Scholarship Criteria

PURPOSE

The Adult Training for Lifelong Advancement Support Services (ATLASS) Scholarship, within the School of Lifelong Learning at Jackson State University, provides financial support services for students majoring in the Bachelor of Science in Professional Interdisciplinary Studies and the Bachelor of University Studies in the form of tuition assistance.  

REQUIREMENTS

1. Financial Aid Documentation

• If you do qualify for financial aid, please submit your Financial Aid Award Letter along with a copy of your current semester Account Summary.

Or

• If you do not qualify for financial aid, please submit documentation showing an established payment plan. If you are registered for at least one (1) class, please provide proof that all mandatory student fees and virtual course material fees have been paid.

The ATLASS Scholarship will not be applied to your account until this requirement is met.

2. Academic Standing

• Maintain a minimum of 2.0 GPA (or equivalent) and continuous class attendance.

3. Application Completion

• Submit a fully completed, signed and dated ATLASS application form.

GUIDELINES

1. Scholarships cannot be used to reimburse a student who has already paid tuition or made arrangements to pay tuition.
2. Awards are contingent on fund availability and may vary annually.
3. Scholarships will be awarded and disbursed during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters.

AWARD DETAILS

Each scholarship awarded will cover at least the cost of one 3-credit hour course. Award amounts may vary based on individual eligibility and available funding.

RENEWAL AND DURATION

1. ALL applicants must reapply for a scholarship each academic semester for which they qualify.
2. The School of Lifelong Learning reserves the right to determine the type of scholarship awarded each recipient.
3. A scholarship recipient working toward an undergraduate degree can receive the scholarship for a maximum of eight semesters if they qualify.

DEADLINE

APPLICATION

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