Application Deadlines
New Freshmen & Re-Admitted Students
Jan 14, '13 Continuing Students
Jan 14, '13 Transfer Students
March 1, '13
However, academic scholarships will be awarded based on grade point average and the date when the scholarship application is submitted. Since there are more students applying for scholarships than there are available funds, the
earlier you apply the more competitive you will be in receiving a scholarship.
Applying for scholarships after deadline dates
If you apply after the initial scholarship deadline, you're placed on an alternate list for any awarding that may become available. More info
Renewing scholarships
Scholarships are awarded on a year-to-year basis. You need to update your scholarship information annually. More info
Putting a scholarship on hold/deferment
In certain situations academic scholarships can be deferred. More info | Scholarship deferment application
Using your scholarship to pay tuition
Once you have registered, as long as you have fulfilled the requirements to accept your particular scholarship, the scholarship is automatically deducted from your total billing at the cashier’s office. More info
Accepting your scholarship
In some cases, after you have been awarded a scholarship, there are certain steps you need to take to accept it. More info
Declaring a major
If you have reached junior or senior status (60 or more semester hours by the end of fall semester) you need to declare a major to be considered for academic scholarships. More info
Receiving more than one scholarship
If you have multiple tuition waiver offers you can combine scholarships up to the value of full in-state tuition. More info
Types of classes you can take using your scholarship
Tuition waivers do not waive tuition for distance learning, contract courses, credit/non credit courses, audit courses and most independent study or study abroad programs. More info
Scholarship appeals
If you have had problems with your scholarship and want to appeal a decision from the scholarship office, see our appeals page and follow the necessary steps. More info
Taxability of scholarships
The IRS states that only “qualified scholarships” can be excluded from income. More info