Step 1 — Apply to Calhoun
Apply to Calhoun Community College
Step 2- A current FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) identifying Calhoun as a recipient institution is required to complete the application.
Prior to the deadline for the Calhoun Community College general scholarship application, a completed FAFSA which identified Calhoun as a receiving institution, must have been filed. It is strongly encouraged that applicants complete this process well in advance of the college scholarship deadline because federal processing of the FAFSA may take several days. The FAFSA must be completed regardless of student intention to utilize federal financial aid. For more information about this process see: https://studentaid.gov/h/understand-aid/how-aid-works
Step 3 — Review Entrance Criteria
The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:
- Intellectual curiosity
- High School GPA of 3.5 or higher
- ACT Score of 24 or higher
Step 4 — To be considered for scholarships, students must complete the Calhoun General Scholarship Application by the deadline set forth by the college.
Students are required to attach the following on the application:
- Resume of academic achievements, honors, awards, service and leadership activities, etc. (include outside interests and hobbies)
- Essay: A 500-word essay following the prompt on the scholarship application. This should demonstrate intellectual curiosity and willingness to take on academic challenges.
- Unofficial high school transcripts
(Students cannot be unconditionally admitted to Calhoun until official transcripts are received as part of the admission process.)
Any student who wishes to apply to the program without being considered for scholarships must complete the Presidential Honors Program Non-Scholarship Application.