Bad news guys. I just got this email from Brandon:
The Fellowship period is independent of your academic schedule. Brittany is correct, because of the 2013 Sequester, original funding amounts will be 'less one year'. This is why we asked specific academic year questions in the survey you responded to in March.
M. Brandon Jones, PhD
Also, from Brittany in regards to official transcripts:
You should mail your official transcript to: USEPA-ORD-NCER
2777 Crystal Drive (One Potomac Yard-South Building)
Room S-11323
Arlington, VA 22202