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.

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

NONRESIDENT MERIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONNONRESIDENT 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