2010- 2011 Course Description Guide - Midland Independent ...

at least 75 percent of the hours taken in the prior semester, plus an overall grade point average in college of atleast 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Awards will be made through the financial aid office of the college.How do I apply? Persons interested in the program should contact the financial aid office at Midland College tofind out about deadlines and procedures.T.H.E.AStudents planning to attend a Texas state‐supported two‐year or four‐year college or university must take the THEAbefore enrolling OR be exempt by making a high SAT, ACT or TAKS score. Students who take concurrent classes willbe enrolled in Midland College; therefore, they also must take the THEA or be exempt before registering forconcurrent courses. It is the student’s responsibility to provide these scores to Midland College. Graduates mustcheck with Midland College regarding the criteria for T.H.E.A. exemption before enrolling in concurrent courses.SAT – 1070 minimum combined verbal and math scores AND 500 minimum on both the verbal and math tests.ACT – 23 composite score AND 19 minimum on both the English and math testsTAKS – 2200 ELA and 3 or 4 writing for ELA2200 Math (math placement test)Early High School Graduation Scholarship ProgramStudents who decide to graduate at the end of their junior year, and desire to participate in their graduationceremony must, with their parents, indicate in writing the intention to graduate early no later than October 1 st ofthe graduation year. This must be approved by the school principal.All credits earned by alternate methods (such as credit by exam and correspondence courses) must be completedtwo weeks prior to end of semester.Honors and elections, such as valedictorian and salutatorian, class favorite, and court, will not be open to earlygraduates; however, they may apply for scholarships for which they meet the qualifications.• If graduated in 36 months or less with the recommended curriculum, student may receive$2000. If he/she also graduated with at least 15 hours of college credit, he/she may receive anadditional $1000.• If graduated in 36 months or less without the recommended or advanced curriculum, studentmay receive $1000. There is no college hour bonus.• If graduated in more than 36 months, but less than 42 months, student may receive $500. Ifhe/she also graduated with at least 30 hours of college credit, he/she may receive an additional$1000.• If graduated in more than 41 months but less than 46 months, the student receives no “earlygraduation” award, but if he/she also graduated with at least 30 hours of college credit, he/shemay receive an additional $1000.• Students graduating on or after 9/1/2005 have six years of eligibility in which to use theiraward.12