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have supporting documentation from the head coach for the request; and
have evidence of academic progress made the academic year(s);
Fifth‐year assistance is awarded based on funds available. The Director of Athletics will have
the discretion to waive the criteria for fifth‐year assistance, due to mitigating circumstances
and will have final authority for approving all fifth‐year assistance requests pending the
Office of Financial Aid’s approval.
Summer School Scholarship
Student‐athletes who received athletic scholarships during the previous academic year may
request summer school assistance by completing the “Summer School Assistance
Application Request” form with all attachments and signatures affixed to be turned in to the
Director of Compliance by April 1 of that academic year.
To be eligible for consideration, the student‐athlete must:
meet the criteria for summer school assistance per NCAA regulations;
present valid reasoning for the summer school assistance request;
have supporting documentation from the head coach for the request; and
present evidence of academic progress made during that academic year
Summer school financial assistance is awarded based on funds available. The Director of
Athletics will have the discretion to waive the criteria for summer school assistance, due to
mitigating circumstances and will have final authority for approving all summer school
assistance requests, pending the Office of Financial Aid’s approval.
Academic Recognition
There are many opportunities for student-athlete academic recognition. The CAA presents
the Commissioner’s Award and recognizes student-athletes who achieve a minimum 3.2gpa
for the year or cumulatively while lettering in a CAA sponsored sport. The Department of
Athletics annually recognizes student-athletes with a minimum 3.25gpa with the Golden
Seahawk Award and student-athletes with a minimum 3.0gpa with the Seahawk Award.
There are several other opportunities for academic recognition within coach’s organizations,
and the department uses every opportunity to showcase these honors.
The Department of Athletics is committed to providing comprehensive academic support for
all students-athletes. The following university resources are available and free of charge to
any student:
Computer Labs
Computers and printers are located throughout the University for student usage. A valid
student I.D. must be presented to access these labs. There is a computer lab open to studentathletes
in the Almquist-Nixon Sports Medicine building during regular office hours, 8am-
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