2009-2011 - Benedict College

38 STUDENT FINANCES
In addition, students must maintain at least a 1.00 cumulative grade point average at the end of each
academic year or be suspended for one semester.
Students may appeal suspension of financial aid by submitting a letter to the Director of Financial Aid
and the Satisfactory Academic Policy Committee explaining the mitigating circumstances that created
the unsatisfactory performance. The letter should include documentation to support the appeal. If the
appeal is approved, the student will be notified of reinstatement.
Certain elements of the student financial assistance program at Benedict College are not subject to
appeal by students. Among these are:
Aid Types—Pell, etc.
Award Letters—Amount of Aid, Maximum/minimum
Job Placement—College Work-Study assignment
Agency or College refund policies and procedures
All state regulations
All federal regulations
SCHOLARSHIP ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM GOALS:
1. Attract and retain highly motivated, academically gifted students.
2. Provide financial awards for students gifted in the performing arts and athletics.
3. Provide financial awards to students currently enrolled at the College who have
achieved high academic standards.
4. Recruit students for the School of Honors
All scholarship recipients must apply for all financial aid (Pell Grant, S.C. Tuition Grant, if applicable).
The scholarship or award is applied after all financial aid is exhausted.
Funds provided for scholarships may be used for tuition, room and board, books, and course fees.
Due to budgetary considerations, all students who meet eligibility requirements may not receive a
scholarship. Based on variations in programs, scholarships are usually renewed for students who
maintain eligibility. Inquires regarding scholarships should be addressed to the Director of the Office
of Institutional Scholarships at (803) 705-4805.
SCHOLARSHIP ADMINISTRATION
SCHOLARSHIP
CONSIDERATION
CRITERIA*
COMPONENTS
NAME Consideration Criteria (up to)
Trustee Club 3.8-4.0 Grade Point Average $17,000.00
Trustee 3.5-3.79 Grade Point Average $13,000.00
Presidential 3.0-3.49 Grade Point Average $7,500.00
Academic Excellence 2.5-2.99 Grade Point Average $2000.00
Scholarship Refund
Transfer students are not considered for these freshman scholarships. Scholarship recipients must
apply for all federal and state financial aid. The scholarship is applied after all other financial aid is
exhausted. Scholarship funds do not pay for expenses incurred off campus. These scholarships are
renewable annually for three (3) additional years, not including Summer School, provided a recipient
maintains the required GPA and fulfills other school obligations. If scholarship recipients do not maintain
the requirements and fulfill other school obligations, the College reserves the right to
terminate the scholarship immediately.