BACK to Scholarship FinderOnline Campus Scholarships
This is a general reference guide only. For detailed information regarding terms and conditions of scholarships and renewal criteria, please review the "Scholarships, Awards, and Grants" section of your academic catalog. Find your catalog on the Registrar Web site. Institutional scholarships listed apply to tuition only; combinations of scholarships and external assistance cannot exceed tuition or apply to other charges unless otherwise specified. Scholarships below are only available to undergraduate students unless specified.
Below is a list of scholarships available to students taking online web-based classes.
| Scholarship | Amount | Criteria | Application process |
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| Associate Degree Transfer Grant |
$375 ($75 per session) | Eligibility for the Associate Transfer Grant includes the following criteria: The Associate Degree must have been earned within the past twelve months and consist of 60 credit hours or its equivalent. The student must not have received the Associate degree from Columbia College. The student may not have completed additional college work since the award of the Associate degree. The student must have financial need. (For example, he or she must not be eligible for VA Benefits or for Tuition Assistance.) The Associate Transfer Grant provides a reduction in tuition for each eligible student at a maximum of $12.50 per credit hour attempted. This award is for five sessions only, for a maximum total award of $375 |
To receive and remain eligible for
the grant, the student must maintain satisfactory academic progress
according to established institutional policy and must be continuously
enrolled as a full-time student. Complete and submit an application for institutional aid. |
| Coast Guard Spouse Grant | 50% tuition grant for in-seat or online undergraduate courses. | The overall award maximum is limited to $4,000. To be eligible, the student must be the spouse of an active duty Coast Guard military member, degree seeking in an associate degree program (excluding the Associate of General Studies degree program) and fully admitted to Columbia College. The discount does not apply to students whose tuition is covered under other tuition assistance programs. This grant cannot be used in conjunction with any other Columbia College tuition discounts or grants. Student must submit the grant application before registering and show military dependent identification card to campus for verification (online students may submit Military Status Form). Renewable for maximum of three years after grant first used. | Complete and submit a Coast Guard Spouse Grant Form. A new application must be completed each academic year. Online campus students must also submit the Military Status Form. |
| Col. Charles E. McGee Scholarship | $1000 | Competitive Award available to a military veteran who is degree-seeking with a 2.5 GPA. | Complete and submit a Col. McGee Scholarship Application along with essay and references. The application deadline is early in each calendar year for awards starting in August. The deadline for submission, eligibility requirements and the application can be found here. Award split between August, October, January and March sessions in academic year. |
| eScholarship | $1,000 | The eScholarship is a one-time award designed to reward outstanding achievement in online study at Columbia College. The award will be for the upcoming academic year to undergraduate students who, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, demonstrate a history of academic excellence and personal growth as a result of taking online courses with Columbia College. At the time of application, the student must meet the following criteria:
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Online Campus students may request application and short answer form by emailing the Online Campus at onlinecampusadmin@ccis.edu. The completed application and short answer form must be submitted by email to onlinecampusadmin@ccis.edu. |
| Frank Westling Scholarship | $500 |
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Selected by representatives from
Nationwide campuses, from their own students. Westling scholarship application |
| Two-in-Family Grant | $75 per session | Awarded to full-time students with an immediate family member (parent, child, sibling, spouse) enrolled full-time at Columbia College. Renewable with good academic standing and continued full time enrollment for both family members. |
Complete and submit an application for institutional aid. A new application must be completed each year. |