Eligibility for the Honors Program
Presidents' Scholarship
for New Students
Deadlines for applying for Honors Fee Waiver Program are August 24, for Spring and January 23 for Spring semester.
Recent graduates from an NCA accredited high school within Maricopa County may apply for the Presidents' Scholarship. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must verify that they rank in the top 15% of their graduating class in the 6th, 7th or 8th semester. Eligible students must enroll in the academic year following high school graduation. Enrollment in any institution other than one of the Maricopa Community Colleges (summers excepted) will nullify the Presidents' Scholarship.
Recent high school graduates who did not rank in the top 15% of their respective high school classes or who graduated from non-NCA accredited high schools are eligible to apply for the Presidents' Scholarship if they have scored exceptionally high on the ASSET Placement Test, as indicated below.
ASSET Test Scores
| Subject | Score | Placement or Exemption |
|---|---|---|
| English | 51-54 | Place in Honors English |
| Reading | 47-53 | Exempt from CRE 101 |
| Mathematics | Placement in MAT120 or higher |
The Presidents' Scholarship covers the cost of in-county tuition for 15 credits hours per semester. The scholarship is automatically renewed for a total of four consecutive semesters (summers excluded) as long the student meets the following criteria.
To retain a Presidents' Scholarship, students must:
- Complete a minimum of 12 credits within the semester (Pass/Fail credits excluded) each Fall and Spring semester.
- Complete at least one honors course each semester with a grade of "C" or higher.
- Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.250 or higher. (Cumulative GPA does include all colleges/universities and summer courses.)
- Maintain continuous enrollment for the four semesters (summer session excluded).
Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.25, but no lower than 3.00 at the end of their first semester, will retain their Presidents' Scholarship for their second semester only with the provision they raise their cumulative GPA to 3.25 prior to the start of their third semester. Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 at the end of their first semester will lose their Presidents' Scholarship, which cannot be reinstated. Placement on academic probation or suspension will result in loss of scholarship, which cannot be reinstated. See Academic Probation and Suspension in the College General Catalog for further information.
Honors Fee Waiver
for Continuing & Transfer Students
Continuing and transfer students who have accumulated a minimum of 12 credits in courses numbered 100 level or above (Pass/Fail credits excluded) at Glendale Community College and who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.250 may apply for the Honors Fee Waiver.
Deadlines for applying for Honors Fee Waiver are August 24, for Fall semester and January 20 for Spring semester.
Please Note:
Students who do not complete the number of credits for which they have received a partial fee waiver will be billed for repayment in the amount of the credits not completed. Failure to comply with the requirements will result in cancellation of the fee waiver.
Students who are accepted will receive partial tuition and fee waivers based on the number of credits for which they are enrolled (2007-08).
| Credits Enrolled In | Fee Waiver Amount |
|---|---|
| 12 or more | $325 |
| 9-11 | $244 |
| 6-8 | $163 |
| 3-5 | $81 |
To retain the Honors Fee Waiver, students must:
- Complete the number of credits within the semester (Pass/Fail credits excluded) for which a partial fee waiver has been awarded.
- Complete at least one Honors course each semester, with a grade of "C" or higher.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.250 or higher. (Cumulative GPA does include all colleges/universities and summer courses.)
Please Note:
Honors Program students should not withdraw from courses or alter class schedules without approval of the Honors Program Coordinator. Refund, drop-add, and withdrawal policies, dates, and deadlines apply to Honors Program students.
