WEBSITES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND CONTESTS

Visit www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/Nursing

www.hamiltonfriends.org - 2011 Hamilton Award
DEADLINE:  APRIL 15. 2011

ATTENTION JUNIORS:  WOFFORD COLLEGE is looking for Juniors interested in being nominated for Wofford Scholars Program.  If interested in attending Wofford College and are in the top 10% of class, min. SAT 1250 or min. ACT 28, please see Mrs. Mulder in Career Tech office 418.  DEADLINE:  March 28, 2011

THE NAVAL RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (NROTC) scholarship season for students starting college in 2012 is underway.  The NROTC scholarship is a four-year scholarship worth up to $180,000 covering full tuition, books, fees, uniforms and a monthly stipend of $250.  After college, the student enters the Navy as a commissioned officer in occupations such as Engineering, Naval Aviators, Naval Flight Officers, Submarine Officers, Navy Nurse, Surface Warfare Officer, and Medical Program Option.  There is no obligation on the part of the student by applying for the scholarship. 
The NROTC website should be open in May 2011 for juniors to apply. However, students that are interested should contact the NROTC office now so that we can request their transcripts and teacher evaluations before school ends this year.
Minimum requirements for submission of an application are:
Be a U.S. Citizen
Be at least 17 years of age and not older than 23 by June 30th of the year you start college
.            ACT: 21 Math, 22 English, or
.            SAT: 520 Math, 530 Verbal
application at, https://www.nrotc.navy.mil.

IOTA LAMBDA SIGMA
Awards and Scholarships - Grand Chapter Awards
The Grand Chapter awards are made by the Executive Committee.   Nomination forms are located in the Annex of this Handbook.  Others may be obtained from the Society’s web page.  Nominations should be sent to the Grand Chapter Executive Secretary-Treasurer.  The following awards are annual awards available to members and chapters:
    * Raymond L. Christensen Distinguished Service Award
    * Randall Peacock Iota Lambda Sigma Lifetime Achievement Award
    * Iota Lambda Sigma Presidential Plaque
    * Distinguished Teacher Award
    * Outstanding Chapter of the Year
    * Chapter Outstanding Member of the Year, Chapter Business and Industry Workforce Developer of the Year, and Chapter Scholar of the Year Certificates
    * Iota Lambda Sigma Membership Plaques
            http://www.lions.odu.edu/~dnethert/ils/awards.htm

EARLY COLLEGE – MARY BALDWIN COLLEGE
Early CollegeYou have a hunger for knowledge and a thirst for deeper
understanding. You have big plans to earn multiple degrees or get started early in a career. You think you just might be ready for college before you’re expected to finish high school. You might be right.
MBC’s programs for academically gifted children can help you reach your goals.
The Program for the Exceptionally Gifted is for students 13–16 years of age who
will bypass all or some high school grades. Early College Academy is home to an
early college program for gifted students 16 or 17 years of age who can choose to
complete high school degree requirements in tandem with college courses.  Visit
www.mbc.edu/early_college/ for details.

This website has several private scholarships listed by month
 http://www.mdc.edu/scholarships/private.asp#mar 

COLLEGE FOR ALL TEXANS
            http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/apps/financialaid/tofa.cfm?Kind=GS

SS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
            http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipprograms.php

Enter to Win a $500 College Scholarship!
Enter $500 cash scholarship sweepstakes via:
Text “500” to 84444 or
Online:  http://huntingtonlearning.com/contest
Official contest rules: http://huntingtonlearning.com/contest/terms
Sweepstakes ends on January 23, 2011at 11:59 PM EST.

THE ESSAY CONTEST “GREAT RUSSIAN LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE” http://www.miadc.com/news6.html

IMAGINE AMERICA, SPONSORED BY THE IMAGINE AMERICA
FOUNDATION (IAF)
A career education award that is available to recent high school graduates who are
pursuing postsecondary education at participating career colleges across the
United States.  Only graduating high school seniors or recent high school graduates
who meet the following recommended guidelines should apply: 

* Likelihood of successful completion of postsecondary education
* High school grade point average of 2.5 or greater
                * Financial need
* Demonstrated voluntary community service during senior year
If interested and planning to attend one of the career colleges participating in this
program, please see Mrs. Heintz as this is a nomination process.  More than 500
career colleges participate in the Imagine America program.
http://www.imagine-america.org/scholarship/05-high-school-counselors.asp

THE COLLEGE PROWLER – WACHOVIA MONTHLY SCHOLARSHIP
            http://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/

            U.S. BANK INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP
            www.usbank.com or
http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm

            THE TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING AUTHORITY has significantly expanded
the value of our scholarship offerings by including college students already
enrolled as well as current graduates of all Texas high schools and community
colleges who can meet our criteria.    COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRADUATES
are especially encouraged to apply as they have already proven to be good college
level students.  This $2,500 scholarship offer is for housing in TSH off campus
dormitories in AUSTIN, COLLEGE STATION, and DENTON. The University of
North Texas typically does not permit Freshman from living off-campus.  TWU
typically does not permit both Freshmen and Sophomore students to live off
campus unless they are granted a waiver by the university. http://www.westlake-tx.org/en/TexasStudentHousing.html
JANUARY 31, 2011 DEADLINE

            2010-2011 NATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST
            Grades 9-12  Essay.  Visit the website for requirements and essay topic.
            http://www.usip.org/national-peace-essay-contest/2010-2011-contest
            After essay is completed submit it at:  http://npecregister.usip.org/r/ejepngykx
            DEADLINE:  FEBRUARY 1, 2011 (must be submitted by January 21, 2011 so
coordinator can approve.)

THE VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP OFFERS TWO $5,000
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or
communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl.  Visit the website for
details            http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 20, 2011

            http://www.mlkmagnet.mnps.org/Page2927.aspx

            THE JOHN P. HOWE, III, MD STUDENT COMPETITION ON BIOMEDICAL
RESEARCH
Junior or Senior level high school student in the State of Texas. 
http://www.tsbr.org/content/tsbr-2010-essay-contest

            STUDENT INSIGHTS - http://www.student-view.com/2011_scholarship.html

            TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION
            http://www.tapt.com/ (all of the following are found at this website)
            TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION STUDENT
SCHOLARSHIP
            PAT RANEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Hearing Impaired Students)
            SHERWOOD SCHOLARSHIP
RYAN WOODS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

THE BILLINGSLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

http://finaid.ucf.edu/scholarships/

            UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON scholarship
There are scholarships for incoming freshman as well as transfer and continuing
students.  Website: www.HoustonAlumni.com/scholarships/>
If you or anyone you know has any questions about our scholarship program,
please feel free to contact me at any time via phone or email.  Thanks for your
continued support of UHAA and all of our programs!
             Jessica Roberts; Director of Business Operations; The University of Houston
Alumni Association; 3100 Cullen Blvd., Room 201; Houston, TX  77204-6000
             Phone: 713-743-0825 | Fax: 713-743-9560
Email: jlrobert@central.uh.edu<mailto:jlrobert@central.uh.edu>

Asian American and Pacific Islander Scholarships
http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_other.html

SBMEF NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Annually the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund offers graduate level scholarships. https://www.sbmef.org/National/index.cfm
Available Scholarships
1)            Scholarship Name: Ruth H. Bufton National Scholarship
Field of Study: Industrial Engineering
2)            Scholarship Name: Glorine Tuohey Memorial Scholarship
Field of Study: Nursing
3)            Scholarship Name: President's National Scholarship
4)            Scholarship Name: Carolyn B Elman National Scholarship
Field of Study: Foreign Language

SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES and COLLEGE PLANNING

DAVID AND DOVETTA WILSON SCHOLARSHIP
            CRITERIA:  Applicant must demonstrate financial need and academic
excellence. Applicant must submit a 250-word essay on "How my college
education will help me make a positive impact on my community." Three letters of
recommendation and a #10 self-addressed stamped envelope required and $20
application fee. http://www.wilsonfund.org

www.hennet.org - Humane Educations Network “Voice for Animals”

            SAE Engineering Scholarship
http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/hsengineering.htm 
            http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/hsseniors.htm

            Student Insights – complete survey about colleges in our area.  Scholarship will be
awarded via random drawing of all completed applications.
            http://www.student-view.com/2011_scholarship.html

TILF  - http://www.uiltexas.org/tilf/scholarships
To be eligible to apply for a TILF scholarship, students must have participated in a
UIL Academic State Meet during their high school career. Participation in Athletic
or Music contests do not qualify a student. Qualifying Contests are as follows:  Accounting, Calculator Applications, Computer Applications, Computer Science, Current Issues and Events, Debate (Cross-Examination* & Lincoln-Douglas), Journalism (Editorial Writing, Feature Writing, Headline Writing & News Writing), Literary Criticism, Mathematics, Number Sense, One-Act Play, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Speech (Prose Interpretation, Poetry Interpretation, Informative Speaking & Persuasive Speaking) and Spelling & Vocabulary.

            AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
            You too can join scientists in exploring the world around you. The Young Naturalist
Awards program invites you to plan and conduct your own scientific investigation, one
that will include observations, questions, predictions, trips into the field to gather data,
and analysis. You are not expected to make a new scientific discovery.
            http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalistawards/select.html

BLACKNEWS.COM
Applicants must have at least one parent that is an African American, Hispanic
American, Asian American, or Native American. Female students of all ethnicities are
also eligible. In addition, applicants must be permanent residents of the United States,
and must be planning to attend or are already enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate
program at any college, university, or trade school
http://www.blacknews.com/news/minority_scholarships_back101.shtml

            The DAR Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to qualified applicants
regardless of race, religion, sex or national origin. All multi-year scholarships,
typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance at an
accredited college or university in the United States. The ONLY exception is the
American Indian Scholarship that is available for students pursuing vocational

Student intending to or currently pursuing a degree in structural and/or civil
            engineering.  Visit http://www.wirereinforcementinstitute.org/ for more information.

            AIPC Scholarship - Harriet Irsay Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded on a merit basis to full time undergraduates or graduates
who are American citizens or permanent residents preferably of Polish heritage.
http://www.ampolinstitute.org/ip.asp?op=Scholarship

            THE AYN RAND INSTITUTE
            Anthem Essay Contest Information
Eligibility: 8th, 9th and 10th Graders
Entry Deadline: March 20, 2011
            http://aynrandnovels.com/essay-contests/

            We the Living Essay Contest Information
Eligibility: 10th, 11th and 12th Graders
Entry Deadline: May 5, 2011
http://aynrandnovels.com/essay-contests/

The Fountainhead Essay Contest Information
Eligibility: 11th and 12th Graders
Entry Deadline: April 26, 2011
http://aynrandnovels.com/essay-contests/

            Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation
            Eligibility:  Undergraduates majoring in Foreign Language
            Visit: http://www.cjsfoundation.org/html/academics.html for more details.

            NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
            http://www.nraef.org/scholarships/

Sites that cater specifically to military are www.military.com  www.moaa.org/education , and www.finaid.org/military/

Terry Foundation Scholarship – Texas Seniors attending UT Austin, Texas A&M
College Station, U of H, Texas State San Marcos, UTSA, UTD.  Visit:
http://www.terryfoundation.org/about_foundation/how_to_apply.php

http://www.dellscholars.org/public/Criteria.aspx

USPAACC strongly believes in investing in our future leaders.  Since 1989, over a
 million dollars in scholarship benefits have been awarded through USPAACC.  Major
corporations have established their hallmark scholarships with USPAACC, and Asian
American businesses have stepped forward to endow their own-named scholarships.
Today, approximately 20 scholarships ranging from $4,000 to $5,500 each have been
awarded to high school seniors nationwide for their post-secondary education.  Visit:
            http://uspaacc.com/scholarships/overview/

http://www.scholarshiphunter.com/essaycontests.html

http://www.offtocollege.com/

            Daughters of the American Revolution
            http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

            RANDOM HOUSE – CHILDREN’S BOOKS
            ELIGIBILITY:  SENIOR
            CRITERIA:  2010 graduates, under age of 21, composition must be original work
visit:  www.ohtheplaces.org for criteria.

            TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY – NEELEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
            TCU Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Awards – visit:
            www.tcuyeya.org for additional information.  Open to all age entrepreneurs.
            DEADLINE:  NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation – based on well rounded practical knowledge.  Visit:  www.cksf.or and click on scholarships.

Communities Foundation of Texas – visit www.cftexas.org

Creative Communication – Young Poets Contest – essay, grades 4-12.  Deadlines:  October, February and July.  Visit:  www.poeticpower.com

Dale E. Fridell Memorial – Senior not already receiving or been award full-tuition or waiver.  Essay required.  Visit:  www.straightforwardmedia.com

Daughters of the American Revolution National Society – visit: www.dar.org

Do A Good Deed Contest – visit www.doctorrelation.com

Heather Joy Memorial – Senior, essay required.  Visit:  www.theresourcecenterinfo.com
Deadline:  May 1 and November 1

National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution – Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors; US citizens.  Visit:  www.sar.org and click on Youth/Education

Houston Big Game Fishing Club – must attend college in State of Texas. 
Visit www.hbgfc.com

Zinch.com General Scholarships – High school student, min. GPA 2.0. 
Visit:  http://zinch.com

www.foundation.phccweb.org and click Contract/Resources

Duck Brand Duck Tape – visit:  www.duckproducts.com and click on Contests

Texas Motor Transportation – Senior and employee or dependent of employee employed by a company with membership in the Texas Motor Transportation Association
Visit:  www.tmta.com and click on Foundation

Next Step Publishing’s Ultimate Scholarship Giveaway – 14 years of age and older
Visit:  www.nextstepmagazinecom and click on Contest

Millhollon Educational Trust Loan Program – visit www.millhollon.com

Athletic Aid.com – visit:  www.athleticaid.com

Career and Colleges Scholarship Sweepstakes – visit:  www.careersandcolleges.com

GoCollege.Com Scholarships – monthly drawings for scholarships 
Visit www.gocollege.com

http://kaarme.com/college_scholarships_geo

http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm

http://www.freedomforum.org/freespirit/

http://www.firstfreedom.org/education/studentcomp/guidelines.html  - essay competition for scholarship -- Online Registration Deadline: Monday, November 15, 2010
Postmark Entry Deadline: Saturday, November 27, 2010

http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html

Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation – based on well rounded practical knowledge.  Visit:  www.cksf.or and click on scholarships.

Communities Foundation of Texas – visit www.cftexas.org

Creative Communication – Young Poets Contest – essay, grades 4-12.  Deadlines:  October, February and July.  Visit:  www.poeticpower.com

Dale E. Fridell Memorial – Senior not already receiving or been award full-tuition or waiver.  Essay required.  Visit:  www.straightforwardmedia.com

Daughters of the American Revolution National Society – visit: www.dar.org

Do A Good Deed Contest – visit www.doctorrelation.com

Heather Joy Memorial – Senior, essay required.  Visit:  www.theresourcecenterinfo.com
Deadline:  May 1 and November 1

National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution – Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors; US citizens.  Visit:  www.sar.org and click on Youth/Education

Houston Big Game Fishing Club – must attend college in State of Texas. 
Visit www.hbgfc.com

Zinch.com General Scholarships – High school student, min. GPA 2.0. 
Visit:  http://zinch.com

www.foundation.phccweb.org and click Contract/Resources

Duck Brand Duck Tape – visit:  www.duckproducts.com and click on Contests

Texas Motor Transportation – Senior and employee or dependent of employee employed by a company with membership in the Texas Motor Transportation Association
Visit:  www.tmta.com and click on Foundation

Next Step Publishing’s Ultimate Scholarship Giveaway – 14 years of age and older
Visit:  www.nextstepmagazinecom and click on Contest

Millhollon Educational Trust Loan Program – visit www.millhollon.com

Athletic Aid.com – visit:  www.athleticaid.com

Career and Colleges Scholarship Sweepstakes – visit:  www.careersandcolleges.com

GoCollege.Com Scholarships – monthly drawings for scholarships 
Visit www.gocollege.com

http://www.disabilityscholarships.us/disability-scholarships/american-council-of-the-
            blind-scholarships-for-disabled/434/

http://extraordinairytreasures.com/nominate-student

Next Step Magazine – Scholarships You Never Hear Of
http://www.nextstepmagazine.com/nextstep/articlePage1.aspx?artId=3522&categoryId=39

http://www.osfa.state.la.us/scholseach.htm

EdFinancial Services Scholarship - www.eCampusTours.com

www.mymajors.com offers a quiz to help narrow major search for those students
            that are still trying to figure it out.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.           
http://www.zpbnef1975.org/scholarships.html

http://www.healthworkforceinfo.org/topics/orgs.php?id=43

http://www.legion.org/needalift/ - offers scholarships

BILLIARD EDUCATION FOUNDATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
                        Visit:  www.billiardeducation.org for more information.

THE 2010 DUPONT CHALLENGE©
            Visit:  http://thechallenge.dupont.com/rules.html

ASSE – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
            Visit www.asse.com for additional information.

www.afateens.org - AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship

http://www.offtocollege.com/

http://freecollegeblog.com/2009/08/21/college-scholarships-september-2009/

Daughters of the American Revolution
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

$3,000 in scholarships to students pursuing an interest in fine arts.
Eligibility:  Must attend Donna Reed Performing Arts workshops in Denison, IA
(check website for 2009-2010 dates)
Complete a three-minute live audition during the week.
Be able to perform at the Student Awards Showcase.
http://www.donnareed.org/html/festival/festival09/drf2009.php?drf_page=early

www.christianconnector.com  -provides free Christian College information as well
as scholarship information

http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/services-academic/essayhome.html
Academic Essay Contest
            Announcing the 14th Annual Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest

            SAMFORD UNIVERSITY - University Fellows Program
            Please visit our website at www.samford.edu/fellows
Applicants need at least a 28 ACT or 1260 SAT (Math & Critical Reading). Students with honors or advanced-level courses make particularly strong candidates. The application is available online and may be submitted electronically
Due by December 15, 2009

            http://www.discusawards.com/nominate.php

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/811556-huge-list- scholarships.html

            http://www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php

            “I Don't Want to Pay for College” Scholarship
            http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/noPayScholarship.jsp?code=FW_98

            Top 500 Ranked Universities for Highest ACT 75th Percentile Scores
http://www.stateuniversity.com/rank/act_75pctl_rank.html

Zinch – Sweek-digggity-dawg $20,000 Scholarship – visit: www.zinch.com

http://www.scholarshiphunter.com/freesweepstakes.html

http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/Unmet_need.html

http://akaeaf.org/programsandinitiatives/

Process Technology Scholarship
Scholarship application and required documentation are due by May 14, 2010.
http://www.dep.anl.gov/p_undergrad/summer.htm

NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY (NTHS) - JON H. POTEAT
SCHOLARSHIP - visit NTHS website
DECA SCHOLARSHIPS - www.deca.org (search scholarships)
FCCLA SCHOLARSHIPS - www.fccla.com (search scholarships)
SkillsUSA SCHOLARSHIPS - www.skillsusa.org (search scholarships)
www.calculated.com/scholarship (search scholarships)
BPA SCHOLARSHIPS - www.bpanet.org (search scholarships)
HOSA SCHOLARSHIPS - www.hosa.org (search scholarships)

www.elearning.makingitcount.com

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY has several scholarships to be offered in the Honors Program.  Visit www.honors.tamu.edu for more information

Opportunities for students with parents with disabilities: http://lookingglass.org/scholarships/additional_resources.php

Texas A&M Health Science Center - College of Medicine - Partnership for
Primary Care Program (PPC) http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/admissions/ppc/qualify.html  

http://stuckatprom.com/contests/prom/entries.asp STUCK AT PROM - DUCK BRAND DUCT TAPE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

http://www.ten-ten.org/ AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY – NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

NATIONAL BEEF AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

www.ciachef.edu/educators TOP TURKEY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST - THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA – Seniors planning to attend CIA

Financial Information – (loans) - http://www.edfund.org/wps/portal/

www.schoolsoup.com/images/email_header.gif

www.finaid.org

www.e-notes.com

www.tylenolscholarship.com

www.scholarshipamerica.org/

www.nraef.org/scholarships/highschool/ (post secondary education in food service or restaurant/food service industry.

www.sme.org/foundation

http://www.texasscholarships.org/types/private/major.html (This site offers scholarships for current college students)

www.annefrank.com/fileadmin/safa/past.htm 

http://www.stpiusx.org/counseling/scholarships/Scholarship%20Listing.htm

http://hermana.org/organization/scholar.htm

http://degrees.10kscholarship.com/10kreg1

This website offers scholarships available to high school seniors and/or college
students who plan to or are attending an accredited school in an avionics or aircraft
repair program.
http://www.aea.net/EducationalFoundation/description.asp?Category=4

McDonald’s scholarship is offered to employees.  Check out the website.
http://www.mcdonalds.com/usa/good/people/scholarship.html

http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/ - On-line applications

ConstructMyFuture scholarships will be offered to students and/or construction
industry professionals to be used for higher education or applied to the purchase
price of tools for those who are entering or working in the industry. http://www.constructmyfuture.com/Students/Scholarships/Scholarships.asp

Achievement Scholarship Fund
http://www.achievementscholarshipfund.org/?lt=2&source=ASF-Y1

American Liberty Scholarship
http://www.americanlibertyscholarship.com/?lt=2&source=Gs

SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS:  Visit http://www.swe.org

http://www.schoolsoup.com/

http://www.collegefortexans.com - $1,000 Tuition Rebate for Certain Undergraduates
Program Purpose
To provide a financial incentive for a student to complete the bachelor's degree with as few courses outside the degree plan as possible. Minimizing the number of courses taken by students results in financial savings to the students, their parents and the state
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
•   Took their first college course in Fall 1997 or later;
•   Have been Texas residents at all times while pursuing the degree;
•   Have been entitled to pay in-state tuition at all times while pursuing the degree; and
•   Have not yet graduated.
Key Eligibility Requirements
         Students qualify for the 1,000 rebate if they have attempted no more than three
         semester credit hours in excess of the minimum number of hours required for their
         degree. For example, a student who completes a bachelor's degree that requires 120
         credit hours with no more than 123 credit attempted may qualify for this rebate.
         Beginning with students admitted for the first time in fall 2005, a student must also
         graduate in a timely manner to earn the tuition rebate. According to the most recent
         revision of the law governing the tuition rebate program, a student who wants to
         qualify to receive the rebate must graduate with in four calendar years for a four-year
         degree or within five calendar years for a five-year degree “if the degree is in
         architecture, engineering, or any other program determined by the Board to require
         more than four years to complete.” Currently the Board has not identified any other
         five-year degree programs.

MERITAID.COM
         MeritAid.com helps find merit aid scholarships available to students, counselors,
         parents.  It is a free resource dedicated to helping students find merit-based
         scholarship opportunities from colleges before they apply. Get a free custom report
         of merit aid scholarships available to your students and your free MeritAid.com kit.