Panther Distinguished Scholar Award
FAFSA Required?: Yes
Need-based?: No
Minimum required enrollment hours (per semester): 12
Minimum required enrollment hours (per 8-week term): N/A
Minimum required hours earned per semester/term: 12 OR in the case of a course withdrawal, student must pass the number of credit hours in which they remain enrolled. Must successfully complete 75% of enrolled courses, cumulatively
Remedial hours acceptable?: No
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Required: Yes
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.00
Maximum Renewal Eligibility: First Bachelor's Degree
Option to appeal if renewal requirements are not met?: Extreme Circumstances beyond the student's control.
Additional conditions:
Students must maintain eligibility for the Bright Futures Academic Scholarship. Students who exceed the maximum hours and are ineligible for extended hours will receive PDS less 12 hours of Bright Futures Academic Scholarship funding.