tarrant county college foundation scholarships
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Tarrant County College Foundation
Scholarships
www.tccd.edu/scholarships
TCC Foundation Scholarships
• Over 324 scholarships offered each year for a total of over $448,000.
• Average award: $750 per semester
• Available for the general student population and students pursuing specific programs/fields of study
• More than 189 scholarships are available to first-time TCC students
• There are many merit-based and need-based scholarships
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www.tccd.edu/scholarships
Where Can I Find a Listing of All Foundation Scholarships?
Go To Website www.tccd.edu/scholarships
www.tccd.edu/scholarships
Where Can I Find a Listing of All Available Scholarships?
www.tccd.edu/scholarships
Click Available Scholarships
1.Complete the online application at www.tccd.edu/scholarships • General questions• Academic questions• Extracurricular activities• Narrative
2.Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA, www.fafsa.gov • For need-based scholarships• Must have unmet financial need
3.Provide Two References• To include two valid emails
How Do I Apply?
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Do I Have to Apply for Each Scholarship?
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No. The system will match you with what you are eligible to receive based on your responses.
Limit one internal scholarship award per academic year.
When Will I Know if I Received a Scholarship?
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All scholarship applicants receive an email from the Foundation Office; winners, non-winners and alternates via the email address provided on the application.
Emails will be sent at the end of the summer and prior to the fall semester for which the award will begin.
Winners must sign and return the acceptance form for funds to be added to their account.
How Long Do Scholarships Last?
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Most are available for two semesters, fall and spring, if all renewal criteria are met.
Some are available up to four semesters, others up to degree or certificate completion.
Few are only available for one semester.
How Do I Receive My Scholarship Funds?
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Funds are automatically applied to the student account approximately 10 days before start of term. If there are remaining funds after tuition:
Fixed-amount scholarships – refund check mailed to the address on file or through EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer).
Tuition-only scholarships – do not receive a refund check (unless the student has already paid for their tuition).
How Do I Log In to the Scholarship Application ?
Go to www.tccd.edu/scholarships
www.tccd.edu/scholarships
How Do I Apply Online?
Scroll down to Apply online.
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Click First Time User to create an account.
How Do I Create an Account?
To Create an Account, fill out the form and click Submit.
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How Do I Know if Account is Created?
Once you click submit you will get a confirmation page, click Continue.
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What Do I Do Now that the Account has been Created?
Continue to the Applicant Home Page where you will see the available scholarship application.
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How Do I Search for Scholarships?
From the Applicant Home Page, click Search Scholarships..
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How Do I Search for Scholarships?
You can search by:
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Category
Keyword
Description and Name
or click to View All
What Happens if I Select View All?
If you select View All, it will show you a listing of all available scholarships and a description of each..
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How Do I Receive More Information on a Specific Scholarship?
If you select More Info on any scholarship, it will take you to that scholarship page with the scholarship criteria.
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Who Do I Contact About Scholarships?
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www.tccd.edu/scholarships
TCC Foundation (817)515-5277