Financial Information
Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions About Scholarships
Q: Do
I have to be enrolled in a certain number of credit hours in order to receive a scholarship?
A: As a general rule, you must maintain enrollment in a minimum of
12 credit hours. A limited number of part-time scholarships are
available. Contact Lisa Grose at 620-441-5294 for
more details.
Q:How
will I be notified if I receive a scholarship?
A: You
will be mailed a scholarship contract. In order to accept your
scholarship, you must sign and return the contract to the Admissions
Office before June 1 for Fall scholarships or December 1 for
Spring scholarships. You will not receive the scholarship offered
to you until you sign and return the contract.
Q:What
is the GPA requirement for Cowley scholarships?
A: Each
scholarship has different GPA requirements. Scholarship requirements
will be outlined on the scholarship contract that you will sign
to accept your scholarship.
Q: Are
scholarships available for the summer semester?
A: Yes,
scholarships will pay for summer classes for current scholarship
recipients. You must be meeting current scholarship requirements
and be a current student on scholarship the previous spring semester. A
maximum of 6 credit hours will be covered for either online or
on campus summer classes.
Q:How
many semesters will I be able to use my scholarship?
A: This
information will also be outlined on your scholarship contract.
As a general rule, institutional scholarships are renewable for
a maximum of four semesters, provided you fulfill all requirements
of the scholarship each semester. Cowley College Foundation scholarships may
or may not be renewable, so please read your scholarship contract
carefully.
Q:What
is the priority deadline to apply for scholarships?
A: The
application priority deadline for the Fall semester is February
15th. The application priority deadline for the Spring semester
is October 15th. However, in order to have the best opportunity
of receiving a scholarship, you are encouraged to apply early!
Q:Are
there any scholarships to cover incidental fees or housing costs?
A: None
of our scholarships specify that they cover incidental fees or
housing costs. However, if you are awarded a Cowley College Foundation scholarship,
you are able to put those funds toward any expense you choose,
such as fees, housing, or tools. Also, dorm stipends are available
to eligible students.
Q:If
my scholarship covers books, am I allowed to keep them at the end
of the semester?
A: No,
our book scholarships are for book rental. Therefore, if you
wish to keep your books, you will need to purchase them.
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