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APWU HEALTH PLAN<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

The APWU offers two great health care options for postal and federal employees and their families.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit the APWU Health Plan Web site,\u00a0www.apwuhp.com<\/a>, or call or write to:<\/p>\n

APWU Health Plan
\n799 Cromwell Park Drive
\nSuites K-Z
\nGlen Burnie, MD 21061
\nTel: 410-424-2852<\/p>\n

Claims-related correspondence should be sent to:<\/p>\n

APWU Health Plan
\nPO Box 1358
\nGlen Burnie, MD 21060-1358
\nTel: 800-222-2798
\ne-mail:\u00a0information@apwuhp.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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MORTGAGE PROGRAM<\/h4>\n

APWU members can take advantage of a wide range of home-buying options through the <\/span>Union Plus Mortgage\u00a0<\/a>program. Designed exclusively for union members and their families, the program makes buying, selling and refinancing a home easier and more affordable.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Financing is provided through Wells Fargo, one of the largest lenders in the U.S. Well’s Fargo’s mortgage counselors can help APWU members through the process and answer questions.<\/p>\n

Affordable programs include FHA, VA loans, and special programs for first-time homebuyers.<\/p>\n

The Mortgage Assistance Program can help homeowners make their mortgage payments if they become unemployed as a result of a disability, layoff, or strike. This valuable program was developed solely for union members by the AFL-CIO \u2014 to provide peace of mind for union homeowners.<\/p>\n

For more information,\u00a0call 1-800-848-6466.<\/p>\n

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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS<\/h4>\n
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Read about the <\/span>2023\u00a0APWU Scholarship\u00a0Winners Here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The E.C. Hallbeck Memorial Scholarship<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0will award $8000 ($2000 annually) to ten recipients (one male and one female from each of the five postal regions) to apply towards their four-year college tuition.<\/p>\n

Vocational Scholarship<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0winners will receive up to $3,000 for specialized training in such fields as culinary arts, medical or dental assistant, electrician, real estate, auto mechanic, certified IT\/computer education, cosmetology, or massage therapy, etc. Eligible programs can be of a nine-month to three-year duration.<\/p>\n

Best Essay Award<\/strong>
\nOne \u201cBest Essay\u201d winner is selected from the applicant pool to receive a one-time $2,000 award towards his or her four-year college tuition.<\/p>\n

The scholarships are open only to high school seniors. \u00a0Applicants may apply for only either Hallbeck or Vocational, not both.<\/p>\n

Please note: APWU will be accepting unofficial transcriptions in lieu of official transcripts for the time being.<\/p>\n