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SLO   Phone:     (805) 546-3143
NCC   Phone:     (805) 591-6202
 Fax:         (805) 546-3152
Email:
finaid@cuesta.edu
Cuesta College Title IV code: 001192 

Cuesta College Scholarship

CLOSED

The 2007-2008 Cuesta College Scholarship Application Acceptance Process is closed.
Please Apply for the 2008/2009 Scholarship Application in December 2007.

Spring 2007 Scholarship Committee Dates:

*Students Applicants Please note special items that pertain to you.

March 23, 200 - Group 1 scholarship application review begins
March 30, 2007 - Group 2 scholarship application review begins
April 6, 2007 -    Group 3 scholarship application review begins
April 16, 2007 - Scholarship Application Ratings are due to the Financial Aid Office
May 4, 2007 - Scholarship Selection Meetings
May 7, 2007 - Scholarship Selection Meetings
May 8, 2007 - Scholarship Selection Meetings

May 11, 2007 - Scholarship Selection Meetings
*TBD     -        Nursing Scholarship applications are due from students
May 18, 2007 - Nursing scholarship application review begins
June 1, 2007 - Nursing application ratings due to the Financial Aid Office

June 7 & 8, 2007 - Nursing Scholarship Awards
*June 15 Thank you letters are due for all regular applicants
*Aug 10, 2007 -  Scholarship Reception SLO Campus 10 a.m.

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Apply for the 2008/2009 Cuesta College Scholarship Application in December 2007. Watch for the 2008/2009 Cuesta College Scholarship Application.  It will be available December 2007.

Cuesta College Scholarship Requirements:  (these are the requirements for the 0708 application and may change for the 2008/2009 cycle.)
1. Minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point
average.
2. New
students: Complete the Cuesta College Admissions application by March 2, 2008. 

We recommend that every student file the 2007/2008 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by
March 2, 2007. Although this is not REQUIRED for the scholarship application, it increases your chance for further consideration of need based scholarships.

3. Two letters of recommendation are required. Letters from instructors, counselors, employers, and community members are preferred. (Recommendation Forms are attached; however letters on relevant letterhead are accepted in addition to the attached forms.)
4. New and transfer students must enclose a copy of their academic transcripts from all other colleges attended. High school students need to submit their transcripts that include the Fall 2006 term. Please note that your official transcripts are required by the Admissions & Records Office.
5. Scholarships are only available to students who will be attending Cuesta College during the Fall/Spring semester of the 2007/2008 academic year.
6.
Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at Cuesta College. Some donors may require more than six units so please be as accurate as possible when projecting your unit enrollment on this form.

Note to
Prospective Nursing Students:
Although you will not know of your admission status, you must still meet the deadline for scholarship consideration. 

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Governor's Scholarship Program

Students who earned qualifying scores for a Governor's Scholars Award in the year(s) 2000, 2001, and 2002 and were notified by their schools or districts can claim awards now. If you believe you have won an award, but you have not received your notification letter, please contact your high school.

For more information about the Governor's Scholarship Award, please visit www.scholarshare.org.

When filling out the request, the following information is needed:
Make checks payable to: Cuesta College

Send payment to:

Cuesta College Financial Aid Office
ATTN: Becky Mavety
P.O. Box 8106
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8106

Please allow 6-8 weeks for processing. Checks will be mailed to the student's address on file with Admissions & Records Office.

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Links to Other Scholarship Sites/Information

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