Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations) are eligible. At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant’s spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31, 2021. Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $4,000. These one-time cash awards are for study beginning in the Fall of 2021. Students may re-apply each year.
Super Saturday Free Tax Preparation
Super Saturday is a special event offering extra services on site that are not available at Tax Time regular services sites throughout the season.
Why make an appointment at this event?
- Free tax preparation appointments are offered all day from certified tax preparers.
- The Financial Empowerment Center will be offering appointments for clients to learn about its services and to sign up for free one-on-one financial counseling. This is available through a partnership with Jewish Family Services and the City of Columbus.
- FREE child care available during your appointment. A few restrictions apply.
- Free legal advice clinic from the Legal Aid Society of Columbus. Topics include landlord-tenant, family law, consumer rights, probate, public benefits, criminal record sealing and general legal issues. Attorneys cannot answer criminal or traffic law questions. Individuals must be income eligible for LASC services.
- Community booths will be on site offering a variety of helpful resources.
Please call 2-1-1 after Jan. 27 and choose option 4 to book your Super Saturday appointment or click on the appointment link above beginning Jan. 27 to see if there are self-schedule appointments available for that date and location.