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CRITERIA:

• Meet admissions requirements and be accepted to the º£½ÇÉçÇø.
• Reside in Florida for tuition purposes.
• Earn a minimum º£½ÇÉçÇørecalculated high school GPA of at least 2.5.
• Live in Nassau, Duval, Baker, Clay or St. Johns counties, with first preference given to student(s) living in Nassau County and second preference given to student(s) living in Duval County.
• Major in Special Education as a junior, senior or graduate student.
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need as defined by the University's Office of Financial Aid, if student is an undergraduate.
• Be selected by a committee approved by the Dean of the College of Education and Human Services.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY:

• Enroll full-time each semester and earn a minimum of 24 credits by the end of each academic year for undergraduate students.
• Enroll part-time each semester and earn a minimum of 9 credits by the end of each academic year for graduate students.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
• File FAFSA form with the federal government each year, if student is an undergraduate.
• Comply with all University regulations, rules, and codes of conduct governing students on campus.
• Consent to release grades to the Division of institutional Advancement for the purpose of reporting to the Donors.
• Remain in good standing as a student.

RENEWAL:

• Current recipients may apply for renewal and will be given preference pending availability of funding, and if all of the preceding requirements have been met.
• Recipients will receive an award letter identifying the maximum number of semesters or credit hours eligible for scholarship or fellowship support.