Online Scholarship Application
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FAQ - Online Scholarship Application
Online Scholarship Application
How do I know if I have been admitted to CWI?
Admitted students have an assigned student ID. If you have applied for admission and do not yet have a student ID you have not been admitted. Please wait for your student ID to be assigned before completing the online scholarship application.
My major area of study is not listed, why?
The 'major area of study or program' selections are the same as those listed in the CWI catalog. The list of available majors is based on your choice for the field 'Exp. Degree'. Please verify the correct response to 'Exp. Degree' in order to have the appropriate choice appear in the 'Major area of study or program' field.
I am transferring from another college but I didn't graduate. The transfer college graduation date is required, what should I do?
Please enter 00/0000 for your Transferring College graduation date. Do not leave this field blank.
I am a new student at CWI and I do not have a GPA yet and it is a required field. What should I do?
Please enter 0.0 in the GPA field if you do not yet have a GPA at CWI. Your high school or previous college GPA will be used to evaluate your eligibility for scholarships.
I do not know my high school or transfer college GPA. What should I do?
Many scholarships have GPA criteria. Please be as accurate as possible when entering your GPA; however, your GPA will be verified against your academic records by the Scholarship Committee.
My high school is not listed. Do I still qualify for a scholarship?
The online scholarship application only lists the high schools that are specifically mentioned as criteria for receiving a scholarship. If your high school is not listed please select 'Other high school not listed'. Students not attending those high schools will still be considered for other scholarships according to the designated criteria.
I do not want to release my student records to anyone outside of the Registrar's Office. Will I still be considered for a scholarship?
No. The Scholarship Committee is required to verify student eligibility when awarding scholarships. They cannot accurately complete this task without access to student academic records.
There are several questions on the online scholarship application that refer to PTE programs. I am enrolled in an Associate of Science (AS) or Associates of Arts (AA) degree. Do I still qualify for scholarships?
Yes. There are scholarships available for students enrolled in AA and AS degrees. Please select 'I am not enrolled in a PTE program' and you will be considered for those scholarships.
I am enrolled in a Professional Technical Education (PTE) program but it is not listed. Do I still qualify for a scholarship?
Yes, there are several scholarships available for ANY PTE program. Please select 'My program is not listed' and you will be considered for those general PTE scholarships.
I need help determining my enrollment status. What does each status mean?
First year; never attended: This is your first year at CWI and you have never attended an institution of higher education.
First year; transfer student: This is your first year at CWI, you have attended another institution of higher education, you are transferring credits and your class standing is Freshman (0-25 credits completed).
Second year; transfer student: This is your first year at CWI, you have attended another institution of higher education, you are transferring credits and your class standing is Sophomore (26-64 credits completed).
Continuing Student: You attended CWI last semester and plan to continue your enrollment the next semester.
Other: Your enrollment status does not fit any of the categories listed above.
What if I do not know my enrollment plans?
Please make your best assessment of your enrollment plans. Some scholarships have enrollment requirements. If you do not meet enrollment requirements at the time the scholarship is disbursed to your account your scholarship will either be adjusted or denied. Enrollment requirements are listed when you apply for the scholarship. All scholarships have a minimum enrollment requirement of 6 credits.
I am professionally licensed in real estate or have another professional certification that is required for providing a professional service. Does this disqualify me from receiving a scholarship?
This question specifically relates to one scholarship. Students that have prior degrees or professional certifications will be ineligible for one type of scholarship but still be considered for other CWI scholarships.
I have not completed my Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Can I apply for scholarships?
No. Many scholarships have financial need as criteria. For the Scholarship Committee to more accurately review your application please complete the FAFSA before completing your online scholarship application. Scholarship applications without financial information will not be considered for awards.
My intended degree is not listed. Do I qualify for scholarships?
No. Scholarships are only available for the degree types listed. Please check back in the future as new scholarships will be added as they become available.
I am enrolled at both CWI and another institution of higher education. Am I a dual credit student?
No. 'Dual Credit' on the scholarship application refers to high school students taking college credits while in high school.
