Financial Aid - Scholarship and Criteria

Southwest Tennessee Academic Service Scholarship

Scholarships for tuition and fees plus $200 for books are available for the academic year. Each scholarship may be renewed for the second academic year provided a semester 2.5 GPA and an overall 2.5 GPA are maintained and funding is available.

Criteria:

Entering freshman or transfer student
Full- or part-time student
2.5 GPA
Any degree program
Must rank in upper 25% of graduating class
Must work 75 hours per semester for the college if enrolled full-time. Service obligation will be prorated for part-time enrollment. Maximum award period is four semesters.

Renewable each semester provided the student maintains a 2.5 cumulative GPA with no semester GPA below 2.5, and fulfills the 75-hour work obligation for each semester.

Reference: A letter of recommendation from the principal or counselor of the high school from which applicant graduated verifying the student’s GPA and class rank.

Procedure: Submit application to the Southwest Tennessee Community College Financial Aid Office by March 15.

Selection Process: The Southwest Tennessee Community College Recruiting Staff