Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is offering 50 Tax School scholarships to qualified applicants. Scholars will earn free tuition and books to the tax prep firm's extensive 12-week income tax training course valued at up to $199.
"It's a needs-based scholarship," said Melanie Taube, Regional Manager with Jackson Hewitt. "So those who couldn't afford the class can now learn a marketable skill. There's always a demand for trained preparers at tax time. And the skills are transferable. A certificate from our 12-week Tax School has opened career doors for people."
"Even if someone doesn't want to do taxes professionally, they're welcome to apply," Taube said. "They might choose to file their own taxes. At the very least they can be a smarter consumer and wiser taxpayer."
The scholarship is open to any legal resident 18 and over. Scholarships will be awarded based on need, ability and attitude.
Anyone interested can get an application at jhscholarship.com or by calling (773) 353-8141. Application deadline is Aug. 31.
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