John A. Ferguson Senior High School
The BasicsWho is Eligible?High school graduates who have earned a standard high school diploma, GED, or home school diploma in Miami Dade County during the May-July 2019 period (without a previous degree).What is Covered?The in-state portion and eligible class fees remaining after all other scholarships, financial aid, grants, and Florida Prepaid College Plan funds have been applied.DurationThe scholarship covers up to 60 credits toward the completion of an AA or AS, whichever comes first.HOW IT WORKSThe scholarship?pays only tuition and class fees and is not disbursable in cash.Funds will be applied after all other scholarships,?financial aid, grants and Florida Prepaid College Plan?funds?have been applied.Covers the fall and spring semesters only, students must enroll full time for at least 12 credits each fall and spring semester.Out-of-state students are responsible for any additional out-of-state costs per credit, not covered by the scholarship.Special?fees?for the Aviation or Culinary Arts programs are?not covered.Failed or withdrawn courses count toward the 60-credit limit of the scholarship.?In order to be eligible for the scholarship, you must be registered for a minimum of 12 credits by August 20th of each year. If you decide to enroll in additional credits during the semester, you must contact us at 305-237-8888 or at?ADS@mdc.edu?to recalculate your payment award.CLASS OF 2019 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAYou must currently reside in Miami Dade County.You must be entering college for the first time or be a graduating dual enrollee.You must have a cumulative high school weighted GPA of 3.00 or above.You must be admitted to MDC and registered for?12 or more credits for the Fall 2019 semester.You must complete the 2019-2020 Federal Financial Aid Application (FAFSA). You do not need to be eligible for federal financial aid, but you must complete the FAFSA application. If you are unable to complete a FAFSA application, please complete the?Expected Family Contribution Calculator. Print and submit the results to your campus Financial Aid office.You must prove college readiness by meeting one of the two criteria:Achieve?minimum test scores on approved standardized tests. Any combination of the highest available scores are used in determining your readiness in a skill area. Scores within a two-year period of the test date are considered valid for eligibility purposes. American Dream Score PrerequisitesMINIMUM SCORES* - CPT, PERT, ACT and SAT Skill Area?ACTSATCPT?PERTReading?≥?19?≥?24≥83?≥106Writing?≥?17?≥?25 (Writing and Language)≥?83?≥?103 Mathematics?≥?19?≥ 24≥72 (Elementary Algebra is used)?≥114Expired scores will not be used.?ORHave a cumulative high school weighted GPA of 3.5 or greater.Students obtaining a standard high school diploma through Florida Virtual School will be accepted if they reside in Miami Dade County.GED recipients must earn the diploma during the time period of May - July 2019 in what would be their senior year in high school.Students without a GPA on their transcripts (e.g., home schooled) must earn the diploma during the time period listed above and meet?minimum test scores.MAINTAINING YOUR ELIGIBILITYTo remain an American Dream Scholar for next?Fall term, you must:Have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 by the end of the Spring term. Renewal of the scholarship takes effect at the end of the Spring term. Summer courses taken after the renewal process will not plete the?2019-2020?Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You do not need to be eligible for federal financial aid but you must complete the FAFSA application. If you are unable to complete a FAFSA application, please complete the?Expected Family Contribution Calculator. Print and submit the results to your campus Financial Aid office.Allow enough time to ensure that MDC has your information by the established deadline.Register for at least 12 credits for the Fall term?by August 20th of each year.Failure to meet these requirements by the deadlines will result in the loss of your status as an American Dream Scholar and you will not be awarded any funds you would otherwise be eligible for under this program.?There are no provisions for reinstatement.?Once you lose eligibility, you will not be able to regain your status as an American Dream Scholar. Remember that courses not passed or withdrawn after the 100% refund date count toward the 60 credit limit of the scholarship.?APPLICATION PROCESSNo separate scholarship application is required.?Apply for admission to MDC and complete the?Free Application for Federal Student Aid?(FAFSA), but you do not need to be eligible to receive federal financial aid. Please remember that it may take several days for MDC to receive your information even after you request it. Therefore, please allow enough time for this to occur by the deadline.If you are unable to complete a FAFSA application, please complete the?Expected Family Contribution Calculator. Print and submit the results to your campus Financial Aid office.Deadline | By August 20th, 2019MDC must have your high school transcript showing graduation date and a cumulative weighted high school GPA > 3.00MDC must have test scores on file meeting the minimum requirements on approved standardized tests. If students do not meet the college-readiness requirement via testing, they can qualify if they have a cumulative weighted High School GPA of 3.5 or greater.Students must complete and file the FAFSA. If unable to complete a FAFSA application, please complete the?Expected Family Contribution Calculator. Print and submit the results to your campus Financial Aid officeStudent must be admitted to MDC, registered for?the Fall 2019 semester and registered for 12 or more credits.Get Started Now①Apply for AdmissionSubmit your online application for admission to MDC.②Complete the FAFSASubmit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid.③Test ScoresMake sure to select MDC as the ACT and SAT score recipient. Please contact a?testing centerfor CPT or PERT testing and scores.Questions?View a list of our Frequently Asked Questions.Contact us:?ads@mdc.edu305-237-8888 ................
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