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How can incoming freshman students maximize scholarship consideration at Purdue?
- Apply prior to November 1.
- Submit Supplemental Scholarship Application by January 1.
- Submit a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by January 1.
Review links and information from financial aid here.
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Where do applicants learn about freshman scholarships?
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What is the FAFSA deadline for incoming students interested in Purdue?
The FAFSA will become available in October and the priority deadline is January 1, 2019. Visit the DFA website to learn deadlines and for tips to complete the FAFSA. -
What is the FAFSA deadline for returning students?
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What is the Purdue, West Lafayette FAFSA Code?
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN
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Will merit based college awarded scholarships be automatically renewed?
No, merit based scholarships are not automatically renewable. It’s highly recommended that all students complete the Purdue University Scholarship Application on an annual basis. Students should also complete the FAFSA prior to the university deadlines to be considered for financial need based scholarships. -
What is a good resource for international students to explore information about external scholarships?
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What happens if a student with a Presidential or Trustee scholarship has a GPA below a 3.0 following the spring semester?
The student loses the scholarship for a year with the option of having the scholarship reinstated if all of the scholarship criteria is met. The criteria and guidelines are listed on the Purdue DFA webpage, (scroll down). -
When will the Purdue Scholarship Application for returning Krannert students go live?
The Department of Financial Aid at Purdue manages this application. We anticipate the application will go live in October. The Krannert Scholarship director recommends for students to complete the application between the fall and spring semester. Applying following the fall semester allows for students to include fall leadership and academic accomplishments. The application must be completed prior to March 1 February 1. Consider liking the Purdue Krannert Scholarships Facebook page to learn about the deadlines and scholarship opportunities. The Purdue Scholarship application deadline will also be posted on the Krannert digital signage. -
What if I am currently enrolled in another college at Purdue, and I plan to transfer to Management next semester, I want to complete the Purdue Supplemental Scholarship application in the role as a Krannert student. At this time the application will not all me to select Management as my college, what should I do?
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Why can't I log into the Purdue University Scholarship Application?
Click here to view frequently asked questions, this site is administered by the Department of Financial Aid
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Can students with extraordinary/unusual circumstances beyond their control appeal to have their Trustee/Presidential scholarships reinstated?
Students have the option to complete and submit an appeal form available from DFA. Reasons for appeal include: death of a family member/friend; illness/medical issue; “stop out” due to medical issue or mission trip etc., break in enrollment due to internship or Co-op program (not through Purdue). Please contact scholarshipfda@purdue.edu for a copy of the form and submit the completed form back to them.
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What are the differences between award/prize and scholarship? Taxes?
Definitions:
- Award: Financial support based on achievement, performance, or other criteria
- Prize: Recognition based on competition or other criteria. Example: A competition is held, and prices prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awarded to students
- Scholarship: Financial support based on academic achievement or other criteria that may include financial
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Do students with Purdue Trustee and Presidential Scholarships have to reapply annually?
Students do not have to apply annually; it is the responsibility of the student to review the guidelines and criteria annually.
The scholarship area recommends for students exceed criteria, and also apply for the Purdue University Scholarships.
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Where do students locate the names of awarded scholarships?
Log onto your myPurdue using your career account
Select Financial Aid
Select Financial Aid Status
Select the School Year
Examples:
fall 2016 and spring 2017, select 2016-17
fall 2017 and spring 2018, select 2017-18
fall 2020 and spring 2021, select 2020-21Click on the link to view awarded financial aid
Click on the banner tab: award overview to view the names of your scholarships and a review of your financial award package for the requested school year
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Will I still receive a departmental scholarship or Presidential/Trustee scholarship while participating in an internship or co-op during the fall or spring semester?
In order to recieve departmental scholarships, students must be enrolled in a MGMT 390 course. As of September 30, 2016: Krannert has four internship courses: 39010 Accounting, 39020 MGMT, 39030 IM and 39040 ECON. If students have a presidential/trustee scholarship they will not receive the scholarship during the semester they are not enrolled as a Krannert major with a minimum of 12 credit hours through Purdue, West Lafayette campus. Students with presidential/trustee scholarships who have coops/internships planned are advised to contact DFA and copy meven@purdue.edu (the Krannert Scholarship director) to communicate their coop/internship situation. Following the coop/internship, if the student continues to meet the Presidential/Trustee scholarship criteria, DFA will work with the students to reinstate the Presidential/Trustee scholarship. The scholarship will be reinstated for the following: fall or spring semester. The Krannert Scholarship area recommends that students communicate coop/internship information a minimum of 30 days prior to the start of any coop/internship absence from campus. Also, we suggest sending a follow-up email to DFA, a minimum of 30 days prior to the semester the student(s) return to campus. -
What if I am a freshman and have a presidential scholarship in another college, and want to transfer to Krannert?
If a student has a Trustees/Presidential scholarship, they must stay in their original school through the first year. First year students need to wait to transfer until after spring grades are posted. In order to renew a Trustees/Presidential scholarship a student must have a - 3.0 GPA at the end of spring semester. And a completion of 30 credit hours in the fall and spring. Reach out the DFA if you have questions.