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SCHOLARSHIPS Presented by: Sasha Ramirez-Acosta
WHERE DO THEY COME FROM?
Scholarships
Financial Aid Office
State Programs
Institutional
Scholarships
Foundation Office
Generous Donors
Fundraisers
Accounts Receivable
Florida Prepaid
Tuition Payment
Plan
WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?
Student perspectiveSave students’ futures by giving them an opportunity to obtain higher education
Save students from loan debt
Save students by giving them confidence and support they need to succeed
IRSC PerspectiveRecruitment tool
Retention tool
Completion tool
STATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSBright Futures Scholarship –Academic, Medallion, and Gold Seal
First Generation Matching Grant
Florida Fund for Minority teachers
Florida Student Assistance Grant
Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans
Students apply for these scholarships through the Florida Department of Education website: WWW.FLORIDASTUDENTFINANCIALAID.ORG
BRIGHT FUTURES
Initial Eligibility
Bright Futures eligibility is determined at the high school level. Students should meet with their guidance counselor beginning in 9th grade to see what the requirements are.
Renewal Eligibility
Is determined by the State based on the student’s GPA and completed number of credits at the end of Spring semester.
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTSMust be a Florida Resident
US Citizen or Eligible Non-CitizenPermanent US Resident (I-551)Conditional Permanent US Resident (I-551C)Holder of an I-94 with the designation of “Refugee,” “Asylum Granted,” or “Parolee”
T-Visa Holder“Cuban Haitian Entrant”Holder of a valid certification proving “Victim of Human Trafficking” from DHHS
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTSMust be degree seeking. Awards cannot be determined if a major has not been selected.
Enroll in a minimum of six non-remedial semester hours (or the equivalent in quarter/clock hours) per term to receive funding. However, if a student has less than six semester hours to graduate or six semester hours remaining on his/her scholarship the student may receive funding. Student should let financial aid know if this is the case.
A student may choose to receive funding for one or both terms during the academic year (Fall & Spring). SUMMER TERMS ARE NOT FUNDED. Students can delay receiving Bright Futures, but must contact OSFA directly.
RESTRICTIONS OF BRIGHT FUTURES FUNDINGMaximum of 45 semester hours per academic year.
No remedial (developmental) course work will be funded.
The length of the scholarship is now based on the year the student graduated from high school. (Scholarships usually cover at least 100% of the program.)
BRIGHT FUTURES AWARDS
Awards are forwarded to the school around July 1 of each year (and are loaded on a weekly basis thereafter).
Awards are per credit hour and the per credit hour amount is determined by the State.
Gold Seal no longer covers AA transfer degrees. (Starting 2012-2013 recipients)
IRSC enters estimated amount for awards.
Student can print schedules or go online to see what portion of their fees are covered and what they are required to pay.
REASONS WHY A STUDENT IS NOT AWARDEDNo admissions application on file at IRSC.
Have not declared a degree program.
Have not declared the appropriate degree program for their scholarship type.
Have previously graduated with a degree or certificate at IRSC.
Did not list IRSC as their school of record on their initial scholarship application.
Have not received notification from Bright Futures of scholarship eligibility.Award letters are sent starting in June from OSFA to the email address listed on their initial scholarship application.
WITHDRAWALS
Students are required to repay funds received for dropped/withdrawn hours. Note: At IRSC, Bright Futures students are unable to withdraw online.
Students are not required to complete credits they have repaid.
A hold will be placed on students records until funds are repaid.
If funds are not repaid by the end of Spring term, student’s Bright Futures will not be renewed for the next academic year.
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTSCredit Requirements
GPA Requirements
GRADES AND HOURS
Automatically submitted at the end of every Spring semester
Some Bright Futures students are able to use Summer Grades and Hours to help them renew their scholarships, but this is not case for all students. Students need to verify their eligibility to use Summer Grades and Hours through OSFA
Students must request their summer grades and hours be submitted to the state by completing a Bright Futures Re-evaluation Form.This form is located on the IRSC Financial Aid Website, and needs to be submitted to Sasha Ramirez-Acosta.
RESTORATION & APPEALS
If students fail to meet the required grades and hours, they will lose their Bright Futures scholarship eligibility.
Some students may be able to apply for scholarship restoration, depending on their HS graduation year, and why they lost their scholarship (i.e. GPA). Scholarship restoration means the student loses their scholarship for the upcoming academic year. Student must take classes (and pay for them out of pocket or using other funding), and then submit their grades and hours to OSFA at the end of the Spring term. OSFA will re-evaluate their eligibility, and can restore the student’s scholarship.
Students can submit a petition for reinstatement for Bright Futures if there is a verifiable illness or emergency that occurred to the student directly. Students would submit a Scholarship & Loan Appeal, with relevant documentation, and the Scholarship & Loan Committee will make a recommendation. This recommendation will then be forwarded to OSFA for final approval.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
Students can only use their Bright Futures at one school at a time.If the student is a transient student, they can receive Bright Futures for all courses being taken, but payment must be made by the student’s home school.
Students can switch their school mid-year, by changing their school of record through OSFA.
Students who have multiple forms of partial payment need to confirm their fees are paid. Our finance system does not take partial payments, so when two partial payments are applied to a student’s account (i.e. Florida Prepaid and Bright Futures, or Foundation Scholarship and Bright Futures) the fees do not get covered, and the student can be dropped for nonpayment.
To confirm they have a zero balance, student print their schedule to confirm their fees are paid.
BREAK TIME Questions?
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Julia Keenan,Scholarship Development Coordinator
BREAK TIME Questions?
INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPSAcademic/Merit Scholarships
Athletic Scholarships
Cultural Arts Scholarships
Other Extracurricular & Targeted Groups Scholarships
ACADEMIC/MERIT SCHOLARSHIPSIRSC Academic Scholarship
IRSC Baccalaureate Academic Scholarship
IRSC Baccalaureate Academic Scholarship for Stem Education Majors
Phi Theta Kappa Baccalaureate Scholarships
IRSC Valedictorian Scholarships
ACADEMIC & VALEDICTORIAN SCHOLARSHIPSStudents apply for academic scholarship through the IRSC Scholarship Application, and Valedictorians are determined by participating high schoolsHigh school senior (incoming freshman)Minimum 3.2 GPAMinimum Test Scores: SAT Scores (1070 Math/Verbal only ) or ACT Composite 23+
Full tuition scholarships
Cover students for an associates degree and baccalaureate degree
Require at least 15 compliant credits each Fall and Spring term
Students receive $250 book stipend for each Fall and Spring term to be used at the IRSC River Shop
Scholarships do not cover summer classes
BACCALAUREATE ACADEMIC & BACCALAUREATE ACADEMIC FOR STEM EDUCATION MAJORSStudents apply for these scholarships through the IRSC Scholarship ApplicationMinimum 3.2 GPA
Full tuition scholarships
Cover students for a baccalaureate degree
Require student to enroll in at least 6 credits each term (Fall, Spring, Summer)
All classes must be compliant
Students receive up to a $250 book stipend for each Fall and Spring term to be used at the IRSC River ShopProrated if student does not enroll full time
PHI THETA KAPPA BACCALAUREATE SCHOLARSHIPStudents apply for this scholarship through the IRSC Scholarship ApplicationMinimum 3.5 GPAMust be a confirmed and active member of Phi Theta Kappa
Full tuition scholarship
Covers students for a baccalaureate degree
Requires at least 15 compliant credits each Fall and Spring term, and 6 compliant credits each summer term
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Baseball Scholarship
Basketball (Men) Scholarship
Basketball (Women) Scholarship
Softball Scholarship
Swimming (men) scholarship
Swimming (Women) scholarship
Volleyball scholarship
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships are awarded through the IRSC Athletic Department
Full tuition scholarships
Scholarships are awarded on a term-by-term basis, and eligibility is sent to the FAO by the Athletic Director before each term.
CULTURAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIPSArt Scholarships
Band (instrumental) Scholarships
Choral (vocal) Scholarships
Dance Scholarships
Technical Theater Scholarships
Theater Scholarships
Baccalaureate Fine Arts Scholarships
CULTURAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIPSThese scholarships are awarded through the IRSC Performing & Visual Arts Department
Scholarships cover a specific number of credits
Requires at least 12 compliant credits each Fall and Spring term, and 6 compliant credits each summer term
Requires student complete 18 credits of General Education Requirements by the end of Summer II to renew
Scholarships are awarded on a term-by-term basis, and eligibility is sent to the FAO by the Theatre Manager before each term.
OTHER EXTRACURRICULAR & TARGETED GROUPS SCHOLARSHIPS
IRSC Access & Opportunity Scholarship
IRSC Baccalaureate Student Teaching Scholarship
IRSC Creative Writing Scholarships
IRSC Digital Media Scholarships
IRSC Excellence in Math Scholarships
IRSC Young Floridian Scholarships
IRSC Tuition Scholarships (for Young Floridian Participants)
IRSC ACCESS & OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP Minority high school senior (incoming freshman) from one of the Treasure Coast High SchoolsMinimum 2.5 GPA
Share this scholarship with Upward Bound 4 Scholarships are awarded through Upward Bound; 8 through IRSC FAOFoundation has their own Access & Opportunity Scholarships
Full tuition scholarship
Covers student for an Associates Degree
Requires at least 12 compliant credits each Fall and Spring term, and 6 compliant credits each summer term
IRSC BACCALAUREATE STUDENT TEACHING SCHOLARSHIPS New scholarships opened each Fall and Spring Term3 Scholarships Awarded each term$2000 stipend to assist with expenses associated with student teaching
Students must be enrolled in Student Teaching (last term before graduating)
Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
Students must have at least $2000 need as determined by FAFSA and other Financial Aid awards
CREATIVE WRITING, DIGITAL MEDIA & EXCELLENCE IN MATH SCHOLARSHIPSCreative Writing and Digital Media ScholarshipsStudents who participate in their respective competitions and win are offered scholarships to IRSC
Excellent in Math Scholarships Math Department recommends 4 students (2 Lower Division, 2 Upper Division) to receive these scholarships
Full Tuition Scholarships for up to two years
Requires at least 12 compliant credits each Fall and Spring term, and 6 compliant credits each summer term
YOUNG FLORIDIAN & TUITION SCHOLARSHIPSStudents who participate in and win the Young Floridian Competition are awarded
Students who participate but do not win are given the opportunity to apply for a limited number of IRSC Tuition Scholarships
Full tuition scholarships
Cover students for an Associates Degree
Requires students to enroll in at least 12 compliant credits each Fall and Spring term, and 6 compliant credits each summer term
AWARD PROCESS
Students receive an award letter from Dr. Massey
Students are required to return a signed letter of intent committing to the scholarship, along with a signed criteria form
Students are not required to submit “Thank You” notes/cardsThis is a Foundation requirement for their scholarships
Scholarships are renewable and students must commit prior to January 15th for the upcoming yearStudents sign criteria letter, and are sent reminder letters by the FAOStudents who do not renew their scholarships, forfeit their spot. Their scholarship spot is then awarded to a new student.
SCHOLARSHIP SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)Students are required to complete a specific number of credits (12 or 15) each term (at least 6 credits each Summer term)If the student is permitted to attend as less than full time, they must complete all credits.
Students are required to maintain a 2.5 GPA (Merit Scholarships require 3.0, Phi Theta Kappa requires 3.25)Term GPA (Not Cumulative)
If students fail to meet GPA or credits requirement, they are given one term of “Probation”. If students do not meet all requirements by the end of the probationary term, they are suspended from scholarship. Once suspended, students can appeal with an extenuating circumstance that be appropriately documented
If a Merit Scholarship student fails to meet the GPA requirement, they are suspended from the scholarship and cannot appeal. This is due to a Florida Statute.
BREAK TIME Questions?
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS
OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
Americorps / Segal Education Award
“322” Scholarship Fund
IRSC/FAU Depan Scholarship
IRSC/UF 2+2 Agriculture Scholarship
