Merit Based Only – Scholarships awarded based upon merit only to those students continuing their education at SUNY Orange during 2008/2009
Merit & Financial Need – Scholarships awarded based upon merit and financial need. Returning students wishing to receive consideration for these scholarships are required to file the 2008/2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application should be filed at www.fafsa.ed.gov
2. Minimum Qualifications
Minimum CQPA of 2.5 at end of Spring, 2008 semester. The majorityof available scholarships require a minimum CQPA of 3.0
Will be returning and registering for a minimum of 6 credits in the Fall of 2008
Will have completed a minimum of 24 college credits of coursework at SUNY Orange by end of Spring Semester, 2008 (excluding transfer credits)
3. Application Procedure
Complete the SUNY Orange Returning Scholarship Application
Submit two faculty recommendation forms to the Office of Financial Aid
List of extracurricular college and community service activities, and any other relevant outside activities such as family and work demands
Submit a 250 word typewritten essay
File 2008/2009 FAFSA form listing SUNY Orange school code 002876
4. Acknowledgement Procedure
Applicants are responsible to ensure that all materials submitted are complete
5. Major Criteria Used to Award Scholarships
Academic performance at SUNY Orange
Two supporting faculty recommendations
Involvement in college and community service activities
Quality of typewritten essay
Demonstrated financial need where applicable
6. Deadline
Submission of ALL Application Materials – April 1, 2008
