CULTURAL ARTS AND OTHER EXTRACURRICULAR SCHOLARSHIPS
   A number of scholarships are awarded each year to students displaying special skills in one of a number of areas including music, art, journalism, and drama.
These scholarships pay matriculation fees (maximum dollar amounts per term apply) and are renewable provided performance and academic progress are satisfactory. For additional information, contact the Financial Aid Office or the area of the college appropriate to your special skill.

ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Athlete scholars are invited to apply for scholarships available to those qualifying for participation in PCC's varsity sports program. Scholarships are awarded in accordance with the rules published by the Florida Community College Activities Association and the appropriate Board of Trustees rule. Participating varsity sports include baseball and basketball for men, and volleyball and softball for women. Interested individuals may contact the PCC Athletic Office for information about tryouts.

FINANCIAL NEED SCHOLARSHIPS
Students applying for financial aid at PCC may be selected to receive a financial need scholarship. Financial need scholarships are reserved for students demonstrating the highest level of financial need. All students submitting FAFSAs are considered for an award.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE DISABLED
The Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security offers scholarships through the Vocational Rehabilitation Division for those with physical or emotional handicaps. Information and referral is available from the Special Needs Advisor on each campus.

   In addition to other requirements, you are required to maintain at least a 2.0 G.P.A. and a 66 2/3% (2/3) cumulative completion of all attempted student semester hours (SSH) at Polk Community College to retain your financial aid. Attempted SSH includes all college preparatory courses, as well as courses for which a grade of "W" is received. No federal aid is awarded to students after attempting 90 SSH in a 60 SSH major.

   Students transferring from other post-secondary institutions also are required to insure financial aid information is received from each school attended by the Polk Community College Financial Aid Office. Financial aid transcripts must be reviewed by PCC prior to the awarding of any aid.