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How does a student apply for the Barack Obama Scholars Program.
There is no additional application for this program. Students who submit their FAFSA and have a complete ASU admission application on file (application, transcripts and application fee) by the dates below will be automatically considered.
How does a student apply for the Barack Obama Scholars Program.
There is no additional application for this program. Students who submit their FAFSA and have a complete ASU admission application on file (application, transcripts and application fee) by the dates below will be automatically considered.
Name 3 requirements for the Barack Obama Scholars Program.
A full-time, first-year student beginning in the fall.
An Arizona resident.
Admitted to ASU in the fall for a degree-seeking program.
Meet all course competencies and at least one of the aptitude requirements for admission described in the first year admission requirements.
Enroll in ASU at the beginning of the fall semester immediately after graduation from an Arizona high school. If you do not enroll at ASU for the fall, you will forfeit eligibility for any future participation in this program.
Demonstrate a total annual family income of $42,400 or less on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Be eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant.
What is the deadline for the College Attainment Grant Program?
July 1st
Students must submit their FAFSA and have a complete ASU admission application on file (application, transcripts and application fee).
Estimated direct costs – Expected family contribution = Obama Scholars Program Funding
Name 3 costs included in "estimated direct costs"
Estimated direct costs include actual tuition, undergraduate college fee (including the Barrett Honors fee), and student-initiated fees, as well as a portion of housing, food, books, course materials, supplies, and equipment.
Can a student delay enrollment or attend a community college and still qualify?
NO. Students must enroll at ASU at the beginning of the fall semester immediately after graduation from an Arizona high school. If you do not enroll at ASU for the fall, you will forfeit eligibility for any future participation in this program.
When is the deadline for the Barack Obama Scholars Program?
Januarty 15th. Another important is June 1st which is when students must have their housing confirmed.
If a student enrolls in ASU Online are they eligble for CAG?
NO. ASU Online degree programs are not eligible. If you change your major to an ASU Online major, you will be removed from the CAG prorgram and adjustments will be made to your aid. This is also the case with Obama.
What is the maximum total annual family income a student must show on their FAFSA to be eligible.
A student much demonstrate a total annual family income of $42,400 or less on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Coaching point: If the student is over the $42,400 threshhold, we should be suggesting CAG.
What is are the two biggest differeces between CAG and Obama that students should be aware of.
CAG has a later date for applicants and it does NOT include housing.