Question 1

How do I know if I live in in a Hearthstone property?

Accepted Answer

Please refer to the communities (https://www.hearthstonehousing.org/communities)t(https://www.hearthstonehousing.org/communities)ab on this website to view a list of eligible properties by state and county.

Question 2

How do I know if I live in a county where a Hearthstone property is located?

Accepted Answer

Please refer to the communities (https://www.hearthstonehousing.org/communities)t(https://www.hearthstonehousing.org/communities)ab on our website to view a list of counties where Hearthstone properties are located.

Question 3

How do I know if I qualify as low-income?

Accepted Answer

Income limits are determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) based on the county you live in and the number of people in your household. You can check the current limits for this school year here.(https://www.hearthstonehousing.org/income-limits)

Question 4

Am I still eligible to apply if I am not a U.S. citizen?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You may apply if you are not a U.S. citizen.

Question 5

Am I still eligible to apply if I am not a legal U.S. resident?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You may apply if you are not a legal resident.​

Question 6

Am I eligible to apply for a scholarship if I will be a full-time graduate or postgraduate student?

Accepted Answer

No. The scholarship award can not be used for graduate or post-graduate studies.

Question 7

Am I eligible to apply for a scholarship if I will be studying abroad?

Accepted Answer

No. The scholarship award can not be used for studying abroad.

Question 8

Am I eligible to apply for a scholarship if I will be attending a trade school or technical school?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The scholarship funds may be used towards a trade school or technical school.

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