Acceptance Policy

TERMS OF SCHOLARSHIP ACCEPTANCE

Terms of agreement as listed in the acceptance/rejection task of your SFSB Kaleidoscope profile.
Accepting a scholarship award means that you are accepting certain responsibilities. Please read this information carefully and save it for future reference.

    1. The scholarship award is only valid for the intended academic year. Funds may not be applied to or guaranteed for a future academic year.
    2. I will regularly check my email including my spam folder. I acknowledge that the Scholarship Foundation will primarily communicate with me via email, text message, and phone.
    3. I understand that I must enroll in and complete a minimum of 12 units per semester/quarter (or full-time equivalent for my program) with a GPA of 2.0 or better (GPA requirements may vary by fund). I understand that if I withdraw, cease to carry the required number of units, or if I achieve less than a 2.0 GPA (GPA requirements may vary by fund), the Foundation has the right to rescind or adjust the award in any way.
    4. I acknowledge that the Scholarship Foundation does not offer student aid for weekend programs, summer sessions, research, special projects, or for enrollment at institutions that are not Title IV eligible in accordance with the U.S. Department of Education.
    5. The award check will be sent to the Office of Financial Aid at my institution after the Foundation receives proof of enrollment and any additional required documents.
    6. It is my responsibility to upload proof of enrollment by the specified time to the Scholarship Foundation before my award can be distributed. I acknowledge that the award can be rescinded if the deadline is not met.
    7. I acknowledge that my award may be fully rescinded if I choose to attend Santa Barbara City College and am eligible to receive SBCC Promise funding.
    8. Further, my award amount may be adjusted or fully rescinded if I choose to attend a college that is different than the one indicated within my award notification email.
    9. Your school also reserves the right to return your award in case of an over-award or under-enrollment situation.
    10. I understand that I am required to write an appropriate thank-you letter to my award sponsor.
    11. I agree to report to the Scholarship Foundation any funds or support I receive from sources other than the Scholarship Foundation, by uploading a copy of my financial aid award summary from my college or online student portal by the designated deadline.
    12. I understand that it is solely my responsibility to notify the Scholarship Foundation immediately in writing if I:
      •     change my college
      •     change my major
      •     change my address, email address, or phone number
      •     cease to carry the required minimum of units
      •     achieve less than a 2.0 GPA in any term
    13. I understand any award(s) may be adjusted or canceled due to these changes.
    14. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are “eligible students.” Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student to release any information from a student’s education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records to appropriate parties without consent. The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara is an appropriate party in connection with your financial aid and will have access to your financial aid and academic records for the purpose of facilitating your scholarship award.
    15. I have read and I understand all of the above information.
    16. I understand that I must comply with all responsibilities in order to receive a scholarship award.
    17. By disagreeing with the above outlined terms, I fully understand that my scholarship will potentially be partially or fully withdrawn as per the discretion of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara.