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Barton Academic Scholarship Awarding Chart (2008-09)

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Important Notes

• Only full-time students (12 hours or more) are eligible for these awards.
• To be awarded a scholarship, a student must complete a Barton Academic Scholarship Application or Admissions Application and submit the application to the Financial Aid Office November 15th through April 15th prior to the award year for which they are applying. Fall terms are considered the beginning of each award year.  2008 -2009 Priority Deadline: April 15, 2008
• The student will be offered the highest award possible based upon the student's current verified Kansas HS GPA, ACT score or GED score. The award will then be valid for the next academic term or award year that the student enrolls in. Once an award is made, it will not be updated if there is a change in the student's GPA or ACT scores.
• The scholarship will be available for six full-time semesters, automatically renewing at the student's current Barton GPA. The student will not have to complete a new scholarship application for renewal of their award.
• In addition to an academic scholarship, a student may receive federal, state, and local aid, and Barton performance work study awards.
• Jayhawk Conference rules state that students receiving an athletic books and tuition scholarship must meet a 3.5 GPA criteria upon high school graduation to accept a Barton academic scholarship in addition to the Barton athletic scholarship.
• Students may not receive a combination of activity/performance scholarships and athletic scholarships.
• Awards are subject to available funding.  Highest priority is given to graduating seniors and incoming non-traditional students who submit scholarship applications by the priority deadline.  Next priority is given to renewals of current scholarships. Last priority is given to returning students who complete a new scholarship application.
• To ensure payment of a scholarship, the student must accept the offered scholarship by the deadline in their scholarship notificiation letter.

Endowed and Restricted Scholarhips
Endowed and restricted scholarships are used to fund the Barton Academic Scholarship. If a student meets the criteria of an endowed or restricted scholarship, their scholarship may be funded by that particular scholarship fund. If a student shows need based upon completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), their academic scholarship may be supplemented with additional endowed or restricted scholarship funds.

Activity and Departmental Awards
Activity and departmental awards are offered by instructors or staff from various Barton programs. Selection is made for special skills and/or performing abilities and the student is expected to complete specified obligations. The sponsor administering the award determines contract obligations and award amounts. Areas offering Activity and departmental awards include Band, Vocal, Agriculture, Drama, Journalism, Forensics, Honors, Student Senate, Admissions, Athletic, Student Trainers, Dance Line, and Cheerleading.

Barton Boost/Incentive Scholarships -- are available for Barton students who are not receiving any other financial assistance.

• Barton Incentive -- is available for adult students. Based upon the number of credit hours the student is enrolled in, the student may receive up to $294.00 per term (Aid year 2008-09).
• Barton Boost -- is available for high school students. Based upon the number of credit hours the student is enrolled in, the student may receive up to $402.00 per term (Aid year 2008-09).

Applications for these scholarships may be picked up at the Financial Aid Office or will be mailed at the student's request. Students may apply at any time prior to or during the term attending.

Benefit Scholarships

Students who meet certain criteria may be eligible for a tuition scholarship. Tuition scholarhips are limited to one scholarship per student. The scholarships are listed here in order of priority.

• Employee Tuition Scholarships -- Available to Full-time Barton Faculty/Staff, Regular Part-time Barton Faculty/Staff and Barton Associate Faculty/Outreach Site Coordinators.
  View Tuition Scholarship Policies and How to Apply
  Apply at: http://forms.bartonccc.edu/finaid/staffsch.htm
• Over 65 -- Residents of Barton county who are over 65 years of age at the time of enrollment may be eligible to receive a scholarship for the amount of their tuition. This is an automatic benefit and does not require application.
• Silver Cougar Club -- Members of Barton's Silver Cougar Club may be eligible to receive a tuition scholarship. This is an automatic benefit and does not require application. Membership dues must be current.

Community Scholarships -- are provided by various organizations in local communities. Criteria vary according to the organization. Interested students should contact the local organization offering the scholarship. Foundations, religious organizations, fraternities or sororities, town or city clubs, and community and civic groups such as the American Legion, YMCA, 4-H club, Elks, Kiwanis, Jaycees, Chamber or Commerce, and the Girl or Boy Scouts may all be sources of scholarship money. Often, high school counselors will have a list of local community scholarships and who to contact. The public library is another source of information on private sources of aid. Students should also try to contact organizations connected with their field of interest (for example, the American Medical Association or the American Bar Association). These organizations are listed in the U. S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook and are also listed in various directories of associations available at your public library. Also, if you (or your spouse) are a veteran or the dependent of a veteran, veterans educational benefits may be available. Check with your local Veterans' Affairs office. Deadlines for these community and organizational scholarship applications and amounts of awards will vary according to the organization.