<p>The situation that you may have described might have involved the need to maintain a certain GPA, and the student failed to meet that standard. It's amazing how many students do not manage their class loads so that they don't have too many "hard" classes in one semester which can cause their GPA's to drop below the scholarship benchmark. </p>
<p>This should be a "heads up" for parents who have children who must maintain a GPA to keep the scholarship. It is important that you constantly remind your kid to balance easier classes with harder classes within a semester so as to not get overwelmed. I have also had my son sign up for maximum credits so that he can drop any class that he doesn't like (or may not be doing well in), but still be considered a "full-time" student to maintain his scholarship. </p>
<p>Or, if this person received financial aid and his/her parents' income increased (or perhaps a sibling graduated) to the point that they no longer qualified, then that could decrease or eliminate F/A for the following year.</p>
<p>Kings College website info... On Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships...</p>
<p>While college is never inexpensive, King’s strives to make the costs of an education here as accessible and affordable as possible. In 2008, our average scholarship was $10,100 with awards ranging up to $24,680. Over 95% of all students attending King's College receive financial assistance in the form of scholarship, grant, loan and work-study programs funded by federal, state, institutional and private sources so don’t let cost deter you from applying to King’s. </p>
<p>Because every situation is unique, we encourage students to apply for financial aid regardless of their family circumstances. Only after you have applied and been considered for all available assistance will you have a true idea of what your cost will be. </p>
<p>The Office of Financial Aid is here to educate you about the various financial aid programs available and to answer your questions. We’ll make the application process as simple and painless as possible because our goal is have you join us at King’s. Contact us at 1-888-Kings-PA or <a href="mailto:finaid@kings.edu">finaid@kings.edu</a>.</p>
<p>Merit Scholarships........................................................................</p>
<p>KING'S COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS </p>
<p>PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS - Recipients of this full-tuition scholarship are chosen based on the highest level of academic achievement and are in the top 5% of high school class with minimum SAT's of 1870 (ACT 28) and a minimum GPA of 3.5. A campus interview is required. Eight to twelve scholarships are offered annually. To be considered, the student must be accepted for admission by February 1. </p>
<p>MOREAU SCHOLARSHIPS - Recipients of this scholarship are in the top 15% of their high school class with minimum SAT's* of 1650 (ACT 25) and a minimum GPA of 3.0. a campus interview is strongly recommended. Award range $11,500 - $14,500. </p>
<p>CHRISTI REGIS SCHOLARSHIPS - Recipients of this scholarship are in the top 25% of their high school class with minimum SAT's* of 1570 (ACT 23) and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Award range $7,500 - $11,000.</p>
<p>MONSIGNOR ANDREW J. MCGOWAN HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP - Four year Full Tuition Scholarship. Open to first generation college students of Hispanic Heritage who have applied and been accepted to King's College by February 1st. Applicants must have a 3.2 GPA or higher, and demonstrate financial need as determine by the FAFSA. Applicants must be residents of Lackawanna or Luzerne County. A campus interview is required. Contact the McGowan Hispanic Outreach Program at King's College at 570-208-5900 Ext. 5466 for additional information.</p>