Financial Aid and Scholarship Guide

Del Mar College

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Completing your FAFSA Retrieving your Financial Aid PIN Using your DMC Debit Card

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F inancial A id Del Mar College distributes more than $30 million in financial aid annually through scholarships, grants, loans and work-study opportunities to eligible students.

The College is committed to providing educational opportunities to all residents, regardless of their financial status. Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid.

Some aid is based on financial need and some on academic performance. Many students benefit from a package of aid options that include grants, loans, scholarships or other assistance.

Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form online at www.fafsa.gov. There is no charge for submitting this form. Del Mar College Financial Aid Services uses the information compiled on the FAFSA to make financial aid awards.

Applications for financial assistance will be accepted after January 1 of each year for the following academic year.

Priority deadlines are established to allow ample time for the processing of applications. It is recommended that students apply at least two months before the priority deadline for applicable enrollment period.

Financial Aid Services Location and Hours www.delmar.edu/finaid

DMC East - Harvin Student Center 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Friday (361) 698-1293 (361) 698-2017 fax DMC West - Coleman Center 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday and Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Friday (361) 698-1726 (361) 698-2695 fax

Priority Deadlines for Financial Aid Summer - February 15 Fall and Academic Year - May 1 Spring - October 1

Financial Aid Information published in this handbook is correct as of the date of printing, but is subject to change by legislative or institutional action.

December 2010 “When I was in high school, Sylvia Perez-Jaquez gave a talk on the Financial Aid process. She encouraged me to fill out all the forms that would make it possible for me to come to college. I am a single mother and there was no way I could afford school on my own. Mrs. Jaquez has been really supportive; she’s really proud of my achievements.”

“Andrea is one of those students who you really want to help reach their goals. She’s a great example of a student who overcame a number of obstacles to pursue her goals in life.”

Sylvia Perez-Jaquez, DMC Financial Aid Loan Technician

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F inancial A id General Information

Financial aid programs can be placed into four categories:

Financial aid is available for students who, without assistance, would not be able to afford college. While the family and student are expected to assume a major responsibility for the costs associated with attending a degree or certificate program at Del Mar College, there are resources available to supplement their efforts. The role financial aid plays in paying for a student’s higher education exists only when there is a gap between school costs and the ability of the family to pay, not their willingness to pay.

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Grants - funds that do not have to be repaid. (Need based)

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Employment - funds that have to be earned.

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Loans - funds that have to be repaid.

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Scholarships - funds that do not have to be repaid.

Funding for these programs comes from the federal and state governments, college and private sources. Most financial aid is awarded on the basis of need, which is the difference between the student’s resources and the cost of education.

College Costs Semester Hours

In District

Out of District

Out of State/Foreign

3

$330

$480

$577

6

$585

$885

$1,107

9

$840

$1,290

$1,623

12

$1,095

$1,695

$2,139

15

$1,350

$2,100

$2,2655

Tuition and Fees are subject to change by the Board of Regents.

District residents pay $51 per semester hour with a minimum tuition of $51 per semester. Out-of-district residents pay $51 per semester hour with a minimum tuition of $51 per semester plus an out-of-district fee of $50 per semester hour. Out-of-state residents and residents of foreign countries pay $88 per semester hour with a minimum tuition of $250 per semester and out-of-district fees of $50 per semester hour.

Additional charges are added for courses that have a lab.

Books are approximately $1,200 per semester for an average full-time course load. Students enrolled in occupational education programs are required to purchase tools, books, and supplies at an average cost anywhere from $350-$1,000.

Please note that the tuition and fee cost is subject to change. Contact the Office of Admissions and Registrar for additional information.

Activate your Student Email today!

Important Financial Aid notices will be emailed to you periodically. Check your email regularly!

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F inancial A id Educational Costs

The expenses outlined below are considered very general estimates of the expenses students can expect while attending Del Mar College. It is not unusual for these costs to vary depending on individual circumstances and preferences. Each student is placed in one of the following three budget categories:

1. Dependent/independent with no dependents. Living with parents.

2. Independent with dependents. Living with parents.

3. All students living away from home.

Estimated Living Expenses for Nine Months

BUDGET

Budget 1

Budget 2

Budget 3

Tuition/Fees

$2,124.00

$2,124.00

$2,124.00

Books/Supplies

$1,206.00

$1,206.00

$1,206.00

Room/Board

$2,097.00

$3,195.00

$5,994.00

Personal

$1,044.00

$1,593.00

$1,593.00

Transportation

$1,593.00

$1,593.00

$1,593.00

TOTAL

$8,064.00

$9,711.00

$12,510.00

and books should be directed to the specific department.

These budgets are estimations of the costs of attending Del Mar College. A student’s actual cost may vary depending on his or her situation.

Students traveling from an out of the college district town will be provided an allowance for the higher cost of transportation. There may be additional costs related to certain majors or occupational programs. Information concerning required equipment, uniforms, supplies, tools

Who can get Financial Aid? •

U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen.

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Male students, 18-26 years old, who are registered with Selective Service.

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A student who is enrolled at least half time. In some cases, a student can enroll for only three (3) hours of college credit and still receive a Federal Pell Grant.

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A student who is working toward a degree or a certificate.

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A student who is making satisfactory academic progress as defined by the Del Mar College Financial Aid Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.

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A student who does not owe a refund on any Title IV Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal State Student Incentive Grant or any other Higher Education Grant program received at any institution previously attended.

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A student who is not in default on any Title IV Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Stafford Student Loan, Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students, Federal Supplemental Loan to Students, Federal Direct Student Loan or any other Higher Education Act Loan Program received at any institution previously attended.

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Get your PIN at www.pin.ed.gov Complete your FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov

How do I apply?

In order to qualify for most forms of financial aid, you must first submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The results of the FAFSA will help us determine your eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid. The ideal procedure for completing your FAFSA is online at www.fafsa.gov. (You may consider applying for a PIN through the U.S. Department of Education at www. pin.ed.gov before completing the FAFSA. Dependent students must have at least one parent apply for a PIN also). When applying for financial aid, note that the Del Mar College federal school code is 003563. This procedure is also available in Spanish.

What am I applying for?

Del Mar College offers financial assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, employment and loans through participation in federal, state and local financial aid programs. The source and the amount of a student’s award will vary greatly on the financial aid need as established by the Department of Education.

Priority is given to students with the greatest documented financial need and whose applications were completed by the priority deadlines.

Grants • • • • • • • •

Federal Pell Grant (PELL) Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Leveraging Education Assistance Program (LEAP) Toward Excellence, Access, and Success Grant Program (TEXAS), New and Continuing Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG), New and Continuing (Formerly TEXAS Grant II) Del Mar Student Grant (DMSG) Del Mar Student Grant, Non-Resident (DMSGN) Continuing Education Grant Program (CEGP)

Employment • Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP) • Texas Work-Study Program (TXWKS) • Student Assistant Employment Program • Job Placement Services – The Career Planning and Placement Office has listings of full-time and parttime jobs available to students seeking employment.

For more information, please visit www.delmar.edu/placement.

Loans • • •

Federal Direct Subsidized Loan (DLSUB) Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan (DUNSB) Federal Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (FPLUS)

Satisfactory Academic Progress Federal regulations require educational institutions to review the academic progress of all students applying for student financial assistance. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) must be maintained in order to receive aid.

Be advised that these standards apply to ALL financial assistance programs, unless the terms of a particular program provide otherwise.

A student’s academic progress is evaluated after each long semester and summer semester. The evaluation includes all coursework attempted for the semester/session. It also includes all periods of the student’s enrollment, even those for which the student did not receive financial aid.

Students who do not maintain SAP will be placed on financial aid probation/suspension.

For more details on SAP, visit www.delmar.edu/finaid/progress.html

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Financial Aid is going PAPERLESS. All Financial Aid Services correspondence with students now takes place through WEBDMC email.

Log in to your student email account on webdmc.delmar.edu to receive important Financial Aid notices, including: • Information or documents that you may be missing.

• Financial Aid Award notices • Satisfactory Academic Progress notices ...and more.

Remember, Financial Aid Services will NOT be sending out notices through regular mail. All Financial Aid applicants/recipients should activate and check their WEBDMC email account frequently.

For more information, call Financial Aid Services.

DMC East: 361-698-1293 DMC West: 361-698-1726

www.delmar.edu/finaid

Scholarships Scholarships are made available to students based on merit, financial need and/or other criteria. Scholarships are provided at no cost to the student as a gift from various donors or organizations interested in helping students achieve their educational goals.

Eligibility

Any student meeting the following criteria may apply:

Del Mar College Foundation Scholarships

Del Mar College Foundation (DMCF) has numerous supporters who provide scholarships to Del Mar College students enrolled in credit classes in all majors; and for both full-time (12 or more credit hours) and part-time students (6-11 credit hours). Because financial need is required for some scholarships, you are advised to complete the FASFA (Free Application for Federal Financial Aid), as it will help identify your individual need and maximize your opportunities for financial assistance.

Each year Del Mar College students are awarded more than 1,000 scholarships. Most of the scholarship funds available are awarded for the academic year (fall and spring semester) to give students the benefit of two semesters of financial support. A lesser number of scholarships are awarded for spring semester and again for summer sessions to accommodate students who were unable to meet the academic year deadline.

Del Mar College Foundation provides a streamlined, single application process that allows students to apply for all scholarships for which they meet the criteria. DMCF will match your application with the scholarship that best matches your needs to the criteria. Most students will only be awarded one DMCF scholarship.

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Enrollment in at least 6 hours of Del Mar College credit classes;

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Have and maintain a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA;

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Currently enrolled students have made satisfactory academic progress in the semester prior to applying for a scholarship; and

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Complete and sign a scholarship application prior to the deadline for each award period:

- Academic Year – March 15

- Spring Semester – September 15

- Summer Sessions – February 15

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: I am not eligible for federal financial aid; can I apply for a Del Mar College Foundation scholarship?

A: Yes! You are eligible to apply. Your financial status will be considered for some, but not all, scholarships.

Q: I receive federal or state financial aid, am I still eligible to apply for scholarships?

A: Yes! Students receiving federal or state financial aid are also eligible to apply for scholarships.

“My husband and I are both full-time students with six children.

Scholarships from the Del Mar College Foundation have made it possible for us to attend and finish college.”

Kimberly and Armando Registered Nurse Education Major Architectural Technology Major

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Scholarships Application

Q: Will I receive special consideration if I get my application in early?

Go to www.delmar.edu/foundation and click “Scholarships” to get your application online. Applications must be signed with an electronic signature, saved and e-mailed to elynch@delmar.edu.

A: No. All completed and signed applications received by the application deadline will be considered for scholarships. Remember, financial information must be completed in order to be considered for any scholarship where financial need is one of criteria.

Or, you may print your scholarship application and:

Q: Who selects the scholarship recipients?

A: Scholarship selection committees are comprised of volunteer community leaders and educational professionals.

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FAX to 361-698-1257;

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MAIL to Del Mar College Foundation, 101 Baldwin Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78404;

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DROP OFF at DMC Financial Aid Offices:

- East Campus, 2nd floor of Harvin Center

- West Campus, Coleman Center •

Q: I received my high school graduation credentials through GED Certification. Am I eligible to apply for scholarships?

A: Yes! Your GED Certification carries the same weight as a high school diploma in consideration for most of our scholarships.

DROP OFF at the Office of Development, Foundation and Alumni Services, Room 114, DMC Center of Economic Development (Corner of Kostoryz and Staples).

State-Funded Scholarships

Q: I have submitted my completed application by the deadline. When and how will I find out if I have received a scholarship award?

A: Most academic year recipients will be notified during the month of July. Spring semester recipients will be notified in December prior to winter break. Summer session recipients will be notified in early May. Notification will be to your personal e-mail address. If you do not have a personal e-mail address, a letter will be sent to the address provided on your scholarship application.

Q: I was notified that I received a scholarship and have accepted it, when should I expect my check?

A: Scholarship awards will be placed into your account at Del Mar College to cover the cost of tuition and fees.

Academic year awards will be split equally between fall and spring semesters. If scholarship criteria allow, any funds remaining after tuition and fees have been paid will be transferred to your HigherOne card or provided to you by check to enable you to purchase textbooks, supplies and cover other college expenses.

Del Mar College also administers a number of State Funded Scholarships. These scholarship programs are processed by the Financial Aid Services. To be considered for the following scholarships, students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need.

Professional Nursing Scholarships: Funds are available by the State of Texas to encourage students to become professional nurses. No individual award may be for more than the student’s financial need.

The following eligibility requirements also apply: •

Must be a Texas resident;

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Show financial need;

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Must be registered for Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement;

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Enroll in classes leading to licensure as a professional nurse;

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Must be enrolled half-time (six hours); and

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Meet the academic requirements established by the College and must be satisfying DMC’s Financial Aid Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.

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Scholarships Top 10% Scholarship Program: Funds are provided by the State of Texas to encourage students who graduate in the top 10% of their high school class. Qualifying students who have had their FAFSA completed and processed by March 15 and have financial need are entitled to receive a $2,000 scholarship (Fall semester only) if they enroll full-time.

Initial eligibility requirements are: •

Must be a Texas resident;

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Demonstrate financial need;

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Complete a Recommended or Distinguished High School Curriculum;

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Rank in the top 10% of their high school class;

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Graduate from an accredited public high school in Texas; and

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Enroll full-time.

Renewal eligibility requirements are: •

Complete 30 semester credit hours in the previous year;

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Maintain a cumulative 3.25 GPA; and

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Complete at least 75% of hours attempted.

Del Mar College Departmental Scholarships

Several scholarships are awarded by various Del Mar College departments. These scholarships are also processed through Financial Aid Services. Recipients are selected by the department’s Scholarship Subcommittee.

Selection is based upon musical performance, skills, or academic performance. For more information, contact the appropriate department(s). The following are departmental scholarships: •

Band Participation Awards

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Choir Participation Awards

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Del Mar Music Scholarships

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Drama Participation Awards

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South Texas Aviation Project (STAP)

Other Scholarship Resources

Several area foundations and organizations provide scholarships for students pursuing higher education.

Students can apply for these scholarships directly with the organizations.

See Page 13 for a list of these resources.

$cholarship Scams

In your efforts to find assistance to attend College beware of falling into scholarship scams. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cautions students to look for tale lines: •

“The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back.”

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“You cannot get this information anywhere else.”

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“I just need your credit card or bank account to hold this scholarship.”

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“We will do all the work.”

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“You have been selected by a national foundation to receive a scholarship.”

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“You are a finalist in a contest you have never entered.”

How Do You Get Your Scholarship Funds?

Scholarships are placed in your student account at Del Mar College. They are first used to pay for tuition and fees. If any funds remain after those payments, the balance will be made available to your for books and other college related expenses through your HigherOne card, bank account or by check, unless the scholarship criteria prohibits excess funds being used for these purposes.

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Del Mar College Foundation’s mission is to transform students’ lives and the area economy by leveraging community resources to provide each individual an equal opportunity for an education and to assist the College and its students in attainment of their educational goals.

Scholarship Application

Del Mar College Foundation 101 Baldwin Blvd.

Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897 361-698-1033 E-mail—Foundation@delmar.edu w w w. d e l m a r. e d u

Indicate period for which you are applying (Complete only one) Academic Year 2____/2_____ (September—May) Spring 2____ ( January—May)

Summer Session 2____ ( June—August)

Enrollment Plans: Full time ____ Part Time ____

Read the checklist on the back cover prior to completing this form.

Please complete all information.

Section I - Personal Information Legal Name: _______________________________________

DMC ID or S.S. Number________-_____-_________

Primary e-mail address _______________________________

MyDMC Address _________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Street Address or PO Box Number

City

Telephone number with area code ______________________ Date of Birth ______________________

State

Zip Code

Cell phone number with area code ____________________

Are you a U.S. Citizen? q Yes

q No

q High School Grad q GED Name of high school _____________________________ Date of Graduation _____________ Name of middle school _____________________________ Residence Status q In-District q Out-of-District q Out-of-State

Major at Del Mar College _________________________

Marital Status (optional) q Single q Married q Divorced q Separated q Widowed Name of employer ___________________________________________________________

Hours per week ____

Spouse’s employer (if applicable) ________________________________________________

Hours per week ____

Are you the first generation in your family to attend college? q Yes q No Have you ever attended another college? q Yes q No If so, credits or degrees earned ___________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Extracurricular activities/community service: ___________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you received honors in the past? If so, please list ____________________________________________________________

Section II - Parent’s Information Parent(s) or Guardian’s Legal Name __________________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address or Box Number

City

State

Zip Code

Telephone number with area code _______________________

Cell Phone number with area code _____________________

Employer: Father ___________________________________

Mother _________________________________________

Section III—Financial Information (Optional) 1. Are you legally considered an adult? (24 years of age as of January 1 of the current year)? q Yes q No 2. Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces? q Yes q No 3. Are you an orphan or a ward of the court? q Yes q No 4. Do you have legal dependents other than a spouse? q Yes q No If you answered YES to one or more of the questions above, complete student financial data only. If you answered NO to all four questions, complete both the parent and student financial data.

Student (and Spouse) Financial Data Adjusted gross annual income

Untaxed Income

Social Security Benefits

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Child Support

Other

Total Income

$________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________

Household Information Number of Family Members ________ Number of College Students ________

Student (and spouse) Assets and Liabilities Cash, Savings and Checking Accounts $ ________ Real Estate Value $ ________ Debt $ ________

Parent(s) Financial Data Adjusted gross annual income Untaxed Income Social Security Benefits Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Child Support Other Total Income

$ ________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________ $ ________

Household Information Number of Family Members __________ Number of College Students __________

Parents Assets and Liabilities Cash, Savings and Checking Accounts $ ________ Real Estate Value $ ________ Debt $ ________

Section IV.—Nepotism Statement

The State of Texas requires that each student applying for scholarships identify any relationship to a current Board of Regent member. A student who is related to a current member of the Del Mar College Board of Regents may not be eligible for a scholarship. Del Mar College Board of Regents: Nick Adame, Minerva Arriaga, James B. Boggs, James Duerr, Elva Estrada, Susan Hutchinson, Trey McCampbell, Gabriel Rivas III, Guy Leland Watts.

Choose the most appropriate answer: q I am not related to a Del Mar College Regent q I am a Regent’s mother, father, daughter or son q I am a Regent’s brother, sister, grandparent or grandchild q I am a Regent’s great-grandchild, uncle (brother of parent), aunt (sister of parent), nephew (son of brother or sister), or niece (daughter of brother or sister) q I am a Regent’s spouse; spouse’s child; spouse’s mother or father; child’s spouse; or parent’s spouse q I am a Regent’s spouse’s brother or sister; spouse’s mother or father; child’s spouse; or parent of spouse

Section V—Certification Check each statement below after you have read it. As an applicant and possible recipient, you agree to the following: q I will maintain satisfactory school attendance, conduct record, and grades as required by any scholarship I may be awarded. q I authorize Del Mar College and Del Mar College Foundation to release my grades and/or information in this application to the scholarship committee or benefactor upon request. q I hereby give my permission for Del Mar College and Del Mar College Foundation to use my written word and photograph.

I hereby certify that the statements made in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signature: __________________________________________________________ Date: _________________________

Del Mar College Foundation Application Deadlines:

Alumni Association Scholarships Academic Year - March 15 Deadline

Academic Year Funding

March 15

Spring Semester Funding

September 15

Summer Session Funding

February 15

For more information about Alumni scholarships, please visit the Alumni Web site at www.delmar.edu/alumni.

Scholarship applications are accepted throughout the year for three scholarship award periods: 1) two summer sessions, 2) academic year, and 3) spring semester. A new application is required for each award period.

Checklist for Completing the Scholarship Application Form Scholarships may be awarded on the basis of academic performance and/or financial need, or other criteria set by the benefactor. All sections of this application are required to be considered for all potential scholarships.

1. Type or print answers neatly in the space provided.

2. Provide an accurate MyDMC or personal e-mail address for communication.

3. Students wishing to be considered for the numerous scholarships requiring financial need are required to complete sections II and III. 4. State law requires completion of section IV. 5. Sign and date the application. Unsigned and undated applications cannot be considered.

6. An official transcript with class ranking in a sealed envelope is required for high school seniors and those entering with high school credentials. Transferring college students must include an official transcript in a sealed envelope.

Please attach to application.

7. Return all applications to the Del Mar College Foundation office, Suite 114, DMC Center for Economic Development, at the corner of Kostoryz and South Staples or mail applications to:

Del Mar College Foundation

101Baldwin Blvd.

Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897

8. Scholarships are awarded in accordance with criteria established by scholarship benefactors. All students enrolled in Del Mar College credit classes are eligible to apply for scholarships.

Incomplete or late applications cannot be considered.

Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Š Copyright 2010 Del Mar College. All rights reserved.

Revised 11/2010 CRO RWG ITJ 96 10-11

Scholarships Student Emergency Scholarship Guidelines Notice: Processing of emergency applications could take up to five working days

this quote signed and include it in your application packet. Please note: only required textbooks will be considered and books for repeat courses are not eligible.

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In order to apply for help with supplies and tools, please get a list of required items signed by your instructor. You will need a signed, itemized estimate from at least one vendor. Include this signed quote in your application packet.

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Childcare requests require a copy of a signed estimate for services from a licensed childcare facility and a copy of the facility’s license.

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Attach a current class schedule to your application.

Emergency funds are limited and availability varies from semester to semester.

Financial Aid funds cannot be duplicated through emergency scholarships.

Apply for Financial Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov prior to completing an emergency application.

Processing of your application will begin when the complete application packet has been received by the Office of Development.

For the status of your request, contact the Office of Development at 361-698-1033. To accept a scholarship award in person, you may come to the office at the DMC Center for Economic Development, Room 114, 3209 S. Staples (S. Staples and Kostoryz).

Emergency Application Procedure: •

Complete a Del Mar College Foundation Scholarship Application.

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Attach a one-page essay describing your need for emergency funding. Please include what portion of your educational expense you have already paid and how much you think you will be able to contribute.

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Include copies of any documentation that illustrate the nature of your emergency such as accident reports, hospital discharge notices, invoices for repairs, etc.

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In order to apply for help with books, please take your current class schedule to the Del Mar College Bookstore in the Harvin Center on East Campus. Ask for a price quote on the books you need. The store will give you an itemized list of required textbooks on their letterhead. Please have

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Tutoring & A ssistance Need help?

College is one of the biggest challenges that many people face. You don’t have to go through it alone. Del Mar College offers lots of resources to help you meet your higher education goals and make the most of your college experience.

setting and attainment and academic and social activities.

The goal of TRiO is to assist students in their efforts to successfully accomplish their goals. TRiO is located at the Student Success Center in the St. Clair Building.

Call (361) 698-1589.

Reading Lab

Tutoring English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Lab

www.delmar.edu/comm/reading.html If you need to improve your reading skills for college assignments or just want to read with better comprehension, the Reading Center offers free assistance.

www.delmar.edu/comm/esol.html

The College offers special instructional programs and free tutoring for students whose first language is not English.

Call (361) 698-1695.

Math Learning Center

Call (361) 698-1535.

Resources for Excellence in Communication (REC) Center www.delmar.edu/comm/speech_reccenter.html

www.delmar.edu/math/mlc.html

The Math Learning Center located at Del Mar College East in the Coles Classroom Building offers help for your mathematics classes. The Center is open days, evenings and weekends.

Call (361) 698-1579.

Individualized computer modules, interactive audiotapes and other specialized computer learning aids are available to help you with speech and foreign language courses.

Call (361) 698-1581.

Stone Writing Center www.delmar.edu/swc

Peer Tutoring

Free tutoring, computers with Internet, workshops, podcasts, Web site and more. Call us at (361) 698-1364, or follow us on Twitter @theSWC.

If you need free tutoring help with a specific course or just want one-on-one support to reach your personal or professional goals, contact the Peer Tutoring Program at (361) 698-2259, or email eherrera25@delmar.edu.

Student Success Center

TRiO Student Support Services Program www.delmar.edu/trio

TRiO offers a variety of services for eligible students designed to increase the students’ chances for educational success. Services include tutoring, mentoring, financial aid information, college transfer assistance, assistance with goal

www.delmar.edu/ssc

The Student Success Center (SSC), located on the first floor of the St. Clair Building at Del Mar College East, offers academic support services if you need assistance outside of the regular classroom. Programs located at the Student Success Center are Peer Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction. Other student resources at the SSC include laptop check-out program, Technology

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Tutoring & Assistance Resource Center and student-centered workshops. You can stop by to visit the facility at any time or visit our Web site.

College resources which are essential to your success. See your counselor or advisor for details.

Call the SSC for more information at (361) 698-2265.

Call (361) 698-1926.

Call Peer Tutoring at (361) 698-2259.

Call Supplemental Instruction at (361) 698-2138.

Special Services www.delmar.edu/specserv

Resources Child Care www.delmar.edu/cel

The Morris L. Lichtenstein, Jr. Center for Early Learning is an instructional facility for the Child Development/Early Childhood program. This facility provides on-campus child care for ages 0-5 years, and school-age programs may be available. Professionally trained staff provide part-time and full-time care during the week. Rates are competitive with other area facilities. College students may qualify for childcare scholarships.

Call (361) 698-1083.

Students with disabilities may face additional obstacles to academic success. The rights of qualified individuals with disabilities are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Student Service staff review disability documentation, identify and coordinate appropriate accomodations to provide equal access. Services may include, but are not limited to, interpreter services, note taker services, extension of testing time, tape recording lectures, use of assistive technology or other reasonable accomodation.

Call (361) 698-1298 East Campus or (361) 698-1741 West Campus.

Military and Veterans Services

Counseling and Advising Services

www.delmar.edu/military

www.delmar.edu/counsel

Counseling services are available to assist each student in overcoming challenges which may interfere with their academic progress and goals. Professional staff is available on a walk in basis to help students deal with academic, career and personal/social issues. All counseling is voluntary and confidential. The Counseling Office staff also provide a number of personal development workshops including test anxiety reduction, stress management, career decision making, learning styles and transfer information.

Del Mar is a designated Service Members Opportunity College dedicated to the educational needs of active duty military personnel and their dependents. In December 2010, Military Advanced Education named Del Mar College as one of its Top Military Friendly Colleges. The College is also approved for benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill, the Montgomery GI Bill, Reserve Educational Assistance Program and the Veterans Readjustment Act, among others.

Call (361) 698-1250.

Call (361) 698-1290 East Campus or (361) 698-1741 West Campus.

Freshman Seminar www.delmar.edu/comm/fsem.html

This course covers essential College survival skills, such as note taking, test preparation, time management and page 13

R esources For additional scholarship opportunities, Del Mar College students are encouraged to search through the following resources online: Datatel Scholars Foundation...................................................................http://www.datatelscholars.org Coastal Bend Community Foundation....................................................http://www.cbcfoundation.org I’m Going (College.gov)...........................................................................http://www.college.gov Federal Student Aid.................................................................................http://studentaid.ed.gov FastWEB-Financial Aid through the WEB ............................................http://www.fastweb.com The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid ............................................http://www.finaid.org College Board Online..............................................................................http://www.collegeboard.com Gates Millennium Scholars.....................................................................http://gmsp.org Hispanic Scholarship Fund......................................................................http://www.hsf.net American Indian College Fund................................................................http://www.collegefund.org United Negro College Fund....................................................................http://www.uncf.org South Texas Academic Rising Scholars (STARS)......................................http://www.southtexasstars.org College for Texans...................................................................................http://www.collegefortexans.com Adventures in Education.........................................................................http://www.adventuresineducation.org Minnie Piper Foundation........................................................................http://www.cpa.state.tx.us/scholars The Sallie Mae Fund...............................................................................http://www.salliemaefund.org USA Funds Scholarships.........................................................................http://www.usafunds.org Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities......................................http://www.hacu.net Hispanic College Fund............................................................................http://www.hispanicfund.org Adelante Fund.........................................................................................http://www.adelantefund.org Scholarship Resource Network Express....................................................http://www.srnexpress.com The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board...................................http://www.thecb.state.tx.us (Disclaimer: Financial Aid Services does not endorse or promote these sites; they are meant to be a source of information only.)

Along with searching for scholarship opportunities, we encourage you to also apply early for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Apply free at www.fafsa.gov. For general financial aid information at Del Mar College, visit www.delmar.edu/finaid.

Remember‌.

With all the resources available today, every person has the opportunity to achieve their educational objective. There may be stumbling blocks at times along the road, but where there is a will, there is a way!

The important thing is to start early and explore every avenue that is available. We look forward to seeing you at Del Mar College, and best wishes in the pursuit of achieving your dream. page 14

D irectory

All numbers are area code 361

Campus Events Hotline (recorded information on Del Mar-sponsored events)............................ 698-1600 President ...........................................................698-1203 Provost/Vice President of Instruction ................698-1205 Vice President of Administration and Finance ...698-1259 Student Services Interim Dean of Student Engagement and Retention..................................................698-1277 Interim Dean of Student Outreach and Enrollment................................................698-2404 Director of Admissions/Registrar . .....................698-1248 Director of Financial Aid/Placement Services.....698-1293 Admissions . ......................................................698-1255 Admissions (if calling from out of town) .1-800-652-3357 Advising Office .................................................698-1292 Career Planning and Placement . .......................698-1970 Counseling Office, East Campus . .....................698-1290 Counseling Office, West Campus . ....................698-1741 Development Office/ Del Mar College Foundation, Inc.....................698-1317 Distance Learning .............................................698-1312 Financial Aid Services . ......................................698-1293 Special Services (Adult Students, Students with Disabilities, Senior Citizens, Federal Funds Programming) ..........................698-1298 Student Activities ..............................................698-1279 Student Publications/Foghorn ............................698-1246 Student Success Center.......................................698-2265 Teaching and Learning Center ..........................698-1097 Testing Center . .................................................698-1645 Learning Resources/Library Director of Learning Resources .........................698-1308 Library, East Campus ........................................698-1310 Library, West Campus .......................................698-1753 Arts and Sciences Dean of Arts and Sciences .................................698-1218 Art and Drama Chairperson . ............................698-1216

Communications, Languages and Reading Chairperson ....................................................698-1241 English, Philosophy and Education Chairperson.....................................................698-1234 Kinesiology, Health Studies and Recreation Chairperson ............................698-1334 Mathematics and Physics Chairperson ..............698-1238 Natural Sciences Chairperson . ..........................698-1240 Music Chairperson ............................................698-1211 Social Sciences Chairperson ..............................698-1228 Business, Professional, and Technology Education Dean of Business, Professional, and Technology Education . ...................................698-1700 Allied Health Chairperson . ...............................698-2824 Business Administration Chairperson . ..............698-1372 Computer Science, Engineering and Advanced Technology Chairperson .................698-1299 Dental and Imaging Technology Chairperson.....698-2859 Human Services Chairperson ............................698-2810 Industrial Education Chairperson .....................698-1701 Nursing Education Chairperson ........................698-2860 Public Safety Education Chairperson..................698-1724 Tech-Prep Director . ..........................................698-1787 Technology Education Chairperson....................698-1757 Center for Economic Development Executive Dean of Intergovernmental/ Business Relations ...........................................698-1702 College for Kids ................................................698-1328 Corporate Services ............................................698-1708 GED Preparation Hotline .................................698-1756 Health Care Programs .......................................698-1391 Transportation Training Services .......................698-2707 Workforce and Personal Enrichment Programs .....................................698-1328 University of the Incarnate Word Adult Degree Completion Program UIW Del Mar College Center . .........................698-1985 Campus Operator (for numbers not listed)... 698-1200

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Q. Is there an age limit for Pell Grant eligibility?

A. No. To be eligible for a Pell Grant, you need to be a high school graduate, have a GED or the equivalent.

Q. What if I need help with the FAFSA form?

A. Del Mar College Financial Aid professionals will help you. Come to the Harvin Student Center on the East Campus or the Coleman Student Center on the West Campus for assistance.

Q. Are other Del Mar College students receiving Pell Grants?

A. Yes, last year more than 5,100 DMC students received a total of more than $18 million in Pell Grant educational funds.

Q. What’s the deadline for submitting a FAFSA? A. FAFSA forms are evaluated throughout the year. However, to ensure you are considered for every financial aid opportunity you qualify for, priority submission dates are: • October 1 for Spring Semester • February 15 for Summer Semesters • May 1 for Fall Semester and next academic year

Q. Do you have to take a full-time course load?

A. No, Pell Grants are calculated on the number of semester hours you take and the cost of your tuition and fees.

Q. What information do I need to complete the FAFSA? A. Driver’s license, Social Security Number, W-2 forms from employment, financial statements including prior income tax returns—yours if you are 24 years of age or are considered independent due to special circumstances (as defined by the U. S. Department of Education); you and your spouse’s if you are married; you and your parents’ if you are a dependent.

If your family income is $30,000 per year or less, you may be able to attend Del Mar College at no cost.

Tuition and fees for a full-time student at Del Mar College is only $989 per semester if you live in the Calallen, Corpus Christi, Flour Bluff, TulosoMidway or West Oso Independent School Districts. If you live outside those school districts, full-time student tuition is only $1,589.

Federal financial aid through Pell Grants provide up to $5,500 per year to cover the cost of higher education for eligible students. The amount you receive is determined by the cost of your education, your family’s ability to cover some of those costs and the number of courses you take.

Most students eligible for Pell Grants receive funds for tuition and fees and still have funds to cover books, supplies and transportation.

Pell Grants are NOT loans; these funds do not have to be repaid.

Q. Why do I need to supply family financial information on the FAFSA? A. In many cases, a family income of $30,000 per year or less makes you eligible for federal financial aid, but you need to provide documentation.

Under Federal Financial Aid guidelines, you and your family are primarily responsible—to the extent possible—to pay for your college expenses.

Q. What if my family doesn’t want to provide financial information?

A. Consider your college education is an investment that will pay big rewards for you and your family. On average, a Del Mar College degree increases your annual average income by $7 for every $1 invested.*

Q. What happens to the information I supply on the FAFSA?

Q. Am I eligible?

A. Only those Financial Aid professionals with special credentials have access to your FAFSA information to verify your eligibility, as required by the U.S. Department of Education.

A. If you are a U. S. citizen or eligible noncitizen and have a high school diploma, GED or the equivalent, you are eligible to apply for financial aid.

Q. Are there other financial aid options available at Del Mar College?

Q. How do I get started?

A. Yes, Del Mar College distributed more than $30 million in scholarships, loans, grants and employment opportunities last year to eligible students. For a full range of financial aid options, contact Del Mar College at www.delmar. edu/finaid or call (361) 698-1293.

A. You need to fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Online FAFSA application forms are accessible at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Use the Del Mar College Code 003563 on your FAFSA application.

You also need to apply for admission to the College at www.applytexas.org.

Q. What’s the cost to apply for a FAFSA? A. Submitting a FAFSA form is free.

Additional information on procedures, eligibility and the application process are available at the following sites: www.delmar.edu/finaid www.collegeforalltexans.com studentaid.ed.gov www2.ed.gov/programs/fpg/index.html

Financial Aid Services www.delmar.edu/finaid

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www.delmar.edu/foundation DMC East - Harvin Student Center 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Friday (361) 698-1293 (361) 698-2017 fax Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educational Institution. The College takes affirmative action to endeavor that no person shall be denied the benefits of equal employment or be subjected to discrimination in employment or educational programs and activities of Del Mar College on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, or any other constitutionally or statutorily impermissible reason.

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