Carol E. Macpherson Memorial Scholarship & Alumnae Society Scholarship - FAQ
What is the difference between Macpherson and Alumnae Society
Scholarships?
The Carol E. Macpherson Memorial Scholarship and the Alumnae Society
Scholarship are awarded jointly, use the same application, and have
the same qualifications. The Macpherson Scholarship is a private
scholarship administered through the Undergraduate WomenÕs
Program in the Office for University Women. The Alumnae Society
Scholarship is a University of Minnesota Foundation scholarship.
What is considered a five-year gap?
Applicants must have a gap totaling five consecutive years in their
education. This gap may be prior to entering college or during a
college career (e.g., a five year break between high school and
college or a college career interrupted with a break of five years).
May I apply if I am entering or enrolled in a graduate
program?
Yes. However, priority is given to those who have not had the opportunity
to pursue a higher education degree. It is rare that someone in
a doctoral program would receive an award.
Do I have to be a full-time student in order to apply?
No, but you must be at least a half-time student. Half-time status
is 6 credits per semester for undergraduate programs and 3 credits
per semester for the Graduate School. Half-time enrollment for Pharmacy,
Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, & Law School is 6 credits; Public
Health is 4 credits.
(FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Required)
Complete the (FAFSA), to be considered for additional financial
aid to help you pay for your education. Aid includes the Federal
Pell Grant, Minnesota State Grant, loans, work-study, and other
grants and scholarships awarded by the University of Minnesota Office
of Student Finance.
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FAFSA ONLINE FORM at “FAFSA
on the Web” (paper version not recommended). Your online
FAFSA will be processed faster than paper and built-in software
helps avoid errors that could lead to costly delays. Paper FAFSA
applications available in many public libraries & financial
aid offices.
To estimate eligibility for Federal Pell Grant, MN State Grant, & federal education tax credits, visit “How to Pay” on the MN Higher Ed Services Office website The estimator is based on the federal calculation of your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) and tuition/fees for your selected Minnesota college/university.
FINANCIAL
AID WIZARD
User-friendly, interactive web tool that asks questions & identifies
options that match your situation. Resources: grants; scholarships;
work-study; employer tuition benefits; government agency funds;
community, religious, & professional organizations; federal
education tax credits and deductions; tuition installment plans.
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Email: helpingu@umn.edu
Phone: 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday, at 612-624-1111, or toll-free from
outside the Twin Cities metropolitan area at 1-800-400-8636, or
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West Bank campus:
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(fall & spring semesters); 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday (when classes
are not in session and May/Summer term)
St. Paul campus:
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