The Cerro Coso Scholars is a unique scholarship opportunity offering personalized
and financial support for up to two years–$1000.00 per semester–for recent High School
graduates, first-time, and eligible second-year full-time college students. The program
is designed to uphold Cerro Coso’s mission to improve the life of every student it
serves by prioritizing equity and supporting the attainment of educational goals.
Providing transfer preparation, workforce education, degree pathways, and comprehensive
student support services…CC Scholars will get you Thru in 2!
All CC Scholars applications for the 2024-2025 academic year will be accepted until
Friday, August 9th at 5:30 PM. Applications are on a first come, first served basis, and will be assessed and approved
appropriately according to the scholarship’s requirements. Please review the following
information to determine eligibility.
First Year Requirements and Eligibility Check List
Once you have completed all items on your checklist, please proceed to the application
for which you qualify:
1st Year CC Scholars Student Application
For applicants with 0-24 earned units
2nd Year CC Scholars Student Application
For applicants with 25-60 earned units
Cerro Coso has opened so many new opportunities for me in life that I never saw
happening. Being able to go to school and still be so close to my family really made
college more enjoyable and without Cerro Coso that wouldn’t be possible.
While we strive to award the CC Scholars scholarship to as many qualified students
as possible, please be aware that funds are not unlimited and therefore not all students
are guaranteed receipt of this scholarship.
Students attending the Bishop and Mammoth Lakes campuses of Cerro Coso Community College should apply for the Inyo or Mono Promises.
Inyo Promise Eastern Sierra Foundation Scholarship
This program will award approved students $1000 each semester to cover the costs of
tuition and associated fees for first-time or returning full-time Cerro Coso college
students for up to two years.
All full-time, first-time students, including students who earned college units while
in high school and have earned between 0-24 units.
All full-time, second-year students who have earned between 25-60 units.
Are California Residents or AB540 eligible?
Complete a FAFSA or CA Dream Act application by the college census date each academic
year.
First-time students must be enrolled in 12 or more units at the college census date
(3rd week of the semester) and complete 12 or more units. No GPA is required for entry
into the first term, by the end of the first semester, students need a 2.0 GPA to
continue into the program.
Second-year students must be enrolled in 12 or more units at the college census date
(3rd week of the semester) and complete 12 or more units with at least a 2.0 GPA per
term.
Meet with a counselor and create a long-term educational plan.
First-time students should enroll in Math and English in their first year, and taking
a Library Research Course is highly encouraged.
Suggested: First-Time Students enroll in COLL C131 (CRN #72979) Counseling Success
Course.
Yes! This scholarship is not awarded based on financial need—see program eligibility
criteria above. First come, first serve!
This scholarship will support students with up to $1000.00 each Fall and Spring semester
in addition to any State or Federal aid (such as but not limited to Financial Aid
or the PELL and California College Promise Grants).
Students will receive the $1000.00 on their student accounts through Bank Mobile.
It is the student’s responsibility to create their Bank Mobile account and pay their
tuition costs.
Yes!
The program is for up to two years (4 semesters, Fall and Spring). First-time, full-time
students starting in the Fall semester can receive CC Scholars for two consecutive
academic years if all the criteria are met each semester.
Full-time qualifying second-year students who have earned more than 24 units (and
less than 60 units) are eligible for up to one year (2 semesters, Fall and Spring).
No, the student needs to apply to CC Scholars before the start of the Fall semester
to be eligible for the funds. All applications will be accepted up to August 9th,
2024, and any application after this date will not be accepted. Applications will
be opened to eligible college students the following academic school year.
Taking summer courses will not jeopardize Cerro Coso Scholars Scholarship eligibility.
Students are responsible for paying their tuition and fees for any summer courses
they enroll in. The Cerro Coso Scholars Scholarship covers only the main semesters
in an academic year (Fall and Spring).
Completing the first semester with 12 units and with a 2.0 GPA for first-year students
and a 2.0 GPA for second-year students is a requirement. Students who do complete
this will become ineligible for continuance in the scholarship program.
First-time students should complete the following steps:
Complete the enrollment process.
Complete the FAFSA (for CA residents) or California Dream Act Application (for Students
with an AB540 residency status) by the college census date (3rd week of the Fall semester).
Be enrolled in 12 or more units at the college census date and complete 12 or more
units, no prior GPA is required for first-time enrolled students. *A 2.0 GPA is required
after the fall term.
Meet with a counselor and create a long-term educational plan.
First-time students should enroll in Math and English in their first year, and a Library
Course is highly encouraged.
Enroll in a counseling Success Course.
Second-year students should complete the following steps:
Complete the FAFSA (for CA residents) or California Dream Act Application (for Students
with an AB540 residency status) by the college census date (3rd week of the Fall semester).
Be enrolled in 12 or more units at the college census date and complete 12 or more
units with at least a 2.0 GPA per term.
Meet with a counselor to update an existing long-term educational plan (LTEP). If
the student does not have an established LTEP, one must be created for them.
Enroll in a counseling Success Course.
Students must:
Renew their FAFSA or California Dream Act Application by the college census date (3rd
week of the Fall semester).
Be enrolled in 12 or more units at the college census date.
Have completed 24 or more units (but no more than 60) with a cumulative GPA of at
least 2.0.
Students must:
Have a completed FAFSA on file. Apply for (first-time students) or Renew (second-year
students) Financial Aid (hotlink) FAFSA Application page.
Have completed Orientation (first-time students).
Meet with a counselor to create (first-time students) or update (second-year students)
a long-term education plan (LTEP).
First-time student’s LTEP should reflect enrollment in Math and English within their
first year. It is recommended to enroll in a Library class.
It is recommended to enroll in a Counseling College Success Course.
Be enrolled in 12 or more units for the Fall semester.
(First-time students) must upload high school transcripts as an attachment.
Common Myths
Myth: I won't qualify for financial aid so I shouldn't even apply. Truth: 68% of all students receive some sort of financial aid.
Myth: It's too late for me to apply for financial aid this year. Truth: You can apply for aid any time during the year, but some programs do have cutoff
dates to receive aid this semester.
Scholarships
A scholarship is gift aid that can be used to support a student’s education and does
not require repayment.
