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Bethune-Cookman University recognizes outstanding achievement in prospective students by offering a range of scholarship programs and in our enrolled students by recognizing and rewarding continuing academic achievement. For incoming students, scholarship consideration is based on credentials submitted with the student’s application for admission. Students who meet the criteria specified for a scholarship and have been accepted for admission to the University will be recommended to the scholarship committee for consideration. To be considered, the student’s high school transcript must include the seventh (7th) semester grades; therefore, an official award of the scholarship will be made only after the 7th semester grades are received. Awards are made on an “as long as available” basis, and are prioritized by date of receipt of the 7th semester official transcript. (For scholarship evaluation purposes, students intending to take the ACT are required to take the writing section; these scores also assist in evaluation for academic merit scholarships.) Please apply for admission well before February 1st to be considered since there are a limited number of scholarships.


PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP for New Freshmen

The Presidential Scholarship is offered to students who will complete high school in the spring of 2007.The award covers university expenses (full-time tuition, room, board, and a $500 per semester book voucher) not covered by federal and/or state financial aid and other non-institutional scholarships. Students must earn and maintain a 3.50 cumulative grade point average to renew the award. Awards may be renewed for a maximum of 10 semesters of study.

Academic Criteria: Cumulative GPA 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.4
  Test Scores SAT (Including Writing) 1590 -1620 1630 -1680 1690 -1740 1750 -1800
  or ACT Composite 23 24 25 26
  and
Writing
8 or above 8 or above 8 or above 8 or above
EXCELSIOR SCHOLARSHIP for New Freshmen
Full cost of tuition
The Excelsior Scholarship is offered to students who will complete high school in the spring of 2007. The award covers the cost of full-time tuition not covered by federal and/or state financial aid and other non-institutional scholarships. Students must earn and maintain a 3.4 cumulative grade point average to renew scholarship. Awards may be renewed for a maximum of 8 semesters of study.

Academic Criteria: Cumulative GPA 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.3
  Test Scores SAT (Including Writing) 1470 -1520 1530 -1580 1590 -1620 1630 -1680
  or ACT Composite 21 22 23 24
  and
Writing
7 or above 7 or above 7 or above 7 or above

ACADEMIC MERIT AWARD for New Freshmen
Value $4,000-$5,000

The Academic Merit Award is offered to students who will complete high school in the spring of 2007. Award amount is determined by the student’s total academic profile. Students must enroll full time. The Academic Merit Award is granted on an annual basis; therefore, students must reapply annually. If eligible, students will be awarded according to the criteria for enrolled students.

Academic Criteria: Cumulative GPA 3.0 3.25
  Test Scores SAT (Including Writing) 1410-1460 1350 -1400
  or ACT Composite 20 19
  and
Writing
7 or above 7 or above


ACADEMIC MERIT AWARD for New Transfer Students
Value $2,000

Students must enroll full-time. The Academic Merit Award is granted on an annual basis; therefore, students must reapply annually. If eligible, students will be awarded according to the criteria for enrolled students.
Academic Criteria: Cumulative GPA 3.25+
  Transfer Cr. Hrs.:) 24+

ACADEMIC MERIT AWARD for Enrolled Students
Value $2,400

The applicant’s cumulative GPA and financial need determine award amount. Students must enroll full time. The Academic Merit Award is granted on an annual basis. Students must reapply annually.

Academic Criteria: Cumulative GPA 3.25+
(No Grades of F, 1, NR)

  Earned College Credit
24+ (per academic year, fall and spring semesters)


FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE: You may be eligible for a variety of federal and state grants, which need not be repaid, low-interest loans, which you re-pay after graduation; a variety of merit-based and athletic scholarships; or part-time employment on campus. Contact the Office of Financial Aid, Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114-3099. Call 800-553-9369 or 386-481-2620. Also check out helpful internet site including: http://www.finaid.org/ ; http://www.nafsa.org/; http://www.salliemae.com/ and http://www.fastweb.com/

TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID:
1) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), available from your counselor or at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. 2) Send the completed form to the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) for a written evaluation of your family’s financial situation Student Aid Report (SAR). 3) After you are admitted to B-CC, the University will develop a financial package based on the findings of the SAR. 5) Students filing before March 1 are usually notified of awards in early May. Awards are granted for an academic year - fall and spring semesters. Apply separately for summer session.
Source: Academic Affairs Office, rev. 10/05



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