The Financial Aid Office is
located on the second floor of the J. Lamar Branch Student Center.
Correspondence should be addressed to the Financial Aid Office, ABAC 23,
Through a program of
institutional, state and federal aid, Abraham Baldwin can assist a qualified
student in obtaining a college education. A student with limited resources can
be offered a package which will help further his/her education beyond the high
school level. One purpose of the Financial Aid Program is to recognize students
who appear to have outstanding potential(merit-based
awards) and to provide assistance to students who, without such aid, would be
unable to attend college (need-based awards). Thus, financial aid is awarded on
the basis of financial need and scholastic achievement. The college uses the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial need.
Each financial aid student is
required to comply with the selective service registration procedure. Each
student must certify that he/she is not in default on any Title IV educational
loans, does not owe a repayment on any Title IV educational grants, and has not
borrowed in excess of loan limits.
An applicant for financial
aid is requested to have the results from the FAFSA in the Financial Aid Office
by May 1 for fall term. Applications received after this date will be
considered as long as funds are available, in the order of the date of receipt.
A student enrolled less than full-time will receive full consideration for
financial aid. A student must be working toward a degree to receive federal
financial aid.
In planning for their college
years, students should bear in mind that all financial aid programs operate on
a first come, first served basis. Sound planning strongly suggests that the
student make application for financial aid (merit or need-based) at least 10
weeks in advance of the time he/she intends to enroll. Failure to apply on a
timely basis may significantly reduce the amount of aid the student receives.
Eligibility for receiving
financial assistance at ABAC is determined by comparing the cost of attending
college with the ability of the student (and parents or spouse) to meet these
expenses. Cost of attendance is calculated for each of several groups of
students at ABAC using criteria such as resident status and living
accommodations. For each of these student groups, cost of attendance includes
anticipated expenses such as room and board, books and supplies, personal
expenses, and the ability of the student (and parents or spouse) to contribute
to college expenses. The ability of the student (and parents or spouse) to
contribute to college expenses (also called the Expected Family Contribution)
is determined by the U.S. Department of Education using criteria established by
that agency. Factors used in determining ability to pay include, but are not
limited to, all appropriate assets and income (earned and unearned). The
factors vary from year to year.
Each year that a student
wishes to be considered for aid, a FAFSA and a ABAC
Institutional Application for Aid must be filed. Approved awards for each year
are based upon proper completion and timely filing for applications and
financial statements, the availability of federal, state and/or institutional
funds, eligibility for the individual programs for which the student is
applying and the applicant’s continued enrollment. The amount of assistance may
increase or decrease from one year to the next depending upon educational
costs, the financial circumstances of the family and the level of program
funding.
A number of applications are
selected for verification purposes each year. When a student’s application is
selected, he/she will be required to submit documentation as requested to
verify specific information from his/her financial aid application. Failure to
submit the appropriate documentation in a timely manner will prevent the award
of federal financial aid.
This federal aid program is
designed to assist undergraduate students who cannot attend college without
financial assistance. This form of financial assistance is a grant with no
repayment required. An applicant must be enrolled at Abraham Baldwin in a
degree program and be a citizen or permanent
Federal Supplemental Educational
Grants are available through
this federally funded program, ranging from $100 to $4,000 per academic year.
These grants are awarded to students who have demonstrated financial need.
Grants are renewable each year during undergraduate study, provided the student
shows satisfactory academic progress and financial need. Application is made by
completing Abraham Baldwin’s Institutional Application for Financial Aid and
the FAFSA.
Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) Scholarship
This form of financial
assistance is a state scholarship for
Federal Perkins Loan (formerly National Direct Student
Loan)
The Perkins Loan program is
for a student who is enrolled in a degree or certificate program in a
participating postsecondary institution and who needs a loan to meet
educational expenses. Abraham Baldwin participates in this loan program
established under the National Defense Education Act of 1958. Funds jointly
provided by Abraham Baldwin and the federal government are used to make
long-term, low-interest loans to a qualified student. Awards range up to a
maximum of $4,500 for the first two years of undergraduate study. Interest at
the rate of 5% and repayment over a period up to ten years begins six or nine
months (depending upon when the student received his/her first Perkins Loan)
after a student ceases to be enrolled at least half-time in any college or
university. During repayment a student will be required to make $30/40 minimum
payments monthly. There is not a penalty for prepayment or accelerated
payments. To assist with timely repayment, a student will be billed monthly.
The college contracts with Academic Financial Services Association (AFSA) for
billing of these loans. Payments should be made as instructed in each
statement. Special circumstances, such as active military duty or Peace Corps
assignment, may defer interest and repayment for an additional period. Portions
of a Perkins Loan may also be canceled if the student borrower teaches in a
school designated as one with a concentration of low-income students, is
employed as a teacher of handicapped children, and in some cases is a full-time
staff member of a Head Start Program. Cancellation of these loans is also
possible for service as a law enforcement officer. The student must file the
required forms with AFSA to qualify for such deferments. To qualify for the
Perkins awards, the student must be a permanent resident or a citizen of the
Federal
A student may qualify for a
“subsidized” Federal Stafford Loan which is based on financial need. The
federal government will pay the interest on the subsidized loan while the
student is in college. The student may qualify for an “unsubsidized” Federal
Stafford Loan, regardless of need. Interest will accrue on unsubsidized loans
during the in-school and repayment periods. A dependent undergraduate student
can borrow up to $2,625 as a freshman and up to $3,500 as a sophomore. An
independent undergraduate student can borrow up to $6,625 as a freshman (at
least $4,000 of this amount must be unsubsidized) and up to $7,500 as a
sophomore (at least $4,000 of this amount must be unsubsidized). An applicant
will complete the FAFSA and institutional application to determine eligibility.
Stafford Loans for first-time borrowers carry a variable interest rate, capped
at 8.25%. A 3% origination fee will be deducted from the student’s loan
proceeds. Repayment is not required as long as the student is enrolled at least
half-time. A student will have a six-month grace period after he ceases to be
enrolled before repayment must begin. The total outstanding loans that a
dependent undergraduate may have cannot exceed $23,000. An independent undergraduate
may borrow up to a total of $46,000.
Federal Parents Loan to Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
A parent may borrow up to the
cost of attendance minus any other financial aid per academic year on behalf of
an eligible dependent student. The applicant does not have to demonstrate
financial need. Application is made by completing Abraham Baldwin’s
Institutional Application for Financial Aid and the FAFSA.
Up to $2,000 is available to
a full-time student. These loans are repayable by service in the State of
Federal Work-Study Program (FWSP)
Students who qualify may work
on campus or at an approved off-campus location to help earn money to meet
educational expenses. To qualify for FWSP, the student must be a permanent
resident or a citizen of the
A few jobs are also available
to students under the regular program of work. The College provides information
concerning these opportunities. Application should be made through the Job
Placement Office.
The following scholarships
will be granted on the basis of prior academic achievement. Economic need is
not a criterion for the selection of recipients except where specifically
stated. One-half of each scholarship is payable each semester unless
specifically stated otherwise. In the case of scholarships that carry awards
for more than one semester, the recipient must maintain a 2.0 current grade
point average unless otherwise stated throughout the period of the award and
must not drop below a full load during the semester. Transfer to another
institution will result in the termination of the scholarship. Withdrawal will
result in termination unless withdrawal was for circumstances beyond the
student’s control. Unused portions of a scholarship resulting from withdrawal
during a semester, failure to maintain the prescribed GPA, or suspension, will
revert to the scholarship fund. Reinstatement of the scholarship after
withdrawal must be initiated by the student. Any deviation from this regulation
requires written approval from the academic dean.
GENERAL
Abraham Baldwin Alumni Scholarships: Two $1,000 awards will be presented annually to
qualified recipients. One half of each scholarship is payable per semester. The
recipients must have a minimum current grade point average of 2.5. The
recipients must maintain a 2.5 grade point average in order to receive the
scholarship the following semester. Scholarships will be presented to students
who have completed a minimum of 20 semester hours of degree credit. Recipients
must be full-time students, must plan to attend ABAC the next semester, and
must plan to graduate. The students’ need for financial assistance will be
given priority when other factors are approximately equal. Priority will be
given to children of alumni. Application forms may be obtained from the Office
of Academic Affairs. Completed forms must be submitted to the Office of
Academic Affairs by March 15.
ABAC FFA Scholarship: Awarded annually to a Georgia State FFA Officer (preference will be
given to state president). Equivalent to two semesters
matriculation, clinical, and student activity fees. Qualifications: (1) student
must be an entering freshman, (2) student must plan to enroll full time toward
a degree and (3) student must have a 750 minimum SAT or its equivalent and a
2.5 high school grade point average. Applications are available in the Office
of Academic Affairs and must be returned by March 15.
ABAC Foundation Leadership Development Scholarship: A maximum $1500 scholarship is available for the
three most challenging student leadership positions on campus: Editor of the
Stallion, President of the Student Union and President of the Student
Government Association. The scholarship award will be split equally between the
two semesters.
Abraham Baldwin’s Incentive Program: Available to persons who have been out of high
school for five years or more and have not attended college within the past
five years. Qualified recipients can take one three-hour credit course at ABAC
at no charge by meeting the Incentive Grant Program criteria. Classes are
available in Tifton, Moultrie, and Fitzgerald. For more information, contact
the Office of Admissions.
ABAC Staff Forum Scholarship: Awarded annually to entering freshmen and/or
enrolled
Abraham Baldwin Foundation Scholars Scholarships: Pays matriculation, clinical, and student activity
fees for two semesters. These scholarships will be awarded to three of the top
five honor graduates of the following schools:
21st Century Leaders Scholarship: Pays matriculation, clinical, and student activity
fees for two semesters. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the
following academic criteria. The recipient must 1) be a senior graduating from
the 21st Century Leaders Program sponsored by the Georgia Business Forum; 2)
have a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA on last high school grade report; 3) be an
entering freshman; 4) be planning to attend Abraham Baldwin full time, and 5)
maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 to receive the scholarship the following
semester. Application forms may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office or
the Office of Academic Affairs. Completed forms must be returned to the Office
of Academic Affairs by March 15.
E. P. And Iliene Bowen, Jr.
Memorial Scholarship: The amount and
number of scholarships awarded each year will depend in part on earnings of the
endowment. Available to an entering freshmen, rising
sophomore, full-time non-traditional and/or part-time students. Entering
freshmen must have a 2.5 average or higher; rising sophomores must have
completed 20 semester hours of academic work with a 2.5 average or higher, must
be currently enrolled and plan to return the following year. Application forms
may be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs. Completed forms must be
returned to the Office of Academic Affairs by March 15.
Britt Scholarships: The recipient(s) must be a student at Abraham Baldwin who shows
potential for success in his/her chosen academic field while also demonstrating
a real need for financial assistance. The recipient must use the scholarship
over a period of two semesters and must make a “C” (2.0) average each semester
to be eligible for the next semester’s allotment. The scholarship(s) will be
available to either an entering freshman or student who has completed one or
more semesters at the college. The amount of the scholarship(s) will vary
depending on the money available from the corpus earnings. Application forms
may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office or the Office of Academic
Affairs. Completed forms must be returned to the Office of Academic Affairs by
March 15.
Josephine L. Cloudman
Scholarships: The number and amount
of scholarships are dependent on the corpus earnings. Open to entering freshmen
and rising sophomores. Qualifications: (1) predicted academic success, and (2)
financial need. Application forms may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office
or the Office of Academic Affairs. Completed forms must be returned to the
Office of Academic Affairs by March 15.
George D. Conger Scholarship: The number and amount of scholarships are dependent
on the corpus earnings. Open to rising sophomores. Qualifications: (1)
predicted academic success, and (2) financial need. Application forms may be
obtained from the Financial Aid Office or the Office of Academic Affairs.
Completed forms must be returned to the Office of Academic Affairs by March 15.
Agnes Davis Donaldson Scholarships: The number and amount of scholarships are dependent
on the corpus earnings. The recipient must have attended ABAC for two semesters
as a full-time student, earned 20 semester hours of degree credits and have a
cumulative academic grade point average of 3.3 or higher. The student’s need
for financial assistance and residents of
Eastman Scholarship: Scholarship covers matriculation, clinical, and student activity
fees. The number and amount of scholarships are dependent on the corpus
earnings. Open to entering freshmen and rising sophomores. Qualifications: (1)
applicants must have a 2.5 average or higher and (2)
financial need. Application forms may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office
or the Office of Academic Affairs. Completed forms must be returned to the
Office of Academic Affairs by March 15.
James Perry Gleaton
Scholarship: The amount and number of
scholarships awarded each year will depend in part on earnings of the
endowment. The scholarship must be used within two semesters from the time of
initial enrollment; unused funds will revert to the scholarship fund. Awarded to an entering freshman or a currently enrolled freshman
with a 2.0 or higher grade point average. Recipient must be planning to
enroll at Abraham Baldwin with the intention of remaining at the college until
graduation. Priority will be given to the employees or children of the
employees of Plant Telephone Company. A student awarded this scholarship must
maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average in order to continue receiving the
funds. Applications are available in the Office of Academic Affairs and must be
returned by March 15.
Fredrick William Kinard, Jr.
Scholarship: Open to an entering
freshman or a rising sophomore with a 2.5 average or higher. Scholarship will
be given to an academically qualified student who needs financial assistance.
Contact the Office of Academic Affairs for applications. Closing date is March
15. The amount and number of scholarships awarded each year will depend in part
on earnings of the endowment.
George H. King Scholarship: Available to an entering freshman or a rising
sophomore with a 2.5 average or higher. Scholarship will be given to an
academically qualified student who needs financial assistance. Contact the
Office of Academic Affairs for applications. The amount and number of
scholarships awarded each year will depend in part on earnings of the
endowment. Closing date is March 15.
Gertrude and Charles Kemp, Jr. Scholarship: Available to an entering freshman or a rising
sophomore with preference given to a freshman. The amount and number of
scholarships awarded will depend in part on earnings of the endowment. Freshmen
criteria: Must have a 2.5 average or higher and sophomores must have completed
30 quarter hours or 20 semester hours of academic work with a 2.5 or higher
grade point average. Closing date is March 15.
Clarence Robert Lang Scholarship: The amount and number of scholarships awarded each
year will depend in part on earnings of the endowment. Criteria: Freshmen must
have a 2.5 average or higher; rising sophomores must have completed 30 hours of
academic work with a 2.5 average or higher with plans to return the following
year. In order to continue to receive the scholarship, the student(s) must earn
per semester a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and maintain a full class
load. Applications may be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs. Closing
dates: Rising Sophomores - March 15; Freshmen - March
15.
Harold and Rowena Loyd FFA
Leadership Scholarship: A $2000
scholarship, equally divided over two semesters, will be awarded annually to
the Georgia State FFA President who attends ABAC as a sophomore. To continue
receiving the scholarship the student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or
higher with a full class load.
Zell and Shirley Miller Scholarship: Scholarship is equivalent to two semesters
matriculation, clinical and student activity fees. The number of scholarships
is dependent on the corpus earnings. Open to rising sophomores and entering
freshman. Freshman must have a 2.5 or higher grade point average; rising
sophomores must have completed 20 semester hours of academic work with a 2.5 or
higher grade point average. When all factors are nearly equal, preference will
be given to students with financial need. Application forms may be obtained
from the Office of Academic Affairs. Closing date for application - March 15.
J. P. Short Scholarship: A full scholarship awarded to a Short and Paulk employee or employee’s dependent with preference
given employees. May be awarded to an entering freshman or
rising sophomore with a 2.5 or higher grade point average. Applications
are available at the Office of Academic Affairs. Closing date for sophomores is
March 15 and for freshmen is March 15.
Vera Conger Smith Scholarship: Awarded to a rising sophomore who has completed 20
semester hours of academic work with a 3.0 average or higher. The amount of the
scholarship(s) will vary depending on the money available from the corpus
earnings. Application forms may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office or
the Office of Academic Affairs. Completed forms must be returned to the Office
of Academic Affairs by March 15.
John W. Strickland Scholarship: The amount and number of scholarships awarded each
year will depend in part on earnings of the endowment. Awarded annually to a
rising sophomore who has completed two or more semesters at Abraham Baldwin
with a cumulative academic grade point average of 3.2 and who plans to attend
the college for two semesters the following year. Student must show evidence of
leadership as demonstrated through extracurricular activities on the campus.
When all factors are nearly equal, preference will be given (although not
required) to an agriculture major and/or a student
with a background of achievement in 4-H Club. Apply to the Office of Academic
Affairs. Closing date for application is March 15.
Larry W. (Buck) Wheeler Memorial Scholarship: An award of $1,500 to a rising sophomore who has
attended Abraham Baldwin at least two semesters, has a cumulative academic
grade point average of 3.2 or higher, and plans to complete the sophomore year
at the college. Apply to the Office of Academic Affairs. Closing date for
application is March 15.
John David Wood Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to an entering freshman with a 2.5 or higher
grade point average or to a rising sophomore with 20 semester hours of academic
work with a 2.5 grade point average or higher. The amount and number of
scholarships awarded each year will depend in part on earnings of the
endowment.
Muryl Yow Memorial Scholarship: Three grants each to cover matriculation, clinical,
and student activity fees for one semester awarded during the year by the
Baldwin Woman’s Club. Qualifications: (1) financial need, and (2) available to
any student who has completed at least one semester or more with a 2.0 grade
point average or higher. Closing date is six weeks prior to registration for
the semester. Apply through the Office of Academic Affairs.
James E. Zorn Memorial Scholarship: The number and amount of scholarships are dependent
on the corpus earnings. Open to entering freshmen and rising sophomores.
Qualifications: (1) applicants must have a 2.5 average
or higher and (2) financial need. Application forms may be obtained from the
Financial Aid Office or the Office of Academic Affairs. Completed forms must be
returned to the Office of Academic Affairs by March 15.
RESTRICTED TO CURRICULUM
DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE AND
ABAC Ag Alumni Scholarship: The amount and number of scholarships awarded each
year will vary from year to year. Recipient must be enrolled within the
Division of Agriculture and Forest Resources. Open to all first, second or in
some cases a third year student. Factors to be considered in selection, in
addition to scholastic ability, are: Leadership ability as demonstrated through
participation in recognized activities, especially FFA, F&CCLA, and 4-H;
Character qualities such as integrity, honesty, loyalty and dependability;
Personal qualities such as enthusiasm, initiative, cooperativeness and
consideration of others; Professional qualities such as thoroughness in work
habits, adjusting to situations and response to supervision.
Larry D. Allen Agricultural Leadership Scholarship: This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annual to
rising sophomore enrolled within the Division of Agriculture and Forest
Resources who has completed 30 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or
higher. Application forms may be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs.
Closing date is March 15.
Marshall Guill Scholarship: Open to an entering freshman or a rising sophomore
with a semester grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Sophomores must have
completed 20 semester hours of academic work. In order to continue to receive
the scholarship, the student must earn a semester grade point average of 2.5 or
higher each term with a full class load. Applications are available in the
Office of Academic Affairs and must be returned by March 15. Student must be
enrolled in Agriculture Equipment technology program.
J. Lamar Branch Memorial Scholarship: A student must study in the Division of Agriculture
and Forest Resources. Preference will be given student studying Ag Education,
Forestry or Home Economics. Must have a 2.5 grade point or higher. Application
forms may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office or the Office of Academic
Affairs. Completed forms must be returned to the Office of Academic Affairs by
March 15.
S. L. Lewis Memorial Scholarship: The number and amount of scholarships are dependent
on the corpus earnings. Open to rising sophomores and entering freshmen.
Qualifications: (1) GPA 3.0 and higher, and (2)
Brightwell Horticulture Scholarship: Maximum $500 scholarship awarded to a worthy student
in Ornamental Horticulture Technology. The recipient must have completed two
semesters at Abraham Baldwin with a 2.0 or higher grade point average with
plans to attend ABAC for two additional semesters. Recipient must be actively
involved in the Horticulture Club and interested in and involved with campus
beautification projects as certified by the horticulture faculty. When all
factors are nearly equal, preference will be given to students with financial
need. Application forms may be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs.
Closing date for application - March 15.
Daren Brownlow Memorial
Scholarship: $1,500 scholarship
awarded to a worthy student enrolled the Division of Agriculture and Forest
Resources. The recipient may be an entering freshman or rising sophomore at
ABAC with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. When all factors are nearly
equal, preference will be given to students with financial need. Application
forms may be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs. Closing date for
application - March 15.
Jesse and Dolly Chambliss Scholarship: The Jesse and Dolly Chambliss Scholarships are made
available to students majoring in Agricultural and Industrial Equipment
Technology and/or Agricultural Engineering. In order to apply for one of these
$500 scholarships a student should have attained an average minimum grade point
average of 2.5 by completing a minimum of 12 semester hours per semester and
have completed at least 20 semester hours of academic work toward a degree.
Other factors to be considered include participation in divisional
organizations and activities, leadership abilities, and personal growth as
attested by peers and faculty. Application forms may be obtained from the
Office of Academic Affairs. Completed forms must be returned to the Office of
Academic Affairs by March 15.
J. E. (Pat) and Annie Lou Connor Forestry Scholarship: The amount and number of scholarships awarded each
year will be determined by the Scholarship and Awards Committee. Available to a rising sophomore(s) forest technology major who has
completed 30 hours of academic work with a 3.0 average or higher.
Students must be currently enrolled and plan to return the following year. In
the event a sophomore student is not available, freshman forest technology
students with a 3.0 high school average or higher will be considered. Completed
forms must returned to the Office of Academic Affairs
by March 15.
J. Baldwin Davis Scholarship: Scholarship to be awarded to a worthy student in
agriculture at Abraham Baldwin. The amount and number of scholarships awarded
each year will depend in part on earnings of the endowment. Student must have
earned a 3.2 cumulative academic grade point average at the college; have
attended ABAC two or more semesters; be a rising sophomore and attend the
college for two semesters during the following year; and be of high moral
character and exhibit leadership potential. Financial need and participation in
organized college sanctioned activities will be considered. Apply to the Office
of Academic Affairs. Closing date for application - March 15.
Eason Agricultural Studies Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship awarded to a student studying in
the Division of Agriculture and Forest Resources. Preference will be given
students studying Agri Business or Agronomy and who
remains in that area in order to continue receiving the scholarship. Must have a 2.5 or higher grade point average. Recipient may
be an entering freshman or rising sophomore at ABAC. Applications may be
obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs and returned by March 15.
Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship: A $500 scholarship awarded to a student majoring in
Family and Consumer Sciences. May be awarded to an entering
freshman or a rising sophomore. Freshman criteria: Must have a 2.5
average or higher; Sophomore criteria: Must have completed 30 hours of academic
work with a 2.5 average or higher and plan to return the following year.
Application deadline is March 15.
Oren H. and Aileen Grace Harden Memorial Scholarship: The amount and number of scholarships awarded each
year will depend in part on earnings of the endowment. Available
to an entering freshman or rising sophomore with preference given to a
freshman. Criteria: Student must be studying in the area of agriculture
and must have a 2.5 or higher grade point average. Apply to the Office of
Academic Affairs. Closing date for applications are March 15 for sophomores and
March 15 for freshmen.
Hubbard Farms Poultry Science Scholarship: $1500 awarded to a poultry science student at ABAC
who is in the top ten percent of the poultry science students with a
recommendation from the poultry science faculty. Other factors to be considered
include: character qualities such as integrity, honesty, loyalty and
dependability; personal qualities such as enthusiasm, initiative and leadership
ability, cooperativeness and consideration of others; professional
qualifications such as thoroughness in work habits and ability to organize,
respond to supervision and to grow.
E. Ray Jensen Turf Grass Scholarship: $1500 awarded annually to a rising sophomore
majoring in Golf Turf Management, Commercial Turf Management, or Golf Club
Management with a 3.0 grade point average or higher. Other factors considered
for selection in addition to scholastic ability, are integrity, honesty,
dependability, leadership ability, and cooperativeness and consideration of
others. Applications may be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs.
Closing date is March 15.
Lane Green Wildlife Management Scholarship: $1500 awarded annually to a rising sophomore who has
completed 25 or more hours at ABAC in the Wildlife Technology Program, while
maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA. Student must also have demonstrated the
necessary excellent work habits, attitude, and ethics required of a wildlife professional. Review of the applications and
selection of deserving recipient(s) will be conducted by the faculty of the
ABAC Wildlife Technology Program. Deadline is March 15.
Langdale Company Forestry Scholarship: One tuition and fees scholarship awarded annually to
a
Robert L. Miles Scholarship: Awarded to a recipient majoring in agriculture or an
agriculturally related field. Preference will be given to a student with a farm
background. Student may be an entering freshman or a rising sophomore with a
2.5 average or higher and have proven financial need. Closing date is March 15.
Monty Moncrief Turfgrass Scholars:
Scholarships are awarded to students majoring in Golf Turfgrass
Management. Recipients are selected by a panel of Georgia State Golf
Association officials. For further information, please contact the Division of
Agriculture and Forest Resources.
David W. Mullis Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a rising sophomore in the Wildlife
Technology Curriculum. Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee
as designated by the Abraham Baldwin’s Wildlife Technology faculty and
subsequently submitted to the Abraham Baldwin Scholarship and Awards Committee
for final selection. The recipient must have completed a minimum of 30 hours
credit in the Wildlife Technology Curriculum and have a minimum academic grade
point average of 2.5. The recipient must maintain a 2.5 academic grade point
average each semester for the duration of the scholarship. Applications may be
obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs or the Agriculture and Forest
Resources Division office. Closing date is March 15.
Rakestraw & Associates Environmental Horticulture
Technology Scholarship: This
scholarship is available to an employee of Rakestraw
and Associates who shows financial need and is enrolled within the Division of
Agriculture and Forest Resources. Preference will be given to a student
majoring in Turf Management or Landscape Design. Recipient may be an entering
freshman or a rising sophomore. Application forms may be obtained from the
Office of Academic Affairs. Closing date is March 15.
J. Fielding Reed/Georgia Plant Food Educational
Society Scholarship: $1,500. Must be a sophomore agronomy, plant science or turf management
student at ABAC with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher to receive the
scholarship. ABAC Forestry Faculty will make recommendations.
James L. Shepherd Scholarship: The scholarship will be awarded to students studying
in the field of agriculture or forestry with preference given to students in
agricultural engineering. Awarded to entering freshman or
rising sophomores with a 2.5 grade point average or higher.
Ethel H. Slatter Memorial
Scholarship: Applicants must be a
rising sophomore who has completed 20 semester hours earned in the Wildlife
Technology or Forest Technology curricula at ABAC, with a minimum academic
grade point average of 3.2. The amount of the scholarship will vary depending
on the money available from the corpus earnings. Application forms may be
obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs and must be returned by March 15.
Southeastern Turfgrass
Conference Scholarship: Must be a
sophomore Golf Turf Management, Commercial Turf Management, Golf Club
Management, or Landscape Design and Grounds Management (with emphasis toward
golf course landscaping) student at ABAC with a grade point average of 3.0 or
higher.
B. L. Southwell Scholarship: Awarded annually to a student majoring in any phase
of agriculture or home economics with preference given to animal science
majors. The amount of the scholarship will depend on the earnings from the
endowment. The scholarship may be awarded to an entering freshman with a
minimum of 750 combined SAT score and 2.5 high school average or to a college student
who has earned 25 or more degree credit hours and a 2.5 or higher cumulative
grade point average. The award will be divided over a two semester period and
must be used within 12 months from date of initial award. Application forms may
be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs. Completed forms must be
returned to the Office of Academic Affairs by March 15.
L. M. Veazey Memorial
Scholarship: The amount and number of
scholarships awarded each year will depend upon the earnings of this endowment.
The award will be equally divided between two semesters. The recipient must be
a rising sophomore enrolled within the Division of Agriculture and Forest
Resources who has completed 20 semester hours of academic work with a GPA of
2.5 or higher. Preference will be given to students majoring in Family and
Consumer Sciences. Application forms may be obtained from the Office of
Academic Affairs. Closing date is March 15.
DIVISION OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
John L. Herring Scholarship: Awarded to a student majoring in accounting and
other business majors. May be awarded to an entering freshman
or a rising sophomore with preference given to freshmen. Students must
have a 2.5 average or higher. The amount and number of scholarships awarded
each year will depend in part on earnings of the endowment. Applications may be
obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs. Closing dates is March 15.
Donald and Betty Jones Business Scholarship: $1,500 scholarship awarded to a worthy student
enrolled in Business Administration. The recipient must be a rising sophomore
at ABAC with a 2.0 or higher grade point average. Other factors to be
considered include: character qualities such as integrity, honest, loyalty and
dependability; personal qualities such as enthusiasm, initiative and leadership
ability, cooperativeness and consideration of others; professional
qualifications such as thoroughness in work habits and ability to organize,
respond to supervision and to grow. Closing date for application is March 15.
Mary Lee Vitange Payne
Scholarship for Business Administration Students: Awarded to a rising sophomore or an entering
freshman. A recipient must be a business administration major with a minimum
score of 1,000 on their SAT. A freshman must have a 2.5 high school grade point
average and a rising sophomore must have earned 30 hours of academic work with
a 2.5 average or higher and plan to return the following year. Allocations will
depend upon the earnings from the endowment. Closing date is March 15.
Charles W. Powell, III Scholarship: Awarded to an entering freshman or rising sophomore
with a 2.5 grade point average or higher. First consideration will be given to
students majoring in accounting and other business majors.
DIVISION OF HUMANITIES
Ernest Edwards Music Scholarship: Scholarship to be awarded to a worthy student
enrolled in music at Abraham Baldwin. The recipient must be an entering
freshman and must plan to major in music. The award of these scholarships will
be based on musical talent as evaluated in auditions, leadership in high school
music activities, financial need, and grade point average. The recipient must
maintain a 2.5 grade point average each semester while attending Abraham
Baldwin. Change of major, withdrawal, or inability to maintain the required grade
point average will result in termination of the scholarship. Contact the
Humanities Division for details on application. Closing date is March 15.
Elsie and Paul Gaines Applied Music Scholarship: The scholarships will pay for the semester lab fees
for students enrolled in piano, organ or voice. Preference will be given to
those students enrolled in piano and who have attended the college for one
semester and have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. The scholarship is
renewable for up to four semesters. The Chairman of the Division of Humanities
will determine eligible recipients. For further information, please contact the
Division of Humanities.
Holly Twitty Donaldson
Scholarship: Awarded annually to
entering freshmen and/or enrolled
Warren Bruce Donaldson, Jr. Journalism Scholarship: The amount and number of scholarships awarded each
year will depend in part on earnings of the endowment. Scholarship must be used
within four semesters following the date of the award. Allocations usually will
be divided over two semesters. Strong preference will be given to
Marian Jones Girtman
Scholarship: Awarded to a worthy
student in the Visual Art Program and/or area of Humanities. At the discretion
of the scholarship and Awards Committee, the scholarship may be given as one or
equally divided into two scholarships. A student must submit a portfolio of at
least three examples of art work; plan to attend ABAC for three or more
semesters; maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average at ABAC and be of high
moral character and exhibit leadership potential. Financial need and
participation in organized high school or college sanctioned activities will be
considered. First priority will be given to a major in the visual arts but if
there are not qualified applicants in this area, the scholarship will be open
to Journalism, Music, Speech/Drama and English majors. Applicants in these
areas must show evidence of creative work and have the recommendation of their
high school or college advisor. Application forms may be obtained from the
Office of Academic Affairs. Deadlines will vary depending on availability.
DIVISION OF NURSING
Russell A. Acree Nursing
Scholarship: This scholarship will be
awarded to an entering freshman in the nursing program with a cumulative grade
point average of 2.5 or higher. Applications may be obtained from the Office of
Academic Affairs. Closing date is March 15.
Louis Beard Nursing Scholarship: $2,000 awarded to worthy nursing student in the
Beckham Nursing Scholarship: The number and amount of scholarships are dependent
on the corpus earnings. Open to rising sophomores. Qualifications: (1) predicted
academic success, and (2) financial need. Application forms may be obtained
from the Financial Aid Office or the Office of Academic Affairs. Completed
forms must be returned to the Office of Academic Affairs by March 15.
J. H. Dorminy Nursing Scholarships: Three scholarships,
Two scholarships are
available to students entering the sophomore year in Abraham Baldwin’s nursing
program who have a 3.0 or higher grade point average at the college. Closing date - March 15.
One scholarship is available
to an LPN entering the freshman class of Abraham Baldwin’s nursing program who
has at least two years full-time work experience during the immediate past
three years, a combined SAT score of 750 or higher, and/or must have earned a
3.0 or higher GPA on all previous college courses taken within the immediate
past three years, and have documented financial need. A scholarship not awarded
to a student in the designated class above due to lack of qualified applicants
will be awarded in the other class provided qualified applicants are on file.
Application forms and detailed criteria are available in the office of the
academic dean. Closing date is March 15.
Janice C. Payne/Baldwin Woman’s Club Scholarship: A recipient must be a rising sophomore nursing student
who has completed 30 hours of academic work at ABAC with a grade point average
of 3.25 or higher. The amount of the scholarship will vary depending on the
money available from the corpus earnings. Application forms may be obtained
from the Office of Academic Affairs and must be returned by March 15.
Shirley C. Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship: Open to an entering freshman or a rising sophomore
with a semester grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Preference will be given
to students as follows: First-consideration to family relatives;
Second-consideration to students not receiving HOPE Scholarship, and
Third-consideration by financial need. In order to continue to receive the
scholarship, the student must earn a semester grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
Closing date is March 15.
DIVISION OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Katherine Rountree Christian
Scholarships: Will be awarded
annually to first-time entering freshmen at Abraham Baldwin. The amount and
number of scholarships awarded each year will depend in part on earnings of the
endowment. To be considered for this scholarship, a student must have a
composite SAT of 1000 or higher and a high school grade point average of 3.0 or
higher as calculated by the Abraham Baldwin admissions office. A student must
also show exceptional performance in science as judged by the Scholarship and
Awards Committee. Preference will be given to a student whose
declared college majors is: general science, biology, chemistry, computer
science, dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, or pharmacy. Secondary
consideration will be given to students majoring in the following areas: allied
health, agriculture, and forestry/wildlife. Application forms may be obtained
from the Office of Academic Affairs. Completed forms must be returned to the
Office of Academic Affairs by March 15.
PREPROFESSIONAL
Affinity Health Group Scholarship: Awarded annually to an entering freshman or rising
sophomore. Criteria: Must have a 3.0 average or higher on academic work, and a
minimum SAT score of 1000. Student must be a pre-medicine major. Preference
will be given to a) residents of Tift county or b)
residents of contiguous counties.
John Henry Dorminy
Scholarships: Four scholarships,
Two scholarships will be
awarded annually to entering freshmen who plan to major in forestry, pre-med,
pre-vet, pre-dentistry, pre-law, nursing, accounting, or music (piano). The
award of these scholarships will be based on academic ability as measured by
SAT scores, high school average as calculated by ABAC’s
admissions office, and active participation in high school co-curricular
activities which enhance leadership ability. Apply to the Office of Academic
Affairs. Closing date is March 15.
Two scholarships will be
awarded annually to nursing sophomores who have completed 20 semester hours of
degree credits with cumulative academic grade point averages of 3.5 and plans
to complete the sophomore year at ABAC. Recipient must be in the field of
forestry, pre-med, pre-vet, pre-dentistry, pre-law, nursing, accounting, or music
(piano). Award will be based primarily on scholarship. Apply to the Office of
Academic Affairs. Closing date for application is March 15.
J. Murray Turner, Jr. Scholarship: Awarded annually to an entering freshman or rising
sophomore. Criteria: Must have a 3.0 average or higher on academic work and a
minimum SAT score of 1000. Student must be a pre-medicine major. Preference
will be given to a) residents of Tift county or b)
residents of contiguous counties.
GEOGRAPHICAL RESTRICTIONS
American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 21 Scholarships: Pays matriculation, clinical, athletic, and activity
fees for two semesters. Qualifications: (1) child of Tift County veteran, (2)
financial need, and (3) scholastic ability. Apply through Guidance Department
of the high school.
American Legion Post No. 21 Scholarships: Pays matriculation, clinical, athletic, and activity
fees for two semesters. Qualifications: (1) child of Tift County veteran, (2)
financial need, and (3) scholastic ability. Apply through Guidance Department of
the high school.
Arch Rowan Scholarship: The amount and number of scholarships awarded each
year will depend in part on the earnings of this endowment. Recipients must be
a
O.V. Barkuloo Memorial
Scholarship: Awarded to an entering
freshman from
C. L. Morehead Scholarship: Awarded to an entering freshman or rising sophomore
from Ben Hill and
Citizen’s Bank of Tifton Scholarship: Pays matriculation, clinical, athletic, and activity
fees for one semester. Qualifications: (1) resident of
Community National Bank-
Louis Beard Nursing Scholarship: $2,000 awarded to a worthy nursing student in the
Dolly W. Bearden Forestry Scholarship: A maximum $1500 scholarship will be awarded annually.
To be eligible one must meet the following criteria: must be a resident of
Belk Hudson Scholarships: Two $1,000 scholarships awarded to students in the
Tifton area. Strong preference will be given to full-time employees or children
of full-time employees of Belk Hudson, Tifton. Other criteria include: student
must be a resident of
4-H Scholarship:
Applicants must be an active 4-H’er. Contact local high school 4-H advisor for further
information.
Georgia Vegetable Company Scholarship: A $1,500 scholarship will be awarded annually to an
employee of Georgia Vegetable Company or an employee’s dependent. Open to
entering freshmen or rising sophomores with a 2.5 grade point average.
Lanier Carson/Kelly Manufacturing Company: A full scholarship awarded to a Kelly manufacturing
Company employee or employee’s dependent with preference given employees. May be awarded to an entering freshman or rising sophomore with a
2.5 or higher grade point average.
Colquitt Electric Membership Corporation Scholarship: Pays matriculation, clinical, athletic, and activity
fees for two semesters. Qualifications: (1) predicted academic success, (2)
financial need, and (3) must be a member of Colquitt County EMC cooperative
which covers portions of Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt, Cook, Lowndes, Tift and
Worth counties. A student may be awarded scholarship for one year only.
Application forms may be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs.
Completed forms must be returned to the Office of Academic Affairs by March 15.
H. Gordon Davis Nursing Scholarship: Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to entering
freshmen at ABAC declaring nursing as a major. A student must have earned a
high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher, must be a resident of
John H. Davis/First Community Bank of Tifton
Scholarship: Pays matriculation,
clinical, athletic, and activity fees for two semesters. Qualifications: (1)
resident of
Allen & Lelia Garden
Scholarship: Qualifications: May be
an entering freshman or a rising sophomore with a grade point average of 2.0 or
higher and not receiving the HOPE scholarship. Preference will be given to
non-traditional and/or part-time students from Ben Hill, Irwin, or Wilcox
counties. Deadline is March 15 for rising sophomores and March 15 for entering
freshman.
E. B. Hamilton, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: The ABAC Scholarship and Awards Committee will
select the recipient(s) each year from the recommendations received from the E.
B. Hamilton Scholarship and the ABAC Softball Coach. The recipient will be from
Tift County High School Softball program. May be an entering
freshman or a rising sophomore with a 2.5 grade point average.
Joseph A. Haley, Sr. Scholarship: Awarded to a worthy entering freshman or rising
sophomore. Qualifications: Student must be from Tift or contiguous counties;
entering freshman must have a 2.5 average or higher; rising sophomore must have
completed 30 hours of academic work with a 2.5 average or higher. The amount of
the scholarships will vary depending on the money available from the corpus
earnings. Application forms may be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs
and returned by March 15.
John and Julie Hunt Scholarship: A graduate of
Middle
John P. O Connor Memorial Scholarship: The amount and number of scholarship will depend in
part on earnings of the endowment. Criteria: Student must have a 3.0 high
school grade point average and maintain a minimum current academic average of
2.5 to continue receiving the scholarship; Student must be a graduate from
Prince Automotive Group Scholarship: This scholarship will be awarded annually and will
only cover tuition and fees. Criteria: Recommended by Mr. John Prince or his
representative; must be an employee of Prince Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Inc. or
employee’s dependent with preference given employees; must be a resident of
Berrien, Ben Hill, Colquitt, Cook, Tift, Turner, or Worth Counties. Recipient
may be a freshman or sophomore and must have a 2.5 grade point average or
higher.
Weetie and Homer Rankin Scholarships: Young Georgia high school graduates with academic
potential as judged by SAT scores, high school records and possibly other
tests, who have demonstrated leadership potential and
possess financial need are encouraged to apply for these entering freshmen
scholarships. To be eligible, a student must pursue full-time study toward an associate
degree and not have previously attended college. (Joint Enrollment students are
eligible.) Recipients are paid $200 per semester with a maximum of $1,600 per
student. Specific criteria for these scholarships and application forms may be
obtained from the Financial Aid Office or the Office of Academic Affairs.
Completed forms must be returned to the Office of Academic Affairs by June 1.
Regents’ Scholarships: Qualifications: (1) a high prediction of academic
success, (2) financial need, (3)
Rotary Club of Tifton Scholarship: Two scholarships awarded, with the funds to be
divided equally over two semesters. An eligible student must be a
Shoney’s Scholarship: Scholarship will pay matriculation, clinical, athletic, and activity
fees for one academic year. The scholarship recipient will be chosen by John
and Julie Hunt from among employees and families of employees of Shoney’s of
Tifton, Inc. The recipient must have a 2.0 or higher high school or college
cumulative grade point average. Student may be either an entering freshman or
an enrolled ABAC student, must be planning to attend
ABAC for three additional semesters to graduate within the next two semesters,
and student must maintain a 2.2 or higher GPA each semester to be eligible for
each succeeding semester.
Jessie Lee Stephens Scholarship: A scholarship will be awarded annually to a
B. Frank Strickland Memorial Scholarship: This $500 scholarship will be awarded annually to an
entering freshman from a
Tifton Junior Woman’s Club Scholarships: Pays matriculation, clinical, athletic, and activity
fees for two semesters. Qualifications: (1) female, (2) graduating senior from
Jack and Ann Stone scholarship: An award of $500 to an entering freshman for a fall
semester. The scholarship will be paid at the beginning of the student’s first
semester of enrollment at
Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Georgia Foundation: Qualifications:
Ernest Yates Memorial Scholarship (Tifton Kiwanis
Club): Pays $375 per semesters for
two semester for two students. Qualifications: (1)
full-time college student, (2) scholastic ability, (3) financial need, and (4)
preference given to
OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
Available from the Office of
Student Financial Aid is a listing of interesting financial aid related web
sites on the Internet. These web sites can be used by ABAC students for
assistance in locating outside scholarship sources. For further information on
this service, contact the Financial Aid Office.
STATE DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
Students who have a physical
or an emotional handicap may receive financial assistance to attend college
through their nearest vocational rehabilitation office. For details, students
may contact the Financial Aid Office or their local rehabilitation office.
The Veterans Services Office
is located on the second floor of the
Veterans experiencing
academic difficulty may be eligible for additional benefits to help defray the
costs of tutoring services. Such Veterans should consult with the personnel in
the Veterans Service Office to determine the proper procedure to obtain these
additional benefits.
STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Students receiving financial
aid have certain rights and responsibilities. The applicant must, without
exception, report any of the following changes to the Financial Aid Office: (a)
withdrawal from school, (b) transfer to another school, (c) any change in
enrollment status, (d) name changes, (e) address change or parents’ address
change, and (f) joining military service.
The financial aid applicant
is responsible for obtaining, completing, and filing the proper financial aid
application, statements, forms, etc., each year on a timely basis. The
applicant has the right to seek and receive full information and counseling
from the Financial Aid Office in regard to any financial aid matter. If the
family’s financial circumstances have changed due to death, divorce, marriage,
disability, long-term unemployment or low income, the applicant’s eligibility
may change. The applicant must take the initiative in notifying the office of
these changes.
Correct information must be
provided on all financial aid forms. False reporting of information on
financial aid application forms is a violation of law and may be considered a
criminal offense which could result in indictment under the U.S. Criminal Code.
An applicant for financial
aid must return all additional documentation, verification, corrections, and/or
new information requested by either the financial aid office for the agency to
which the financial aid application or confidential statement was submitted.
The applicant is responsible
for reading and understanding all forms requiring signature and for obtaining
copies of them. Applicants must accept responsibility for all agreements
signed. The student is also responsible for understanding the school’s refund
policies and procedures.
A student who withdraws from
college may be entitled to a refund depending on his/her date of withdrawal. Any
refund, to which a student receiving financial aid may be entitled, will be
first applied against accounts in the following priority:
Student
Accounts Receivables Federal Supp. Edu.
Unsubsidized Federal
Subsidized Federal
Federal PLUS Loans instructional sources of aid
Federal Perkins Loan The “student”
Federal Pell Grant
STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS
The Higher Education Act of
1965, as amended by Congress, mandated institutions of higher education to
establish minimum standards of “satisfactory progress” for students receiving
financial aid. The College makes these standards applicable to all
institutionally-awarded Federal and State funds to include Federal Pell Grant,
Federal Supplemental Educational Grants, Federal Work-Study, HOPE Scholarships,
Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Stafford Student Loans, and Federal Parent Loans
(PLUS) to Undergraduate Students, for the purpose of maintaining a consistent
policy for all students receiving assistance.
Effective with the beginning
of the Fall Term, 1998, the following standards will apply to any student
receiving any type of financial aid outlined above.
A. First Term Recipients
To receive Federal financial assistance for the first
time, each eligible person will have met the admission requirements of the
college and, by his/her signature, acknowledged awareness and acceptance of the
standards set forth in the remainder of this document.
B. Continuing Recipients
A student will be expected to achieve certain minimum
levels of progress toward the successful academic completion of course
requirements for a degree or certificate. Progress toward the credential is
measured both quantitatively and qualitatively. There is also a maximum
allowable time frame for completion of the credential. At Abraham Baldwin
Agricultural College (ABAC), standards for maintaining such progress are as
follows:
Qualitative Standard
A student must maintain the following minimum cumulative
institutional grade point average (IGPA), depending upon the number of hours
attempted:
|
Hours Attempted |
Minimum IGPA |
|
|
|
|
1-12 |
1.50 |
|
|
|
|
13-24 |
1.60 |
|
|
|
|
25-36 |
1.70 |
|
|
|
|
37-48 |
1.80 |
|
|
|
|
49-60 |
1.90 |
|
|
|
|
60+ |
2.00 |
Quantitative Standard
A student enrolled in six (6) or more credit hours must
satisfactorily complete at least 67% of the credit hours attempted, and on
which financial aid was based. A student enrolled in less than six (6) credit
hours must satisfactorily complete all hours attempted, and on which financial
aid was based. Satisfactory completion is defined as a letter grade of A, B, C,
D, or IP. Unsatisfactory completion is defined as a letter grade of F, I, W, or
WF.
Time-Frame
Federal regulations limit receipt of federal financial aid
to no more than 150% of the coursework required for any particular degree or
certificate. The average certificate program at ABAC requires approximately 30
credit hours, 150% of which is 45. The average degree program at ABAC requires
60 credit hours, 150% of which is 90. Therefore, no further aid will be awarded
when a student has attempted 45 credit hours in the one-year certificate
program or 90 credit hours in the associate degree program.
Developmental/remedial courses will not be included in the hourly limitation.
Transfer credit accepted toward the credential will be included in the hourly
limitation.
The Financial Aid
Office will evaluate satisfactory progress once each academic year. At the end
of each Spring Term any student who has attempted 12 or more hours, and is
failing to make satisfactory progress, will be informed, in writing, of the
ineligibility to receive future financial aid at the college.
C. Withdrawal from the College
A student who withdrew, or is withdrawn, from ABAC will
not receive further financial aid, except under documented mitigating
circumstances.
D. Reinstatement Provisions
A student whose aid has been discontinued in accord with
these standards may have aid reinstated subject to the following conditions.
Deficient GPA: A student may enroll without financial aid,
attain the appropriate GPA as specified above, and regain their eligibility
status.
Withdrawals: A student may be reinstated, at the
discretion of the Director of Student Financial Aid, if mitigating circumstances, that were beyond normal and immediate control,
can be documented.
Appeals: A student with mitigating circumstances who is notified of ineligibility for federal
aid for any of the above reasons, may appeal such decisions in writing and in
person, using the following channels, in the following order:
1. Director
of Student Financial Aid: A student must submit a written appeal, including any
appropriate third-party documentation of the circumstances. The Director will
inform the student in writing of his/her decision. The Director will read only
one appeal per student per circumstance.
2. Student
Financial Aid Committee: A student must make appointments to appeal in person,
and must also submit a written letter of appeal. He or she is encouraged to
present at least one letter of support from their academic advisor or faculty
member familiar with their situation. The Committee will notify the student in
writing of their decision. The Committee reserves the right to advise a student
regarding course loads and the possible need for counseling and/or academic
advisement. The Committee will hear only one appeal per student per
circumstance. If the appeal is denied, the student may enroll using his/her own
resources. If the appeal is granted and the student subsequently fails to
maintain progress, no further appeal will be heard.
3. Vice
President of Student and Enrollment Services: Appeals must reasonably show that
one of the following has occurred
a) The student has not received
due process.
b) The student has been discriminated
against.
c) The student has not been treated in
an equitable manner.
d) The decision of the Student Financial
Aid Committee was arbitrary and capricious.
If granted, the student will be given one
last administrative hearing as designated by the Vice President of Student and
Enrollment Services.
Availability of Funds: The Financial Aid Office may have rewarded
any forfeited funds; consequently, receipt of originally awarded funds
following reinstatement depends upon whether funds are available and
uncommitted to other students.
E. HOPE Scholarship Recipients:
In order to maintain eligibility for the HOPE
Scholarship, degree-seeking HOPE scholars have the following additional GPA
requirements, as set forth by the State of Georgia: Such students will be
required to demonstrate a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 when they have
attempted 30, 60, and 90 hours.
The Director of Student Financial Aid reserves the right
to examine and issue a post-facto judgement on any
financial aid recipient who fails to maintain satisfactory academic progress.