Award Terms
Terms and Conditions for Give Hope Fund Scholarship Recipients
All awards are governed by the following terms and conditions.
By accepting a scholarship, each recipient agrees to comply with the policies outlined below.
1. Award Duration & Renewal Eligibility
Students may reapply each year for continued support. Renewal is not automatic and depends on:
- Maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Completing 20 hours of approved community service through AACC or an approved partner organization.
- Continuing enrollment in an accredited program.
- Availability of funds for that year.
- Submission of a full reapplication (including updated documents).
Returning recipients who remain in good standing may receive priority consideration during selection.
2. Use of Funds
Scholarship funds may be used only for approved educational expenses, including:
- Tuition and mandatory fees.
- Required textbooks and course materials.
- Academic tools or equipment required by the program.
- Other education-related expenses approved by the Education Committee.
Recipients are responsible for ensuring that funds are used exactly as stated in the scholarship guidelines.
3. Disbursement of Funds
Reimbursement may be provided for eligible expenses only when original itemized receipts are submitted and approved by the Education Committee.
Reimbursements are processed at the discretion of the Committee and must align with documented expenses for the academic period.
4. Required Reporting & Documentation
Recipients may be required to provide:
- Proof of enrollment.
- Updated transcripts.
- Documentation of completed service hours.
- Receipts for any reimbursed expenses.
- Any additional documents requested for compliance or auditing purposes.
Failure to provide required documentation may delay or impact the receipt of funds.
5. Student Responsibilities
Scholarship recipients agree to:
- Maintain good academic standing.
- Use funds only for approved educational purposes.
- Communicate promptly if enrollment changes (withdrawal, transfer, leave of absence).
- Submit all required forms, receipts, and service-hour documentation on time.
Act in a manner consistent with the values of AACC and the Give Hope Fund.
6. Program Integrity & Compliance
The Give Hope Fund operates under strict ethical standards.
Recipients must comply with the Fund’s policies, including:
- Honest reporting of financial need.
- Adherence to timelines and deadlines.
- Accurate and truthful information on all forms.
Any intentional misrepresentation may lead to revocation of the award.
7. Scholarship Termination
A scholarship may be revoked if:
- GPA falls below the required 3.0.
- The student withdraws or is no longer enrolled.
- Service hours are not completed.
- Funds are misused or documentation is falsified.
- The student violates AACC’s Code of Conduct or scholarship policies.
- The Education Committee determines non-compliance with award terms.
Decisions on termination are made by the Education Committee and are final.
8. Legal Notice
- All awards are subject to Florida law.
- Award amounts and the number of scholarships offered each year depend on available donations.
- Scholarship funds may have tax implications depending on how they are used.
Students are encouraged to consult a tax professional for guidance.
9. Communication & Updates
The Education Committee will communicate:
- Award decisions.
- Disbursement timelines.
- Any required documents.
- Renewal application instructions.
It is the recipient’s responsibility to maintain updated contact information throughout the year.