Out-of-State Waiver

Out-of-State Waivers are based on the University's established key selection criteria of recruitment, retention, diversity and service and awarded to students who are classified as Out of State residents.  Out-of -state waivers are based on funding allocation and may not be awarded every term. The program is currently under full review and new awards will not be given past the fall 2012 semester.  Students currently receiving waivers and students awarded for the first time in fall 2012 will continue to receive the waiver as long as the renewal criteria are met.

Eligibility 

• Must be classified as Non Florida Resident for tuition purposes.
• Must be admitted by March 15 of the semester of enrollment.
• Minimum GPA 3.4 weighted.
• The Out-of-State Waiver covers the difference in tuition between out-of-state and instate tuition. For more information please refer to the Office of the Bursar http://www.fgcu.edu/Cashiers/tuition-and-fees.html
• This waiver will cover only 9 credit hours per semester.

Renewal 

Renewal will be automatic every semester until reaching their degree requirements. Students will need to maintain:

• A cumulative GPA 3.4.
• Students must earn credit in 80% of attempted hours.
• Students must meet the criteria after each semester for which they received the award.

In-State Waiver

In-State Waivers are available to enhance campus diversity and academic quality in an ever increasing competitive student market. Waivers are based on the University's established key selection criteria of recruitment, retention, diversity and service and awarded to students who are classified as In-State residents and meet the eligibility requirements as listed below.

Eligibility

• Must be a Florida Resident.
• Must be admitted as a degree seeking student by March 15 of the semester of enrollment.
• Must be a member or belong to one of these recognized outreach programs. (See list below).
  • AVID
  • CROP
  • HOPE Advanced
  • Immokalee Foundation
  • PSEP/Scholars Program
  • Take Stock in Children
  • Other (Specify program in application)
• The In-State Waiver will cover the tuition for 12 credit hours per semester.
• Additional scholarship may be awarded to cover the credit hour fees.   
• For more information about the tuition please refer to the Office of the Bursar http://www.fgcu.edu/Cashiers/tuition-and-fees.html

Renewal

Renew will be automatic every semester until reaching their degree requirements. Students will need to maintain:

• A cumulative GPA 3.0.
• Maintain a full time (minimum 12 credit hours) status every semester.
• Students must earn credit in 80% of attempted hours.
• Students must meet the criteria after each semester for which they received the award.

Be ready to apply

 Below is the necessary information in order to make your application easy.

• UIN (University Identification Number). This number is sent to all applicants upon submission of the admission application.  For further information contact the Undergraduate Office at 239-590-7915.
• Name of advisor of your Outreach Program: You will need to know the name of a contact person (advisor/coordinator) for this program at your school. If you don't have a name, please refer to your high school counselor who will help you.
• You will need to answer 3 essay questions, with 250 words maximum. Below are the questions. Please type your answer in a word document. You will need to copy and paste your answer in the application as time is limited.
  • Please list scholastic achievements, community awards or recognitions, leadership roles, and volunteer activity hours.
  • Please tell us about your future plans and career goals.
  • Please describe any extraordinary challenges, personal circumstances or additional information you would like to have taken into consideration.

PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) Scholarship

The PTK scholarship program has been developed to provide scholarships to upper level transferring students who have graduated with an Associate’s Degree and are members from a Florida PTK Chapter.  The scholarship award is $1,500 per academic year or $750 per term and is awarded for the fall and spring terms only.  This award is subject to funds availability.  Please Note:  If you have applied for the Eagle Transfer Scholarship and receive the award for the fall or spring semester, you will not be eligible to also receive the PTK Scholarship.

Eligibility

• Must be a Florida Resident.
• Must be admitted as a degree seeking student by July 15th.
• Must be a transfer student from a Florida Community or State College.
• Must be a member from a Phi Theta Kappa Chapter in Florida.
• Must have received an Associate's degree.
• Must have a minimum of a 3.5 GPA.

In addition, for All Florida Academic Team recipients, please be ready to provide your letter of award. Full tuition coverage will be awarded to the Team A and Team B recipients.

Renewal

 Renew will be automatic every semester until reaching their degree requirements. Students will need to maintain:

• A cumulative GPA 3.5.
• Maintain a full time (minimum 12 credit hours) status every semester.
• This scholarship is renewed for 4 semesters only.

Be ready to apply

 Below is the necessary information in order to make your application easy.

• UIN (University Identification Number). This number is sent to all applicants upon submission of the admission application.  For further information contact the Undergraduate Office at 239-590-7915.
• Copy of your PTK membership card
• Verification letter from your current Registrar's office that you have applied to graduate with your AA or AS (if you have not received your Associate's degree yet).
• For All Florida Academic Team: Provide letter of award.

Eagle Transfer Scholarship

The Eagle Transfer Scholarship, formerly known as the Community College Transfer Scholarship, is a competitive scholarship for qualified state college transfer students.  Recipients are awarded on the basis of financial need and focused upon students from underserved and or underrepresented areas as it pertains to Florida Gulf Coast University, as well as other select criteria.  Please Note:  If you have applied for the PTK Scholarship and receive the award for the fall or spring semester, you will not be eligible to also receive the Eagle Transfer Scholarship.

International students are not eligible for this scholarship.  The term International Student refers to any student who is not a permanent resident or naturalized citizen of the United States. 

Criteria for Awards: 

• Students must submit an application to the Office of Community Outreach by the published deadline.
• Students must be admitted to Florida Gulf Coast University as a degree seeking student.
• Students must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintain full-time status for the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Students must participate in the regularly scheduled monthly meetings.
• Students must also satisfy all of the following:     
  1. Have a minimum transfer GPA of 3.0;
  2. Have completed an AA or AS degree from an accredited Florida State or Community College; and
  3. Have submitted a completed 2012-2013 FAFSA form to the U. S. Department of Education by the published deadline. 

Scholarship: 

• The scholarship awards are $500 per semester for four (4) consecutive semesters.
• The number of awards will depend on available funds.  Initially a maximum of 12 awards will be active at any one time. 

Renewal: 

• Students must maintain their full-time status for each term of award and must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better for the award to be continued a second year.
• Students must continue participation in regularly scheduled monthly meetings.
• All recipients will be reviewed at the end of the first year for renewal eligibility.

 Award Process: 

• Each recipient will be sent an email detailing the award and under which conditions it will be applied and renewed.

Be ready to Apply 

Below is the necessary information in order to make your application easy.

• UIN (University Identification Number). This number is sent to all applicants upon submission of the admission application.  For further information contact the Office of Community Outreach at 239-590-1258.
• Have the Name of the Institution from which you  graduated or are attending as well as the type of degree awarded, date awarded, and cumulative GPA.
• Are you a First-Generation Student? (meaning neither of your parents have earned a 4-year college degree)
• You will need to answer 2 essay questions, with 250 words maximum. Below are the questions you will be asked. Please type your answers in a Word document. You will need to copy and paste your answers in the application as time is limited.
  • Explain any family or financial circumstances that you feel should be taken into consideration for this scholarship.
  • Please tell us why you deserve a scholarship and what sets you apart from other candidates.