Nonresident Merit Scholarship

Non-California residents* have the opportunity to apply for the Nonresident Merit Scholarship to help them reduce their out of state tuition.

This Scholarship is open to any student identified as a non-resident of California entering Allan Hancock College who meets the following criteria may be considered for the AHC Non-Resident Merit Scholarship Award.  This award is only available for two primary semesters. (Fall/Spring or Spring/Fall) 

• Enroll directly after high school graduation with a 3.00** or better high school cumulative GPA; OR
• Complete at least 12 units at another postsecondary institution in the immediate term prior with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00**;  

AND 

• Enrolls in at least 12 units, with a minimum of three (3) units in-person (on campus); 
• Submit a 2024-2025 FAFSA or CADAA application by the 3rd week of the semester and complete the student’s financial aid file by the 8th week of the first semester of enrollment.  

*Unfortunately, international students are excluded from being eligible for the AHC Nonresident Merit Scholarship.

Students who were awarded the Nonresident Merit Scholarship in a prior semester and wish to receive it for a second and final semester, must complete the Nonresident Merit Scholarship Acknowledgement form. Students will not be reviewed for continued eligibility until this form is completed.

Questions? Contact the financial aid office in person or email finaid@hancockcollege.edu.

NONRESIDENT MERIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

NONRESIDENT MERIT SCHOLARSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

NONRESIDENT MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FAQs

The AHC Merit Scholarship cannot be awarded until all requirements are met; the last day to apply to the scholarship is week 9 of the semester; the last day to complete any eligibility steps is week 10 of each fall/spring semester.

Awarding Timelines:

• Fall 2024 – awarding will begin on 9/9/2024 and will continue each week through week 12
  • 9/9/2024 for Full Semester & Term 1
  • 10/18/2024- Last day for Student to apply to Merit Scholarship
  • 10/25/2024 – Term 2
• Spring 2025 – awarding will begin on 2/10/2024 and will continue through week 12
  • 2/10/2025 – Full Semester & Term 3
  • 3/28/2025- Last day for Student to apply to Merit Scholarship
  • 4/4/2025 – Term 4