1.
The deadlines for the Michelle Chingwa Education Assistance Scholarship are
Fall: October 1st
Winter/Spring: February 15th
Summer: June 15th
or 30 days after the start of any term that begins after the semester deadline. Failure to turn in all required paperwork by the deadline will result in:
Correct Answer
B. A denial for the semester in question
Explanation
If the required paperwork for the Michelle Chingwa Education Assistance Scholarship is not submitted by the deadline, the consequence will be a denial for the semester in question. This means that the applicant will not be considered for the scholarship for that particular semester.
2.
Select the items required to have a complete application each academic year. (select all that apply)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Application and release forms
B. FAFSA Confirmation page or Student Aid Report
D. Previous semester grades showing cumulative GPA
E. New semester schedule
Explanation
To have a complete application each academic year, the following items are required: Application and release forms, FAFSA Confirmation page or Student Aid Report, previous semester grades showing cumulative GPA, and new semester schedule. These documents are necessary for the application process and to provide information about the student's academic performance and financial aid status. The birth certificate, however, is not mentioned as a requirement for a complete application.
3.
Select the items required to recieve the MCEA scholarship for subsequent semesters. (select all that apply)
Correct Answer(s)
B. Next semester schedule
C. Previous semester grades showing cumulative GPA
Explanation
The application portion only needs to be filled out once each academic year. The same applies to the FAFSA. A schedule and previous semester grades must be turned in each semester prior to the deadline to be eligible to recieve an award.
4.
If a student registers for a class and recieves Michelle Chingwa funds for it, but fails to recieve credit for it due to failing, withdrawing, or recieving an Incomplete or Audit grade, the student's next award will be adjusted for the number of credits not completed. True or False?
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
If a student registers for a class and receives Michelle Chingwa funds for it, but fails to receive credit for it due to failing, withdrawing, or receiving an Incomplete or Audit grade, the student's next award will be adjusted for the number of credits not completed. This means that if the student does not complete the credits for the class they received funds for, their next award will be reduced by the number of credits they did not complete. Therefore, the statement "True" is correct.
5.
What happens if the Education Department does not recieve the Enrollment Verification Form prior to the last day of the student's semester?
Correct Answer
B. The student forfeits thier second installment
Explanation
If the Education Department does not receive the Enrollment Verification Form prior to the last day of the student's semester, the student forfeits their second installment.
6.
What items are eligible for appeal through the Education Appeals Board? (check all that apply)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Adjustments for Failed courses
B. Adjustments for course withdrawals
C. Adjustments for Incomplete courses
E. Denials based on GPA (below 2.0)
Explanation
Missed deadlines are appealable through the Education Department. Deadline extentions will only be granted if the student misses a deadline through no fault of their own, and if funds exist.
7.
All decisions made by the Education Appeals Board are final. True or False?
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement suggests that all decisions made by the Education Appeals Board are final. This means that once a decision is made by the board, it cannot be changed or appealed further. Therefore, the correct answer is True.
8.
Students may recieve the Michelle Chingwa award for classes that they audit. True or False?
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Students may not receive the Michelle Chingwa award for classes that they audit.
9.
Students may recieve Michelle Chingwa Scholarship funds for courses taken up to how many times?
Correct Answer
B. 2
Explanation
In certain circumstances a third attemp will be funded if students can prove they need to repeat the course to satisfy a degree requirement. Under no circumstances can a student be funded for the same class or its equivalent more than three times.
10.
A student can appeal any adjustments of GPA denials in writing to the Education Appeals Board. Appeals must be recieved by the Education Appeals Board within ____ days of recieving an adjustment or denial?
Correct Answer
B. 15
Explanation
Students have the option to appeal any adjustments of GPA denials by submitting a written appeal to the Education Appeals Board. The appeals must be received by the board within a specific timeframe. In this case, the correct answer is 15 days, indicating that students have 15 days from the date of receiving an adjustment or denial to submit their appeal.
11.
What is the minimum cumulative GPA that a student can maintain and still be eligible to recieve an award?
Correct Answer
C. 2.0
Explanation
The minimum cumulative GPA that a student can maintain and still be eligible to receive an award is 2.0. This means that as long as the student's cumulative GPA is 2.0 or higher, they will qualify for the award.
12.
The Enrollment Verification form cannot be filled out until the 100% refund date passes. True or False?
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Any EVF filled out prior to the 100% refund date will not be accepted. It is the student's resposiblilty to make sure the form is turned in to the college after the 100% refund date.
13.
What is the maximum number of credits an undergraduate level (Bachelor Degree or below) student can be funded for each semester?
Correct Answer
B. 18
Explanation
The maximum number of credits an undergraduate level student can be funded for each semester is 18. This means that the student can take up to 18 credit hours of courses in a semester and have the funding cover the tuition fees for those credits. Taking more than 18 credits may require additional funding or payment.
14.
How many credits may a graduate level student be funded for?
Correct Answer
B. 12
Explanation
Students taking both undergraduate and graduate level courses can take any combination of courses not to exceed 18 total.
15.
It is the student's responsibility to ensure that their file is complete each semester by the semester deadline. True or False?
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Reminders are sent out once per semester to students with incomplete files if time allows. Reminders are a courtesy and it is ultimately the responsibility of the student to make sure that their file is complete by the deadline each semester. Deadline extentions will only be granted if it is not the student's fault the deadline was missed (i.e. extenuating circumstances).
16.
Semesters that do not meet the semester equivalent (14-16 weeks) will be prorated based on 16 weeks. True or False?
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
example- 12 week term will be prorated to 75% of the normal per credit rate.