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“You have no idea the impact this scholarship will have on my life. Receiving help
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Thank you for donating to help me reach my dreams.”
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Emy
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Scholarship FAQ
How do I know if I qualify for a scholarship?
Some of our scholarships require students to be enrolled in at least 10 credits and
have a 2.0 GPA or higher, but we have many scholarships with no academic requirements.
We encourage you to apply regardless of your current GPA and the amount of credits
you intend to take. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please
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and we will answer any questions that you have.
Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to apply?
No, you do not need to be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for scholarships.
I am not eligible for other types of aid. Can I still receive a scholarship?
Yes, students who are not eligible for other types of aid, including FAFSA and WASFA,
may still qualify for a scholarship.
I have not been accepted to Columbia Basin College yet. Can I still apply?
Yes, students who have not been accepted to CBC can still apply. You can leave the
student ID question blank if you do not have one. However, enrollment confirmation
is necessary if you are awarded a scholarship.
I haven’t attended another school in the last year. Can I still apply?
Yes! Our scholarships are available to all students attending Columbia Basin College.
If you are a non-traditional student, or you have been out of school for more than
five years, unofficial transcripts are not required.
I applied for a scholarship in the first cycle but did not receive a scholarship.
Do I need to apply again?
Yes, even if you submitted a prior application you need to resubmit to be eligible
for the upcoming cycle.
When will I be notified if I received a scholarship?
Notification timelines vary from cycle to cycle however it is our goal to notify students
who receive scholarships in a timely fashion. Notifications are sent to the email
applicants created an account with.
First cycle scholarship recipients will be notified by the end of May of the year
they applied.
Second cycle scholarship recipients will be notified by the end of October of the
year they applied.
Students that do not receive a scholarship each cycle will be notified by email after
all awarding is complete.
How do I access my scholarship?
Financial aid will automatically apply your scholarship to your financial aid account
every quarter. If you don’t see your award on your financial aid account within two
weeks of the tuition deadline, please contact
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How are my scholarship funds used?
Scholarships are applied to tuition and fees. If the scholarship award exceeds tuition
for the quarter, the remaining scholarship funds may be sent to the CBC bookstore
as a book voucher. Scholarship awards are not distributed to students directly.
I need additional assistance paying for college or I did not receive a scholarship.
What other opportunities are available to me?
You can explore additional opportunities on our
Pay For College
page.
Can I transfer my scholarship to another college?
No, Columbia Basin College Foundation scholarships can only be used at Columbia Basin
College.
I have to drop a class or I am taking less than the required credits for the quarter.
What should I do?
Students who are taking less than the required credit amount must email the
Foundation
to get special permission to receive their scholarship for the quarter. Arrangements
should be made before the student drops below the credit requirement.
I was awarded a scholarship for the academic year but I am not attending every quarter.
What should I do?
Please email the
Foundation
to make arrangements as soon as you are aware that you may not be attending the full
year.
I did not complete the post-acceptance questionnaire after I was notified I received
a scholarship. Will I still receive my scholarship?
Students are required to complete the post-acceptance questionnaire after receiving
a scholarship. Scholarships will be re-awarded after three unsuccessful attempts by
the scholarship program to contact the student for their post-acceptance.
I missed the deadline. Will there be another opportunity to apply?
The CBC Foundation offers two opportunities to apply for scholarships. The first cycle
is open from January 1 - February 28 each year and those scholarships are for the
fall, winter and spring quarters of the upcoming year. The second cycle is open August
1 - September 30 of each year and those scholarships are for winter and spring quarters
of that year.
I just got my letter of acceptance for the nursing program. Is it too late to apply?
Nursing program staff will reach out with detailed information related to nursing
scholarships after you have been accepted to the program.
Who should I contact for other questions on the scholarship application or awards
process?
Please email the
Foundation
with any additional questions.
Do I need an unofficial transcript to apply?
Yes, an unofficial transcript is required to submit the application. If you are a
current CBC student, you can obtain one digitally in your ctcLink portal free of charge.
If you are a current high school student, please contact your high school counselor
for assistance with obtaining your unofficial transcript. If you have not attended
college or high school within the past five years, please upload a word document stating
that you have not attended within the past five years in lieu of an unofficial transcript.
contact
Email:
scholarships@columbiabasin.edu
Phone:
509-547-0511
Address:
2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco, WA 99301
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