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TRAILERTALK
Foundation Receives Record Number of

Scholarship Applications in 2025

National Trailer Dealers Foundation volunteers have been busy o Parent’s/guardian’s Adjusted Gross Income
compiling scholarship applications, which have now gone on to the
judging panel for review. A record of 78 applications were received o Financial support from stepparents (if applicable)
this year. Award recipients will be notified by August 2025. o Other Scholarships and grants received
The judging process, which is always challenging given the number of o Student’s personal savings
amazing applicants, considers a number of factors, including:
o Projected 2024–2025 tuition and expenses by college or
• Academic Standing university

• Financial Background o Estimated net annual cost of attendance (tuition minus aid/
• Employment savings)
• Extracurricular Activities o Applicant’s stated expected family contribution from FASFA
application
• Personal Goals and Aspirations
o Total household size and number of siblings in college
• Other Notable Details.
o Applicant’s contribution toward educational and/or house-
Judges also review a comprehensive breakdown of key financial data, hold costs
including:
o Other relevant considerations.
o Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) methodology for calculating
student need Foundation Donations
o Average cost of living (COLA) in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico The Foundation has more applicants than ever but less funds to
distribute than usual due to less donations in 2025. We greatly
o COLA financial adjustment by family size and geographic appreciate those who have so generously contributed to the
location (city, state, country) scholarship program over the years.

o Median household income by family size and geographic We know times are tough for trailer dealers and manufacturers
location (city, state, country) alike. However, if you can donate any amount in 2025, please
visit:
o Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Living Wage
Calculator estimates based on family size and geographic • https://trailerdealersfoundation.org/ or
location (city, state, country)
• https://nationaltrailed.securepayments.cardpointe.com/pay.

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