CSN Foundation

Additional links:

• Scholarship Application and Tips
• Scholarships Awarded Through Financial Aid
• Scholarship FAQ
• Thanking Your Donor

Scholarships are awarded based on declared major, completed credits, enrollment, GPA, and need or non-need. Recipients are notified via email and must complete specific requirements by the specified deadline provided to accept the scholarship.

To increase your chances of consideration, complete the following by April 30:

• Be in an active eligible DCS (degree or certificate seeking) program. (Cert, AAS, or BACH)
• Be enrolled in required courses towards the declared degree program.
• Complete the FAFSA to determine need and submit necessary documents for verification and indicated on the “To Do” list indicated on the Student Center. (Students who do not complete the FAFSA will automatically be considered for non-need scholarships.)

Selection process and awarding:

• Scholarships are awarded based on the highest earned credits,
• Enrollment in the current semester
• Cumulative GPA.
• Students closest to graduation requirements
• Some scholarships have additional criteria such as zip code or specific degree.

Scholarship notification and acceptance process:

Once the student is offered a scholarship through a communication sent to their email and can also be viewed in their My CSN – Completed communications section. Students must accept the scholarship offer within the 14-day deadline by completing the following requirements:

1. Thank-you letter acknowledging the donor’s gift must be sent to CSN Foundation
2. Completed (accepted) Scholarship Disclosure pop-up located in My CSN

After receipt of completed scholarship disclosure and thank you letter, the Financial Aid Office will accept your scholarship offer on your behalf.