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PHEAA Grant; be enrolled in an approved technical program for the PA-TIP Grant;
• Have a valid high school diploma or GED;
• Be enrolled for at least halftime (six credits) for the PHEAA Grant; be enrolled fulltime for the PA-TIP Grant;
• PA-TIP recipients must not be receiving a PHEAA Grant;
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by PHEAA. DEC checks academic progress for state grant purposes at the end of
the spring semester each year.
• Not be in default.
PA STATE GRANT TRANSFER STUDENTS
PA residents transferring from another school must provide their transcripts to the Financial Aid Office prior to being awarded a PHEAA Grant at DEC.
INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
All institutional scholarship award amounts are equal to 25% of the cost of tuition for each term of the student’s applicable program, not to exceed the normal length of the program. For complete details on scholarships and deadlines, read the “Conditions and Instructions”, attached to each application.
For complete scholarship information and applications, contact the Financial Aid Office. The applications are also available at www.dec.edu/financialaid.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND NATURAL GAS SCHOLARSHIP
• This is a merit-based award offered to new students entering the applicable program(s) of study.
• There will be four (4) scholarships offered to new students each award year.
• The total value of the scholarship is equivalent to 25% of the tuition for the program as follows:
o Heavy Equipment and CDL with Safety Program - $2,138.00
o Heavy Equipment and CDL with Safety and Natural Gas Program - $4,100.00
 Applicants must submit all required information to be considered eligible for this award:
o Completed DEC Enrollment Application
o Completed Heavy Equipment and Natural Gas Scholarship Application
o Completed essay: How an education in Heavy Equipment or Natural Gas will change my life
o Application deadlines are as follows: Fall – September 1, Spring – January 10, Summer – May 1
Selection Criteria: Applicants must submit all items included in the application. This award is merit-based, and applicants will be judged based on their submission, specifically the essay. The essay will be reviewed for content by the committee. The committee will make its determination based on the applicant(s) who is able to best-express him/herself by writing of his/her intention of making this life-changing educational decision and ultimately, career choice.
The Scholarship Committee will review all eligible applications to determine scholarship recipients. All submitted information will be considered when reviewing eligible applications.
IDEA (INSPIRATION AND DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE AWARD) SCHOLARSHIP
• This a merit-based award offered to new students entering one of the applicable programs of study.
• There will be fourteen (14) scholarships offered for new students each award year.
• The total value of each scholarship is equivalent to 25% of the tuition for the programs as follows:
o George A. Romero’s Filmmaking Program - $8,650.00
o Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program - $8,650.00
• Applicants must submit all required information to be considered eligible for this award:
- Completed DEC Enrollment Application,
- Completed IDEA Scholarship Application,
- Essay on “Who is your creative role model and why?”,
- Two letters of reference, and
- A portfolio (digital format is acceptable).
- Application deadlines are as follows: Fall: August 1; Spring: December 1; Summer: April 1.
Selection Criteria: Applicants must submit all items included in the application. This award is merit-based, and applicants will be judged based on their submission, specifically the portfolio. The items will be reviewed by the committee and the committee will make its determination based on all items/materials submitted.
The Scholarship Committee will review all eligible applications to determine scholarship recipients. All submitted information will be considered when reviewing eligible applications.
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