Because Early Connections is committed to serving a diverse group of children and also must meet
certain requirements due to external funding sources, please complete the following information that
is applicable to you and your family so that we may consider your child for enrollment based on these
criteria.
I am a resident of Lamar County who is not employed by the school district.
Yes
No
I am a Lamar County School District employee.
Yes
No
*If you answered yes to this statement, please proceed to the Household Income Section and
complete the required information.
I am a Teen mom that attends or has attended a Lamar County School.
Yes
No
*If you answered yes to this statement, please respond to the following statements on your
current status or your status pending the enrollment of your child into Early Connections. If
you answered no, please proceed to the Household Income Section and complete the
required information.
I am in high school or will be re-entering high school.
Yes
No
*If yes, please list school and Last Grade completed.
School name:
Last grade completed:
I am getting my GED & seeking employment.
Yes
No
If yes, please list Program, Enrollment Date, Hours of program and Expected Completion Date.
Program:
Enrollment Date:
Hours of Program:
Completion Date:
I am going to college full-time (12 or more hours).
Yes
No
*If yes, please list School and Enrollment Date.
School:
Enrollment Date:
Household income:
Below $10,000
$10,000 - $13,499
$13,500 - $16,999
$17,000 – $20,999
$21,000 - $23,999
$24,000 – $27,999
$28,000 – $31,999
$32,000 – $34,999
$35,000 – $40,999
$41,000 – $47,999
$48,000 – $51,000
Over $51,000
* Please send proof of income to the address listed below if you are seeking scholarship funds for your child’s tuition.
* Early Connections accepts Childcare Assistance Vouchers from The District and will help families
who qualify obtain the funding.
Number of people in household:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Please list any special needs your child might have including dietary needs:
If your child has a disability or a suspected disability, please contact Mrs. Terri Thomas at Lamar
County Schools (601-794-8121) for a possible eligibility ruling for services under the Individual’s with
Disability Education Act.
Please contact Jane Siders at (601) 266-5163 with any questions.
* Please mail the $10 application fee to the address below.
Mailing Address:
The University of Southern Mississippi
Early Connections
118 College Dr. #5163
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Attn: Jane Siders