Financial Aid 2010-2011 - Northwest Mississippi Community College

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your guide tofinancial aid Although tuition at Northwest ranks among the lowest in Mississippi, scholarships, loans, grants and work-study are available to qualified students through the college’s financial aid program. This booklet is designed to make your application for financial aid an easy step. We will answer any questions you have whether you are beginning the financial aid process or are a returning student. The major responsibility of the Northwest Financial Aid Department is to inform students of financial opportunities in order to meet postsecondary costs through a program of grants, loans, work-study and scholarships. The secret to an easy financial aid application process is meeting deadlines and taking care of paperwork in a timely fashion. So, let’s get started! Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree, and certificates in career education. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA, 30033-4097, or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College. Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in employment, programs, or provision of services. Compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act is coordinated by Mr. Michael Dottorey, Disability Support Services Coordinator, McLendon Student Center, P.O. Box 5555, Highway 51 North, Senatobia, Mississippi 38668, telephone number 662-562-3309, e-mail address mldottorey@northwestms.edu. Compliance with Title II of the Age Discrimination Act and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is coordinated by Mr. Gary Mosley, Vice President for Fiscal Affairs, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, Mississippi, 38668, telephone number 662-562-3216, e-mail address gtmosley@northwestms.edu. The safety and security of students, faculty, and staff are very important to Northwest Mississippi Community College. A copy of “Preventing Campus Crime,” published annually by the Campus Police Department, details Northwest policies and procedures regarding campus safety. A copy of the brochure, which contains the annual crime statistics report, is available upon request from the Campus Police Office (662-562-3214) in printed form and online at www.northwestms.edu/policeandpublicsafety/policehome.html. “Preventing Campus Crime” is published in compliance with all applicable federal laws regarding campus safety and security. See for yourself. Northwest Mississippi Community College . 4975 HWY 51 N Senatobia . 662-562-3200
scholarships A number of students who attend Northwest Mississippi Community College every year receive aid whether it be through scholarships, grants, loans, etc. Below are listed a number of the scholarships available to students. Each scholarship applicant must have the following on file at NWCC: • Application for Admission • Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form (FAFSA - www.fafsa.ed.gov) • ACT score report • Complete High School transcript after graduation traditional students Presidential Scholarships These scholarships are awarded to students who make a 20 or above on the ACT. Recipients must be full-time fall-entering freshmen and must maintain the required cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Awards will be made as long as funds are available. Leadership Scholarships These scholarships are limited in number and are awarded to in-district students who exhibit leadership abilities, have special skills or talents, have an ACT score of 15-19 and a B average, and/or have strong academic qualities. Recipients must be full-time fallentering freshmen and must maintain the required cumulative GPA of 2.5. June S. Gardner Scholarships These scholarships are awarded to in-state high school valedictorians and salutatorians. Recipients must be full-time fall-entering freshmen and must maintain the required cumulative GPA of 2.5. Awards will be made as long a funds are available. Department Scholarships Other scholarships are available through chosen majors and other departments such as Cheerleader, Athletic, Band, Art, Speech/ Theatre, Music Performance, Student Publications, and Scholarships for Children of Employees. Refer to the latest Northwest Bulletin for a detailed list of these scholarships and their requirements. non-traditional students Adult Student Scholarships These scholarships are limited in number and are awarded to Mississippi residents. Applicants must be 25 years of age and a full-time student. Scholarship applications are reviewed by a committee and awarded based on financial need, credit hours previously earned and academic achievement. These scholarships are awarded for the fall semester only. Howard Carpenter GED Scholarships These scholarships are awarded to the residents of the Northwest district who have scored 500 or above on the GED test. Awards are for full-time entering freshmen. Recipients must maintain the required GPA of 2.0 during their enrollment. Application information must be completed prior to the start of a semester. Foundation Scholarships Through the generosity of individuals, corporations, and civic organizations, scholarships are available through the Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation. You must submit a Foundation Scholarship Application Form, available from either the Recruiting or Foundation Office. Criteria vary by each scholarship. Look in the current Northwest Bulletin for more information, or contact the Foundation Office. application deadline april 1
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