Scholarship Opportunities
Applications are currently being accepted for the Greg Threet Memorial Scholarship and the Community Trust Bank Scholarship. The application deadline for both scholarships is March 29, 2011. Click here to learn more about each scholarship and to print a copy of the application for each scholarship.
VITA offers free tax assistance
During this filing season, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will be available at no charge to Morehead State University students and eligible employees.
Through the University’s Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance, in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service, the tax return assistance will be offered on Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. in 311 Combs Building on campus. It is free to students, and also to employees and members of the Morehead community with an annual income of $49,000 or less.
No appointment is necessary. Taxpayers will be assisted on a first come, first-served basis, and no returns will be accepted for preparation after 5:30 p.m.
It will be necessary for taxpayers to bring with them documentation for any and all that apply:
• W-2(s);
• 1099(s);
• A copy of last year's return;
• Statements of other income;
• Information for deductions;
• Social Security cards for you, your spouse, and/or dependents;
• Proof of identification for yourself and/or spouse;
• Proof of account for direct deposit of refund (if desired) (voided check);
• Proof of tuition paid (regardless of source of funds) during 2010 for yourself, spouse, and/or dependents;
• Cost of books for 2010;
• Amount of scholarships and/or grants awarded in 2010;
• If eligible for first-time homebuyer credit, proof of purchase price of home.
For proof of tuition and scholarships/grants, you should bring a copy of your account for the calendar year of 2010. This can be printed from your MSU account Web page.
Additional information is available from Sharon Walters, associate professor of accounting, by calling (606) 783-2725, or by e-mailing s.walters@moreheadstate.edu.
Posted: 2-1-11
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