| FINANCIAL
AID |
| |
| PURPOSE |
| The University
of South Alabama subscribes to the principle that
the purpose of financial aid is to provide assistance
to students who, for lack of funds, would otherwise
be unable to attend college. Financial aid is
awarded according to each individual’s need
in relation to college costs. Awards may include
loans and part-time employment, and may be offered
to a student singly or in various combinations.
The University’s financial aid staff is dedicated
to the principle that each student must receive
personal attention with complete confidentiality.
Every effort is made to provide financial counseling
by experienced, considerate personnel. |
| Inquiries about
financial aid should be addressed to the Office
of Financial Aid, Administration Building, Room
260, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688-0002,
telephone (251)460-6231 or e-mail: finaid@usouthal.edu. |
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| APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL
AID |
| Complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Be sure
to list the University of South Alabama in Section
H. The University’s Federal ID number is
001057. By listing the University of South Alabama,
and completing the Free Application correctly,
USA should receive your financial aid information
automatically. Upon receipt of your data, we will
send you additional forms that you will need to
submit to the Financial Aid Office. |
| Additionally,
students whose applications are selected for verification
will be asked to submit information such as tax
returns (the student’s and parents’),
verification of untaxed income, and other necessary
documents to support the application. |
| When all required
application information is submitted to the Financial
Aid Office, the student’s file is reviewed
and evaluated to determine eligibility for financial
assistance. Students are notified of their financial
aid award by mail. |
| Awards will
not be made until all documents are received and
the information on the application has been verified. |
| Financial aid
awards are tentative pending receipt of funds
by the University from local, state, or federal
sources. |
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| APPLICATION DEADLINES |
| Financial aid
is awarded on a continuing basis until funds are
exhausted. Students who submit all required application
data early and correctly will receive priority
financial aid funding. Note: Scholarship deadlines
are much earlier. See the appropriate section
for details. |
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| DISBURSEMENT OF
FINANCIAL AID |
| During Registration:
Financial aid awards are held at the University
and paid to students during the registration process
at the rate of one-half (½) per semester. |
| Aid eligibility
is determined at the end of the official Drop/Add
days. Adding classes after that date will not
increase a student’s aid eligibility. |
| All aid except
Federal College Work-Study will be applied to
institutional charges. If the financial aid does
not cover costs, the student may make up the difference
with a personal check or credit card. If the award
is more than institutional charges, the excess
funds will be disbursed to the student by the
Bursar. Excess proceeds from the Parent Loan to
Undergraduate Students will be refunded
to the student. Students whose financial
aid has not been received by the University should
be prepared to meet the costs of tuition and fees
at registration because the University has no
policy for deferral of payment. |
| During the Semester:
Should a student fail to complete their financial
aid application in a timely manner, there may
be a delay in receiving financial aid funds. Lenders
generally notify students of the date(s) they
expect to disburse their loan proceeds. These
funds should be available to the student 4-10
days after disbursement from their lender. Federal
Pell Grant funds will generally be available immediately
after the student is notified by the Financial
Aid Office of the amount of their grant for the
current semester. These refunds will be issued
by the University Bursar’s Office. |
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| ADMISSION |
| To be considered
for financial aid, a student must be accepted
for admission. A student must be classified as
a degree seeking student in
an eligible program and an eligible major
to be eligible for financial aid. Students who
are admitted or re-admitted as non-degree, unclassified,
transient, or audit students are not eligible
to receive financial aid. |
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| CITIZENSHIP |
| For all programs,
an applicant must be a citizen of the United States
or in the United States for other than temporary
purposes. |
| |
| RENEWABILITY |
| The Free Application
for Federal Student Aid or the Renewal Free Application
for Federal Student Aid must be filed each year.
Other forms as determined by the University are
required depending upon changing Federal legislation,
regulations, and available funds. |
| Students are
eligible to continue receiving financial aid as
long as they meet the academic policies of the
University. Students must also meet the conditions
of satisfactory progress as defined in the current
University Bulletin. |
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| GRANTS |
| Federal Pell Grant |
| The Federal
Pell Grant is a federally funded financial aid
program that usually does not have to be repaid.
It is designed to help undergraduate students
(students who have not earned a first bachelor’s
degree) pay for their college education. Undergraduates
must apply for a Federal Pell Grant to be considered
for other types of financial assistance. |
| The Department
of Education uses a standard formula, passed into
law by Congress, to evaluate the information students
report on the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid. |
| The amount of
Federal Pell Grant a student may receive is based
on financial eligibility, the cost of attendance
at USA, enrollment status (full-time, three-quarter
time, half-time, or less-than-half-time), and
the level of federal funding. |
| Students apply
for a Federal Pell Grant by completing the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid. Applicants
will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) in the
mail. Students should read all parts of the SAR
to verify the information is correct. Contact
the Financial Aid Office if any information is
incorrect. |
| |
| Federal SEOG |
| The Federal
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
provides funds to students who have extreme financial
need as determined by the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid. Federal SEOG is gift aid
and usually does not have to be repaid. |
| Only undergraduate
students are eligible to apply for the Federal
SEOG program, and since funds in this program
are limited, priority is given to students who
have the greatest financial need and receive a
Federal Pell Grant. |
| The amount of
the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity
Grant depends on the student’s need and the
amount of funds allocated to the University and
the availability of those funds. |
| |
| Alabama Student
Assistance Program |
| Alabama Student
Assistance Program (ASAP) is gift aid awarded
to eligible Alabama residents seeking a first
undergraduate degree. Students must meet general
eligibility requirements including demonstrating
financial need. Funds are awarded only to students
who are Federal Pell Grant recipients. |
| The amount of
ASAP awards depends on the student’s need
and the amount of funds allocated to the University
and the availability of those funds. |
| |
| Federal College
Work Study |
| This program
provides part-time employment to students who
have financial need. A variety of jobs are available
on and off the University campus, and the student’s
work schedule is coordinated with their class
schedule. |
| Both graduate
and undergraduate students are eligible for the
College Work Study
program, and because of limited funds, priority
is given to full-time students. |
| All
Work Study awards
are based on financial need of the student and
the availability of funds. Generally, students
work approximately fifteen hours per week during
the semester. Students’ paychecks are issued
every two weeks by the Payroll
Office. |
| |
| Student Assistance
Program |
| Part-time employment
is available to students through individual departments
or colleges. Contact departments directly regarding
work possibilities. |
| |
| Cooperative Education |
| Full-time and
part-time employment directly related to students’
major fields of study is available to students
having completed at least two semesters of academic
work. Contact the Career Services Center for further
information. |
| |
| Off-Campus Employment |
| Announcements
of part-time job openings in the Mobile area are
posted on the financial aid web site at
www.finaid.usouthal.edu. You
must be enrolled at USA to access those job listings. |
| |
| LOANS |
| Federal Perkins
Loan |
| The Federal
Perkins Loan is a long-term, 5% interest student
loan for both graduate and undergraduate students.
Interest does not begin to accrue and payments
are not made until the student ceases to be enrolled
at least half-time. |
| Funds are awarded
based on the financial need of the student and
the availability of funds. You must attend at
least half-time to be eligible for the funds. |
| Undergraduates
may borrow up to $4000 each year of study to a
total of $20,000. Students in a program of 4 years
or longer who have not achieved third-year status
are limited to an aggregate maximum of $8000.
Graduates may borrow $6000 each year to a total
of $40,000, including the amount borrowed as an
undergraduate. Awards are made based on appropriations
from Federal sources. |
| Repayment usually
begins nine months after enrollment ends, and
the minimum monthly payment is $40. Of course,
the more a student borrows, the greater the monthly
payment. |
| |
| Sample
Repayment Plan for Perkins Loan (5%) |
|
Loan
Amt
|
Monthly
Payment
|
# of
Payments
|
Total
Interest
Paid
|
Total
Amt
Paid
|
| __________________________________________________________________ |
|
1,000
|
40.00
|
26
|
58.00
|
1,058.00
|
|
1,500
|
40.00
|
56
|
136.00
|
1,636.00
|
|
3,000
|
41.82
|
120
|
818.40
|
3,818.40
|
|
4,000
|
42.43
|
120
|
1,091.60
|
5,091.60
|
|
5,000
|
53.03
|
120
|
1,363.60
|
6,363.60
|
|
6,000
|
63.64
|
120
|
1,636.20
|
7,636.80
|
|
10,000
|
106.07
|
120
|
1,636.80
|
12,728.40
|
|
12,000
|
127.28
|
120
|
2,728.40
|
15,273.60
|
|
15,000
|
159.09
|
120
|
3,273.60
|
19,090.80
|
|
18,000
|
190.91
|
120
|
4,090.80
|
22,909.20
|
|
| |
| Federal Stafford
Loans |
| This loan is
a low interest loan made available by a lending
institution such as a bank, credit union, or savings
and loan association. Both degree-seeking graduates
and undergraduates may apply, and you must attend
at least half-time. |
| Students who
qualify for this loan on a need basis will have
their interest paid for them while they are in
school, in deferment and during the six month
grace period. |
| Students who
do not qualify on a need basis for interest benefits
may still borrow through the Federal Stafford
Student Loan Program. These students will not
have the interest paid for them. All other provisions
of the Stafford Program apply to this loan. |
| Students may
not borrow more than the cost of attendance at
USA. The maximum loan limits for the Federal Subsidized
Stafford Loan as established by Federal guidelines
are: |
|
•
|
$2,625 for first-year
undergraduates |
|
•
|
$3,500 for second-year undergraduates |
|
•
|
$5,500 a year for students
who have completed the first two years of study
to a total of $23,000 as an undergraduate |
|
•
|
$8,500
a year for graduate and professional school students
to a total of $65,000 including funds borrowed
as an undergraduate. |
| Financial aid
applicants considered independent may borrow additional
money under the Federal Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan Program. The maximum loan limits as established
by Federal guidelines are: $4000 a year for first
and second year students, $5000 a year for students
who have completed the first two years of study,
and $10,000 a year for graduates. |
| Limits for undergraduates
were effective July 1, 1993. Limits for graduates
were effective October 1, 1993. For aggregate
loan limits, see the financial aid web site at
www.finaid.usouthal.edu. |
| Remember, the
amount a student may borrow is limited to financial
eligibility. Also, Stafford loans may be subject
to a 3% origination fee and a 1% guarantee fee. |
| The minimum
Federal Stafford Loan payment is $50 per month,
and repayment usually begins six (6) months after
students drop below half-time status. |
| |
| Appropriate
Monthly Repayment Schedule |
|
Loan
Amt
|
Monthly
Payment
|
# of
Payments
|
Total
Interest
Paid
|
Total
Amt.
Paid
|
| __________________________________________________________________ |
|
1,000
|
50.00
|
22
|
76.87
|
1,076.87
|
|
1,500
|
50.00
|
34
|
179.19
|
1,679.19
|
|
2,000
|
50.00
|
47
|
333.94
|
2,333.94
|
|
2,500
|
50.00
|
62
|
555.12
|
3,051.12
|
|
3,000
|
50.00
|
77
|
843.97
|
3,843.97
|
|
3,500
|
50.00
|
95
|
1,230.30
|
4,730.30
|
|
4,000
|
50.00
|
115
|
1,735.12
|
5,735.12
|
|
5,000
|
66.66
|
120
|
2,279.66
|
7,279.66
|
|
7,500
|
91.00
|
120
|
3,419.48
|
10,919.48
|
|
10,000
|
121.33
|
120
|
4,559.31
|
14,559.31
|
| |
|
| Federal
Parent Loan Program for Undergraduate Students
(PLUS) |
| This program
allows parents to borrow up to the cost of attendance,
less other financial aid and veteran’s benefits,
at a maximum interest rate of 9%. The repayment
period begins on the day the loan is fully disbursed,
with the first installment due to the lender within
60 days of that date. |
| A student must
attend at least half-time to be eligible for the
funds. |
| |
| STUDENT RIGHTS |
| Students Have
The Right to Know: |
| The names of
organizations which accredit and license the University.
About the University’s programs, instruction,
laboratories, physical facilities, and faculty.
The cost of attending the University and its refund
policy. The type of financial assistance offered
by the University from federal, state, local,
and private programs. Who the financial aid personnel
are and the location of the Financial Aid Office.
What the procedures and deadlines are for applying
for financial aid. How the University selects
its financial aid recipients. How the University
determines financial need. How much financial
need has been met. How financial aid is received.
About each type of financial assistance offered.
Information about all student loans offered. The
kind of Work-Study
jobs offered, hours, duties, rate, and frequency
of pay. When and how financial aid awards are
adjusted. About special facilities for the handicapped.
The University’s Satisfactory Progress Policy. |
| |
| Consumer Complaint
Procedures |
| Students and
prospective students should be aware that, should
they have concerns or complaints related to the
management or conduct of the Title IV financial
assistance programs or to misleading or inappropriate
advertising and promotion of the institution’s
educational programs, this institution has a complaint
procedure. To the extent possible, students must
seek a resolution of such matters through the
institution’s internal complaint procedure
before involving others. Students with complaints
should contact the Office of the Associate Vice
President for Enrollment Services at (251)460-6494.
Should the institution not be able to resolve
the problem, you may contact the Department of
Education Ombudsman at 1-202-401-4498 or toll
free at 1-877-557-2575. |
| |
| STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES |
| Students Have
The Responsibility To: |
| Review and consider
all information about the University before enrolling.
Pay special attention to the application for financial
aid, complete it accurately, submit it on time
and to the right place. Know all deadlines for
applying for aid and meet them. Provide all required
documentation, corrections, and/or information
requested by the Financial Aid Office. Notify
the University of any information that has changed
since the financial aid application was submitted.
Read, understand, and keep copies of all forms.
Repay any student loans borrowed. Perform an entrance
and exit interview. Notify the Financial Aid Office
of a change in name, address, or enrollment status
(half-time, full-time, three-quarter-time). Satisfactorily
perform the work agreed upon in a College Work-Study
job. Understand the University’s refund policy. |
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| STUDENT LOAN COUNSELING |
| Entrance Interview |
| Students receiving
the Federal Stafford Loan for the first time at
USA must have a counseling session before receiving
their student loan check. During the counseling
session, students will be informed of their rights
and responsibilities as borrowers, advised on
the consequences of excessive borrowing and of
defaulting on a student loan, and given tips on
money management. Perform the interview via the
Internetat www.finaid.usouthal.edu. |
| |
| Exit Interview |
| Students who
received a Federal Stafford Student Loan or Federal
Perkins Loan while attending USA must perform
an exit interview before leaving the University
through graduation, withdrawal, or transfer. Perform
the interview via the Internet at www.finaid.usouthal.edu. |
|
|
| OVER AWARDS |
| Definition |
| When students
receive federal funds, their financial need is
established according to federal guidelines. Students
may not receive more financial assistance than
they need. This occasionally occurs when students
receive funds from other sources after the Financial
Aid Office issues a financial aid award. This
situation is called an over
award. |
| |
| Solution |
| When over awards
occur, the Financial Aid Office is required to
adjust the financial aid the student has been
awarded. Students may be required to repay some
of the funds they have already received. |
| |
| Prevention |
| To prevent over
awards, students should take the following steps: |
|
•
|
Notify the Financial Aid
Office of any assistance from outside sources
not listed on the award letter such as scholarships,
ROTC, veterans benefits, etc. |
|
•
|
List all sources of financial
assistance on the University Financial Aid
Resource Form. |
|
•
|
Check with the Financial
Aid Office before applying for financial assistance
from other sources. |
| |
| FEDERAL FINANCIAL
AID RECIPIENT WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS |
| Return of Federal
Financial Aid Refunds |
| When a student
completely withdraws from school, a portion of
Federal Financial Aid grant or loan funds, except
for Federal Work-Study earnings, must be returned
to the applicable federal program(s). |
| The refund is
based on the concept of ‘earned’ and
‘unearned’ federal financial aid. How
it relates to the percentage of enrollment completed
determines the percentage of earned aid. |
| For example,
if a student attends 25 days of a 100 day term,
the percentage of earned aid is 25%; therefore,
75% of the unearned aid, up to the total of institutional
charges, will be returned to the federal financial
aid programs. Institutional charges consist of
tuition, fees, and campus housing (excluding Hillsdale),
and mandatory meal plans. |
| In some circumstances,
a student may need to repay a portion of the unearned
aid. This repayment would not be more than 1/2
of the grant monies initially received. The student
will be notified if they owe a federal repayment. |
| NOTE:
If your Title IV Financial Aid refund is greater
than the posted University refund at the time
of your withdrawal, you will owe the difference
to the University. The Bursar Office will notify
you of the amount due. |
| If a student
completely withdraws after completing 60% of the
term, then it is assumed that the student has
earned 100% of their federal aid award, and no
funds will be returned to the federal programs. |
| For an example
of the proposed Return of Title IV Funds Worksheet,
please see either the Office of the Bursar or
the Financial Aid Office located in the Administration
Building. |
| |
| REASONABLE ACADEMIC
PROGRESS POLICY |
| Federal regulations
require the University to establish a reasonable
academic process policy which applicants for financial
aid must meet. The policy must have a qualitative
component, a quantitative component, and an overall
time frame component. A student must maintain
reasonable academic progress, regardless of whether
the student was a previous recipient of financial
aid. |
| Qualitative
Component - The University’s academic
standards are the qualitative standards for this
policy. These are outlined in this University
Bulletin. In
addition, Federal Law requires that students who
have earned 64 or more credit semester hours (Juniors
and Seniors) to maintain the minimum cumulative
grade-point average required by the University
for graduation. This minimum is defined by the
Bulletin as 2.00.
This component is evaluated each semester. |
| Quantitative
Component - After 2 semesters have been
attempted, a student’s cumulative hours passed
must be at least 75% of the cumulative hours attempted,
as defined by the Office of Records. For example,
a student enrolling in 12 hours per semester for
two (2) semesters would be required to pass 18
hours. A student enrolled in 6 hours per semester
for 4 semesters would be required to pass 18 hours.
This component is evaluated at the time of each
application. Note: if you have filed academic
bankruptcy, you will be evaluated each term following
the bankruptcy. |
| Overall
Time Frame - Students are no longer eligible
to receive Title IV Federal financial aid (this
includes Loans) after attempting 16 full-time
equivalent semesters. Transfer hours are included
in the total hours attempted. This component is
evaluated at the time of each application. |
| Grades
- Courses with non-assigned grades, including
withdrawals, are considered in determination of
the percentage of hours completed toward the degree.
Refer to this University Bulletin
for the regulations concerning the effect on cumulative
hours passed on cumulative hours attempted. Acceptable
grades are: A, B, C, D, E, S, P. Unacceptable
grades are: F, U, I, X, WD, AU, UA, N. All of
these grades are considered in evaluating the
quantitative, qualitative, and overall time-frame
components. |
| Transfer
Students - Students transferring to the
University are assumed to be maintaining satisfactory
progress. Hours transferred from prior schools
will be considered in establishing the class standing
for grade-level requirements, as well as being
considered in determining the maximum number of
semesters attempted for the overall time frame
component. Full-time equivalent semesters are
determined by dividing the total transfer hours
accepted by 12. Grade-point averages (GPAs) from
transfer credits will not factor into your cumulative
GPA at USA. |
| Second
Bachelors Degree/Dual Degree - Students
seeking a second undergraduate/dual degree will
be permitted to enroll in up to eight full-time
equivalent semesters beyond the first bachelor’s
degree. |
| Graduate
Students - The University’s academic
standards for graduate students are the qualitative
standards for this policy. The quantitative component
is defined as passing 50% of all hours attempted.
The overall time frame is defined as 10 full-time
equivalent semesters. |
| Doctoral
Students - The University’s academic
standards for doctoral students are the qualitative
standards for this policy. The quantitative component
is defined as passing 50% of all hours attempted.
The overall time frame is defined as 20 full-time
equivalent semesters including graduate work. |
| Academic
Bankruptcy - Credit hours earned prior
to declaring academic bankruptcy will be counted
in the overall time-frame component. |
| College
of Medicine - The academic regulations
in the COM Bulletin
describe the satisfactory progress requirements
for a student enrolled in the College of Medicine. |
| Appeals
- Students may appeal a decision of non-compliance
using the following procedure: |
| In order to
appeal the loss of eligibility for financial aid
because of failure to make satisfactory progress
under the quantitative, qualitative, or time-frame
components, the following appeal procedure has
been established. It is imperative that you follow
the procedure precisely as outlined below. |
| 1. |
Complete 12 consecutive
credit hours at USA, that are required for your
degree, with no final grades less than a “C”
without the use of federal
funds. The 12 hours may be taken all at once or
over more than one semester. After the 12 hours
have been completed, the student would then need
to submit a typed or e-mailed letter of appeal.
The Office of Financial Aid would review the request
to determine if aid will or will not be restored
in a probationary status. |
| 2. |
Or, submit a typed or e-mailed
appeal letter to the Office of Financial Aid if
the failure to maintain Satisfactory Academic
Progress was due to extenuating
circumstances. |
| 3. |
Or, make up any hour deficiency
and/or attain the required cumulative GPA of 2.0
without the use of federal
funds. Once completed, submit written notification
to the Office of Financial Aid. |
| Reinstatement
- Students who lose financial aid eligibility
because of a failure to maintain satisfactory
progress towards a degree may reapply for financial
aid after clearing the deficiency or attaining
the minimum GPA. |
| |
| SCHOLARSHIPS |
| Students receiving
University scholarships will have the award credited
to their tuition and fees due each semester. Any
balance from scholarships should be used to pay
for associated academic costs such as books at
the USA Bookstore, USA Housing and USA Food Service. |
| Students desiring
to apply for College or Departmental scholarships
should consult the appropriate Department Chairs
for application procedures. |
| |
| Presidential
Scholarships |
| |
| Presidential
- $4,000 per year. *Qualifications: Candidates
must have a minimum ACT composite score of 33
(or comparable SAT) and a 3.5 minimum high school
GPA, as computed by the USA Office of Admissions,
to be considered. Entering freshmen only.** |
| |
| Presidential
- $3,000 per year. *Qualifications: Candidates
must have a minimum ACT composite score of 30
- 32 (or comparable SAT) and a 3.5 minimum high
school GPA, as computed by the USA Office of Admissions
to be considered. Entering freshmen only.** |
| |
| Presidential
- $2,500 per year.* Qualifications: Candidates
must have an ACT composite score of 27-29 (or
comparable SAT) and a 3.5 minimum high school
GPA, as computed by the USA Office of Admissions,
to be considered. Entering freshmen only.** |
| |
| Presidential
- $1,500 per year.*
Qualifications: ACT Composite score of 24-26 (or
comparable SAT), minimum high school grade-point
average of 3.0 as computed by the USA Office of
Admissions. Entering freshmen only.** |
| |
| Honors
Program Scholarships - Students admitted
to the USA Honors Program may receive a four-year
honors scholarship. Contact the Honors Program
Director, (251)461-1637, for application procedures
and deadline dates and more information about
this prestigious program. Information is also
available on the USA Honors web page at www.southalabama.edu/
honors. |
| |
| Bay
Area Scholarships - $1,000 for freshman year.
Qualifications: ACT Composite score of 21-23(
or comparable SAT), minimum high school grade-point
average of 3.0 as computed by the USA Office of
Admissions, and residence in Mobile or Baldwin
counties in Alabama. Entering freshmen only.** |
| |
|
*Renewal
criteria for Presidential Scholarships include
maintaining a 3.0 minimum cumulative USA GPA
as well as meeting all other criteria outlined
in student’s scholarship contract. For
awards made prior to the 2002-2003 academic
year, refer to scholarship contract for GPA
and other renewal criteria.
|
|
**Scholarships
are awarded beginning on December 1 each year
to students who have completed the admissions
process. A special scholarship application is
required. Students are encouraged to apply early
as funds are limited to accepted students.
|
| |
| Junior
College Transfer - $1,000 per year. Qualifications:
The award is based on the cumulative GPA earned
at the junior college as computed by the USA Office
of Admissions. Application: No separate application
is required. Candidates should be accepted for
admission by May 1. Awards are made in mid-summer. |
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| Abraham
Mitchell Business Scholars Program: $5,000 - $8,000
per year. Qualifications: Candidates must
have a minimum ACT Composite score of 28 (or comparable
SAT), minimum 3.5 high school grade-point average
as computed by USA Admissions, and major in the
Mitchell College of Business. Preference is given
to Mobile County and State of Alabama residents.
The scholarship deadline is February 1 of each
year. Scholarships are awarded to students who
are graduating from high school and entering USA
as freshmen. All students who meet the minimum
qualifications and who have completed the admissions
process will be considered.** |
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| Magnes
Scholarship - $2,000 per year. Qualifications:
Candidates must have a minimum ACT composite score
of 21, a high school GPA of 3.0 as computed by
the USA Office of Admissions, be a resident of
Mobile County and major in Business. Application:
Separate applications are mailed in January of
each year by the USA Office of Admissions to accepted
freshmen students who meet the minimum qualifications.
Applicants must also apply for financial aid and
demonstrate financial need. |
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| CIBA
- $2,500 per year. Qualifications: The
most academically talented freshman chemical engineering
major from Washington County, Alabama is selected.
Application: Applications are mailed by the USA
Office of Admissions to all accepted students
who meet the minimum qualifications. Applications
are usually mailed in the Spring of each year. |
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| Performance
(Athletic, Music, Theater Arts) - The award
amount varies. Qualifications: Selection is based
on the individual’s ability. Applications:
Contact the individual departments - Athletics
(251)460-7121, Music (251)460-6136, Theater Arts
(251)460-6305. |
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| ACM
Scholarship - $1,000 annual scholarship
for a student within the Computer and Information
Sciences program. Contact the School of Computer
and Information Sciences for more information,
(251)460-6390. |
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| Mary
Ahn Nursing Scholarship - Annual scholarship
awarded to an outstanding Nursing major. Contact
the College of Nursing for more details, (251)434-3410. |
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| Air
Force ROTC Scholarships - Cover the costs
of tuition, fees, and a reimbursable book allowance,
plus a subsistence allowance of $150 per month
for the academic year. Four-year and three-year
scholarships are available to pre-freshmen having
applied before December 1 of their senior year
in high school. Three-year and two-year scholarships
are available to eligible college students in
all academic majors. Current enrollment in the
Air Force ROTC program is not a prerequisite.
Students selected to enter the advanced program
(AS 300 and AS 400), will receive $100 per month
subsistence. This allowance is tax free and is
in addition to any other assistance that the student
may receive. |
| Applications
and further information may be obtained from the
Air Force Studies Department, (251)460-7211. |
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| Alumni
Freshmen Leadership Scholarships - Four
(4) one-year $2,500 scholarships to entering freshmen.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a minimum
ACT composite score of 24, a 3.0 cumulative grade-point
average, and demonstrate achievement in academics
and leadership activities within the school and
community. Applications are mailed in January
by the Office of Alumni Affairs to all accepted
freshmen who meet the minimum qualifications or
are available by request. Contact Office of Alumni
Affairs (251)460-7084. |
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| Alumni
Book Scholarship - Two (2) $500 book scholarships
to a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior at
the University. Qualifications: Candidates must
have completed a minimum of 20 hours at the University
with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade-point average.
Academics, activities, and leadership are considered
in awarding the Alumni Book Scholarship, as well
as financial need. Applications are available
in January. Contact the Office of Alumni Affairs
(251)460-7084. |
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| Army
ROTC Scholarships - Cover the costs of
tuition, fees, and a flat-rate book allowance
plus a subsistence allowance of up to $350 per
month for the academic year. Four-year scholarships
are available to pre-freshmen having applied during
the fall of their senior year in high school.
Two and three-year scholarships are available
to eligible students, and current enrollment in
the R.O.T.C. program is not a prerequisite. Students
who are selected to enter the advanced program,
MS 301-303 and MS 401-403, will receive up to
$350 per month subsistence for up to 10 months
per year. This allowance is tax free and is in
addition to any other assistance that the student
may receive. Applications and further information
may be obtained from the Military Science Department,
(251)460-6341. |
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| Alabama
Power Company Engineering Scholarship -
Two $3,000 annual scholarships to Engineering
students that are Alabama residents based on academic
standing and financial need. Contact the College
of Engineering for more information, (251)460-6140. |
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| Art
Scholarship - Awarded to a deserving Art
major. Contact the Art Department for further
details, (251)460-6335. |
| |
| Amanda
Baker Scholarship - Awarded to a deserving
student majoring in Nursing. Contact the College
of Nursing for details, (251)434-3410. |
| |
| Dr.
Graciella Blanco Scholarship - Awarded
annually to an outstanding Spanish student. Contact
the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
for details, (251)460-6291. |
| |
| Dr.
Victorino S. Blanco Mathematics Scholarship
- An endowed scholarship awarded annually to the
outstanding undergraduate senior mathematics major.
Contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
for details, (251)460-6264. |
|
| Jeremy
Blanton Memorial Scholarship
- A scholarship awarded spring semester to an
outstanding student who has completed the freshman
year. Criteria based on academic achievement and
financial need. Contact the department of Student
Services. (251) 460-6171. |
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| Ed
Bunnell Scholarship - A $500 annual scholarship
awarded to deserving AIS students. (More than
one scholarship is usually available.) Contact
Department of Adult Interdisciplinary Studies
for further details, (251)460-6263. |
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| James
and Ivel Caldwell Scholarship - An endowed
scholarship awarded to a major in International
Studies. For information, contact the Director
of the International Studies Program, (251)460-7200. |
| |
| John
C. Chester Music Scholarship - An endowed
scholarship awarded annually to an outstanding
piano student. Contact the Department of Music,
(251)460-7053. |
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| Children
of Alumni Scholarship - One (1) year $2,500
scholarship awarded to a child of an alumnus of
the University. Qualifications: full-time sophomore,
junior or senior at USA. Must have completed 20
hours at USA with a minimum cumulative grade-point
average of 2.5. Parent or guardian must be a dues-paying/
active status USA Alumni Association member at
time of scholarship application submission. Academics,
activities and leadership are considered in awarding
the scholarship. Applications are available in
January. Contact the Office of Alumni Affairs
(251)460-7084. |
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| Danny
T. Conway Memorial Award - A $500 scholarship
awarded annually to an upper class student based
on academic acting excellence. Contact the Department
of Dramatic Arts for further details, (251)460-6305 |
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| Degussa-Huls
Scholarship - The $4,000 Ma |
