Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) Scholarship
STATE DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS
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, Moore Highway, Tifton, Georgia 31794-2601.
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. No action can be taken on an application until the
applicant has been accepted for admission to the college.
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 United States resident. The amount of the grant is
governed by financial need and the cost of attending Abraham Baldwin for an
academic year. The duration of the student’s eligibility for a Pell Grant is
limited to the time the student is enrolled in an undergraduate degree or
certificate program of four years or less and is making satisfactory academic
progress. Application is made by completing Abraham Baldwin’s Institutional
Application for Financial Aid and the FAFSA.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
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 Georgia residents funded by the Georgia Lottery for Education. HOPE covers
mandatory fees, $150 per term for books and the cost of tuition not covered by
Pell Grant or other federal grants and scholarships. It is available to college
freshmen who graduated from a Georgia high school in June 1993 or later.
Students must have earned a 3.00, or better, high school grade point average
(GPA), and be seeking a degree. Other Georgia residents may qualify for HOPE
after earning a 3.00 at ABAC for 30 attempted semester credit hours. HOPE is
also available to students seeking a certificate, regardless of date of high
school graduation or high school GPA. HOPE also provides a $500 one-time
incentive for students earning the GED in Georgia on or after July 1993. These
students will receive a voucher from the Georgia Department of Technical and
Adult Education. A GED recipient applies using the Institutional Application
for Financial Aid. All other HOPE applicants must apply using the FAFSA as well
as the Institutional Application for Financial Aid. After attempting 30
semester hours, students may renew the HOPE Scholarships if they have earned a
GPA of 3.00 or better and continue to meet all other requirements.
To apply for the following loans, complete
the FAFSA which may be obtained at your high school counselor’s office or the
College Financial Aid Office:
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
United States, register at Abraham Baldwin, show financial need and
satisfactory progress.
Federal Stafford Loans (formerly GSL)
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 and 1%
guarantee 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.
State Direct Nursing Loan
Up to $2,000 is available to a full-time student. These
loans are repayable by service in the State of Georgia at the rate of one year
of service for each year of assistance received. They are available to a
student who is enrolled in the nursing program and is a legal resident of
Georgia. Closing date for application is May 1.
Application for the following loan may be
secured from the Pickett and Hatcher Educational Fund, P.O. Box 8169, Columbus,
Georgia 31908:
Pickett and Hatcher Education Loan
Available to worthy students enrolled in courses in broad
liberal college training, excluding students of law, medicine, and the
ministry. Must apply two months prior to the term needed.
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 United
States, registered at Abraham Baldwin, show financial need, and make
satisfactory academic progress. Application is made by completing Abraham
Baldwin’s Institutional Application for Financial Aid and the FAFSA.
Work Incentive for Student Education (WISE)
Similar to FWSP, students who qualify may work on campus to
help earn money to meet educational expenses. To qualify for WISE, the student
must be a legal resident of Georgia, registered at Abraham Baldwin, and make
satisfactory academic progress. A student may qualify for WISE regardless of
financial need. Application is made by completing Abraham Baldwin’s
Institutional Application for Financial Aid and the FAFSA.
Regular Work Program
A few jobs are also available to students under the regular
program of work. Information concerning these opportunities is provided by the
College. 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.
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 a 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 February 1.
ABAC FFA Scholarship: Awarded annually to a Georgia State FFA Officer (preference
will be given to state president). Equivalent to two semester’s 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 February 1.
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 Migrant Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to migrant students or
dependents of migrant workers and covers two semesters’ matriculation,
clinical, and student activity fees. An applicant must have engaged in
agriculturally-related work; have been in the field for a minimum of 75 days
each year and whose work requires him/her to relocate with the changes in
seasons; must be a United States citizen; must have a 2.0 grade point average
in high school, and must be enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester.
Applications are available at high schools and in the Office of Academic
Affairs. Closing date is February 1.
ABAC Rodeo Team Booster Club Scholarship: Recipient must be
enrolled at ABAC. Students will apply
for the scholarship by obtaining the Rodeo Team Scholarship application form
through the ABAC Rodeo Team Booster Club.
Applicants must attach a resume of rodeo achievements, educational and
career goals on a separate sheet. For
further information, contact a Rodeo Team Booster Club member.
ABAC Staff Forum Scholarship: Awarded annually to entering freshmen and/or enrolled
Abraham Baldwin College students. This scholarship pays matriculation, clinical,
and student activity fees for two semesters. Qualifications: (1) student must
be a dependent of an ABAC staff employee; (2) student must have a 750 minimum
combined SAT or its equivalent, and a 2.0 high school grade point average as
determined by the ABAC Admissions Office. Applications may be obtained from the
Office of Academic Affairs. Closing date is February 1.
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:
Berrien High School, Colquitt County High School, Cook High School, Fitzgerald
High School, Irwin County High School, Tift County High School, Tiftarea
Academy, Turner County High School, and Worth County High School. The
scholarships will be offered in descending order to the top five honor
graduates of each school until all three scholarships have been accepted or
until all five graduates have been offered the scholarships. In order for a
student to receive the scholarship, he/she must enroll at Abraham Baldwin
within one calendar year after his/her high school graduation date and carry a
full academic load each semester. To retain the scholarship for its duration
he/she must complete the two semesters within one calendar year from the date
of initial matriculation at Abraham Baldwin and must achieve a 3.0 current
academic grade point average.
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 February 1.
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 February 1.
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 for freshmen by February 1 and for sophomores by February
1.
Carlton Scholarships: Four scholarships each year. Awards are based primarily on
academic achievement.
Two
scholarships (full tuition and fees) will be given to entering freshmen with a
3.0 or higher grade point average with SAT scores of 1,000 or higher or the
equivalent. 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 February 1.
Two
scholarship (full tuition and fees) will be given to freshmen who have earned
at least 20 semester hours of degree credit with a 3.75 or higher cumulative
academic grade point average and will enroll a minimum of three more semesters
at ABAC after the award.
Application
forms may be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs and returned by
February 1.
Katherine Rountree Christian Scholarships: Scholarship equivalent to two semesters’ matriculation,
clinical, athletic, and activity fees will be awarded annually to first-time
entering freshmen at Abraham Baldwin. 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 February 1.
Josephine L. Cloudman Scholarships: Each scholarship is equivalent to two semesters’
matriculation, clinical, and student activity fees. The number of scholarships
is 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 for freshmen by February 1 and for sophomores by February 1.
George Conger
Scholarship: Scholarship
is equivalent to two semesters’ matriculation, clinical, and student activity
fees. The number 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 February 1.
Agnes Davis Donaldson Scholarships: Each scholarship will cover matriculation, clinical, and
student activity fees for two semesters at Abraham Baldwin. The number of
scholarships is 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
Tift County will be given priority when other factors are approximately equal.
The recipients must plan to attend ABAC for an additional semesters and plan to
graduate. Application forms may be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs
and returned by February 1.
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 February 1 for rising sophomores and February 1
for entering freshmen.
Georgia Feed and Grain Association
Scholarship: A $500 scholarship will be
awarded annually. Strong preference will be given to students who intend to
continue their education at the University of Georgia, College of Agriculture,
in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Poultry Science or Agronomy Science. Student
must be a rising sophomore with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or
higher. Closing date is February 1.
James Perry Gleaton Scholarship: This scholarship will pay tuition, health, athletic and
activity fees for one academic year. 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 February 1.
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 February 1.
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 February 1.
Charles Kemp, Jr. 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 February 1.
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 dates are February 1 for a rising sophomore and
February 1 for an entering freshman. 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
dates are February 1 for a rising sophomore and February 1 for an entering
freshman.
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 hours
or 20 semester hours of academic work with a 2.5 or higher grade point average.
Closing dates are February 1 for a rising sophomore and February 1 for an
entering freshman.
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 - February 1; Freshmen - February 1.
S. L. Lewis 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. 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 February 1.
Zell and Shirley Miller Scholarship: Scholarship is equivalent to two semester’s 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 -–February 1.
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 February 1 and for freshmen is February 1.
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 February 1.
Star Student Scholarships: Available to an entering freshman who has been designated a
Star Student through the State Chamber of Commerce Student-Teacher Achievement
Recognition Program. This scholarship pays matriculation, clinical, and student
activity fees for one semester to each Star student who enrolls with the
intention of completing one year’s study at Abraham Baldwin College. No closing
date for application. Contact the Office of Academic Affairs.
John W. Strickland Scholarship: Scholarship equivalent to two semesters’ matriculation,
clinical, athletic, and activity fees will be 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 February 1.
Lewis Taylor Scholarship: A full scholarship awarded to an employee or employee’s
dependent of Lewis Taylor Farms 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
dates are February 1 for a rising sophomore and February 1 for an entering
freshman.
Larry W. (Buck) Wheeler Memorial Scholarship:
An award of $1,500 awarded annually based
primarily on scholarship. Recipient must be 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 February 1.
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.
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: 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 February 1 for rising sophomores and February 1
for entering freshmen.
Russell A. Acree Nursing Scholarship: Equivalent to two semesters’ matriculation, clinical, and
student activity fees. 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 February 1.
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.
Louis Beard Nursing Scholarship: $2,000 awarded to worthy nursing student in the Thomasville
area. Apply to the Administrator of Archbold Memorial Hospital, Thomasville,
Georgia. No closing date for application.
Beckham Nursing Scholarship: Equivalent to two semesters’ matriculation, clinical, and
student activity fees. The number 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 February 1.
J. L. 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
February 1.
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 - February 1.
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 - February 1.
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 February 1.
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 have
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, a 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 February 1 for a rising sophomore
and February 1 for an entering freshman.
J. Baldwin Davis Scholarship: A $500 scholarship to be awarded to a worthy student in
agriculture at Abraham Baldwin. 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 - February 1.
Dairymen, Incorporated Scholarship: A $300 scholarship will be given to a student who meets the
following requirements: (1) son or daughter of a Dairymen, Inc. member residing
in Georgia, and (2) freshman or sophomore majoring in dairying or agricultural
economics. No closing date. Apply through the Office of Academic Affairs.
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 February 1.
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 February
1.
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.
Georgia State Golf Scholarship: 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.
Holly Donaldson Scholarship: Awarded annually to entering freshmen and/or enrolled
Abraham Baldwin College student majoring in art, English, foreign language,
journalism, liberal arts, music, or speech-drama. Awards are based on SAT
scores, high school or college average as calculated by ABAC’s admissions
office, active participation in co-curricular activities or occupation related
to the major area of study. Students must have the recommendation of their high
school or college teachers, be of high moral character, exhibit leadership
potential, plan to attend ABAC for three or more semesters, and maintain a 2.5
cumulative grade point average at the college. Financial need will be
considered. The Scholarship and Awards Committee will select the recipient from
applications submitted. The amount of the scholarship will depend on the
earnings of the endowment. Applications may be obtained from the Office of
Academic Affairs. Closing date is February 1.
Warren Bruce Donaldson, Jr. Journalism
Scholarship: Scholarship will pay tuition,
including health, athletic and activity fees for one academic year. 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
Tift County students. The scholarship is to be awarded to a student majoring in
journalism and possessing the following criteria: (1) a 3.3 cumulative grade
point average at Abraham Baldwin with at least 30 hours of degree credit (2)
two or more semesters of attendance at Abraham Baldwin; (3) continued
attendance at Abraham Baldwin for two semesters with plans to graduate. Student
must maintain a minimum current academic average of 2.5 to receive the
scholarship the following semester.
J. H. Dorminy Nursing Scholarships: Three scholarships, $1,000 each awarded annually.
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 - February 1.
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 February 1.
John Henry Dorminy Scholarships: Four scholarships each equivalent to two semesters
matriculation, clinical, athletic, and activity fees.
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 February 1.
Two
scholarships will be awarded annually to freshmen 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
February 1.
Oren H. Harden, Sr. 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 February 1 for sophomores and February 1 for
freshmen.
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 February 1.
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 February 1.
Langdale Company Forestry Scholarship: One tuition and fees scholarship awarded annually to a
sophomore Forest Technology student at ABAC with a grade point average of 2.5
or higher. Contact the Office of Academic Affairs for further information.
Mary M. LeMar Scholarship: A scholarship covering matriculation, clinical, athletic,
and activity fees for two semesters will be awarded to an entering freshman
with a 3.0 high school average or higher. Apply at the Office of Academic
Affairs. Closing date is February 1.
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 dates: February 1
for rising sophomores and February 1 for entering freshmen.
Ernest Edwards Music Scholarship: Scholarship to be awarded to a worthy students 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 February 1.
Georgia Association of Nursing Students
Scholarship: A $500 scholarship will be
awarded annually. An applicant for the Georgia Association of Nursing Students
(GANS) Scholarship must be an active member of the ABAC Chapter of GANS and
must have a cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.0. Preference will
be given to the student who has the highest grade point average and is highly
active in GANS and community activities. Applications may be obtained from the
Office of Academic Affairs. Closing date is February 1.
Georgia Forestry Association Scholarship: The ABAC Forestry faculty will select the recipient.
Recipient must be a sophomore Forest Technology student at ABAC with a grade
point average of 2.5 or higher.
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 $1000 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.
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: February 1 for rising sophomores and February 1
for an entering freshman.
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. Others 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 February 1.
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 February 1.
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 dates for an entering freshman is February 1 and for a
rising sophomore is February 1.
David W. Mullis Memorial Scholarship: Scholarship equivalent to two semesters’ matriculation,
clinical, athletic, and activity fees will be 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 February 1.
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.
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.
Carlton Smith Scholarship: Awarded to a worthy student in agriculture and/or forestry.
At the discretion of the Scholarship and Awards Committee, the $1,000 may be
given as one scholarship or equally divided into two scholarships. A student
must have earned a 3.2 cumulative academic grade point average at Abraham
Baldwin; attended the college two or more semesters; be a rising sophomore;
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 at the Office of Academic Affairs. Closing date for application is
February 1.
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 February 1.
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 February 1.
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.
Vernon Yow Forestry Scholarships: Two scholarships, maximum of $500 each, awarded to worthy
students in the two or four-year forestry program. The recipient must have
completed two semesters of academic credit (preference given to students who
have completed two semesters credit at Abraham Baldwin) with a 3.0 or higher
grade point average and plans to attend the college for three additional
semesters. Application forms may be obtained from the Office of Academic
Affairs. Closing date for application is February 1.
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.
American Legion Multi-State High School Rodeo
Scholarship: This scholarship will be
awarded annually when funded. The American Legion Rodeo Committee will select
the recipient. Recipient must be an entering freshman at ABAC with a grade
point average of 2.5 or higher; must have a been a contestants from one of the
States that participated in the American Legion Multi-State High School Rodeo
in Tifton. Applicants should contact their State Director for further
information,
O.V. Barkuloo Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to an entering freshman from Tift County High
School or Tiftarea Academy. Pays matriculation, clinical, athletic, and
activity fees for two semesters. Qualifications: Student must have a background
of achievement in 4-H Club work in the sophomore, junior and/or senior years of
high school. Student need and academic potential shall be considered equally.
Student must maintain a 2.8 current grade point average with a full load
(minimum 12 credit hours) each semester to be eligible for the succeeding
semester’s allocation. Applications forms may be obtained from the Office of
Academic Affairs. Closing date for application is February 1.
C. L. Morehead Scholarship: Awarded to an entering freshman or rising sophomore from
Ben Hill and Irwin Counties with a 3.0 or higher grade point average.
Citizen’s Bank of Tifton Scholarship: Pays matriculation, clinical, athletic, and activity fees
for one semesters. Qualifications: (1) resident of Tift County, (2) rank in
upper ten percent of class, (3) financial need. Apply through Guidance
Department of the high school.
Community National Bank-Ashburn, Georgia: The amount of $1,000 will be awarded annually to a high
school graduate of the public or private school systems serving Turner or Crisp
Counties and must attend ABAC. 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.
Recipient may be a freshman or rising sophomore with a grade point
average of 2.5 or higher to receive/continue the scholarship. Closing date is February 1.
Louis Beard Nursing Scholarship: $2,000 awarded to a worthy nursing student in the Thomasville
area. Apply to the Administrator of Archbold Memorial Hospital, Thomasville,
Georgia. No closing date for application.
Dolly W. Bearden Forestry Scholarship: The amount of $1500 will be awarded annually. To be
eligible one must meet the following criteria: must be a resident of Thomas
County, must be enrolled in either the two-year or four-year forestry
curricula, and must have completed 30 hours of academic work with a 2.0 grade
point average or higher. Apply to the Office of Academic Affairs. Closing date
is February 1.
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 Tift County and a graduate of Tift County High School or
Tiftarea Academy; student must be an entering freshman at ABAC, and must have a
high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Application forms may be
obtained form the Office of Academic Affairs. Completed forms must be returned
to the Office of Academic Affairs by February 1.
4-H Scholarship: Applicants must be an active 4-H’er. Contact local high
school 4-H advisor for further information.
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.
Cato Knight Memorial Scholarship: An award of one semester’s tuition and fees 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 Abraham Baldwin. Qualifications
for eligibility include the following: (1) Tift County student, (2) student
must have a 750 minimum SAT or its equivalent and a 2.5 high school grade point
average, and (3) student must have applied for admission to ABAC and plan to
enroll full time toward a degree or certificate. Priority will be given to
students demonstrating solid academic potential. Application forms may be
obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs. Completed forms must be submitted
by February 1.
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 students 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 February 1.
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 Worth
County, and a graduate of Worth County High School. Applications may be
obtained from the Worth County High School counselor’s office or from the
Office of Academic Affairs. Closing date is February 1.
John H. Davis/First Community Bank of Tifton
Scholarship: Pays matriculation, clinical,
athletic, and activity fees for two semesters. Qualifications: (1) resident of
Tift County, (2) rank in upper ten percent of class, and (3) financial need.
Apply through Guidance Department of the high school.
Allen & Lelia Garden Scholarship: Qualifications: May be an entering freshman or a rising
sophomore with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Preference will be given
to non-traditional and/or part-time students from Ben Hill, Irwin, or Wilcox
counties. Deadline is February 1 for rising sophomores and February 1 for
entering freshman.
Jean Gillis Memorial Scholarship: Recipient must be a resident of Treutlen or Cook Counties.
Awarded to an entering freshman or rising sophomore with a 2.5 grade point
average or higher.
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 February 1 for sophomores and February 1 for freshmen.
John and Julie Hunt Scholarship: A graduate of Tiftarea Academy will be awarded a $500
scholarship to attend Abraham Baldwin. The money will be divided over two
semester period. To qualify for the second and third semester’s grant, the
student must maintain a 2.2 or higher grade point average each semester.
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 Manatee
County High School, Bayshore High School, Palmetto High School, and Southeast
High School. Application forms may be obtained from the Office of Academic
Affairs . Completed forms must be submitted by February 1.
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) Georgia resident, and (4) agreement to serve in Georgia
after completion of education. Information and application forms may be secured
from the high school counselor or the Financial Aid Office at Abraham Baldwin
College. Priority date for application is February 1.
Rotary Club of Tifton Scholarship: Two scholarships awarded, with the funds to be divided
equally over two semesters. An eligible student must be a Tift County resident
enrolled at Tift County High School or Tiftarea Academy, must plan to enroll
full time at Abraham Baldwin, and must show evidence of scholastic ability and
financial need. Application forms may be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs.
Completed forms must be returned to the dean’s office by February 1.
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.
South Georgia Banking Company Scholarships: One $1,000 scholarship to be applied to tuition, clinical,
athletic, and activity fees for two semesters. Qualifications: (1) resident of
Tift County, (2) rank in upper 10% of class, and (3) financial need. Apply
through Guidance Department of Tift County High School or Tiftarea Academy.
Jessie Lee Stephens Scholarship: A $500 scholarship will be awarded annually to a Tift
County 4-H member graduating from Tift County High School or Tiftarea Academy
during the year of application. The candidate must have a: 2.5 high school
average or higher and a SAT score of 750 or higher; must earn a semester grade
point average of 2.5 or higher, and enroll in at least 12 or more house in any
field at ABAC.
Tifton Junior Woman’s Club Scholarships: Pays matriculation, clinical, athletic, and activity fees
for two semesters. Qualifications: (1) female, (2) graduating senior from Tift
County High School, (3) upper ten percent of class, and (4) financial need.
Apply through Guidance Department of the high school.
Turner County School Superintendent
Scholarship: Awarded annually to a Turner
County High School graduate. For further information, contact the Turner County
Public Schools Superintendent’s Office.
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 Abraham
Baldwin College. Qualifications for
eligibility include the following: (1) Tift County student, (2) student must
have a 750 minimum SAT or its equivalent and a 2.5 high school grade point
average, and (3) student must have applied for admission to ABAC and plan to
enroll full time toward a degree or certificate. Priority will be given to students demonstrating solid academic
potential. Applications are available
in the Office of Academic Affairs.
Closing date for application is February 1.
Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Georgia
Foundation: Qualifications: Georgia
resident, attending an institution in the University System of Georgia, academic
excellence, and financial need. Priority date for application, February 1.
Contact Financial Aid Office.
Ernest Yates Memorial Scholarship (Tifton
Kiwanis Club): Pays $375 per semester for
two semester for two students. Qualifications: (1) full-time college student,
(2) scholastic ability, (3) financial need, and (4) preference given to Tift
County students, but others considered. Apply through Guidance Department of
the high schools.
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 Student Center. All Veterans, members of the Reserves, and the
dependents of disabled or deceased Veterans, should contact the office
immediately upon deciding to enroll in the College so that proper
administrative procedures can be initiated.
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. Opportunity Grant
Unsubsidized Federal
Stafford Loan Other
Student Financial Aid Programs
Subsidized
Federal Stafford Other
Federal, State, private, or
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, Georgia Incentive Grants, 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 and Dean of Student Affairs: 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 and Dean of Student Affairs.
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.