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PHOENIX FAMILY UPDATE
June 14th
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Dear AFUP community, 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL SENIORS ON YOUR GRADUATION!
It was such a pleasure to see you all virtually walk across the stage on Friday. We will miss you all, but the greatest adventure is still to come!

Senior Send-Off is TODAY!
Seniors and senior families! Stop by AFUP from 11am-3pm, for a proper send-off! Wear your cap and gown to officially “walk” and receive your diploma from the leadership team for a proper Senior Send-off- grad swag included! Click here to view the invitation.
PHOENIX INFORMATION HUB
The American Rescue Plan
The American Rescue Plan of 2021 includes assistance for broadband access for individuals and families in need. The program is called the Emergency Broadband Benefit.
  • Program Assistance amount:    
  • Up to a $50/month discount on your broadband service and associated equipment rentals.
  • A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer
  • Eligibility criteria: A household is eligible for this program if a member of the household meets any one of the criteria below:
  • Approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program
  • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year
  • Experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020 and the household had a total income in 2020 at or below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers
  • Has an income that is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or Lifeline
  • Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income or COVID-19
  • Application Process: 
  • To apply for this program, please click here. You will be asked to check eligibility and will be required to submit necessary documentation. Thereafter, you would select your current broadband provider to ensure they are participating in this program. For more details on the program, click here.
  • Program schedule: 
  • Enrollment in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program started on May 12th. The program will end when the fund runs out of money or 6 months after the Department of Health and Human Services declares an end to the Covid-18 health emergency. 
AFUP Remote Office Information 
Operations Team

Requesting documents from the Main Office:
  • Parents/guardians: For enrollment & address verification letters, report cards, etc., please complete this form https://tinyurl.com/afupparentrequest
  • Scholars: Campus Portal, AF email, working papers(read instructions on google form), please complete this google form https://tinyurl.com/afupopsrequest. 
  • Scholars must use their AF email address when completing this form.

Instructions for working papers (Work Card/Certificate)
Scholars must follow this link to the website and download the 3 parts of the application which can be filled online. Read all the instructions carefully as there are 3 separate documents in 1 application:
  • A-17: Parent/guardian completes ONLY part 1. Electronic signatures (typed name) from parent/guardian will be accepted. Ms. Rodriguez completes the rest.
  • A-22: Parent/guardian completes ONLY part 1. Electronic signatures (typed name) from parent/guardian will be accepted. Ms. Rodriguez completes the rest.
  • A-16: Medical provider has to complete this section ONLY if you do not have a copy of your recent physical(within 1 year).

If you have a copy of your physical, please email to Ms. Rodriguez along with the completed and signed application.
 
For other questions, please email us at afupops@achievementfirst.org
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