How to Apply

Scholarship Timelines

Our online application window is open from January 1 through March 31. Learn more at getlinscorner.scholarshipapps.org.

Undergraduate/Associate Scholarship Timeline

January 1: Application open for all applicants – create an application at getlinscorner.scholarshipapps.org
March 31: Application closes at 11:59PM Pacific
May 31: Award decisions emailed to students
August 1: First payments sent to schools
November 30: Deadline to complete Award Acceptance

Document List

All documents must be uploaded into the online application portal. Documents cannot be accepted via email, fax, or mail service. All documents received outside of the online application portal will be destroyed.

	Scholarship Applicants
Transcript
Prior year’s federal tax return
Qualifying military parent service documentation
Photo
Association Document (if you’re applying as the grandchild of a service remember)	If applicable
PDRL Documentation (if your parent was medically retired from the military)	If applicable
DD214 Member-4 or Statement of Service (if you also are serving or have served in the US Armed Forces)	If applicable

Document Requirements

Transcript

Your transcript must be dated after January 1 of the application year and show your full name, your institution’s name, your most recent grades, and a cumulative GPA. Official transcripts are not required. Screenshots are acceptable but all items required must be captured on a single page.

I’m a GED recipient. Can I apply?

Yes! If you haven’t attended college or career training since earning your GED, you’ll need to provide a copy of your GED.

My school will only postal mail my transcript, but you don’t accept documents by mail. What should I do?

Request them to mail your transcript to you. When you receive it, open it, scan it and upload it to your application.

2020 Federal Tax Return

The first two pages of the 2020 Federal Tax Return you are claimed on.

What tax forms are accepted?

You’ll need to submit the first two pages of your parent’s 2020 federal tax return (either Federal (US) 1040 or Federal (US) 1040-SR).

Only the two pages labeled page 1 and page 2 from the document are acceptable. If you need a sample document, you can view the Federal 1040 on the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040.pdf and the Federal 1040-SR at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040s.pdf. Summary pages, tax transcripts, and other forms (such as 1040-ES and 1040-X) are not acceptable.

Make sure that the tax document you submit has your full name listed as a dependent and the tax filer’s Adjusted Gross Income, (AGI). (You are not required to provide the taxes for your qualifying military parent unless that’s the parent that claims you. Note, even if you file your own taxes, you may still have to provide your parent’s taxes.)

How do I know if I should submit my parents’ tax return, my own tax return, or both?

First, determine the type of student you are according to FAFSA. If your parent claims you as a dependent, you must provide the tax form on which your name appears in the Dependents box (or on the supplemental List of Dependents form). Even if you’re paying for your own education and filing your own taxes, if you’re claimed as a dependent, you have to provide your parent’s tax document. If you’re not claimed as a dependent, you’ll need to submit your own tax return. If you’re a dependent student but you aren’t claimed on your parent’s taxes, you’ll need to provide your parent’s taxes as well as your own taxes.

My parents are divorced or separated. Whose tax document should I use?

Submit the taxes for the parent that claims you (your name will appear on the 1040 tax form in the Dependents box or on the supplemental List of Dependents form). You are not required to provide the taxes for your qualifying military parent unless that’s the parent that claims you.

What if my family doesn’t file a tax return?

In that case, you’ll be required to provide an IRS Verification of Non-Filing Letter which can be obtained at the IRS website at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4506t.pdf.

Qualifying Military Parent Service Documentation

Note, for you to be eligible, your parent’s character of service must be designated “Honorable.” No other status is eligible for this award.

My parent is no longer serving. What military document do I need from them?

You’ll use the DD214 (Member-4) form. This was provided to your parent upon discharge from the military. Note, the Character of Service on the DD214 must read “Honorable.”
The following forms cannot be accepted in lieu of DD214: Honorable Discharge Certificate, DD214 Member-1 forms (or short forms), DD214s that don’t indicate “Character of Service,” letters from Veterans’ Affairs, disability documents, duty orders, or military IDs.

My parent is currently on active duty, or is a drilling reservist. What military document do I need from them?

Use a Statement of Service. This must be written on official letterhead and signed by the Adjutant, Personnel Officer, Executive Officer, or Commanding Officer of your parent’s current unit. It must be dated within 90 days of March 1, 2022.

The following documents cannot be accepted in lieu of the Statement of Service: duty orders, military IDs, Honorable Discharge Certificate, DD214 forms, letters from Veterans Affairs, or disability documents.

My parent was killed in action, service or training. What military document do I need from them?

Please use Report of Casualty DD Form 1300.

Where can I find the Character of Service on the DD214 (Member-4)?

Find the form number and date on the bottom-left corner of the DD214. Next, find the box that contains the Character of Service:

DD Form 214, Aug 2009	Box 24
DD Form 214, Feb 2000	Box 24
DD Form 214, Nov 88	Box 24
DD Form 214, 1 Jul 79	Box 24
DD Form 214, 1 Nov 72	Box 9e
DD Form 214 MC (1900), 1 Jul 66	Box 13a
DD Form 214, 1 Nov 55:	Box 13a

Note, some DD214 forms don’t show the Character of Service. That doesn’t mean your parent didn’t receive an honorable discharge—it just means the document you have is not the final version. You’ll need to obtain a final version of your parent’s DD214 form.

What if I don’t have my parent’s DD214 (Member-4) or proof of their honorable service?

Your parent will need to obtain their military record. It can take up to several months to obtain this information, so plan accordingly.

Photo

A clear photo of yourself, suitable for reproduction in our publications and donor relations, at least 500KB and preferably 300 dpi.

What type of photo are you looking for?

Your photo should provide a clear image of your face, presenting you in a positive way and in an appropriate setting. Professional photos (senior portraits or otherwise) are preferred.

In addition, your photo should be large (at least 500KB) and high-resolution (300 dpi), suitable for use in our website, newsletters, and donor communications.

Please do not submit selfies, images with other people or distracting background elements, or photos that are inappropriate, poor-quality, grainy, poorly scanned, or pixelated.

Association Document

The grandchildren of enlisted Marines and Navy Corpsmen who served with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines are eligible to apply for a Getlin’s Corner Foundation scholarship.

Your grandfather has to be registered with Getlin’s Corner Foundation before your application is submitted and meet the following requirements.

Your grandfather served in India Company between 1 January 1967 and 1 April 1967.
Your grandfather’s DD-214 is on file with Getlin’s Corner Foundation at the time you submit your application.
Your name and date of birth are on file with Getlin’s Corner Foundation at the time of your application.

PDRL Documentation

You may need to submit additional documentation if your parent is on the Permanent Disability Retired List.

My parent is retired due to permanent disability. What service document do you require?

If your parent has been placed on the Marine Corps Permanent Disability Retired List (PDRL), then you’ll need to provide documentation from the Marine Corps assigning your parent to PDRL.

Please do not provide us with documents from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). PDRL is different from a VA disability rating.

Applicant DD214 Member-4 or Statement of Service

If you’re applying, and you also are currently serving or have served in the US Armed Forces, you’ll need to submit your own military document (DD214 Member-4 version) or Statement of Service in addition to your parent’s military document. Your character of service must also be “honorable.” No other character of service is eligible for this award.