Outside scholarships
Organizations and businesses often offer scholarships, which typically do not need to be repaid, to currently enrolled and prospective students to help with college expenses. Students apply directly through the organization. Generally these "outside scholarships" are annual rather than four-year scholarships.
When applying for outside scholarships, use caution and do not provide personal information such as your birth date or Social Security number. Similarly, we recommend that you do not consider scholarship options/searches that request a fee.
Also consider the following when pursuing scholarships:
High school guidance office
- Churches
- Parents' employers
- Local businesses
- Banks and/or credit unions
- Government agencies
Scholarship search coaching
If you would like help seeking out scholarship opportunities, please make an appointment with Roberta Ferguson in Financial Aid.
Outside scholarships and your financial aid package
Outside scholarships are considered a resource toward meeting federal need (as determined by the FAFSA) and cost of attendance (COA).
Outside scholarships will be awarded/split evenly between fall and spring semesters and are not credited to your account until the check is received by 中国体彩网 中国体彩网.
Typically, your other grants, scholarships, federal work study, and federal loans will not be reduced if you receive an outside scholarship. However, awards will be reduced if the total aid from all sources, including loans, work, scholarships and grants exceeds federal need and/or COA. In such a case, aid will be reduced beginning with work, followed by loans, institutional grants and finally scholarships.
Outside scholarships designated for tuition and fees only may result in grants and/or scholarships being reduced.