TCC Foundation Scholarships - Tacoma Community College
TCC Foundation Scholarships - Tacoma Community College
TCC Foundation Scholarships - Tacoma Community College
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2012-2013 Guide<br />
<strong>TCC</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
<strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
General Info<br />
2 Get Started!<br />
3 Financial Aid Terms<br />
3 Financial Aid<br />
<strong>Scholarships</strong> for ...<br />
4 High School Seniors<br />
5 Adult Students<br />
6 All Students<br />
11 Other Sources<br />
of Financial<br />
Assistance<br />
STARS - The Application<br />
12 Before You Apply ...<br />
Essay Questions<br />
13 Applying Online:<br />
A Step-by-Step Guide<br />
22 What's Next?<br />
6501 S. 19th Street, Bldg. 6<br />
<strong>Tacoma</strong>, WA 98466<br />
P: 253.566.5003 F: 253.566.5004<br />
E: <strong>Foundation</strong>Info@tacomacc.edu<br />
www.tacomacc.edu/foundation
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General Info<br />
New Students<br />
1<br />
APPLY to become<br />
a <strong>TCC</strong> student<br />
Apply online or in person (Bldg. 7,<br />
Enrollment Services). There is no<br />
application fee.<br />
••<br />
www.tacomacc.edu/theenrollmentprocess<br />
Check your email in 24 hours. You'll<br />
receive your student ID number in a<br />
welcome email from <strong>TCC</strong>. Use your<br />
<strong>TCC</strong> student ID number for the STARS<br />
scholarship application<br />
2 COMPLETE<br />
financial applications<br />
To be eligible for most <strong>TCC</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
scholarships, complete the steps on the<br />
website below. Go to:<br />
••<br />
www.tacomacc.edu/costsandaid<br />
3<br />
Current Students<br />
APPLY for <strong>TCC</strong><br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> scholarships<br />
Read the tips for STARS before<br />
beginning your application so you’re<br />
prepared. (page 13)<br />
Complete the online scholarship<br />
application in STARS following the<br />
steps below. Go to:<br />
••<br />
www.tacomacc.edu/<br />
tccfoundationscholarships<br />
••<br />
Click on Apply Now<br />
You will be directed to STARS<br />
••<br />
Click on Start Here<br />
••<br />
Fill in the information.<br />
If you have applied for scholarships<br />
in the past, you can use the same login<br />
and password.<br />
Time to apply for $$$: January 17-March 16<br />
Apply online at www.tacomacc.edu/tccfoundationscholarships<br />
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Current as of Jan. 12, 2012
General Info<br />
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Financial Aid Terms<br />
Credits: Based on credit hours.<br />
Full-Time: 10 or more credits per quarter.<br />
Part-Time: 5-9 credits per quarter.<br />
EFC – Expected Family Contribution:<br />
The EFC is a number that the college uses<br />
to determine your eligibility for financial aid<br />
after you have completed your FAFSA.<br />
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal<br />
Student Aid: The FAFSA is a free<br />
application to apply for federal student aid.<br />
Visit www.fafsa.gov for more information.<br />
<strong>TCC</strong>'s school code is 003796.<br />
Financial Aid Grant: A financial aid grant<br />
is an award for educational expenses that<br />
usually does not have to be paid back,<br />
unless you do not complete the credits and<br />
maintain a satisfactory GPA.<br />
Financial Need: This is the cost of higher<br />
education determined by the college,<br />
minus the EFC and available resources<br />
(scholarships, VA benefits, etc.) to be used<br />
for educational expenses.<br />
Cost<br />
Cost of higher education<br />
– EFC Expected Family Contribution<br />
– Other Resources <strong>Scholarships</strong>, VA benefits, etc.<br />
= Financial Need<br />
GPA – Grade Point Average: GPA is<br />
determined by a student’s grades and is<br />
calculated to obtain a cumulative average:<br />
A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0.<br />
Other Grants/Assistance: Other grants<br />
are usually awarded to help students with<br />
emergency situations, child care or other<br />
financial needs.<br />
Scholarship: A scholarship is an award for<br />
educational expenses that does not have<br />
to be paid back. <strong>Scholarships</strong> are usually<br />
awarded to students with achievement in a<br />
variety of areas—not just academics. Not all<br />
scholarships are based on financial need.<br />
STARS – Scholarship Tracking And<br />
Review System: The online service <strong>TCC</strong><br />
students use to apply for <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
scholarships.<br />
For <strong>Foundation</strong> scholarship requirements only.<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> need-based scholarships require this.<br />
Financial Aid<br />
To begin the <strong>TCC</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> scholarship process, you must have completed a FAFSA (for needbased<br />
scholarships) and <strong>TCC</strong> Data Sheet. These items are also required for the funds listed below<br />
and are available beginning every January for the upcoming academic year. It’s important to apply<br />
for financial aid as early as possible, as some funds are limited.<br />
Complete application procedures are available at www.tacomacc.edu/applyforaid.<br />
Once you have completed the process, and based on your eligibility, you will be considered<br />
for the following:<br />
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Federal Pell Grant Program:<br />
A need-based grant awarded to<br />
undergraduate students who<br />
demonstrate financial need. The amount<br />
of the grant depends on the EFC and<br />
the number of credits for which the<br />
student enrolls.<br />
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Federal Stafford Loan Program:<br />
A low-interest loan made to students<br />
attending college at least part-time.<br />
Need-based Stafford loans are made to<br />
students who demonstrate a financial<br />
need; interest does not accrue on these<br />
loans while the student is enrolled.<br />
The unsubsidized Stafford loan is<br />
available to students who do not<br />
demonstrate a financial need; interest<br />
accrues on the loan from the date of<br />
disbursement.<br />
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TIP<br />
TIP<br />
Be sure to apply<br />
for financial aid.<br />
Don’t assume<br />
you won’t be eligible!<br />
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Federal Supplemental Educational<br />
Opportunity Grant Program (FSEOG):<br />
A FSEOG is awarded to students who<br />
demonstrate exceptional financial need<br />
and who receive Federal Pell grants.<br />
Awards are based on fund availability.<br />
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<strong>Tacoma</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> Grant:<br />
The <strong>Tacoma</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> Grant<br />
provides assistance to students with<br />
financial need. Funds are limited.<br />
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Washington State Need Grant:<br />
This grant provides assistance to<br />
undergraduate students with significant<br />
financial need who are Washington state<br />
residents. Funds are limited.<br />
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Work Study Program: The Work Study<br />
Program provides an opportunity to earn<br />
a portion of your financial aid through<br />
part-time employment. Work study jobs<br />
are available both on and off campus.<br />
Funds are limited.<br />
<strong>TCC</strong> Student ID No. 970 - __ __ __ - __ __ __<br />
STARS user name_____________________________________<br />
STARS password_____________________________________<br />
Unofficial transcript(s) _ Letter of recommendation<br />
Additional requirements (portfolio, etc.)<br />
Record your STARS user ID, password and<br />
<strong>TCC</strong> student ID number in the space provided.<br />
Current as of Jan. 12, 2012
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<strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
<strong>Scholarships</strong> for<br />
High School Seniors<br />
These scholarships are specific<br />
to graduating high school seniors.<br />
Award amounts are subject to<br />
change from year to year.<br />
<strong>TCC</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> scholarships can<br />
only be used at <strong>TCC</strong> for the academic<br />
year (fall, winter and spring quarters).<br />
* Must be a Washington state<br />
resident as outlined by<br />
Enrollment Services. For more<br />
information call 253.566.5001.<br />
<strong>TCC</strong> Service Area<br />
TACOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT #10<br />
Foss High School<br />
Lincoln High School<br />
Mt. Tahoma High School<br />
Stadium High School<br />
Wilson High School<br />
<strong>Tacoma</strong>- Arts/Special Schools<br />
Oakland Alternative High School<br />
Remann Hall<br />
<strong>Tacoma</strong> School of the Arts<br />
<strong>Tacoma</strong> Science and Math Institute<br />
<strong>Tacoma</strong> Business Academy<br />
<strong>Tacoma</strong>- Private Schools<br />
Chief Leschi High School<br />
First Generation <strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
Created by the <strong>TCC</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> and<br />
supported by various donors, these scholarships<br />
award students who are the first in their<br />
immediate families to pursue a four-year<br />
college degree.<br />
AWARD 5 at $5,200 per academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
Note Must also complete a supplemental<br />
essay: How meaningful is it to be<br />
the first in your immediate family<br />
to attend college?<br />
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• Must be a graduating high school senior<br />
• Must declare that neither of your parents/<br />
guardians are graduates of a four-year college/<br />
university<br />
• Must plan to transfer to a four-year institution<br />
• Must take the ACCUPLACER test prior to the<br />
scholarship deadline<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
<strong>Tacoma</strong> Baptist High School<br />
Bellarmine Prepatory Academy<br />
Covenant High School<br />
Charles Wright Academy<br />
Annie Wright Academy<br />
Parkland Lutheran Church & School<br />
PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT<br />
Gig Harbor High School<br />
Peninsula High School<br />
Henderson Bay High School<br />
UNIVERSITY PLACE SCHOOL DISTRICT<br />
Curtis Senior High School<br />
Academic Achievement<br />
High School Tuition Waiver<br />
For eligible, graduating high school seniors<br />
in <strong>TCC</strong>’s service area.<br />
AWARD Full tuition for one academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
Note Must also complete a supplemental<br />
essay: Describe your academic<br />
achievements, including awards<br />
and honors you have received for<br />
academic excellence.<br />
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• Must be a graduating high school senior<br />
• Must be in the <strong>TCC</strong> service district<br />
• Must have completed advance placement classes<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must not have received an Achievers<br />
Scholarship<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Leadership High School Tuition Waiver<br />
For eligible, graduating high school seniors<br />
in <strong>TCC</strong>’s service area.<br />
AWARD Full tuition for one academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
Note Must also complete a supplemental<br />
essay: Tell us about what leadership<br />
positions you have held in your<br />
high school or community, and how<br />
those leadership positions will help<br />
you succeed throughout your college<br />
experience.<br />
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• Must be a graduating high school senior<br />
• Must be in the <strong>TCC</strong> service district<br />
• Held or holds responsible leadership position(s)<br />
in high school or community<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must not have received an Achievers<br />
Scholarship<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Current as of Jan. 12, 2012
<strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
5<br />
<strong>Scholarships</strong> for<br />
Returning Adult Students<br />
Service High School Tuition Waiver<br />
For eligible, graduating high school seniors<br />
in <strong>TCC</strong>’s service area.<br />
AWARD Full tuition for one academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
Note Must also complete a supplemental<br />
essay: Define what service means to<br />
you, and provide two specific<br />
examples of how you apply this<br />
definition.<br />
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• Must be a graduating high school senior<br />
• Must be in the <strong>TCC</strong> service district<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must not have received an Achievers<br />
Scholarship<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Thelma Woll & Monty B. Jones Scholarship<br />
Intended for adult applicants who are<br />
returning to college. To be used towards tuition<br />
and books.<br />
AWARD 1 at $1,000 per academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must have a high school diploma<br />
• Must be a Pierce County resident<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0<br />
• Must be an adult who is returning to college<br />
(age 25+)<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Talent High School Tuition Waiver<br />
For eligible, graduating high school seniors<br />
in <strong>TCC</strong>’s service area.<br />
AWARD Full tuition for one academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
Note Must also complete a supplemental<br />
essay: Provide a statement of your<br />
talent including awards and honors<br />
you have received, and describe<br />
how your talent will enable you to<br />
be successful in college.<br />
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• Must be a graduating high school senior<br />
• Must be in the <strong>TCC</strong> service district<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must not have received an Achievers<br />
Scholarship<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
These scholarships are intended for<br />
adult students (25+) returning to or<br />
attending college. Award amounts<br />
are subject to change from year to<br />
year.<br />
* Must be a Washington state<br />
resident as outlined by<br />
Enrollment Services. For more<br />
information call 253.566.5001.<br />
Current as of Jan. 12, 2012
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<strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
<strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
for All Students<br />
These scholarships are for all students (new, current or returning). Some are specific to an academic<br />
program. Award amounts are subject to change from year to year. <strong>TCC</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> scholarships can<br />
only be used at <strong>TCC</strong> for the academic year (fall, winter and spring quarters).<br />
* Must be a Washington state resident as outlined by Enrollment Services.<br />
For more information call 253.566.5001.<br />
Allied Health<br />
These scholarships are for all<br />
students (new, current or returning).<br />
Some are specific to an academic<br />
program.<br />
Award amounts are subject to<br />
change from year to year.<br />
<strong>TCC</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> scholarships can<br />
only be used at <strong>TCC</strong> for the academic<br />
year (fall, winter and spring quarters).<br />
* Must be a Washington state<br />
resident as outlined by<br />
Enrollment Services. For more<br />
information call 253.566.5001.<br />
Allenmore Medical <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Medical Imaging Scholarship<br />
Established in 1990 by the Allenmore Medical<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> for students enrolled in <strong>TCC</strong>’s<br />
radiology or sonography program. Selection<br />
made on the basis of promise and potential for<br />
achievement in the radiology or sonography<br />
profession.<br />
AWARD 7 at $2,000 per academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
Note Must also complete a supplemental<br />
essay: How would a career in<br />
imaging technology promote your<br />
overall life goals?<br />
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• Must be currently enrolled in <strong>TCC</strong>’s radiology<br />
or diagnostic medical sonography program<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
Allenmore Medical <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Nursing Scholarship<br />
Established in 1990 by the Allenmore Medical<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> for students enrolled in <strong>TCC</strong>’s<br />
nursing program. Selection made on the basis<br />
of promise and potential for achievement in the<br />
nursing profession.<br />
AWARD 4 at $2,000 per academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
Note Must also complete a supplemental<br />
essay: How would a career in<br />
nursing promote your overall life<br />
goals?<br />
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• Must be enrolled in <strong>TCC</strong>’s nursing program<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
Robert M. Ferguson, M.D.<br />
Nursing Scholarship<br />
Established in 2012 by the Allenmore Medical<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> for students enrolled in <strong>TCC</strong>’s<br />
nursing program. Selection made on the basis<br />
of promise and potential for achievement in the<br />
nursing profession.<br />
AWARD 4 at $2,000 per academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
Note Must also complete a supplemental<br />
essay: How would a career in<br />
nursing promote your overall life<br />
goals?<br />
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• Must be enrolled in <strong>TCC</strong>’s nursing program<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
Ben B. Cheney Scholarship<br />
This scholarship is intended for an allied health<br />
student. May be used towards tuition and<br />
required fees and books.<br />
AWARD 1 at $500 per academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must be accepted into a <strong>TCC</strong> allied health<br />
program<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Current as of Jan. 12, 2012
These scholarships are for all students (new, current or returning). Some are specific to an academic<br />
program. Award amounts are subject to change from year to year. <strong>TCC</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> scholarships can<br />
only be used at <strong>TCC</strong> for the academic year (fall, winter and spring quarters).<br />
* Must be a Washington state resident as outlined by Enrollment Services.<br />
For more information call 253.566.5001.<br />
<strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
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Art<br />
Eugene Reed Radiology Scholarship<br />
This scholarship is for tuition and fees for a<br />
second year Radiology student (as of fall 2012).<br />
AWARD 1 at $1,000 per academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must be currently enrolled in <strong>TCC</strong>’s radiology<br />
or diagnostic medical sonography program<br />
• Must have completed the first year in<br />
good standing<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Franke Tobey Jones Nursing Scholarship<br />
Intended for a nursing student.<br />
AWARD 1 at $2,375 per academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
Note Must also complete a supplemental<br />
essay: Explain why you are<br />
interested in a nursing career with<br />
a focus in geriatric care.<br />
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• Must be enrolled in <strong>TCC</strong>’s nursing program<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Kim Bujacich-Howe Memorial Scholarship<br />
In memory of <strong>TCC</strong> alumnus, Kim Bujacich-<br />
Howe, who attributed much of her success to<br />
<strong>TCC</strong>'s radiology program. This scholarship<br />
is intended for students enrolled in <strong>TCC</strong>'s<br />
radiology program.<br />
AWARD 1 at $1,000 per academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must be currently enrolled in <strong>TCC</strong>’s radiology<br />
or diagnostic medical sonography program<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 6 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Patricia A. (Switter) McCormack<br />
Nursing Memorial Scholarship<br />
This scholarship is awarded to students to<br />
help with the cost of tuition, books and other<br />
expenses.<br />
AWARD 1 @ $500 per academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
Note Must also complete a supplemental<br />
essay addressing the following<br />
questions: 1. How would a career<br />
in nursing promote attainment of<br />
your overall life goals? 2. What do<br />
you consider to be the strengths you<br />
would bring to nursing? 3. Do you<br />
foresee any obstacles to successfully<br />
completing your nursing education<br />
and if so, what are they?<br />
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• Must be enrolled in <strong>TCC</strong>’s nursing program<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Ruth Murphy Evans Fund of the<br />
Greater <strong>Tacoma</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
This scholarship is awarded to students to<br />
help with the cost of tuition, books and other<br />
expenses.<br />
AWARD 4 at $2,000 per academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
Note Must also complete a supplemental<br />
essay: How would a career in<br />
nursing promote your overall life<br />
goals?<br />
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• Must be enrolled in <strong>TCC</strong>’s nursing program<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
David Lassoie Memorial Art Scholarship<br />
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lassoie established this<br />
scholarship in memory of their son David, who<br />
loved art.<br />
AWARD 1 at $400 per academic year<br />
financial need Non-need based<br />
note Must submit a portfolio with<br />
50 percent of the work completed<br />
at <strong>TCC</strong><br />
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• Must be enrolled in a <strong>TCC</strong> art class<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
F. Carlton Ball Memorial<br />
Ceramic Scholarship<br />
<strong>TCC</strong> clay students established this scholarship<br />
in memory of F. Carlton Ball, an instructor<br />
who taught ceramics at <strong>TCC</strong> and was<br />
instrumental in starting the <strong>TCC</strong> Clay Club.<br />
Award 3 at $500 per academic year<br />
financial need Non-need based<br />
Note Must submit ceramics (clay)<br />
portfolio with 50 percent of the<br />
work completed at <strong>TCC</strong><br />
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• Must be taking a <strong>TCC</strong> clay class<br />
• Cannot be a high school student<br />
• Students must be interested in studying<br />
ceramics<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Current as of Jan. 12, 2012
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<strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
<strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
for All Students (cont.)<br />
These scholarships are for all students (new, current or returning). Some are specific to an academic<br />
program. Award amounts are subject to change from year to year. <strong>TCC</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> scholarships can<br />
only be used at <strong>TCC</strong> for the academic year (fall, winter and spring quarters).<br />
* Must be a Washington state resident as outlined by Enrollment Services.<br />
For more information call 253.566.5001.<br />
Humanities<br />
paralegal<br />
Pearl Peterson Art Scholarship<br />
This scholarship was created in memory of<br />
Pearl Peterson, who took every art class offered<br />
at <strong>TCC</strong>.<br />
AWARD 1 at $345 per academic year<br />
financial need Non-need based<br />
Note Must submit a portfolio<br />
with 50 percent of the work<br />
completed at <strong>TCC</strong><br />
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• Must be enrolled in a <strong>TCC</strong> art class<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Primo Grill Art Scholarship<br />
Created by the owners of Primo Grill, this<br />
scholarship is awarded to students to help with<br />
the cost of tuition, books and other expenses.<br />
AWARD 3 at $1,200 per academic year<br />
financial need Partial need<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
NOTE Must submit a portfolio<br />
with 50 percent of the work<br />
completed at <strong>TCC</strong><br />
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• Must be enrolled in a <strong>TCC</strong> art class<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Elizabeth K. Ohman Memorial Scholarship<br />
Intended for Humanities students interested<br />
in pursuing a course of study and a career<br />
in journalism, communications, marketing,<br />
public relations or language studies.<br />
AWARD 1 at $1,000 per academic year<br />
financial need Partial need<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Marlene S. Bosanko and Charles F. Cline<br />
Scholarship<br />
Created and supported by <strong>TCC</strong>'s former<br />
Dean for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences,<br />
Marlene Bosanko, and her husband, Charles<br />
Cline, a retired <strong>TCC</strong> humanities instructor,<br />
this scholarship is intended for humanities<br />
students interested in education with a focus in<br />
teaching.<br />
AWARD 1 at $1,000 per academic year<br />
financial need Non-need based<br />
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• Must have completed at least two quarters<br />
of college-level study at <strong>TCC</strong> including<br />
a minimum of 10 credits in humanities<br />
distribution classes<br />
• Must intent to pursue a career in teaching<br />
or education<br />
• Must plan to transfer to a four-year institution<br />
• Must be at least 18 years of age<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.3<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Connelly Law Office<br />
Scholarship for Justice<br />
Created by the Connelly Law Office, this<br />
scholarship is intended for students pursuing<br />
a career as a paralegal.<br />
AWARD 1 at $4,075 per academic year<br />
financial need Partial need<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
Note Must also complete a supplemental<br />
essay: In 500 words, what does<br />
justice mean to you?<br />
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• Must be currently enrolled in <strong>TCC</strong>’s paralegal<br />
program<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Margaret Oldfield<br />
Legal Assistant Scholarship<br />
Intended for students pursuing a career as a<br />
paralegal.<br />
AWARD 4 at $500 per academic year<br />
financial need Partial need<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must be enrolled in <strong>TCC</strong>’s paralegal program<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Current as of Jan. 12, 2012
These scholarships are for all students (new, current or returning). Some are specific to an academic<br />
program. Award amounts are subject to change from year to year. <strong>TCC</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> scholarships can<br />
only be used at <strong>TCC</strong> for the academic year (fall, winter and spring quarters).<br />
* Must be a Washington state resident as outlined by Enrollment Services.<br />
For more information call 253.566.5001.<br />
<strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
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Science & Engineering<br />
Other <strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
Simpson Engineering<br />
Math and Science Scholarship<br />
This scholarship is in line with Simpson’s<br />
Investment Company’s goal to improve<br />
the quality of life in communities where<br />
the company has a significant number of<br />
employees living and working and to serve as a<br />
catalyst for employees to become involved and<br />
to provide leadership in their communities.<br />
AWARD 2 at $500<br />
financial need Non-need based<br />
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• Must be enrolled in an engineering, science<br />
or math program<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Andre Stout African-American<br />
Student Scholarship<br />
Created by Dick & Mary Foege in honor of<br />
Andre Stout who was a <strong>TCC</strong> alumni who grew<br />
up during the pre-civil rights days in <strong>Tacoma</strong>.<br />
AWARD 1 at $1,350 per academic year<br />
financial need Non-need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must be an African-American male student<br />
• Must be a second year student<br />
(45+ college-level credits)<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Dave Edwards and Pat Shuman Scholarship<br />
Created by Dave Edwards and Pat Shuman<br />
who are dedicated to <strong>Tacoma</strong> and want to help<br />
students who have financial need.<br />
AWARD 1 at $1,000 per adacemic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 6 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Dr. Marie Markham Memorial Emergency<br />
Fund for Students with Disabilities<br />
Scholarship<br />
Dr. Markham dedicated her career to the<br />
education and rights of students with<br />
disabilities.<br />
AWARD 1 at $400 per academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must have a documented disability as<br />
outlined by <strong>TCC</strong> Access Services<br />
• Students must have exhausted other forms of<br />
financial assistance offered by <strong>TCC</strong> in order to<br />
be eligible<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
F.A.M.E. Annual Scholarship<br />
for Former Foster Youth<br />
The eight-quarter F.A.M.E. (Fostering<br />
Achievement through Mentoring and<br />
Education) scholarship program was created by<br />
the <strong>TCC</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> to assist foster and former<br />
foster youth in academic pursuits.<br />
AWARD 1 at $5,000<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must be a foster youth or former foster youth<br />
between 16 and 25 years of age, or in special<br />
cases, younger than 16 years of age<br />
• Must intend to transfer to a four-year college<br />
or university<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 12 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
First Nations Scholarship<br />
This scholarship is designed to continue growth<br />
through education in the First Nations, Native<br />
American or Alaskan communities.<br />
AWARD 1 at $750<br />
financial need Non-need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
Note Must also complete a supplemental<br />
essay: Describe your community<br />
service experience.<br />
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• Must be of Native American/Alaskan or First<br />
Nations descent<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
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<strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
<strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
for All Students (cont.)<br />
These scholarships are for all students (new, current or returning). Some are specific to an academic<br />
program. Award amounts are subject to change from year to year. <strong>TCC</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> scholarships can<br />
only be used at <strong>TCC</strong> for the academic year (fall, winter and spring quarters).<br />
* Must be a Washington state resident as outlined by Enrollment Services.<br />
For more information call 253.566.5001.<br />
General Named<br />
Annual and Endowed <strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
AWARD Varies<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Gottfried and Mary Fuchs<br />
<strong>Foundation</strong> Scholarship<br />
Established more than 40 years ago, the<br />
Gottfried and Mary Fuchs scholarship<br />
represents their commitment to give back to<br />
their community.<br />
AWARD 10 at $2,500 per academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Grainger Industrial Supply Scholarship<br />
This scholarship was established in 2011<br />
to award funding to students interested in<br />
technical education or skilled work.<br />
AWARD 5 at $665 per academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must be enrolled in one of the following<br />
career programs offered by <strong>TCC</strong>:<br />
Accounting, Business, Diagnostic Medical<br />
Sonography, Emergency Medical & Health<br />
Services, Math, Science, Engineering or<br />
related disciplines, Health Information<br />
management, Human Services, medical<br />
Office Professional, Medical Billing<br />
Specialist, Networking and Convergence<br />
Technologies, Nursing, Paraeducation,<br />
Paralegal, Radiologic Science and<br />
Respiratory Therapy<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
H.C. “Joe” Harned Scholarship<br />
Created by Joe Harned, an advocate of<br />
education, to help students that have financial<br />
need.<br />
AWARD 5 at $1,500 each for<br />
two academic years<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must be either a first-year student or<br />
have at least six quarters left at <strong>TCC</strong><br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Joan Brashem Scholarship<br />
for Students with Disabilities<br />
For students with disabilities.<br />
AWARD 5 at $1,000 per academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
Note Must also complete a supplemental<br />
essay: Describe your physical<br />
disability and explain how it has<br />
affected your life and your goals.<br />
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• Must have a documented disability as<br />
outlined by <strong>TCC</strong> Access Services<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 6 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Les & Estelle Reid Scholarship<br />
Funded by Drs. Les & Estelle Reid, this<br />
scholarship is intended to assist students<br />
with the cost of books, fees and tuition.<br />
AWARD 15 at $1,500 per academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 6 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Robert Goodstein Memorial Scholarship<br />
Robert Goodstein believed in giving ex-inmates<br />
a second chance by supporting their desire for<br />
education and job training.<br />
AWARD Varies<br />
financial need Non-need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
Note Must also complete a supplemental<br />
essay: How has your experience<br />
with the criminal justice system<br />
changed your outlook on life?<br />
What will you take away from that<br />
experience to help you achieve your<br />
future goals?<br />
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• Must have been incarcerated for a year of more<br />
Robert Wong Memorial Scholarship<br />
The Robert Wong Memorial Scholarship<br />
is created in memory of Robert Wong for<br />
students who are at least of 25 percent Asian or<br />
Pacific Islander heritage.<br />
AWARD 1 at $1,000 per academic year<br />
financial need Non-need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Ethnicity must be at least 25% Asian or<br />
Pacific Islander<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Sheila Powers Memorial<br />
Family Literacy Scholarship<br />
This scholarship was created in memory<br />
of the late Sheila Powers, a <strong>TCC</strong> instructor.<br />
This scholarship is for students in the Madison<br />
Family Literacy program.<br />
AWARD 1 at $750 per academic year<br />
financial need Partial need<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must be or have been enrolled in the Madison<br />
Family Literacy Program<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0<br />
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Other Sources of<br />
Financial Assistance<br />
<strong>Tacoma</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
<strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
General scholarships are provided by various<br />
donors and have varied funds. They are<br />
awarded to students to help with the cost of<br />
tuition, books and other expenses.<br />
AWARD 10 at $1,200 per academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Tim R. Keely <strong>TCC</strong> Federation<br />
of Teachers Scholarship<br />
The Tim R. Keely Scholarship is funded by<br />
members of the <strong>Tacoma</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
Federation of Teachers (<strong>TCC</strong>FT). It was<br />
created to honor instructor Tim Keely who has<br />
been at <strong>TCC</strong> for over 40 years.<br />
AWARD 1 at $1,425 per academic year<br />
financial need Partial need<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must be a Pierce County resident<br />
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 12 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Toast to the Northwest Scholarship<br />
Established by the <strong>TCC</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong>, this<br />
scholarship may be used towards tuition and<br />
other expenses.<br />
AWARD 1 at $1,500 per academic year<br />
financial need Need based<br />
FAFSA Required<br />
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• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5<br />
• Must be a Washington state resident*<br />
• Must complete a minimum of 10 credits<br />
per quarter<br />
Child Care Assistance<br />
Provides assistance to students with child care<br />
expenses at <strong>TCC</strong>’s Early Learning Center.<br />
AWARD Varies<br />
contact <strong>TCC</strong> Early Learning Center<br />
253.566.5180<br />
Discretionary Tuition & Fee Waivers<br />
<strong>Tacoma</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> offers some<br />
tuition and fee waivers for individuals<br />
registered for credit classes at <strong>TCC</strong>.<br />
contact Financial Aid Services<br />
253.566.5080<br />
www.tacomacc.edu/finaid<br />
Emergency Student Fund<br />
A specialized program funded each year by the<br />
<strong>TCC</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> to be used specifically for<br />
an emergency, which is defined as a financial<br />
need created by an unexpected event for which<br />
you require assistance and would otherwise be<br />
unable to remain at <strong>TCC</strong>.<br />
AWARD Varies<br />
contact Financial Aid Services<br />
253.566.5080<br />
www.tacomacc.edu/finaid<br />
External <strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
<strong>Scholarships</strong> available outside <strong>TCC</strong> can help<br />
you pay for your education. Scholarship criteria<br />
can be based on academic achievement, athletic<br />
or artistic talent, financial need, particular fields<br />
of study, or involvement in the community.<br />
contact Financial Aid Services<br />
253.566.5080<br />
www.tacomacc.edu/finaid<br />
<strong>TCC</strong> Athletic <strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
These scholarships are awarded to student<br />
athletes at <strong>TCC</strong>. The head coach of each sport<br />
chooses prospective athletes to receive these<br />
awards.<br />
contact Carl Howell, Athletic Director<br />
253.460.4462<br />
www.tacomacc.edu/athletics<br />
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• Must be a <strong>TCC</strong> student athlete<br />
• Must receive an offer of financial assistance or<br />
a “Letter of Intent” issued by the coach and the<br />
athletic conference<br />
<strong>TCC</strong> Emergency Book Loan<br />
These 30-day loans are given on a first-come,<br />
first-served basis as long as funds are available.<br />
Students must apply through the MECA<br />
(Multi-Ethnic/Cultural Affairs) and CASA<br />
(Center for Academic Support & Achievement)<br />
program.<br />
AWARD Maximum of $150 per quarter<br />
contact MECA/CASA 253.566.5025<br />
Veterans Services<br />
<strong>TCC</strong> is approved for the education of<br />
active duty military, National Guard and<br />
selected reservists, veterans and their eligible<br />
dependents. Veterans Affairs educational<br />
benefits are available under several programs.<br />
<strong>TCC</strong> was selected as a military friendly school<br />
by G.I. Jobs for 2010.<br />
contact Veterans Services<br />
253.566.5081<br />
www.tacomacc.edu/veteransservices<br />
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STARS<br />
Applying Online: A Step-by-Step Guide<br />
Before you apply ...<br />
STARS Essay Questions<br />
Prepare your responses to the following three free-form essay questions:<br />
1. In 250 words or less, please tell us:<br />
(1) your career goals, (2) what has influenced<br />
you to choose them, and (3) why you believe<br />
you will successfully achieve your goals.<br />
2. In 250 words or less, please<br />
(1) LIST your volunteer activities, personal<br />
achievements, honors, awards, leadership roles<br />
or any other accomplishments, (2) describe your<br />
role in the experience(s) and (3) share what you<br />
learned from the experience(s).<br />
Prepare your 250-word<br />
responses in Word. Doing so<br />
allows access to better editing<br />
tools, including spell check<br />
and word count. Then you<br />
can simply paste them into<br />
the appropriate section of the<br />
application when prompted.<br />
3. Please share with us any personal or family circumstances affecting your need for<br />
financial aid. (using 250 words or less)<br />
Supplemental Essays<br />
Make sure you are using Internet<br />
Explorer, Firefox or Safari as your<br />
web browser.<br />
You will need to have a declared<br />
major and know what degree or<br />
certificate you are seeking<br />
The following are required:<br />
1. Email address. All contact with<br />
you will be sent via this address.<br />
Please contact us with any<br />
changes. Your college email is<br />
preferred.<br />
2. <strong>TCC</strong> Student ID number. For<br />
more information see page 2.<br />
3. Transcript(s) Required. Obtain<br />
copies of your most current<br />
unofficial transcript - high school,<br />
GED, or most recent college. If<br />
you are a current <strong>TCC</strong> student you<br />
can find it in the portal.<br />
4. One letter of recommendation is<br />
required from a teacher, counselor<br />
or employer. If possible, scan your<br />
recommendation(s) and unofficial<br />
transcript(s) for uploading.<br />
If a scholarship requires a supplemental essay or additional information, you may skip it and return<br />
to it later. You may then prepare your scholarship essay in Word, return to the scholarship, and copy<br />
and paste your essay into the appropriate section. Your application is incomplete until the request is<br />
satisfied. See page 21 for more information.<br />
Important!<br />
••<br />
Read the instructions<br />
The most important thing you can do to ensure that your scholarship application<br />
is successful is to read and follow all instructions.<br />
••<br />
Save often<br />
Depending on your server, the application will time-out after a period of inactivity.<br />
When completing each section of the application, you must click Save and Exit or<br />
Save and Continue at the bottom of each page or your progress will not be saved.<br />
••<br />
Pay attention<br />
Pay attention to additional scholarship requirements (like supplemental essays or portfolios).<br />
••<br />
March 16 deadline<br />
Changes/corrections can be made to your online application until March 16.<br />
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Applying Online: A Step-by-Step Guide<br />
STARS<br />
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<br />
Creating a profile<br />
• Go to https://scholarships.tacomacc.edu/stars/<br />
• Click on the Apply Now button<br />
• Click on Start Here to create a new profile<br />
• Your user name and password is emailed to you once you register<br />
• After initial registration, you’ll use your user name and password to log in until March 16, 2012.<br />
If you have applied for scholarships in the past, you can use the same login and password.<br />
Depending on your server, the STARS application will time-out after a period of inactivity.<br />
Click Save often!<br />
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Applying Online: A Step-by-Step Guide<br />
<br />
Personal Information<br />
• Fill out ALL required information accurately and honestly<br />
• Enter your <strong>TCC</strong> Student ID number<br />
• Only students with a valid <strong>TCC</strong> Student ID number will be considered for scholarships<br />
• Provide a valid email address<br />
Depending on your server, the STARS application will time-out after a period of inactivity.<br />
Click Save often!<br />
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Applying Online: A Step-by-Step Guide<br />
STARS<br />
15<br />
<br />
Opening Questionnaire<br />
• Read each question carefully before answering<br />
• Additional questions will appear as you click on your answers<br />
• Click Save and Continue to go to the next page once you have reached the last question<br />
Depending on your server, the STARS application will time-out after a period of inactivity.<br />
Click Save often!<br />
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<br />
Academic Information<br />
This screen may vary depending on your student status.<br />
Enter (if applicable):<br />
• your high school name and graduation date<br />
• your high school GPA (applications without a GPA will not be reviewed)<br />
• the college major you have declared<br />
• your anticipated college graduation date<br />
• your current college cumulative GPA (if applicable)<br />
• your anticipated college grade status for the start of fall quarter<br />
• the number of college credit hours you will have completed by the start of fall quarter<br />
Depending on your server, the STARS application will time-out after a period of inactivity.<br />
Click Save often!<br />
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STARS<br />
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<br />
Financial Information<br />
Once you have selected answers for the first two questions, the entire form will be visible.<br />
• You will need to answer these questions to the best of your ability<br />
• You must complete all required information in this section<br />
• Financial information will be verified by the Financial Aid Office during the scholarship award process<br />
Depending on your server, the STARS application will time-out after a period of inactivity.<br />
Click Save often!<br />
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<br />
Free Form Essay Questions<br />
All questions must be answered “N/A” or no response will disqualify your application.<br />
• If you prepared your responses in Word as suggested, copy and paste into the appropriate section<br />
• If not, enter your answers in each section<br />
• This page will time out depending on your server – save often or you will lose your work<br />
• You may return to this screen as often as you want before March 16<br />
First step is to click Edit which<br />
will take you to a new window<br />
where you enter your answer. Click<br />
Submit when done. Do this for each<br />
question.<br />
Depending on your server, the STARS application will time-out after a period of inactivity.<br />
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Attach Documents<br />
• Follow the instructions to upload your recommendation letter(s), transcript(s) and any additional<br />
documentation<br />
• If you don’t have computer access or you’re having problems uploading your documents ... Bring your<br />
flashdrive to <strong>TCC</strong> and upload your documents at the Info Commons (Bldg. 16) or the Writing & Tutoring<br />
Center (Bldg. 7)<br />
• Documents must be received by March 16<br />
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Recommended <strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
Follow these steps for all scholarships that were provided on your list.<br />
You will only be considered for those scholarships for which you have clicked Apply Now.<br />
Review this field<br />
for accuracy<br />
To review<br />
scholarships<br />
you have<br />
applied for,<br />
click View<br />
Scholarship<br />
Status<br />
You must click Apply Now<br />
in order to apply for each scholarship<br />
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<strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
Be sure to review the criteria and check the boxes that apply.<br />
If any of these criteria do not apply, you are not eligible for this scholarship.<br />
• Complete each application as thoroughly as possible<br />
• When complete, click on Apply Now<br />
• To apply for more scholarships, click on Apply for More <strong>Scholarships</strong><br />
• If done, click Done Applying for <strong>Scholarships</strong> which will exit you<br />
from STARS and send you to the log on screen<br />
APPLY NOW!<br />
The only scholarships<br />
TIP you will be considered<br />
for are the ones for<br />
which you have clicked<br />
Apply Now at the bottom<br />
of the scholarship page.<br />
Be sure to<br />
review the<br />
criteria and<br />
check the<br />
boxes that<br />
apply<br />
All<br />
requirements<br />
must be<br />
checked<br />
in order to<br />
apply for the<br />
scholarship<br />
If additional<br />
documents<br />
are needed,<br />
complete/attach<br />
before applying<br />
Last step!<br />
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Early June<br />
If you are chosen to receive a scholarship, initial<br />
notification will be sent to the email in your<br />
STARS profile. No award amount information<br />
will be given to you at this time.<br />
Mid-June<br />
You will receive a letter detailing your award<br />
information and additional requirements.<br />
Your requirements will be: (1) Completing a<br />
scholarship agreement form; and<br />
(2) Writing a thank you letter to your donor.<br />
Mid-July<br />
Your additional requirements (agreement form and<br />
thank you letter) will be due. If you do not fulfill<br />
the request, your scholarship will be rescinded.<br />
Your mailing and email address<br />
in STARS will be used for all<br />
notifications.<br />
<strong>Scholarships</strong> close March 16.<br />
Outreach & Recruitment Services.<br />
253.566.6042<br />
www.tacomacc.edu/admissionsteam<br />
CASA......................... 253.566.5025<br />
www.tacomacc.edu/casameca<br />
For more info ...<br />
FAFSA..................... 1.800.4-FedAid<br />
www.fafsa.gov<br />
Financial Aid<br />
Services..................... 253.566.5080<br />
www.tacomacc.edu/costsandaid<br />
MECA......................... 253.566.5025<br />
www.tacomacc.edu/casameca<br />
<strong>TCC</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong>........253.566.5003<br />
www.tacomacc.edu/scholarships<br />
Veterans Services..... 253.566.5081<br />
www.tacomacc.edu/veteransservices<br />
September<br />
Funds will be disbursed.<br />
Early November<br />
You will be required to attend the scholarship<br />
recognition event.<br />
NOTE: You must meet the criteria as you agreed<br />
to in the scholarship application. If you fail to<br />
meet the minimum requirements for the length<br />
of the scholarship (i.e. 10 credits minimum per<br />
quarter) your scholarship will be rescinded.<br />
GOOD LUCK!<br />
Remember, this application is the only way the<br />
scholarship taskforce can get to know you.<br />
Thoughtful, heart-felt responses may help your<br />
score.<br />
You may<br />
also want to<br />
investigate<br />
other<br />
scholarship<br />
opportunities at:<br />
www.thewashboard.org<br />
www.hecb.wa.gov<br />
www.fastweb.org<br />
www.collegesuccessfoundation.org<br />
Current as of Jan. 12, 2012