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Frequently Asked Questions (2007-2008)
- How much can a student receive for full-time or part-time study?
- Can I use the scholarship for the summer semester?
- When will I be awarded the scholarship?
- Is the scholarship awarded to students that attend any Maryland community college?
- Can I be awarded the scholarship with a 2.9 G.P.A?
- What is the deadline to submit my scholarship application?
- I am not a Maryland resident but I attend a Maryland Community College. Can I be awarded the scholarship?
- Can I receive multiple scholarships from UMUC?
- Can I receive the scholarship without my FAFSA being completed?
- Can I renew my scholarship?
- Can I receive the scholarship for my Graduate study?
- What is considered full-time and part-time enrollment?
- I would like to change my enrollment status from part - time to full - time or full - time to part - time but my award has been dispersed. Will my scholarship be affected?
How much can a student receive for full-time or part-time study?
Recipients may be awarded $3,300/year for full-time study or $1,650/year for part-time study.
Can I use the scholarship for the summer semester?
The Maryland Community College Scholarship is only disbursed for the Fall and Spring semesters. Students who plan to take classes in the Summer semester should plan to budget accordingly. There are no summer disbursements.
When will I be awarded the scholarship?
Students who submit complete scholarship packets will be awarded immediately. Scholarship awards will post to a student's account 10 days before the start of the semester. If you are registered for Term II or mid-fall/spring classes, your award will post 10 days before the start of the class.
Is the scholarship awarded to students that attend any Maryland community college?
No, you must attend one of the alliance schools that participate in the Maryland Community Scholarship Program which can be found on the following link: www.umuc.edu/ccsp
Can I be awarded the scholarship with a 2.9 G.P.A?
No, you must have a minimum cumulative G.P.A of 3.0 from one of the participating community colleges. Click here to view the participating community colleges.
What is the deadline to submit my scholarship application?
Fall applicants - Priority deadline is June 1 but applications will be accepted until October 1 as long as funds remain available. Spring applicants - Deadline is December 4.
I am not a Maryland resident but I attend a Maryland Community College. Can I be awarded the scholarship?
Yes, but tuition may be calculated at the out-of-state tuition rate. Students who are visa holders and students who are not on a permanent visa are not eligible for the scholarship.
Can I receive multiple scholarships from UMUC?
No, you may only accept one scholarship from UMUC. You can receive additional financial aid opportunities from grants, loans and external scholarship sponsors.
Can I receive the scholarship without my FAFSA being completed?
No, you must have your FAFSA completed as well as all necessary documents to complete your application packet.
Yes. Full-time recipients may renew their awards for one year and part-time students may renew their awards for three years based on completion of all scholarship guidelines and criteria. Renewal students must complete an updated FAFSA every year they are receiving the scholarship. This can be completed beginning January 1. Students do not need to complete another scholarship application.
Can I receive the scholarship for my Graduate study?
No. The scholarship is only awarded to Undergraduate students.
What is considered full-time and part-time?
Full-time students must enroll in at least 12 credits hours each Fall and Spring semesters and earn at least 30 credit hours per academic year. Part-time students must enroll in at least 6 credit hours each Fall and Spring semesters and earn at least 15 credits hours per academic year. Students will need to take additional credits above the minimum stated credit requirements during the Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer semesters in order to maintain scholarship eligibility.
I would like to change my enrollment status from part - time to full - time or full - time to part - time but my award has been dispersed. Will my scholarship be
affected?
Yes, by changing your enrollment status, you may incur a balance due to the difference in tuition and fees accrued. For more information, contact Constance Buckley at ccsp@umuc.edu.