Eligibility Requirements for the Community College Advantage Scholarship (CCAS)
Award: $5,000 annually for a maximum of 2 years.
The Community College Advantage Scholarship has both university-based requirements and terms and conditions set by the UMass President's Office. Students must meet all criteria in order to be eligible for the Community College Advantage Scholarship.
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Terms and Conditions
- Deadlines
Apply for admissions by April 1 and complete the or, if not eligible to complete the FAFSA, complete the by the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ priority deadline March 1.
Only students enrolled in the UML in-person, day school program are eligible. Students attending through the Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) program or taking courses through GPS are not eligible for this scholarship. - Renewal Criteria
3.000 GPA; maximum four consecutive semesters - Adjustments for Cost of Attendance
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ may adjust the merit award of recipients who receive additional scholarships, grants or any other educational based funding. If students receive additional merit, athletic-based aid or any other funding towards educational costs, their merit offer will be reduced or cancelled based on the cost of attendance as determined by the Financial Aid Office. - This scholarship cannot be combined with other UML merit based scholarship.
UMass President's Office Terms and Conditions
For information on the President's Office terms and conditions please visit their .