| Institutional Merit Scholarships & Awards |
Merit scholarships may be awarded for a maximum of eight (8) semesters. Grade point averages are reviewed once per year, at the conclusion of the spring semester. Funding will be renewed annually, provided the student maintains full-time enrollment and the cumulative grade point average required for her award.
Merit funds are restricted to tuition and may be reduced if other tuition-restricted funds are received from outside sources.
The Saint Mary's Scholarship Committee evaluates the total profile of each student by reviewing:
Factors are not considered in isolation, so each scholar presents a unique profile.
The six levels of academic scholarships are as follows:
Need-Based Awards
Endowed, Restricted, and Alumnae Scholarships
These scholarships, named for a specific donor or group, are awarded as part of need-based institutional grant assistance. In most cases, the named scholarship replaces Saint Mary's Grant funding, thus changing the source of the gift assistance, but not the total.
These scholarships are awarded by the Financial Aid Office in accordance with the specific requirements of the scholarship donors. Awards are generally restricted to tuition only and are available for a maximum of eight semesters.
Funding is renewed for upper class students who:
Funding may also be granted to first-year or transfer students who meet the specified criteria at the lowest level, or to any upper class student with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and demonstrated financial need who meets the donor's specifications.
| Tuition Remission Programs |
Saint Mary's has several remission programs for eligible students. These programs are not based on financial need, but on other eligibility factors. They are considered Awards of Circumstance per NCAA Bylaws 15.4.6.3. Specific questions about remission programs may be directed to the Financial Aid Office.
Who is eligible: Full-time students with another sibling enrolled full-time at Saint Mary's
Amount: Ten percent (10%) remission/waiver of annual tuition; granted to the younger sibling
Financial need or other requirements: None
Who is eligible: Dependent children of eligible* full-time Saint Mary's College or Notre Dame employees
*Employee eligibility is determined by the Human Resources department.
Amount: Variable, depending on the years of service the employee has with the College; not to exceed the cost of tuition.
Financial need requirements: None
Other requirements: Students applying for the Saint Mary's Remission Program must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year in order to determine eligibility for federal and state grant programs. The amount of the Saint Mary's tuition benefit will be equal to the tuition less any federal or state grants.
Who is eligible: Any upper class student may apply to be a Resident Advisor. Students are interviewed; selections are made by the Director of Residence Life.
Amount: Variable, depending on actual room charge incurred; equivalent to the cost of the student's room (not board)
Financial need or other requirements: None
Resident Advisors also receive a stipend (paid monthly on the same day other student employees are paid).
For more information, please contact Residence Life.
Who is eligible: Employees, spouses, or dependent children of full-time employees at CIC-eligible institutions; three new Saint Mary's College students each year will be awarded by the Selection Committee upon review of all completed applications
To receive full consideration for the tuition remission program, applicants must meet the following requirements by February 15, 2007:
Amount: Tuition only; award replaces other Saint Mary's College grants and scholarships, and the amount is reduced if the student is eligible to receive federal or state grants or scholarships.
Financial need requirements: None
Other requirements: Students must live on campus to receive this benefit. The remission will be renewed annually if the student maintains satisfactory progress, completes the application requirements, and her parent remains an eligible employee.
A list of member institutions can be found at www.cic.edu/tep.
Who is eligible: Employees, spouses, or dependent children of full-time employees at CCCTE-eligible institutions
To receive full consideration for the tuition remission program, applicants must meet the following requirements by February 15, 2007:
Amount: Benefits are offered in accordance with the funding percentage given to Saint Mary’s College employees and is based on years of service.
Financial need requirements: None
Other requirements: Stuents must live on campus to receive this benefit. The remission will be renewed annually if the student maintains satisfactory progress, completes the application requirements (CCCTE Certificate Agreement), and her parent remains an eligible employee.
A list of member institutions can be found at www.cccte.org.
| International Student Scholarship |
This scholarship:
To be considered for the scholarship, an applicant must:
For additional information, please contact: admission@saintmarys.edu
Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) awards are based on a national competition that may begin as early as a student's junior year in high school. However, currently enrolled college students may also apply for these funds through the spring semester of sophomore year.
To obtain details on assistance available, contact the appropriate ROTC office at the University of Notre Dame as soon as possible:
Scholarships provide varied amounts of tuition assistance, books, academic fees, a monthly tax-free allowance, uniforms, and, in some cases, school supplies. Scholarships are awarded based on academic standing and anticipated overall value to the military service. Military service obligations vary according to individual circumstances and branch of service.
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Important notes: However, please be careful, because some scholarship scams do exist. You should not have to pay an up front fee to apply for scholarship funding. For further information regarding scholarship scams, visit this site. The information provided here is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Please be cautious regarding your personal information. You may want to set up a separate "scholarship reply " e-mail address to avoid spam going to your main e-mail address. |
Outside Scholarships
Rotary Club Scholarships for 2009-10
Outside Scholarship Search Engines:
Other Helpful Sources for Scholarships:
For additional information regarding outside scholarships, please review the scholarship board in our office (141 Le Mans), which is updated as new opportunities arise. Application and deadline info is posted where relevant, and scholarships are sorted by course of study.
