Toccoa Falls College scholarships and merit aid

What GPA does he need to keep a merit scholarship after year one?

Merit scholarships automatically renew each year as long as the student stays full-time in the on-campus program, with no GPA requirement to maintain the award once enrolled.

“If a student qualifies for a merit scholarship, that award is automatically renewed each year that the student maintains full-time enrollment in our on-campus program. Once enrolled, there is no GPA required to maintain the award.”

If he also qualifies for a departmental or honors scholarship, can it combine with merit money?

Donor-funded department scholarships, available to sophomores and up via a winter application, are awarded in addition to any institutional scholarships the student already has, but are rare for first-year students and do not renew.

“We have donor-funded department scholarships available to sophomores and up that require an application each winter and do not renew but are awarded in addition to any institutional scholarships already received by the student.”

Can a freshman receive a departmental scholarship?

It is rare for a student to receive a department-specific scholarship in their first year.

“It is rare for a student to receive a scholarship tied to a specific academic department for their first year.”

Is the GPA used for the scholarship the transcript number or a recalculated one?

The Admissions Office calculates the student's unweighted GPA for acceptance and scholarship purposes.

“The Admissions Office calculates the student's unweighted GPA for acceptance and scholarship purposes.”

What GPA is needed for the highest merit scholarship and how much is it?

An unweighted GPA of 3.7 is required to qualify for the Trustee Scholarship, the highest merit scholarship, which currently provides $12,000 per year.

“An unweighted GPA of 3.7 is required to qualify for our highest merit scholarship. The award is called the Trustee Scholarship and currently provides $12,000/year.”

Is there a scholarship for dual enrollment students?

A $1,000/year renewable scholarship is offered to any student who completes at least 6 credit hours (2 classes) through the online dual enrollment program.

“We also offer a $1,000/year renewable scholarship to any student who completes at least 6 credit hours (2 classes) through our online dual enrollment program.”

What does dual enrollment cost for Georgia vs. out-of-state residents?

For Georgia residents, dual enrollment class costs are generally covered by the state; for out-of-state residents, it costs $750 per class.

“For Georgia residents, the cost of classes is generally covered by the state. For out-of-state residents, the cost is $750 per class.”

Is there a full-ride scholarship competition available?

There is a scholarship competition on November 5-6 for a 4-year, full-ride scholarship.

“we have a scholarship competition on November 5-6 for a 4-year, full-ride scholarship.”