Sophomore Scholars 2013 - 2014

Program and Application

Sophomore Scholars is a Morgan Community College program that guarantees grants or scholarships to pay sophomore year tuition and fees up to 30 credits. High school graduates who have successfully completed (with a C or better) 30 credits of MCC college classes as high school juniors and seniors are invited to apply.

Deadline: Completed applications must be RECEIVED at the Fort Morgan Campus by 5:00 pm on Monday, April 1, 2013 for May high school graduates and Friday, November 1, 2013 for December high school graduates.

Sophomore Scholars Student Eligibility Criteria:

  • High school graduate concurrently enrolled with Morgan Community College during their junior and/or senior year of high school.
  • Successful completion (C or better) of 30 or more credit hours with Morgan Community College and at least a 2.0 MCC cumulative grade point average at the time of high school graduation or no later than the semester immediately following high school graduation.
  • Completion of the following no later than April 1, 2013 for May high school graduates and November 1, 2013 for December graduates:

1.  Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

2.  Complete and submit Morgan Community College Sophomore Scholars Program application/essay.

3.  Apply for the College Opportunity Fund stipend at www.CollegeInColorado.org

  • A copy of your final high school transcript and any requested documentation (tax returns, verification worksheet, etc) must be submitted by June 14, 2013 for May graduates and January 3, 2014 for December graduates.
  • Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Students must qualify for in-state resident status. Students that do not meet in-state resident requirements may apply for other financial aid programs.
  • Students may enroll at any MCC location or CCC Online (tuition restrictions apply.)

Morgan Community College Commitment:

  • Eligible students will receive grant and/or scholarship funds (not a loanor work study) to cover tuition and fees at MCC for an additional 30 hoursof course work in an eligible degree.(On-campus, in-state rates only. Non-resident, WUE, online and nursing differential NOT eligible.) For program lengths longer than 60 credit hours, student will be responsible for cost of additional hours. Books are not included.
  • Sophomore Scholars Program will only cover eligible charges for tuition and fees that are not covered by Federal/State grants.
  • This program is available for up tothreeacademicsemesters beginning thesummer orfall semester after high school graduation.This program does not apply to any hours needed during the summer to complete the 30-hour eligibility requirement. Any student who graduates from high school in mid-year is eligible to enroll in the spring semester if they meet stated student eligibility criteria.
  • Students must be enrolled for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester but the scholarship/grant with this program is only guaranteed for the time periodof 3 academic semesters after high school graduation. Other financial aid may be available after that time, but is not guaranteed.
  • All federal, state, and college rules and regulations regarding financial aid/scholarships apply to this program including MCC Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
  • Students that qualify for MCC Promise and Sophomore Scholars guarantees cannot receive both awards. Eligible students will receive the greater of the two awards.

Want to know more? Contact the MCC Financial Aid Office at 970-542-3151 or 800-622-0216, ex. 3151

Bennett Center 303-644-4034

Burlington Center 719-346-9300

Limon Center 719-775-8873

Wray Center 970-332-5755

Sophomore Scholars

2013 – 2014 Application

NOTICE: By completing this application you will be considered for the Sophomore Scholars Program only. To be considered for other scholarships offered primarily though MCC and the MCC Foundation, you must complete the MCC scholarship application online at www.morgancc.edu. By completing and submitting this application, you are giving permission for the information you provide, along with biographical/demographic information to be provided to selection committees for consideration. Information is kept confidential.

DUE DATES: May, 2013, graduates must submit a completed application by April 2, 2013; December 2013 graduates must submit a completed application by November 2, 2013. Applications received after these dates will not be considered.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete steps 1 – 4 on or before due dates stated above. Final high school transcripts and verification documents (if requested) must be submitted no later than June 15, 2013, for May graduates and January 4, 2014, for December graduates.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION. Please complete the following:

Name MCC Student ID

Last First Middle

Address Phone ( ) Number and Street City State Zip

Please indicate where attending MCC? / Burlington / Limon / Bennett / Wray / CCCOnline / Fort Morgan

Please indicate your requested program of study while in the Sophomore Scholars Program at MCC.

You MUST declare a program of study to be eligible. Your degree will be updated to the program you select below:

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) / Associate of Science (AS) / Associate of Arts (AA) / Associate of General Studies
(AGS)

2. FAFSA CERTIFICATION. Apply for federal student aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov by due date stated above. You must list MCC’s Federal School code on your application: 009981.

Indicate the term(s) you are requesting Sophomore Scholars funding:

Summer 2013 / Ø  Requires a 2012-2013 FAFSA
(Tax year 2011) / Please record the date you mailed/submitted
your 2012-2013 FAFSA:
Fall 2013 / Ø  Requires a 2013-2014 FAFSA
(Tax year 2012) / Please record the date you mailed/submitted
your 2013-2014 FAFSA:
Spring 2014 / Ø  Requires a 2013-2014 FAFSA
(Tax year 2012) / Please record the date you mailed/submitted
your 2013-2014 FAFSA:

3. HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION/TRANSCRIPT REQUEST. Final high school transcripts must be submitted by June 15, 2013 (May graduates) or

January 4, 2014 (December graduates).

High School Attended : ______City ______Month/Year of High School Graduation: ______

4. ESSAY QUESTIONS. Please respond to the following questions, addressing your response to the Scholarship Committee.

Your responses should be from 200 – 500 words (typed, double-spaced.) Attach your essays to this application.

a.  What are your educational and career goals, both at MCC and beyond? What degree/major do you plan to complete? How do you plan to use your education to achieve your goals in life?

b.  Describe your work experiences, both paid and volunteer. Please explain how these experiences may have helped you personally and how they may relate to your future goals.

I have read and understand the conditions of my enrollment in the Sophomore Scholars Program. I request and authorize a change to my degree/program as indicated above.

______

Student Signature Date

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