Scholarship Application – Hoffman Institute

Thank you for your interest regarding participating in the Hoffman Process.

Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis, and funds are limited for each Process. Please apply as soon as possible and indicate which Process dates will work best for your schedule.

Application Instructions:

Please read the Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) before beginning.
Please read The Path to Personal Freedom and Love booklet before proceeding.
Complete this entire application thoroughly and thoughtfully (unclear or incomplete submissions will delay scholarship determination). If you need to leave the form for any reason before submitting, click the orange "Save and Continue Application Later" button at the bottom of the window and then either copy and save the retrieval link, or enter your email address to send the link to your email. This will save your progress so you don't have to start over.
Provide a complete copy of your most recent income tax return. This is required in order to review your application.
At the bottom of this form, attach your income tax return (including Schedule C or equivalent, if self-employed) and "Submit" your application. This online form is on a secure website to ensure your forms are transmitted safely.

Alternate method: If you would like to fill out this form by hand instead, click here to download a printable PDF. Remember, we must receive these documents at least two weeks prior to your preferred course date. DO NOT send these documents by email. It is NOT a secure way to send confidential and private information.

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Hoffman Process.

Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis, and funds are limited for each Process. Please apply as soon as possible and indicate which Process dates will work best for your schedule.

Application Instructions:

Please read the Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions before beginning: https://gateway.hoffmaninstitute.org/scholarship-faq/
Please read The Path to Personal Freedom and Love booklet before proceeding: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/ppfl
Complete this entire application thoroughly and thoughtfully (unclear or incomplete submissions will delay scholarship determination).
Provide a complete copy of your most recent tax return. This is required in order to review your application.
At the bottom of this form, attach your tax return (including Schedule C or equivalent, if self-employed) to us at this secure portal: https://gateway.hoffmaninstitute.org/scholarship/.

If you prefer, you can send the application and a copy of your tax return via Fax: 415-485-5539 or Mail (with tracking #): Hoffman Institute, 1299 4th St, Suite 600, San Rafael, CA 94901. Remember we must receive them at least two weeks prior to your selected Process date. DO NOT send these documents by email. It is NOT a secure way to send confidential and private information.

Process Date/Location Requested:*

Name*

First Last

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone*

Phone Type*

Email*

Age*

Marital Status*

Gender*

How many of the following (including yourself) are living in your household?

Dependent Children*

Adults*

Are you currently employed?*

Yes
No

If employed, or self-employed, please list your Occupation/Profession:

Please list your previous Occupation/Profession:

Optional: I identify my ethnicity as: (Select all that apply)

American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino/Latina
Middle Eastern
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
White
Prefer not to say
Other

Have you ever served in the United States Military?*

Yes
No

1. Please describe your primary motivation for wanting to attend the Hoffman Process, including the specific results/changes you would like to see in your life:*

2. What does the Negative Love Syndrome mean to you? Can you identify any specific examples of how it shows up for you in your life today?*

3. Please list any members of your family and/or your community who have completed the Process. What is your relationship to them?*

4. How will your taking the Process affect the people in your family and community?*

Financial Information Worksheet

1. How much did you (and your partner) earn from all income sources last year:*

2. Gross total annual income after taxes (if partnered, joint income):*

3. What do you currently have in (if none, enter a zero):

Savings Account:*

Retirement Account:*

Stocks, bonds, and other assets:*

Other Income (friends/family support/trusts):*

4. What is your Total Debt (excluding mortgage):

5. Please estimate your monthly living expenses (if none, enter a zero):

Rent or Mortgage:*

Food:*

Utilities:*

Transportation:*

Child/Family Support:*

Professional Education:*

Therapy/Counseling:*

Monthly Debt Payments:*

Total Monthly Living Expenses:

6. If your monthly expenses exceed your income, how do you meet your expenses?

7. Please describe any circumstances (including bankruptcy or financial setbacks) that will assist the scholarship committee in determining your eligibility for a scholarship:*

8. How will you pay the balance of your Hoffman Process tuition?*

Once you have completed this form and you have an electronic (or scanned) version of your most recent tax return ready:

1. Upload your tax return below.
2. Once you have uploaded your tax return, be sure to click "Submit" at the bottom of this page to submit this application. We will not receive anything until you click Submit.

Once you have completed this form, attach your most recent tax return and submit all documents to Hoffman using one of the methods described on the first page.

Upload your Tax Return and supporting documents*

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 200 MB, Max. files: 5.

For more information or assistance, please call us at 800-506-5253 or 415-485-5220.

Hoffman Institute Scholarship Application

Financial Information Worksheet