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<p>Allocations of funds are given to students who want to participate in non-traditional academic activities and unpaid research opportunities. Students will find request forms for these activities on our website and must complete and submit all form requirements in addition to scheduling an appointment to discuss potential funding.</p>

<p>Most programs require students to pay a deposit fee. Our fellowship covers the full cost of this deposit fee meaning any interested student can participate.</p>

<p>Our fundamental mission is to support students struggling with serious personal or financial situations. We encourage any student struggling or facing serious financial burden to come see us so that we may determine the appropriate resources.</p>

<p>Access to ticketed events is Montserrat’s foremost initiative in assisting students of high financial need to experience the BC social culture. Students are contacted and encouraged to enter a lottery for specific events and, if selected, must come into the Montserrat Office to claim their tickets.</p>

<p>Most programs also require students to fundraise a certain amount to contribute to the costs of traveling and lodging. This fundraising is typically done through letter campaigns. A part of our fellowship requires that students meet with us to go over techniques of fundraising as well as to build the actual letter. In these meetings we stress to students that they should send letters to all members of their community, both at home and here at BC. The major point we try to convey is that these letters are an opportunity to invite people to join them in this experience of service. Though the goal of the letter is to meet the fundraising goal, the higher aspiration is to accumulate support and create conversation.</p>

<p>The Office of Financial Aid in Student Services designates which students qualify as Montserrat students. Eligibility for the program is based on federal and institutional guidelines for financial need. The Office of Financial Aid is able to determine the most accurate financial aid packages and designate those students that qualify as the highest need.<br> <br> Because this identification process is done solely through their office, we have no access to students’ personal and financial information. It is important to note that should your student’s financial aid package change from one year to the next, and they fall outside of the ‘Montserrat range,’ they will still remain a Montserrat student throughout their BC career.</p>

<p>Academic Advising:<br> <a href="/content/bc-web/academics/advising.html">Academic Advising Center</a><br> The Academic Advising Center is focused on providing guidance for students in selecting a major/minor, assistance in selecting courses, and individual support for academic success.</p> <p><a href="/content/bc-web/offices/studentaffairs/sites/ahana.html">Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center</a>:<br> The mission of the AHANA and Intercultural Center is to support all students; however, their focus is especially on AHANA students. Providing service programs, advising, a wealth of academic year programs and activities, and work- study opportunities, the AHANA Center acts as a central source of support for students.</p> <p><a href="/content/bc-web/offices/studentaffairs/sites/careers.html">Career Center</a><br> The Career Center performs a wide array of services from guidance in selecting a major to interview training and resume building.</p> <p><a href="/content/bc-web/jesuit-catholic/campus-ministry.html">Campus Ministry</a>:<br> The Office of Campus Ministry, intent on acting faithful to the Jesuit, Catholic heritage, attends to the sacramental and pastoral needs of the Boston College community through daily, weekend, and campus-wide Masses, numerous retreats, faith communities, spiritual direction, and service programs.</p>

<p>Through collaboration with the Volunteer and Service Learning Center, Montserrat is able to provide a fellowship that covers the initial deposit fee for students intending to partake in a BC- approved international or domestic service and/or immersion program.<br> <br> The fellowship is non-competitive, so any student who completes and submits the form will receive funding. As a stipulation of the fellowship, students must meet with the Program Administrator or current GA to reflect on what it means to serve in addition to discussing and planning the fundraising component of the trip. Another foundational aspect of Jesuit education is the opportunity for students to reflect on their experiences in community. This unique experience is available through retreats hosted by various departments. As we encourage our students to utilize the many retreats available, we are able to cover the cost of some retreats and reduce the cost of others.</p>

<p>In collaboration with the Office of International Programs, Montserrat has established a liaison between our office and OIP. Students can explore the available scholarships and grant options for funding their study abroad experiences.</p>

<p>All available Work-Study positions provided by BC will be listed and updated in the student section of the Montserrat website. We encourage students in need of a Work-Study job to contact us and provide us with an updated copy of their resume, and we can notify them when a position becomes available.</p>