08/13/24
Gadsden State extends scholarship program to fall semester
Gadsden, Ala. — For the fourth straight semester, Gadsden State Community College is extending its Buy One Get One Free Scholarship program. Members of the Chambers of Commerce in Calhoun, Cherokee and Etowah counties can now use the scholarship for the upcoming fall semester.
“This scholarship program is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting local businesses and fostering economic growth,” said Andy Green, dean of Student Services. “This initiative not only provides financial assistance to Chamber members and their employees but also strengthens the bond between our college and the business community.”
The Buy One Get One Free Scholarship provides a free course for each paid course at Gadsden State for the Fall Semester, which begins Aug. 19. The scholarship will also cover courses taken during Mini Term 2, which begins Oct. 14.
“By offering a free class for every paid class, Gadsden State is easing the financial burden for Chamber members and empowering them to advance toward their academic and career goals,” Green said.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a full- or part-time employee of The Chamber of Gadsden and Etowah County, the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce or the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce or an employee of a chamber member
- Covers Spring Semester 2024 with the option to continue the program through the Spring Semester 2024 if deemed successful by the College or partner chambers
- Can be used for programs resulting in a certificate or an associate degree
- Must be in good academic standing with any previously-attended college
- Must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA to remain eligible for scholarship
STEPS TO APPLY
- Request a letter from their employer on company letterhead. Students who received BOGO funding for the Summer 2024 Semester are not required to resubmit a letter for the Spring Semester. The letter must be submitted by first-time BOGO requestors, and it must contain:
- Re: GSCC / Chamber Scholarship
- Employee’s Name
- Gadsden State Student ID Number (if known)
- Company Name
- Verification of Current Employment
- Apply for admission to Gadsden State (if not already a student)
- Register for classes for the upcoming semester
- A form that can be obtained on OneACCS from the Gadsden State website must be submitted. A link is also provided on www.gadsdenstate.edu/BOGO. The form requires an attached letter from the employer and a class schedule. Students must be registered for classes before submitting the form so that BOGO funds may be applied appropriately.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- BOGO Scholarship cannot be combined with any other institutional aid, tuition discounts or specialized package pricing due to other MOUs.
- Books, fees and other costs associated with the free course are the responsibility of the employee.
- The scholarship is not retroactive.
- Gadsden State and each Chamber partner will monitor the performance of the BOGO Scholarship Program and revise as necessary.
- Representatives from the College and each Chamber will meet at least, but not limited to, once per semester. These meetings will serve to discuss and agree upon any proposed changes, problems or items that need to be updated or corrected.
- Each involved party reserves the right to terminate the program upon reasonable notice.
- The public will be notified of any changes to the BOGO Scholarship Program
Visit GadsdenState.edu/BOGO for detailed information. Questions about the BOGO Scholarship? Email admissions@gadsdenstate.edu.