MCMURRY SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID POLICIES

The following constitutes our agreement with regard to proposed changes in our financial aid program.

1. The University’s Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering all financial awards and scholarships.  No offer of financial aid will be honored until it has been officially confirmed by the Financial Aid Office.
   
   
2. McMurry Institutional financial aid will be awarded up to a maximum of 120 total credit hours of enrollment for freshmen.  Freshmen Institutional awards are 8 consecutive semesters provided students meet maintenance requirements.  Institutional based awards require full time enrollment, with the exception of Active Duty Military Awards.  Students who do not need 12 credit hours remaining to complete their degree in their final semester will have their institutional scholarships pro-rated.
   
   
3. Institutional Aid—is all scholarships and grants McMurry University has access to award students.
   
   
4. McMurry institutional financial aid will be awarded up to 120 (includes transfer hours) total credit hours for Transfers.  Transfer institutional awards are 8 consecutive semesters minus number of hours transferred.  Institutional based awards require full time enrollment, with the exception of Military Awards.
   
   
5. Students will not be awarded gift aid beyond the cost of tuition.  Gift aid includes federal grants, state grants, McMurry grants and scholarships, and private scholarships.  Private scholarships are those that students receive from outside sources.
   
   
6. Students with extenuating circumstances may appeal the loss of their Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) or McMurry Institutional scholarship by completing the Financial Aid Appeal Form.
   
   
7. Endowed Scholarships- All students who apply for financial aid will be considered for an endowed scholarship for which they meet the selection criteria.  The University will take into consideration such factors as potential academic progress, financial need, and prior academic successes.  The values and number of recipients vary from scholarship to scholarship.  The recipients will be chosen by the Financial Aid Office in conjunction with the donors who have generously provided the funds for the scholarships.
   
   
8. The following awards are exclusive of each other and cannot be stacked together, Honors, Presidential, University, Deans, McMurry Award, Phi Theta Kappa, Transfer I, Transfer II, Transfer III, Transfer Award, Cisco Junior College Award and all Military Awards,.  These awards are considered merit-based & must meet the following requirements:
   
   Honors Scholarship (5) - Full tuition: Top 5 % of class or 1220 SAT (CR + M) or 27 ACT; 4 year scholarship, 3.5 GPA to maintain; requires honors program application completed by February 1st. (Patty Hanks School of Nursing students not eligible) ;( Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
   
   Trustee Honor Scholarship-$2,000/year for students who apply for and are accepted to the Honors program.  This will be in addition to a Presidential or University Scholarship, Phi Theta Kappa or Transfer I Scholarships for which the student may qualify.  May not exceed tuition.  Must maintain a 3.5 GPA. (Patty Hanks School of Nursing students not eligible); (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
   
   Presidential Scholarship + Trustee Honors- up to $12,000/year: Top 5% of class or 1220 SAT (CR+M) or 27 ACT; 4 year scholarship, 3.5 GPA to maintain; Full Time Fall/Spring; requires honors program application completed by February 1st (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
   
   Presidential Scholarship- Up to $10,000/year: 1200 SAT (CR+M), 26 ACT, 3.6 GPA; 4 year scholarship, 2.75 GPA to maintain; Full Time Fall/Spring (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
   
   University Scholarship- Up to $8,500/year:  1100 SAT (CR + M), 24 ACT, 3.3 GPA; 4 year scholarship, 2.0 GPA to maintain; Full Time Fall/Spring (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
   
   Dean’s Scholarship- Up to $7,000/year:  1000 SAT (CR + M), 21 ACT, 3.0 GPA; 4 year scholarship, 2.0 GPA to maintain; Full Time Fall/Spring (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
   McMurry Award- Up to $5,500:  2.75 GPA; 4 year scholarship, 2.0 GPA to maintain; Full Time Fall/Spring (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
   
   Lydia Patterson Scholarships-(1) full tuition scholarship available per year: 2.75 High School GPA; 4 year scholarship, 2.0 GPA to maintain. Lydia Patterson scholarships are available to first-time freshmen only.  This is a merit based award. (Cannot be used for Intercollegiate classes); (Patty Hanks School of Nursing students not eligible.
   
   The United Methodist Minister Dependent Award-$1,500/year with confirmation of parent being ordained United Methodist Minister.  (Patty Hanks School of Nursing Student not eligible); (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
   
   McMurry United Methodist Grant—Up to $5500 documented member of United Methodist Church, need based, FAFSA required.  (Patty Hanks School of Nursing Students not eligible); (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
   
   McMurry Grant—Up to $4000 need-based, FAFSA required.  (Patty Hanks School of Nursing Students not eligible); (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
   
   International Scholarship--Up to $8,000; 2.75 GPA; 4 year scholarship, 2.0 GPA to maintain. (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes); (Patty Hanks School of Nursing Students not eligible).
   
   Alumni Scholarship—Covers 30% of tuition for McMurry course enrollment.  Available exclusively to McMurry graduate for fall and/or spring term.  Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes or through the School of Nursing and may not be used toward cost of retaking coursed in which a passing or failing grade was previously earned.  Limited funding available.
   
   Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship- Up to $7,500/year: Member of PTK, 3.7 GPA; 3.0 GPA to maintain; Full Time Fall/spring (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
   
   Transfer I Scholarship- Up to $6,500/year: 3.6 GPA-4.0 GPA, 24 hrs transferred; 2.5 GPA to maintain; Full Time Fall/ Spring (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
   
   Transfer II Scholarship- Up to $6,000/year: 3.3 GPA-3.59 GPA, 24 hrs transferred; 2.0 GPA to maintain; Full Time Fall/Spring (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
   
   Transfer III Scholarship- Up to $5,500/year: 3.0 GPA -3.29 GPA, 24 hrs transferred; 2.0 GPA to maintain; Full Time Fall/Spring (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
   
   Transfer Award- Up to $5,000/year: 2.0 GPA- 2.99 GPA, 24 hrs transferred; Full time Fall/Spring (Cannot be used intercollegiate classes).
   
   Designated Junior College Award—Transfer Scholarship/Award + up to $1,500/year: 2.5 GPA and above.  Transfer students from: Cisco Junior College, Western Texas College, Ranger Junior College, Lon Morris College and Howard College (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes);(Patty Hanks School of Nursing studentsnot eligible).
   
   Military Dependent Award- 30% Tuition Discount:  Full or Part Time Enrollment Fall/Spring, Dependent of Full Time Active Military Personnel, Military ID required.  (Cannot be used intercollegiate classes); (Patty Hanks School of Nursing students not eligible).
   
   Dyess Scholarship --- Amount  will vary.  McMurry will cover tuition for general education classes only, after Tuition Assistance and Veterans Benefits have been applied for Active Duty service member with full-time or part-time enrollment.   Recipients taking junior or senior level classes will pay $70 per credit hour.  Cannot be received concurrently with any Academic or Transfer Scholarship.  (Cannot be used intercollegiate classes); (Patty Hanks School of Nursing students not eligible).
   
   
9. Abilene Room Grant-Cost of double room; Must be graduate from Abilene Christian High School, Abilene High School, Cooper or Wylie High School; Incoming Freshmen; Student pays housing deposit; Housing Options are for Gold Star/President; One time annual award not renewable (Full time employees and their dependents receiving the tuition benefit are not eligible).(10  grants available).
   
   
10. Resident Hall Scholarship-room scholarship to cover cost of housing and work program to cover cost of meal plan.
    
    
11. 4 Corner Navajo Native American Award- Up to full tuition & fees after federal aid, academic scholarship, private scholarships are applied.  Requires admission to McMurry University and 2.0 GPA to maintain.  Students must be Navajo Native American & from the 4 corners area. New Mexico, Arizona, Utah & Colorado.  Award requires application for federal funding (FAFSA), Navajo Native American and Methodist Foundation awards. (Patty Hanks School of Nursing Students are not eligible) ;( Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).  Students should apply for scholarship from Office of Navajo Scholarship & Financial Assistant. (Limited number available).
    
    
12. Chase Foundation Award-McMurry has partnered with Chase Foundation to provide a matching scholarship up to $2,500/year not to exceed tuition.  To continue, students must receive scholarship from Chase Foundation each year.  Applications for graduating Artesia High School seniors are available at www.chasefoundation.com. (Patty Hanks School of Nursing Students is not eligible); (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
    
    
13. Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG)—students must complete 24 hours and maintain a 2.5 GPA per academic year to continue to be eligible to participate in the TEG Program.  Texas Residency Form and completion of FAFSA required.  Students who lose their TEG eligibility due to GPA or hours completed may appeal to the Financial Aid Director if they have extenuating circumstances.  Appeal forms are available in the financial aid office.
    
    
14. Big Country Community Service Award --One time awards in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to area participants for community service.  One award per high school.
    
    
15. Policy for Intercollegiate Enrollment

 Intercollegiate enrollment is possible through Hardin-Simmons University and Abilene Christian University when a class is not offered at McMurry University in a particular major.  When this occurs, the student will be charged with any additional costs incurred at the other university but billing will be through the McMurry Business Office.  Payments should not be made to Hardin-Simmons or Abilene Christian by the student.  Be aware of the cost difference in tuition and fees as the inter-college adjustments may not occur on your McMurry account until six weeks into the semester. 

  •  Students will pay the McMurry tuition rate or the attending institution’s tuition rate—whichever is higher.  For students on block tuition, the tuition will be converted to an hourly rate according to the number of hours of enrollment.  This calculated amount, or the hourly rate as charged, is then compared to the amount billed to McMurry by the attending university.  Adjustment to the account will be assessed to meet the higher rate.

  •  Students will be assessed an Intercollegiate Fee of $25.00 per semester to cover the additional cost of billing and grade reporting procedures.  This will apply to all inter-college students, whether their home school is McMurry, Hardin-Simmons, or Abilene Christian University.

  •  Institutional financial aid will be prorated unless you are enrolled in 12 or more McMurry hours.  For example, if a student is enrolled in 12 hours at McMurry and 3 hours at Hardin-Simmons or Abilene Christian, no prorating will be necessary; if a student is enrolled in 9 hours at McMurry and 3 hours at Hardin-Simmons or Abilene Christian, the McMurry institutional scholarship will be reduced to 75%.

  •  In no case shall the McMurry institutional scholarship exceed the McMurry tuition charged.

 •   Enrollment in the Abilene Intercollegiate School of Nursing program is not considered as inter-college for these purposes.

 •   Employee scholarship/benefit does not apply to inter-college enrollment.

 •   Dyess scholarships do not apply to inter-college enrollment.

 •   Intercollegiate rules apply to Study Abroad programs.

If Faculty Scholarship recipient also enrolls in an intercollege class, the following formula will be followed:  Block tuition divided by the number of hours of total enrollment= the price the student is being billed per hour.  The Faculty Scholarship amount will be that price multiplied by the number of McMurry hours of enrollment.  The student is responsible for the balance.



Stacking policy- Students are eligible to receive up to two institutional scholarships/awards.
Financial Aid will award the highest awards if student qualifies for more than two and may not exceed cost of tuition.  Example: Student receive Presidential Scholarship $8,000, Band Scholarship $1,400 and Trustees Scholarship $2,000.  Student will receive the greater of the two scholarships. 
Awards are limited & based on availability of funds.  Students are encouraged to apply early.

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