Opportunity Waiver

Waiver Details:
1. Waiver may be awarded up to $1,250.00 tuition reduction per semester (Fall and Spring only)
2. Award is limited to 4 semesters for an Associates Degree and up to 8 semesters for a Bachelors Degree.
3. Student is responsible for fees, textbooks, and other costs
4. Student must be enrolled in courses and making progress toward a degree
5. Student must be registered for a minimum of 12 credits
6. Awards are first-come, first-served
7. Funding is limited.

Eligibility Requirements:
1. The Opportunity Waiver provides educational opportunities to students from, but not limited to Indian tribes and economically disadvantaged students, for the benefit of all students and the academic community, to promote enrollment, and for other purposes consistent with BSC’s polytechnic mission.
2. International students do not qualify
3. Applicants must apply and be accepted for admission
4. Student must be degree seeking at BSC
5. Student must be registered for a minimum of 12 credits
6. Conferred high school diploma or GED
7. Students who have third-party aid (tribal funding, Job Service, employer or other scholarships) above the cost of tuition, fees, books, housing, tools and supplies may not qualify
8. Applicants must complete an essay regarding what goals they plan to achieve at BSC and how the Opportunity Waiver will support those goals as well as address

Renewal Criteria:
1. Must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA
2. Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress each term of enrollment
3. Award can be applied up to 4 semesters to complete an Associate degree and up to 8 semesters to complete a Bachelor degree

Application Process:
1. Student must meet all BSC admission requirements and be accepted for enrollment.
2. Completed waiver is submitted to Committee for initial review.

Selection and Awarding Process:
1. The Review Committee will select applicants based on eligibility criteria
2. Student Finance will apply the waiver
Withdraws/Revocation:
• Students who withdraw will be subject to the refund policy consistent with NDUS policy 830.2 and will be responsible for any outstanding balance on their student account.
Monitoring:
• Renewal/Continuation of the waiver program will be at the discretion of the Executive VP.