Tougaloo college catalog 2013 2015

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Financial Information general fees, room and board, and laptop computer. The Presidential I Scholarship is renewable each year for three additional years as long as the student maintains a 3.50 or above cumulative G.P.A. at the end of the Spring Semester of each academic year. The Presidential II Scholarship is the second highest scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen who have a 3.50 G.P.A. and a score of 24 or above on the ACT or 1100 on the SAT. The Presidential II Scholarship covers tuition general fees, room and board, and is renewable each year for three additional years as long as the student maintains a 3.50 or above cumulative G.P.A. at the end of the Spring Semester of each academic year. To apply for the above academic scholarships, a student must submit the following documents: admissions application, official high school transcript, ACT or SAT score(s), scholarship application, (verify leadership and community service), two recommendation letters (from principal, instructor, or counselor), complete FAFSA, and medical records. A Committee selects all recipients. The student must maintain continuous enrollment at Tougaloo to continue to be eligible for renewal of the scholarships, which may be renewed for up to three additional years (students may have the Presidential I or II Scholarships for four years). Partial Scholarships The Partial Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen from high school who have at least 3.00 G.P.A. on a 4.00 grading scale along with an 18 ACT score or an 800 SAT score. Graduates of community colleges must have a 3.50 GP A. There are varying amounts ($1,000.00-$5,000.00) given for this award. This scholarship is renewable each year for four years (two years for transfer students) as long as the student maintains a 3.00 G.P.A. for $1,000.00-$2,500.00 and 3.20 G.P.A. for $3,000.00-$5,000.00. To apply for the above academic scholarships, a student must submit the following documents: Admission Application, Official High School Transcript, ACT or SAT score(s), Complete FAFSA, and medical records. These scholarships are highly competitive and are limited in availability. The candidates are chosen through an Admissions Committee and are notified in writing by June 30. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of high school record, promise to profession, citizenship, and need. Renewal of scholarship awards is contingent Page 73


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