TEXAS AEROSPACE SCHOLARS

PARENTAL CONSENT

I understand that my child is being considered for a position in the Texas Aerospace Scholars Program which will include a 4-6 day period, at the Johnson Space Center between June and August.

Direct supervision will be provided by a NASA sponsor. I certify below, that I

· give permission for my son/daughter to participate in the Texas Aerospace Scholars Program activities;

· approve the release of my child’s school transcript;

· approve and authorize medical treatment in case of an emergency; and

· guarantee my child’s participation for the full length of the program (in the event he/she cannot fulfill this commitment, I understand that his/her participation will terminate immediately).

Emergency Contact _________________________________________________________________

Relationship ____________________________ Telephone Number ____________________

Parental Signature ________________________________________ Date ____________________

Parents’ Phone Number (if different from above) __________________________________________

TEXAS AEROSPACE SCHOLARS COMMITMENT FORM

I understand that I will commit to be a Texas Aerospace Scholar during the distance education program and the on-site internship. I agree to:

• Complete all of my on-line assignments.
• Stay in contact with the TAS program as required over the next four years, in order to give information concerning my choice of college, my choice of major, and my post-graduation plans

I will do my best to:

• Maintain an e-mail relationship with my team mentor

• Continue to stay in touch with fellow scholars
• Continue to visit the TAS web site
• Inform others about the program

To the best of my ability I will fulfill the above commitments to NASA’s Texas Aerospace Scholars Program.

Student signature ________________________ Date __________

As the parent or legal guardian of __________________, I will ensure that he/she abides by the

terms of the above agreement with NASA as a Texas Aerospace Scholar.

Parent/Guardian Signature____________________ Date __________