PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Isaac Bruce Foundation’s Flight 300 Program provides transportation to college bound students in
need. When Isaac graduated high school, he had a scholarship to a junior college in California, but he
needed to find a way to get there. He was provided money for a flight and now wants to be able to make
that difference for students in need. The Flight 300 Program will cover the cost of one-way airfare for a
student with all the pieces in place to attend college but unable to afford to get there. The program can
help with the cost of ground transportation to the airport, cover the cost to check bags, assist with the cost
of ground transportation from the airport to campus, and provide a gift card for dorm essentials such as
bedding and towels.
Application deadline July 1, 2024 at 12pm CST! We encourage you to get your application turned
in ASAP. If you submit incorrect documents or have missing documents, we will not accept any
documents after the deadline. Funding is not unlimited. Though we have not turned away students
in the past, we do not have unlimited funding and cannot guarantee all qualified applicants will be
approved. Flights will be booked in order as received and approved basis.
Flights MUST be booked at least SIX WEEKS before your travel date (but not after July 1). No
exceptions.
Once an applicant submits an application and all required materials, it is typically reviewed within 24
hours. Once approved, the IBF will send flight options for applicant to approve. These options can and
will change if not approved quickly. Once applicant selects flight preference, IBF will book flight and
send confirmation to applicant. Gift cards (for first year recipients only) will be emailed at least one day
prior to travel. Uber gift cards will be the same. IBF will prepay up to two checked bags the day before
travel.
Q: Who is eligible for the Flight 300 Program?
A: Any student who is receiving NEED-based financial aid from their university (Pell grant, etc.) that
needs help with a one-way domestic flight within the continental United States.
Q: I’m not sure who to put as my referring school official.
A: This can be a high school admin or counselor or a college admissions or financial aid staff member. It
has to be someone that is able to verify NEED.
Q: I don’t have my financial aid letter for the fall yet. Can I provide last year’s instead?
A: No. We will accept a financial aid letter for the 2024-2025 school year, a current FAFSA only if it
shows you are Pell Grant eligible, or a letter on school letterhead from the financial aid office stating that
you will be receiving NEED based financial aid in the fall. This letter must have a phone number and
email where we can verify information. Information submitted MUST show your name AND the 2024-
2025 school year.
Q: What can I submit for proof of enrollment?
A: A class schedule that shows you are enrolled in classes. This information must show your name and
fall 2024 on it. For first year students that have not enrolled in classes, please submit a deposit receipt or
letter from the university confirming enrollment.
Q: I have not enrolled in classes for the fall yet. What can I submit?
A: We must have something showing you will be enrolled for the fall. A receipt for deposit or a letter
from the university can be accepted. This information must show your name and fall 2024 on it.
Q: I was a recipient last year. Can you just use those documents?
A: No. Just because a student qualified last year does not necessarily mean they will qualify this year as
family financial situations change year to year. We want to make sure we are helping the students that
need it the most.
Q: I don’t know my travel date yet. Can I submit my application anyway?
A: No. We require all applications to be complete when submitted. We suggest calling your university
and explaining the deadline.
Q: I need a flight back home for the holidays or after school is out. Can Flight 300 help?
A: No. We provide transportation to get students TO school in the fall.
Q: My parent is wanting to fly with me to move me in. Can you put me on the same flight?
A: We suggest having your parent book a seat on the flight you are booked on. We will send you
confirmation with all the details once the flight is booked. We will not book a specific flight just because
your parent has already booked.
Q: I am needing an international flight or a flight from a U.S. territory not in the continental
United States. Can Flight 300 help?
A: Unfortunately, no. We are only able to provide flights within the continental United States.
Q: I am waiting to hear about my acceptance into a program that would require I travel on an
earlier date. Can I change my flight if needed?
A: No. Due to the number of students that we provide transportation for, there will be absolutely no flight
changes allowed after booking. If you change your flight, the IBF reserves the right to cancel it since it is
not what was listed on your application.
Q: I originally requested Uber but did not end up needing it. Can I use it next time I travel?
A: No, you must reimburse the IBF within 10 business days for the amount that was given. We receive
notification when the gift card is opened and used and it must be used as intended.
