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Wise, Lee, 打算在今年秋季入学的2023届毕业生必须完成MECC奖学金申请 sxzu.eandg.net/scholarship by August 1 in order to qualify.
What is the MECC Promise Program?
Beginning with the graduating class of 2023, 毕业于公立学校或认可的家庭协会的学生, Scott, Wise, Dickenson and City of Norton can attend MECC tuition-free. To qualify, students must:
- Maintain a 2.每学期0分，累积绩点，连续入学，全日制.
- Meet Virginia in-state domicile requirements, reside in the service region, and able to provide proof of residency.
- 完成联邦学生援助免费申请(FAFSA)，并在每年8月1日之前提交所有必需的文件. (May 1 for Summer enrollment)
- Complete the MECC Foundation Scholarship application at eandg.net/scholarship by August 1 annually. (May 1 for Summer enrollment)
- 在收到奖学金后，学生必须推荐几个靠谱的买球网站奖学金捐赠者写一封感谢信. 未在指定日期前完成感谢信的学生将被取消奖学金.
FAQ
Where can I find information about the MECC Promise Program?
Are students who graduated high school before 2023 eligible?
No, the MECC Promise Program begins with 2023 high school graduates. Students who graduated high school in prior years
can still apply and be considered, for MECC Foundation Scholarships.
What are the requirements to qualify for the MECC Promise Program?
Please refer to the Promise Program website for eligibility requirements.
What are the requirements to remain eligible for the MECC Promise Program?
Students are required to maintain a 2.每学期的平均绩点为0分，累积平均绩点为0分，继续注册，并且
必须在规定的截止日期前完成FAFSA和MECC奖学金申请. Students must also remain
eligible for Virginia domicile.
What if I receive other financial aid?
The Promise Program is a “last dollar” program, designed to guarantee that the student will not pay any tuition/fees while
completing their degree at MECC. This is done by filling in “gaps” that regular financial aid does not cover. Students who
通过联邦和州财政援助计划和补助金获得足够的援助将不会获得额外的资金
through the Promise Program. 毕竟，如果申请了另一项援助，学生需要支付学费/杂费的余额
Promise Program will cover that amount.
迪肯森县获得哥伦布·菲普斯奖学金的学者不会将他们的哥伦布·菲普斯奖学金用于学费，他们可以利用这些资金购买书籍. 迪肯森县非AIMS学生的奖学金将用于学费.
What if I receive other scholarships?
If a student receives a MECC Foundation Scholarship, that is considered to be an internal award and the scholarship funds
在使用MECC承诺计划资金之前，将用于支付学生的学杂费. If the student
receives a scholarship from an external source, those funds will not be applied to tuition/fees and the student may utilize
them for bookstore purchasing.
Does the MECC Promise Program cover book costs?
No, the MECC Promise Program does not cover book/supplies costs.
What if my GPA falls below the required GPA?
Eligible students are required to maintain a 2.0 GPA for each semester of attendance and for their cumulative GPA. Failure
保持要求的GPA将导致立即失去MECC承诺计划的资格. There is no appeal for
special circumstances. Loss of eligibility is permanent.
How long do I have Promise Program eligibility?
连续入学(秋季和春季学期)的学生有资格参加该计划，为期两年
or 72 credit hours, or completion of the student’s first associate’s degree. The MECC Promise Program only covers courses
required to graduate in the student’s designated program of study.
Does the MECC Promise Program cover summer classes?
Yes, students may elect to enroll in Summer courses. The MECC Promise Program only covers courses required to graduate
in the student’s designated program of study.
What if I change my major?
承诺计划涵盖长达两年或72学分，或完成学生的第一个副学士学位,
whichever comes first. 如果一个学生改变了他们的专业，这会导致更长的注册期, the student will be
responsible for covering their educational costs.
Can MECC Promise Program funds be used to cover classes at another school?
No. The MECC Promise Program is Mountain Empire Community College specific. Students electing to take courses at
another higher education institution are responsible for payment.
我是否需要保持全日制课程负荷(12个学分或更多)每学期?
学生必须在每个秋季和春季学期保持全日制(12学分或以上)注册，除非
学生在一个有规定课程安排的选择性录取项目中. Students in their last semester
要求毕业的学生不需要保持全日制注册，如果他们不需要的课程毕业.
如果我不住在维吉尼亚州，但从符合条件的维吉尼亚高中毕业怎么办?
不居住在弗吉尼亚州的学生不符合MECC承诺计划的资格. However, students living within
田纳西州半径30英里以内的学生可能有资格享受州内学费. To request information on how to
申请州内学费，请发送电子邮件至注册服务中心 enroll@eandg.net.
How do I apply for the MECC Promise Program?
学生必须完成联邦学生援助免费申请(FAFSA)，并将所有所需的文件存档
每年8月1日(夏季入学5月1日)与助学金办公室联系。. Students must also complete the
每年8月1日(夏季入学5月1日)截止申请奖学金.
What if I move out of state after high school graduation?
学生必须保持弗吉尼亚州的住所资格，才有资格参加MECC承诺计划. Failure to update
注册服务办公室提供的合法住所信息将导致学生承担责任
to return any erroneously awarded funds. Students classified as dependent have a domicile based on their parents. For
questions or more information, please contact Enrollment Services at enroll@eandg.net.
What is considered a recognized home school association?
通过家庭教育完成高中学业的学生必须符合弗吉尼亚州法律的要求. Final
transcripts with authoritative signatures and graduation dates are required.
What is the difference between the Promise program and the AIMS Scholarship?
AIMS项目是为打算转到UVA-Wise完成四年制学位的学生设计的. AIMS
要求学生在高中时完成更严格的课程和志愿服务. The MECC
承诺计划是为那些希望在MECC完成证书或学位课程的学生设计的
field, or who intend to transfer to a college other than UVA-Wise.
如果我参加了承诺计划，并在学期中选择退出一门课程怎么办?
If a student is enrolled in more than one course, they would not lose Promise Program eligibility if the cumulative GPA
for the semester remains 2.0 or above. 但是，学生获得W成绩的课程包含在
72-credit maximum for the Promise Program eligibility.
Can I use the Promise Program for a second degree at MECC?
No, the Promise Program will support up to 72 credit hours at MECC, or the first Associate Degree, whichever is
completed first.
What if I decide to graduate early? (Beginning with 2024 December graduates)
提前毕业的学生只要在毕业后立即注册MECC，就有资格参加承诺计划
high school graduation. 在另一所大学注册的学生或选择等待一个学期才在MECC注册的学生
没有资格申请承诺计划，但可能有资格申请其他财政援助基金. December graduates must enroll in
the following Spring semester at MECC to receive the Promise scholarship.
承诺计划是否涵盖我的专业中不需要毕业的课程?
No. 承诺计划旨在为参加课程的学生提供经济援助，从而完成学位. 在你的专业中，非毕业必修课程将不包括在内. 如果学生选择继续就读，他们必须自己安排支付这些课程的费用.
What if I withdraw from all of my classes?
如果一个学生在一个学期内退了所有的课程，并且得到了所有的“W”等级, the student will no longer be
eligible for the MECC Promise Program. There is no appeal for special circumstances. Loss of eligibility is permanent.
这是最后一美元奖学金，只适用于学费-联邦和州援助和其他奖学金将首先申请.
For more information, contact the MECC Financial Aid Office at 276-523-7470 or fa@eandg.net.
