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This new program is available to eligible1 students who both enroll in and attend a class in a University of Phoenix Bachelor’s program between January 14, 2013 through April 30, 2013. These students will receive a 15% tuition reduction for any class started between January 14, 2013 and April 30, 2014. These Grant awards have a potential annual value of more than $2,600 for Bachelor’s degree seekers.

Eligibility
The Community College Education Partner Grant program is only available to newly enrolling students from a select group of  University of Phoenix community college education partners.

To participate, you must be a graduate of Houston Community College System, and:

• Enroll and attend a class between January 14, 2013 and April 30, 2013 in a Bachelor’s degree program.
• Sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) acknowledging the eligibility requirements and benefits of the program. ThisMOU can be obtained from a University of Phoenix Enrollment Advisor, Academic Counselor, or Financial Aid Advisor.

For more information, click here.

To qualify for the Kaplan University Bridge Scholarship, you must:

• Be a first-time enrollee in an online undergraduate degree program at Kaplan University.(Continuing students are not eligible.)
• Complete at least 90 quarter credit hours and have an associate’s degree.
• Have a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 or higher.
• Take at least 2 courses per term at Kaplan University and maintain a CGPA of 3.0 out 4.0 or higher.
• Remain continuously enrolled for the duration of your program at Kaplan University. If you withdraw and/or take a leave of absence, you will no longer be eligible.

More details.

Learn more about University of Houston System-Cinco Ranch.

UH System at Sugar Land Offers Students:

• Undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 20 areas from the four UH System universities.
• A variety of course delivery methods designed to meet the needs of working students.
• Partnerships with Wharton County Junior College, Houston Community College, and other area community colleges ensure a smooth transition.

UH System-Sugarland is located at the intersection of U.S. 59 South and University Boulevard, just northeast of the Brazos River. Its state-of-the-art building contains large classrooms, computer and multimedia laboratories, an electronic library, and a resource center.

Learn more about University of Houston System – Sugarland.

Affordable

• Save $3,000 compared to other state universities
• Receive scholarships, loans and grants
• Find job opportunities on and off campus

Safe

• Only two hours away from Austin, Houston, San Antonio and Corpus Christi
• Small, safe community
• Far enough from home to establish your independence
• Close enough to go home on weekends

Excellent

• Exceptional faculty delivers quality education
• Small class size guarantees personal attention
• Outstanding preparation for the career you’ve always wanted
• Real-world job experience in your chosen field

Learn more about the University of Houston-Victoria.

• Minimum number of hours accepted: 30 hrs for concurrent enrollment.
• Experience-based education accepted: No.
• Military experience accepted. Yes, if ACE guide grants credit for a particular course.
• CLEP Subject exams accepted: Yes.
• Other information? Unilink available to students with less than 31 college credits.

Learn more about the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Since opening in 1974, UHD has grown to offer baccalaureate degrees in 43 areas and four master’s degree programs. Enrollment has surpassed 12,000 students who attend classes in four Colleges: Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, Public Service and Sciences and Technology. A fifth college, University College, serves as the entry point for all students coming to UHD.

Here are the criteria for admission to the University of Houston as a transfer student.

• Applicants who have completed between 15 and 29 semester hours of college-level credit must have a 2.50 or higher cumulative grade point average*.
• Applicants who have completed 30 or more semester hours of college credit must have a 2.00 or higher cumulative grade point average.*
• Admission will be granted to applicants who have earned an associate of science or associate of art degree from the last school attended as long as the school is a U.S. regionally accredited school. Official transcripts must be received from all previously attended institutions.
• Applicants who are not eligible to return immediately to the last institution attended will not be admitted.

* All grades earned from college-level courses, including repeated courses, are used in computing the grade point average. All colleges attended must be U.S. regionally accredited.

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The February 4th deadline to apply for the UH Terry Foundation scholarship is fast approaching.

To those of you who have already forwarded this opportunity to your students, many thanks. If you know of students who have not applied and meet the qualification criteria (see below), please encourage them to apply as soon as possible.

If you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly. Thanks again for your assistance.

Jodie Köszegi
Assistant Dean
The Honors College at the University of Houston

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To: Texas High School Counselors
Please feel free to pass along directly to your students.

From: Jodie Köszegi, Assistant Dean
The Honors College at the University of Houston
Chair, UH Terry Scholarship Nomination Committee

WHAT IS THE TERRY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP?
The Terry Foundation Scholarship is for spring 2011 graduates of Texas high schools who demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership ability and financial need. The amount of the Terry scholarship is based upon the cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, books, on-campus room and board and miscellaneous expenses. Incoming 2010 Terry Scholars received awards ranging from $4,000 to $12,000 for the 2010-2011 academic year.

WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE TERRY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP?
The Terry Foundation scholarship is a private Houston-based scholarship program founded to provide scholarships to outstanding Texas high school graduates for attendance at Texas public colleges and universities, including the University of Houston. The amount of the Terry scholarship is based upon the cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, books, on-campus room and board and miscellaneous expenses. The actual specific amount of the stipend will vary for each Terry Scholar, depending on other scholarship awards and the ability of the Scholar’s family to contribute to the cost of college.

Students nominated to the Foundation last year possessed an average SAT of 1200 (combined math and critical reading) and were ranked in the top 10% of their graduating classes. Ninety percent of the students nominated attended public high schools and were entering the University in majors ranging from the humanities and business to science, engineering and architecture.

HOW TO APPLY
The UH Terry Scholarship committee at the University of Houston seeks strong candidates to nominate to the Foundation for interviews. Last year, the Committee reviewed 120+ applications from students all over Texas and nominated 32 candidates, 16 of which were eventually chosen as UH Terry Scholars. The guidelines and application for this year’s Terry Foundation Scholarship at the University of Houston are available on the Honors College website at http://www.uh.edu/honors/prospective-students/paying-college/terry-foundation-scholarship/index.php.

DEADLINE TO APPLY
Please encourage your qualified students to submit their completed Terry application, together with the supporting materials at their earliest opportunity, but no later than February 4, 2011. All applications sent via U.S. mail must be postmarked no later than February 3, 2011.

Please feel free to contact me directly with additional questions you might have about the University of Houston or our scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen.

Jodie
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Jodie Köszegi, Assistant Dean
The Honors College at the University of Houston
UH Liaison for The Terry Foundation
212 M.D. Anderson Library
Houston, TX 77204-2001
713.743.1752 (direct)
713.743.9015 (fax)
jkoszegi@uh.edu