Early Start Scholarship Program
Funding Amount
Tuition and standard fees at in-state tuition rate
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Early Start Scholarship Program
Description: A scholarship program that allows 8th grade and above students, home-schooled students, and GED graduates to earn college credit.
- 8th grade and above students
- Home-schooled students
- GED graduates
- Must complete Mohave College Admissions Process
- Must meet placement requirements outlined in the Mohave College Catalog
- Students under 18 must complete Request for Student Enrollment Under 18 Form
- Arizona State Residency required (students are responsible for tuition difference if residency cannot be determined)
Eligibility
- Available Period: Beginning 8th grade year through fall semester following high school graduation, without limit to number of credits
- For GED Graduates: Can use scholarship for one calendar year starting the semester after GED completion
- Eligible Courses: Any courses numbered 100 or higher
- Coverage: Tuition and standard fees at in-state tuition rate
- Student Responsibility: Course fees and books
- Course Repetition: If unsuccessful in a course paid by Early Start Scholarship, student can repeat using Early Start funds
Program Details
Geographic Scope
Mohave College locations (Bullhead City, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Colorado City)Contact
Pathway Advisors on local campus or Student Services staffHow to Apply
Application Process
1. Complete Mohave College Admissions Process
2. Meet placement requirements as outlined in the Mohave College Catalog
3. Meet with a Pathway Advisor on your local campus to:
- Determine eligibility
- Establish education goals
4. Pathway Advisor submits approval to Financial Aid Team for payment
Required Documentation by Student Type
High School Students:
Home-Schooled Students:
GED Graduates:
- Unofficial GED transcript, OR
- Letter of recognition of completion
- All students must complete Mohave College Admissions Process
- Students under 18 must also complete Request for Student Enrollment Under 18 Form
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