BCAcademicCatalog2016

STATE PROGRAMS Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG): This is an estimated $3,200 state grant for residents of Virginia. To be eligible, students must be a domiciled Virginia resident, complete the 2016-17 VTAG application by the July 31, must not have moved to Virginia for purpose of attending a post-secondary school, and pursuing undergraduate studies only. Students who have previously received VTAG in a prior award year do not need to complete the application. Virginia TwoYear College Transfer Grant (CTG): The standard award is $1,000 and up to an additional $1,000 for certain majors (science, teaching, mathematics, and nursing). To be eligible, students must complete a FAFSA, be an undergraduate in-state student (first time entering freshman no earlier than Fall 2007), be a Virginia domiciled resident, must not have moved to Virginia for the purposes of attending a post-secondary school, must meet the selective service requirements, have an EFC of $12,000 (or less depending on the year it was first awarded), must have earned an Associate’s degree at a Virginia two-year public institution with a cumulative GPAof 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 for theAssociate’s degree, maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPAat Bluefield College, and be enrolled full-time by fall semester following completion of the Associate’s degree (limited to 3 years). Students are eligible to receive institutional awards for up to 4 years of full-time, continual enrollment. Awards are determined based upon acceptance, financial need, and/or talent. Academic Scholarships: These scholarships, which range from $2,000 to $10,000, are awarded based on your academic performance and are renewable for up to four years. A combination of GPAand SAT/ACT score are used to determine the scholarship level. These scholarships include the Lansdell, Harman, Trustees’, Deans’, and Alumni scholarship. BCAccess Scholarship: These scholarships are determined by academic performance and need. Students must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA and not be receiving athletic scholarship. The amount is unique for each qualifying student.. Presidential Scholarships: Each year, Bluefield College awards two full-tuition scholarships, available for only (2) new freshman. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and a minimum 1140 SAT (combination of math and verbal scores) or 25 ACT (composite score) in order to complete. Potential recipients will be asked to provide two letters of recommendation, come to campus for an interview and to write an essay that will be reviewed by select faculty members. Spire Scholarship: Each year, Bluefield College awards ten freshmen an additional $2,000 in academic scholarships. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and a mini- mum 1140 SAT (combination of math and verbal scores) or 25 ACT (composite score) in order to compete. Potential recipients will be asked to provide two letters of recommenda- tion, come to campus for an interview, and write an essay that will be reviewed by select faculty members. Honors Scholarship: Incoming students have the opportunity to apply to the Honors Program. To qualify for the Honors program, students must have a minimum 25 ACT (composite score) or 1140 SAT (combination of math and verbal scores), or they must be eligible for the Presidential Scholarship. Students can apply and submit essays online. INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Institutional Grants and Scholarships for Traditional Students

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