Financial Aid and Scholarships

"Go To" Guide:

What Financial Aid is Available?

Eastern Arizona College has a comprehensive financial aid program to ensure, to the extent of available funding, that no student will be denied a college education because of lack of funds. EAC believes that primary responsibility for financing your education rests with you and your family. The ability of you and your family to provide that support is calculated through a federally approved needs analysis system.

There are four basic types of financial aid. A financial aid "package" often includes one or more of these types of aid. Eligibility requirements for the following programs are general in nature, and may change without notice. For more specific details please contact the Financial Aid Office.

Grants

Grants are awards which do not have to be repaid.

Pell Grants
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG): Awards to Arizona residents.

Employment

College Work-Study Program (CWS): Federally funded part-time employment. Pay dates are twice monthly. Student employees are paid at least the federal minimum hourly rate.
Institutional Work Study Program: College funded part-time employment awarded at specific request of faculty or staff. Pay procedures are similar to those under CWS above.

Loans

EAC no longer participates in the Student Loan Programs.

Scholarships

Scholarships are covered in detail in the next section.

Disbursements

Disbursement of grants and scholarships will be by cash or check on the first day of the semester or as soon after as practicable.

Veterans and Children of Deceased Veterans

Most of Eastern Arizona College's curricula and courses listed in this catalog are approved for veterans training. You can contact the EAC Veterans Affairs Office (in the Records and Registration Office) for information on approved courses. These programs are maintained by cooperative arrangement between Eastern Arizona College, the State of Arizona, and the United States Department of Education. The College and students must comply with all regulations governing the Act under which the students are granted educational benefits.

You should apply for educational benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs well in advance of your enrollment at Eastern Arizona College. Our Veterans Affairs Office on the Thatcher campus or at the Gila Pueblo Campus in Globe can provide you with the Veterans Application for Education Benefits. You'll need to arrange for transmittal directly to EAC of an official transcript from all colleges attended. For further information please write to Veterans Affairs Office, Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher AZ 85552-0769.

The Application Process

The Free Application for Federal Student (FAFSA) should be submitted as soon as possible after January 1 if you plan to enroll the following fall term. EAC's deadline for priority consideration is April 15. Since errors or incomplete forms cause delays it is important to complete the form early, carefully, and accurately. If there are difficulties or questions in filling out the form, please request assistance from a high school counselor or the Financial Aid Office.

Approximately 30% of all applications will be selected for a process called "verification." If the Department of Education or the College selects you for verification, you must prove that the information you reported is correct by submitting income tax forms and other documents. Therefore, you should save copies of all records and materials used in applying for aid.

Eligibility Determination

Before aid can be awarded your financial aid file must be complete, including all documents requested. Aid is then awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted. However, late applications are still encouraged. The amount of your award is determined by eligibility, availability of funds, and compliance with deadlines. You must reapply for aid each year.

Two basic steps are used in determining financial aid eligibility.

Step 1. Determination of costs (student budget). Financial Aid considers fees, tuition, room and board, books, transportation, and personal expenses. Several standard budgets are designed to reflect a modest but adequate standard of living. Budgets are revised only if you can document extraordinary costs over which you have no control. The following are samples of the standard budgets to be used for the academic year based on an average of 16 credits per semester.

	Living at Home	Living Off Campus	Living in Dorm
General Fees and Tuition	$ 652.00	$ 652.00	$ 652.00
Room and Board	1,700.00	4,462.00	3,140.00
Books and Supplies	400.00	400.00	400.00
Transportation	950.00	950.00	950.00
Miscellaneous	1,290.00	1,290.00	1,290.00
Total	$ 4,992.00	$ 7,754.00	$ 6,432.00

Step 2. From the appropriate budget, subtract the expected family contribution as computed from information supplied on the application. This results in the maximum eligibility.

Financial aid cannot be awarded until the Admissions File is completed. This means that you must declare a major and be enrolled in courses that will lead to a degree or certificate. Official copies of high school transcripts, college transcripts, and GED certificates, when applicable, must be received in the Records and Registration Office. If you have neither a high school diploma nor GED then you must take and pass the Ability to Benefit test and results must be in the Financial Aid Office before aid can be awarded.

Award Letter and Acceptance of Financial Aid

An award letter is sent to you as the official offer of aid. You should sign and return the letter promptly. The Fiscal Control Office disburses aid and all debts to the College are to be deducted from any amounts due you.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

To insure compliance with Federal regulations, EAC will award federal financial aid only to those students who are making satisfactory academic progress toward obtaining a degree or certificate. These procedures are designed to encourage you to successfully complete a degree or certificate in the appropriate amount of time. EAC has established the following standards by which to judge that progress. These standards should not be confused with the academic standards of the College, which may differ.

Standards: You are required to successfully complete at least the number of credits for which financial aid was received. For full-time students this means a minimum of 12 credit hours. Part-time students are evaluated on a propor-tional basis. Repeat courses are counted in the total number of credits for that semester. Audited credit hours are not included.

You are required to maintain at least a 2.00 grade point average (GPA).

Ninety-six (96) credits, including transfer credits, will be considered the maximum time frame for completion of most AA or AAS degree programs. Proportional amounts of time will be allocated to students in shorter programs or to part-time students.

Financial aid may cover a maximum of 30 credit hours of developmental classes. This includes classes below the 100 level and MAT 120 and ENG 100. However these credits will be included in the maximum total.

Financial Aid Status: Full-time students completing fewer than 12 credits or less than a 2.00 GPA may be placed on probation for the following semester. While on probation, you may continue to receive financial aid but must complete the number of probation credits with at least a 2.00 GPA.

If you achieve less than 1.00 GPA or complete fewer than six credits, you may not receive a probationary semester and future aid will be canceled.

Appeals: If you fail to meet the above standards and feel that there are significant extenuating circumstances you may submit an appeal. Appeals are to be made in writing to the Director of Financial Aid and should be accompanied by an evaluation and recommendation from the Counseling Office. This recommendation should outline the specific problem and project your ability to complete the program.

These decisions may also be appealed. The appeal should be in writing and submitted to the Financial Aid Office with a request for review by the Financial Aid Committee.

Reestablishing Eligibility: If your aid is canceled due to lack of compliance with the above standards, you can reestablish eligibility by completing the deficit credits without federal financial aid and by bringing the cumulative GPA up to 2.00. If these credits are taken at another school you must arrange to have an academic transcript and a Financial Aid Transcript (FAT) sent from the other school. Only those credits which transfer will be included in the calculation.

Financial Aid will attempt to notify you of any deficiencies in a timely manner; however, it is your responsibility to be aware of the conditions of Satisfactory Academic Progress and to ensure compliance.

Student Rights

You have the right to know:

what programs are available at EAC
the deadlines for submitting applications
how your financial aid eligibility was determine
the refund and repayment policies
the satisfactory progress requirements
the costs at EAC

Student Responsibilities

You must:

complete all application materials accurately and on time.
provide correct information. Misreporting may be considered a criminal offense.
accept responsibility for all agreements that you sign. The award letter is a legal contract; please read it before signing.
notify the Financial Aid Office in writing of any changes in address, marital status, name, or drop in credits.
complete the number of credit hours for which you are paid with at least a 2.00 GPA.

For additional information contact: Financial Aid Office, Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher AZ 85552-0769, (928) 428-8287; FAX: (928) 428-8462; and to comment or request information, Internet: finaid@eac.cc.az.us

How Can I Get A Scholarship?

Scholarships are primarily awarded on the basis of academic excellence, performance in a particular area, or need. Both new and returning full-time students are eligible for scholarships. Scholarship applications will begin to be reviewed and awards made after the March 1st priority date for the following academic year. Applications should be submitted as early as possible, however applications received after March 1 will be considered as long as scholarship funds are available. If you're selected to receive a scholarship you will be notified promptly (before May 1 in most cases) and must acknowledge your acceptance in writing within 15 days of the date of notification.

The Scholarship Officer has, as a matter of official policy, the right and obligation to discontinue any award made by or through the College upon receipt of verified evidence that a recipient of such an award has, either on the campus or in the community, demonstrated citizenship incompatible with standards of the College. This policy applies to all varieties of aid, as well as to academic, music, athletic, or special scholarships.

Institutional Scholarship Guidelines

The following academic guidelines will be necessary for you to maintain your scholarship status. This applies to all students currently on scholarship as well as new awardees. Individual scholarships may have other requirements, based upon the type of scholarship awarded. If you have questions, you should check either with the Scholarship Office or with the person directly responsible for the awarding of the scholarship.

All students in every category must complete 12 hours or more each semester without exception.

All scholarships will be for a maximum of four semesters.

Renewal depends on maintaining a satisfactory GPA and exemplary citizenship.

Certain scholarships are available only to students who are residents of specific Arizona counties.

Academic - awarded to cover costs of tuition. For consideration, a new student must have a GPA of 3.0 or above and be recommended by the high school counselor, or apply to the Scholarship Office. The first semester you receive this scholarship, a minimum semester GPA of 2.5 or a cumulative GPA of 2.25 must be earned. For later semesters you must maintain a 2.5 semester GPA or a cumulative GPA of 2.375.

Assessment Fees - automatically awarded by the Scholarship Office to cover the cost of assessment for those students receiving a full-tuition scholarship funded by Eastern Arizona College. You must meet the maintenance criteria required by your full-tuition scholarship.

Athletic - awarded to prospective or returning athletes. Applications are made directly to the Athletic Department. You must be eligible to parti-cipate in intercollegiate athletics and maintain NJCAA academic standards. Individual coaches may make other requirements.

Beauty Pageant - awarded to the four runners up in the Miss Graham County and Miss Greenlee County pageants. Amount is flexible not to exceed the cost for full tuition. Available for two semesters immediately following the pageant.

Departmental - awarded by each division (Business, Communicative Arts, Fine Arts, Industrial Technical Education, Health and Physical Education, Math/Science, and Social Sciences). To receive consideration, you should correspond with the Division Chairperson, the Department Head of the curriculum of your interest, or make written application to the Scholarship Office. To qualify for consideration you need a high school or college GPA of 2.5 or above or demonstrate excellence in a curricular or extracurricular program offered at EAC. The first semester you receive this scholarship, a minimum semester GPA of 2.5 or a cumulative GPA of 2.25 must be earned. For later semesters you must maintain a 2.5 semester GPA or a cumulative GPA of 2.375.

Theatre - awarded by the Theatre Department to cover tuition. A high school or college GPA of at least 2.5 is required. Scholarships are based on auditions or documentation of dramatic abilities. Scholarships are renewable provided you continue to participate enthusiastically in theatre and meet academic requirements: the first semester you receive this scholarship, a minimum semester GPA of 2.5 or a cumulative GPA of 2.25 must be earned. For later semesters you must maintain a 2.5 semester GPA or a cumulative GPA of 2.375.

Music - awarded by the Music Department to cover various amounts toward tuition based on audition and level of involvement in department organizations. A high school or college GPA of at least 2.5 is needed to qualify. Scholarships are renewable provided you continue to participate enthusiastically in music organizations, demonstrate positive leadership, and meet academic requirements: the first semester you receive this scholarship, a minimum semester GPA of 2.5 or a cumulative GPA of 2.25 must be earned. For later semesters you must maintain a 2.5 semester GPA or a cumulative GPA of 2.375.

Presidential Scholarships - available only to new students who are residents of Apache, Gila, Greenlee, and Santa Cruz Counties (counties which are not currently part of a community college district). Awards fall into the following categories:

Presidential Award of Excellence - covers room, board, tuition, and books; you must reside on campus. To qualify you need a high school GPA of 3.75 or higher, or place in the upper 10% of your class, or earn a score of at least 25 on the ACT. You must maintain a semester GPA of 3.5 or better, or a cumulative GPA of 3.25 for the first semester you receive the scholarship. For later semesters you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.375 or a semester GPA of 3.5.

Presidential Preferential - covers room and board, you must reside on campus. To qualify you need a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher, or place in the upper 20% of your class. You must earn a semester GPA of 3.0 or better, or a cumulative GPA of 2.75 for the first semester the scholarship is received. For later semesters, you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.875 or a semester GPA of 3.0.

Presidential Scholar - flexible amount but not to exceed the cost of room in a campus residence hall. Funds may be used for room, tuition, fees, or books. To qualify you need a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, or place in the upper 30% of your class. Maintain a semester GPA of 2.75 or better, or a cumulative GPA of 2.50 for the first semester the scholarship is received. For later semesters you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.625 or better or a semester GPA of 2.75.

Scholastic Achievement - covers tuition and books for those students who graduate in the top 10 percent of their Graham County high school classes. Awards are based on 7-semester rankings from your high school counselor. You must maintain a semester GPA of 3.5 or better, or a cumulative GPA of 3.25 for the first semester the scholarship is received. For later semesters you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.375 or better, or a semester GPA of 3.5.

Senior Citizens who are at least age 55 are eligible for tuition scholarships if they are residents of Arizona. Those from out-of-state pay only out-of-state tuition.

Gila County Scholarships

The previously mentioned guidelines and regulations apply to both new and returning Gila County students unless modified below. You may request Gila Pueblo scholarship application forms from the Scholarship/Financial Aid Office, Gila Pueblo Campus, P.O. Box 2820, Globe AZ 85502. For spring semester first screening, applications must be returned to that office by December 1 and by the first week in January for any second screening. Second screenings will be held if scholarships are available. To reapply for an existing scholarship for second semester, notification must be made in writing to the Scholarship/Financial Aid Office by December 1.

Assessment Fees, Departmental, Scholar, Preferential, Senior Citizen, and Resident/Community Involvement Scholarships are available. Check with the Scholarship/Financial Aid Office at the Gila Pueblo Campus for eligibility and maintenance criteria.

Donor Scholarships Awarded Through the College

The following scholarships, varying in value, are administered by the Scholarship Committee in accordance with stipulations of donors of these awards. You are encouraged to designate, at the time you make application, the specific scholarship for which you wish to be considered.

For additional information regarding the following scholarships, contact the Scholarship Office, Eastern Arizona College, Thatcher AZ 85552-0769; or call (928) 428-8261 or (800) 678-3808 extension 8261.

Allen H. and Marie A. Cress Memorial Music Scholarship. Awarded to a new or returning member of the A Cappella Choir. You may be a full-time or part-time student on Thatcher campus, must demonstrate good work and study habits and be a positive role model.

Alumni Association Scholarships. Each year the Alumni Association awards scholarships covering tuition for one year to a child or grandchild of an EAC alumnus.

Alumni Library Staff Scholarship. Awarded annually by the staff of the Alumni Library to a returning full-time student. To qualify, you must be a Work-Study student employed by the Alumni Library, demonstrate good work qualities, and be a positive role model.

Arizona State Savings and Credit Union. Three scholarships awarded annually, one of which is awarded to a varsity athlete. To qualify, you must be an Arizona resident majoring in Business and a Credit Union member.

Arizona Automotive Service Association Scholarship. Must be pursuing a career in the automotive mechanic and/or auto body service industry and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Preference is given to a student who has been involved in VICA, Chrysler AAA Troubleshooting, or some other high school automotive program.

Arnold Greenbaum Memorial Mathematics Scholarship. Awarded to a returning EAC student majoring in Mathematics with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.

Bank One Scholarship. The Safford Branch of Bank One awards two scholarships to returning freshmen who are majoring in some field of Business Administration or who are taking courses in this field. Selection is based upon academic ability (minimum GPA of 3.0), need, and participation in extracurricular activities.

Bette N. Smith Nursing Scholarship. Awarded to a full-time student seeking Registered Nurse Certification. You must have an entry GPA of at least 3.5 from all previous institutions attended and maintain a GPA of 3.5 while at EAC. You also need to demonstrate positive work and study habits and be a positive role model for others enrolled in the EAC nursing program. Second-year nursing students will be given priority in the selection process.

Bureau of Indian Affairs Scholarships (BIA): Federal awards through the BIA and various tribes to Native American students. The application form is the FAFSA , plus the tribal application available from the tribe or the Financial Aid Office. The tribe determines the amount of the award. Disbursements of grants and scholarships will be by cash or check on the first day of the semester or as soon after as practical.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a deserving Catholic student, either a freshman or a returning sophomore. You must be enrolled in 12 or more hours and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher. You must be a person of high moral character and integrity as determined by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Education Board.

ClubArt, EAC Scholarship. ClubArt, EAC awards a cash scholarship to a full- or part-time student on Thatcher campus seeking a degree in Art or Advertising Design, to assist in the purchase of art supplies. You must have an entry GPA of 3.0 or higher from all previous institutions attended, and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA at EAC.

Cobre Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship. The Cobre Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary in Claypool, Arizona awards a scholarship to a resident of Gila County who is a full-time student on Thatcher campus seeking a degree in Nursing. You must have completed the educational pre-requisites for the EAC nursing program, have an entry GPA of 3.0 or higher from previous institutions attended, and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA at EAC. You must possess qualities of personal integrity, good moral character, and good citizenship as demonstrated by three letters of recommendation.

Dallace Butler Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a returning student having a GPA of 2.0 at the college level or 3.0 at the high school level.

Dean Russell Wyland Memorial Scholarship. Awarded annually to a new or returning full-time student at the Thatcher campus who is seeking a degree or a certificate. You must be a resident of Graham, Greenlee, or Gila County in Arizona, have an entry GPA of at least 2.5 and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher throughout the term of the scholarship.

Don and Carlotta Pace Scholarship. Awarded annually by Mr. and Mrs. Don Pace to a full-time returning sophomore enrolled in a university transfer curriculum and having a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference will be given to a student enrolled in Home Economics or closely related fields.

Dr. Dorine Chancellor Scholarship. Provided by the Arizona Business and Professional Women's Foundation for one full-time student or divided among several part-time students. Eligible applicants are females who are Arizona residents having no previous experience in the work force but seeking a marketable skill, or returning to the work force but wishing to upgrade their skills, or currently employed and seeking education for career advancement or change. To continue the award, you must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA and apply annually. Forms are available at the Admissions and Scholarship Office.

Douglas Michael Loeb Memorial Scholarship. Awarded for tuition and fees to a full-time student on Thatcher campus majoring in Automotive Mechanics or Automotive Service Technology with a minimum GPA of 2.75. There must be evidence of need. You may receive federal financial aid but no other scholarships.

EAC Faculty Association Scholarship. Each year the EAC Faculty Association awards a scholarship to a student returning for the sophomore year. Selection criteria include grade point average (3.0 or higher), extracurricular activities at college, and community involvement.

Ella T. and J. David Lee Scholarship. This scholarship covers a minimum of tuition for 12 credit hours for one student majoring in Office Technology or another occupational curriculum. If you continue to meet requirements, it can be renewed for 4 semesters. To qualify you must be a graduate of a Graham County high school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who demonstrates a financial need. Continued eligibility requires maintaining a 3.0 GPA at EAC.

Emil Crockett Insurance Agency Scholarship. It is awarded to a returning student who is majoring in some phase of business. Awarding of the scholarship is based on high scholastic achievement (3.0 GPA) and residence in Graham County.

Follett College Stores Scholarship. This is awarded to a returning student majoring in Business with an emphasis in Business Administration or Small Business Management with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

Fred and Olga Pace Scholarship. Awarded to a resident of Graham County who graduated from an Arizona high school and is returning to the Thatcher campus for the sophomore year. You can be making satisfactory progress in either a transfer or occupational program and a 2.0 GPA must be maintained.

George R. Bingham, Jr. Memorial Drama Scholarship. Awarded to a new or returning full-time student majoring in Theatre and Cinematic Arts on the Thatcher campus. You must have an entry GPA of 2.5 or higher and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher at EAC.

Glenn West Memorial Art Scholarship. It is awarded on a semester basis toward the purchase of educational supplies to a full-time student returning to EAC's Thatcher campus for the sophomore year with a major in any Art Department curriculum and having at least 3.5 GPA in classes with ART prefix. The second semester is contingent upon remaining a full-time Art major with a GPA of at least 3.5.

Haralson Tire Company Scholarship. Awarded to a full-time student on Thatcher campus seeking a degree or certificate in Automotive Technology. You must be an Arizona resident and have an entry GPA of at least 2.5 from all previous institutions attended. EAC GPA must be maintained at 2.5 or above.

Helen Johnson Bone Scholarship. Presented to a woman who is married or has been married who is full-time student seeking an AA or AAS degree which will prepare them for gainful employment. You may be a freshman or sophomore and must be an Arizona resident possessing qualities of personal integrity, good moral character, and good citizenship, demonstrated by letters of recommendation. You must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher and may not be receiving any other financial aid except government financial aid.

Jared Taylor Brown, Alice Edna Hamblin and Polly Elizabeth Matthews Koger Scholarship. Recipient must be a full-time student of Agribusiness having an entering GPA of 3.0 and maintaining a 3.0 GPA for renewal up to 4 semesters. There must be evidence of need; you may receive federal financial aid but no other scholarships.

John Mickelson Memorial Scholarship. Each year, a scholarship will be awarded to a returning varsity athlete with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all academic work who is recommended by the Intercollegiate Athletic Committee. Priority will be given to the student athlete who maintains varsity status in two or more sports and demonstrates outstanding team leadership.

Joyce Audilett Memorial Scholarship. This is intended to help an older student working toward a degree in Education. Recipient must be a resident of Graham, Greenlee, or Cochise County who is over age 30 and majoring in Education on the Thatcher Campus, but who has not attended a college or university for the past 5 years. Your entering GPA from all previous institutions must be at least 2.0. Your GPA at EAC must be at least 3.0.

Kathryn Murphy-Spencer L. Kimball Scholarship. Awarded to a full-time student majoring in a university transfer curriculum returning to the Thatcher campus for the sophomore year who has a minimum GPA of 3.75, financial need, and has provided service to the College and the community.

Larry and Diane Justice Scholarship. For a full-time, degree-seeking student at the Thatcher campus. Provides tuition for one year, and may be renewed for one additional year. You must have an entering GPA of 3.0 or higher and maintain this GPA throughout the term of the scholarship. You must possess qualities of personal integrity, good moral character, and good citizenship, demonstrated by three letters of recommendation.

Latter-Day Saint Student Association Scholarship. Will provide tuition for one semester to a returning sophomore who is a member of LDSSA with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. You must be enrolled in an LDS Institute class other than Devotional at the time of application and throughout the time of scholarship support.

Mack's Auto Supply Scholarship. Awarded each fall to a new or returning full-time Automotive Technology major. To qualify, you must be a resident of Graham or Greenlee county, demonstrate good mechanical skills and good work and study habits, and be a positive role model for the Automotive Technology Department.

Marriott Corporation Scholarship. Awarded by Marriott Corporation to an outstanding student to commemorate over twenty-five years of affiliation with EAC.

Mt. Graham Community Hospital Board of Directors Nursing Scholarship. Awarded by the Mt. Graham Community Hospital Board of Directors to a full-time student from Graham, Greenlee, or Gila County who is seeking a degree in Nursing. You must have an entry GPA of 3.0 or higher and maintain this GPA while enrolled in the EAC Nursing program. You must possess qualities of personal integrity, good moral character and good citizenship as demonstrated by three letters of recommendation. You must agree to work at Mt. Graham Community Hospital a minimum of one year following receipt of your registered nurse license.

Newman Club Scholarship. The Newman Club offers one scholarship each year to a deserving returning student who is an active participant of the Newman Club and an excellent example of a Catholic youth both on and off campus. The scholarship pays for 12 hours of credit during the fall semester of the sophomore year.

Pam Rule Memorial Scholarship. Awarded to a full-time student in science or nursing with a GPA of 3.0 and having good moral character, citizenship, and personal integrity.

Professional Support Staff Scholarship. Open to any currently enrolled full-time student at EAC with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who is nominated in writing by a member of the EAC professional support staff.

R. Jean Hicks Memorial Lions Club Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student who is a resident of Graham County and has graduated from a Graham County high school. It is awarded on a yearly basis.

Ron Cluff Memorial Science Scholarship. Awarded to a new or returning full-time Thatcher campus student who is majoring in science, with preference given to a student who is seeking a science degree in an agriculture related field. You must have an entry GPA of 3.0 or higher, and maintain this GPA while at EAC. You must possess qualities of personal integrity and high moral character, as demonstrated by three letters of recommendation.

Russell T. and Leola Lundell Memorial Scholarship. Awarded to a full-time student majoring in Chemistry, returning to Thatcher campus as a sophomore with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Satisfactory progress in the major at the end of the freshman year is required as well as financial need. Additional criteria include demonstrated service to the College and the community, and good character. Renewable for one semester.

Ruth Merrill Moeller Scholarship. Awarded to a new or returning full-time student majoring in Music.

Ruth Talley - Spencer Brinkerhoff Scholarship. One scholarship will be awarded to an entering freshman or returning student with high scholastic achievement (3.5 or higher GPA). You must have leadership ability, demonstrate good citizenship, be a resident of Graham County, and be enrolled full-time at EAC.

Safford Rotary Club Scholarship. A scholarship is provided for a deserving student who is a graduate of a Graham County school to recognize achievement (high school GPA of 2.5 or higher) and provide financial aid. You must be academically average or above, in need of financial aid, and enrolled for a minimum of 12 hours.

Sarah Lamoreaux Memorial Scholarship. You must demonstrate qualities of goodness and be a positive role model with enthusiasm, dedication and school spirit, as well as demonstrate positive work and practice habits.

Virginia Rae Barr Memorial Scholarship. Awarded to a full-time student on Thatcher campus who is, or will be, majoring in Early Childhood Development or Elementary/Secondary Education with preference given to a student who plans later emphasis in education for the developmentally disabled. Final determination of award will be based on an oral or written interview with the selection committee.

Wilford E. Stailey Memorial Scholarship. Awarded to a full-time Thatcher student returning for the sophomore year who is enrolled in one of the following majors, in order of preference: Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Specialist, or Business Administration and having a GPA of 2.0 or higher. To receive second semester proceeds, you are required to continue full-time status and 2.0 or higher GPA.

William D. Smith Memorial Drafting Scholarship. An annual scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in Drafting. You must be returning as a sophomore, must have demonstrated by classroom activities to have outstanding drafting ability, must show a commitment to career objectives in that field, and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5. Academic excellence in all classroom activities will be an important consideration.

William J. Bone Scholarship. Recipient may be a freshman or sophomore and must have entering GPA of 2.5 and must maintain a 2.5 GPA as a full-time student. Arizona residency is required. Personal integrity, good moral character and good citizenship are also considered.

William N. (Billy) Stroud III Memorial Athletic Training Scholarship. Awarded to a sophomore returning to Thatcher campus as a full-time student majoring in Athletic Training and acquiring hours toward NATA certification. Additional criteria include outstanding aptitude in athletic training and leadership ability. You must not be receiving any other athletic scholarship.

The Women's Club of Safford. Given annually to a Math/Science major at the end of their sophomore year. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required. Scholarship money is advanced to you when you enroll at a university.

Donor Scholarship Awarded by Donor

Scholarships listed below are awarded as indicated. Application is not made to the College for these awards. Instead, students should contact their high school counseling offices.

Arizona Congress of Parents and Teachers Scholarships. Scholarships of $200 are awarded to entering and presently enrolled students at institutions of higher learning in the State of Arizona. These scholarships are renewable and are awarded to students who intend to teach in Arizona schools. Application must be made through your PTA on or before March 15 of each year.

Country Manor Motel, Restaurant, and United Waste Systems Scholarship. The Craig family offers five $100 scholarships to Safford High School graduates planning on majoring in a vocational area. You must demonstrate financial need and enroll at Eastern Arizona College the following fall semester. Applications can be obtained from the Safford High School Counselor's office.

Eastern Arizona Courier-Graham/Greenlee Scholarships. Given by merchants of the two counties to a graduating senior (selected at each of the 7 high schools) who has financial need and will be attending EAC.

Safford Elks Lodge Scholarship. Six outstanding high school seniors (3 male and 3 female) are chosen each year to receive the Safford Elks Lodge scholarships. Selection is based on scholastic record, need, leadership and extracurricular participation.

Shiflet Dairy Queen Scholarship. The Shiflet Dairy Queen awards one scholarship to a graduate of each high school in Graham County. Each scholarship has a value of $50 which will be applied to the fees at EAC for the fall and spring semesters. (Four scholarships at $50 each.)

Last update 07/09/99