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Now accepting for: Fall 2026

Merit Scholarship and Tuition Discount Exception Form

The Office of Institutional Merit Scholarships and Office of Admissions has OPENED submissions for Fall 2026 Merit Scholarship Exception and Tuition Discount Requests. This process is intended only for students who currently retain an Institutional Merit Scholarship and discount and are unable to meet the 15 credit hour enrollment requirement for Fall 2026 due to an approved circumstance.

Who Should Submit an Exception?

You may request an exception if you are a current merit scholarship recipient and:

  • You are planning to graduate in Fall 2026,

  • Your academic program does not permit 15 credit hours this semester,

  • You have military obligations, or

  • You have another approved reason that prevents full-time enrollment of 15 hours.

This exception process does not award new scholarships and is only for maintaining an existing merit scholarship.

Understanding the Exception Request Process

Students who qualify to request an enrollment exception will complete the Merit Scholarship Exception Form for Fall 2026.

Once the form is submitted:

  1. Your request is reviewed to confirm that you currently retain an Institutional Merit Scholarship and tuition discount and meet the criteria for an exception.

  2. Your academic record and remaining coursework are evaluated to verify that you are unable to enroll in the required 15 credit hours due to graduation, program limitations, military commitments, or another approved circumstance.

  3. If your request is approved, your exception will then go to admission regarding your tuition discount, residence life, or both depending on your status.

  4. Once all parties have completed their section, you scholarship and tuition discount will be adjusted and applied to your account.

  5. If additional documentation or clarification is needed, you will be contacted by email.

Students should submit their request promptly to avoid delays in processing their financial aid for the Fall semester.

Click the link below to Submit an Exception Request:

Merit Scholarship Exception Form - Fall 2026 are OPEN!

Fall 2026 Enrollment Exception form

NOTE: Exception requests will be accepted until the last Fall PURGE DATE

Important Notes

  • Submitting an exception request does not guarantee approval.

  • All requests are reviewed individually.

  • This exception is for retained Institutional Merit Scholarships and tuition discounts only.

  • Students must remain otherwise eligible for scholarship and tuition discount renewal.

For questions or assistance, please contact:

The Office of Institutional Merit Scholarships, Admissions, or the Office of Financial Aid