College Catalog 2014-15

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Weems Family Scholarship - This freshman tuition scholarship is awarded annually and is renewed until graduation provided the recipient maintains a minimum 2.5 grade point average and an academic load that would permit graduation in four semesters. Selection will be made based on high school grade point average, college aptitude test, financial need, participation in extracurricular activities, and good moral character. Harvey andMartha Wheeler Pre-Pharmacy/Pre-Med Scholarship - This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a pre-pharmacy or pre-med student. The recipient must have a 3.5 grade point average at ECCC. J C White Scholarship - This freshman scholarship is awarded to a student planning to major in either math or science. The recipient must have a high school grade point average of at least 3.0. Jack White and Mary Jo White Scholarship - This freshman scholarship is awarded to a resident of Newton County or Neshoba County and has financial need. Bob Wilkerson Memorial Vo-Tech Scholarship - This freshman scholarship is awarded to a resident of Scott County with preference given to a graduate from Forest High School. The recipient must have a “C” or “C+” grade point average on all high school classes, plan to earn a career-technical degree or certificate, pursue a career in mechanics, and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship will be awarded for four semesters. Wilks-Palmer Scholars Scholarship - This freshman scholarship is awarded to a resident of the Liberty Community in Winston County for the fall semester. The recipient must have a burning desire to go to college, be a high school graduate from a school in Winston County, and have a minimum 2.5 high school grade point average. Jones and Carrie Williamson and Bascom and Hattie Chisolm Memorial Scholarship - This two-semester freshman scholarship is awarded to a student planning to major in agriculture. The recipient must have earned at least average grades in high school, demonstrate a desire to be educated, and have a demonstrated need for financial assistance. General William Patrick Wilson Memorial Scholarship - This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a student maintaining a 3.0 grade point average on college work and has demonstrated financial need. To retain the scholarship for a second semester a student will be required to maintain a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average. Lucille Wood Scholarship - This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a female student who has maintained a 3.0 grade point average on college work. The recipient must follow a curriculum as outlined in the college catalog and have high moral and ethical character. Extracurricular activities will be considered. SECTION II: FINANCIAL AID POLICIES According to federal regulations, students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards in order to be eligible for federal Title IV financial aid. Federal Title IV financial aid includes the following programs: Federal Pell Grant Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Federal Work-Study (FWS) William D. Ford Direct Federal Loans (Direct Loan – Subsidized and Unsubsidized) Parent Loan Program (PLUS) To meet SAP at East Central Community College, students receiving federal Title IV financial aid must maintain satisfactory progress in grade point average, percentage of hours passed and length of attendance in completing a certificate or degree in the academic, technical or career/vocational programs of study.

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