
- Only submit one Tax Form 1040.
- W-2s will not be accepted.
- Currently must be a US resident.
Applicants will be reviewed on a weekly basis and award offers will be held for 7 days once presented to the student. Each cycle will offer a limited number of full and half awards, which will be offered on a first come, first served basis. In the event we distribute all the available full grants, any student that qualifies for a full grant will be awarded the half grant. The application period will close once all grants are awarded and accepted for that recruitment cycle.
Get notified!
We will be opening the ability to apply to received the Graham Grant for the February 2023 program soon! Join our mailing list to get notified when this opportunity becomes available.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am a current student in an NTP class that has already started, can I receive a grant retroactively?
No, the Graham Grant is for incoming registered or prospective students who have not yet started the program.
Can I submit my W-2 instead?
No. W-2s are not sufficient. The document must show your adjusted gross income, which is typically found on line 11 of your 1040.
Can I apply more than once?
You can apply once per enrollment cycle.
Can I apply if I am not a US resident?
Currently, the Graham Grant is being offered to US residents only.
How does the NTA determine if I qualify for a grant?
The Graham Grant Committee will review applicants once per week based on the objective criteria as explained on this page. Awards are limited and offered to qualified applicants on a first come first serve basis.
When will I be notified if I qualify for the Graham Grant?
Applicants can expect to hear back regarding the status of their application within 2 weeks. Following the review of your application, you will be contacted by your Admissions Representative.
Can I combine discounts with the grant?
No. Grants and discount codes have to be used separately.
Have more questions? Set up a call with Admissions to get your questions answered.
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