17.03 INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Effective: December 18, 1996

PURPOSE
To describe the rules and criteria for institutional scholarships.

AUTHORITY/SOURCE
Executive Council and Financial Aid Committee.

POLICY
Institutional scholarships are established for the purpose of recruitment and retention of students who contribute to enhance the University=s enrollment goals. Awards may be offered to qualified students who meet one or more of the following eligibility requirements:

I. Entering freshmen who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement
II. Master=s and PhD candidates
III. Students with demonstrated talent in the areas of Music, Dance or Theater
IV. Entering freshmen of African-American descent
V. Transfers recommended by the Community College Honors Directors,
VI. Students with demonstrated athletic ability
VII. Students who meet a variety of criteria as approved by Executive Council

Programs are administered by the respective areas responsible for the recruitment of students who meet the specified criteria. Each area is responsible for making the awards and providing the Financial Aid Office with a list of recipients. Awards may be for a set amount or full tuition. The may also include an allocation for books and other living expenses. Amounts and award criteria vary widely across programs.

PROCEDURES
Upon receipt of award information from administrative/academic area, the Financial Aid Office will issue an award letter. At the beginning of each semester, the Financial Aid Office will verify compliance with eligibility criteria before authorizing disbursement of funds by the Bursar's Office.

Students who fail to meet renewal criteria (if applicable) will be notified of the potential loss of eligibility at the end of the Spring semester each academic year. Generally, deficiencies can be made up during the Summer preceding the next academic year.

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