In addition to participating in the full range of state and federal aid programs, Texas Woman’s University offers several other programs to help students meet the cost of attending the University. Financial assistance can be in the form of grants, loans, employment, or scholarships. The applicant’s financial need, academic achievement, community and school service, and potential achievement may be considered in determining eligibility for different programs.

To initiate the application process for grants, loans, and college work-study, a student must complete the TWU Application for Financial Aid and Scholarships and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. After the University has received the Application for Financial Aid and Scholarships and the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the applicant will be informed of additional forms which are needed to complete the application.

An undergraduate student must apply for a Federal Pell Grant in order to be considered for other need-based financial aid.

To receive financial aid including grants, loans, and college work-study, a student must:

1. be enrolled for at least six credit hours each semester;
 * Non-Credit remedial courses do not count as enrolled hours for financial aid purposes for students who have completed 30 credit hours (Examples: Math 1113, Math 1123, English 1003).
* Summer school applicants who plan to attend only one summer session must enroll for at least six credit hours during that session to receive grant, loan, or college work-study funds. Applicants enrolling in two five-week summer sessions must enroll for at least six credit hours in the first session to receive grant, loan, or college work-study funds during the first session.
2. be maintaining satisfactory academic progress in her or his course of study;
3. be working toward a degree or certification program;
4. use all funds received through financial aid programs to meet educational cost directly related to attendance at the University;
5. be properly registered with Selective Service or exempt from such registration;
6. be a U.S. citizen, eligible permanent resident or eligible non-citizen;

7. not be in default on any loan made from a student loan fund at any institution or a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under the Federal Family Education Loan Program;

8. not owe a refund on grants previously received for attendance at any institution under the Federal Pell Grant Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, or the State Student Incentive Grant Program.

A financial aid applicant who is transferring to Texas Woman’s University after having been enrolled within the last 60 days at another university, college, or junior college must request a financial aid transcript from that institution. The financial aid transcript is required even if the student did not receive financial aid at the previous institution.

Loans and grants are generally disbursed by crediting them to the student’s account in installments equivalent to one-half the yearly award each semester. Earnings from college work-study and student employment are disbursed monthly. Payments from graduate assistantships or traineeships are disbursed monthly.

A student who withdraws from or drops courses after receiving a financial aid payment may be required to repay part or all of her or his financial aid immediately. A financial aid recipient who is considering dropping courses or withdrawing from the University should contact the Financial Aid Office prior to making any changes in enrollment.

Some financial aid funds such as grants, scholarships, Perkins Loans, Stafford Loans, Parent Loans, College Access Loans, Emergency Loans, and Nursing Student Loans are applied automatically toward registration or pre-registration charges. Consequently, students who register by telephone, and later decide not to attend Texas Woman's University, must contact Student Life at 940/898-3601 to officially withdraw from all classes. Simply not showing up for class, or not paying cash for the registration, will not automatically cancel the classes. Failure to withdraw officially will result in grades of "F" for each class in which one has pre-registered. Students may incur additional cost if courses are not properly cancelled.

Financial aid applications are processed by the Financial Aid Office in the order in which files become complete. Financial aid deadlines are as follows:

Academic Scholarships: March 1

Summer Financial Aid: March 1

Fall/Spring Financial Aid: April 1

Applications and additional information may be obtained by contacting the Texas Woman’s University Financial Aid Office, P.O. Box 425408, Denton, Texas 76204-5408, (940) 898-3050.

Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid

In order to maintain financial aid eligibility students must maintain satisfactory academic progress toward a degree or certificate. Specifically, this means that full-time (12 or more credit hours) undergraduate students must successfully complete nine or more hours each long semester and meet or exceed the appropriate cumulative grade point average for their classification. The minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point requirements are as follows:

0 - 29 hours 1.4

30 - 59 hours 1.7

60 hours and above 2.0

Grades of F, I, W, WP, X, and WF will not satisfy the academic progress requirement. Undergraduate financial aid applicants, pursuing fields other than Occupational Therapy, may not have registered for, earned, or attempted more than 186 hours. Undergraduate Occupational Therapy majors may not have registered for, earned, or attempted more than 276 hours. The maximum hours of possible eligibility include all hours registered for, earned, or attempted at Texas Woman's University plus any hours transferred to Texas Woman's University, regardless of whether financial aid was received.

Undergraduate students enrolled for at least six credit hours, but less than twelve credit hours, must successfully complete at least six credit hours each long semester and meet or exceed the minimum cumulative grade point average for their classification. Grades of F, I, W, WP, X, and WF will not satisfy the academic progress requirement.

Transfer students must meet the same satisfactory academic progress requirements and maximum enrollment limits as other students. All credits accepted for transfer will be used in determining cumulative grade point averages and maximum enrollment limits.

Students pursuing a second undergraduate degree must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.0 and not have registered for, earned, or attempted more than 93 hours toward the second undergraduate degree. Failure to maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average while pursuing a second undergraduate degree results in immediate finacial aid suspension and no appeal is allowed.

Graduate students must successfully complete at least six credit hours each long semester with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average in order to maintain financial aid eligibility. Failure to maintain at least a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average by a graduate student results in immediate financial aid suspension and no appeal is allowed. Grades of F, I, W, WP, X, and WF will not satisfy the academic progress requirement. Master's level financial aid applicants may not have registered for, earned, or attempted more than 54 hours toward a master's degree. Doctoral level financial aid applicants may not have registered for, earned, or attempted more than 90 hours toward a doctoral degree. If a graduate applicant's curriculum requires more course work than the allowable maximum, a letter from the department chair specifying the total hours required must be submitted to the Financial Aid office for re-evaluation of the applicant's maximum enrollment period.

Undergraduate and graduate students who enroll for less than six credit hours a semester must successfully complete each course attempted with the appropriate minimum cumulative grade point average.

In assessing satisfactory academic progress, the student’s cumulative academic record will be evaluated each semester. Non-credit remedial courses do not count toward the minimum academic requirements for students who have completed 30 credit hours (Examples: Math 1113, English 1003). Students will be permitted to repeat courses to improve their grades. The Financial Aid Office will monitor the number of repeated courses to ensure that students are prudent in their decisions to repeat courses. Abuse of the repeat privilege will result in the loss of financial aid eligibility for one semester.

Failure to meet the minimum satisfactory academic progress requirements by any freshman or sophomore financial aid applicant or recipient will result in financial aid probation. A student on financial aid probation will be permitted to receive aid for one more semester. If the student meets the minimum academic requirements at the end of the probationary semester, she or he will return to good standing. Failure to meet the minimum standards at the end of the probationary semester will result in the loss of financial aid eligibility until the minimum standards are met. Failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point averages by juniors, seniors and graduate students will result in the immediate suspension of financial aid. No probationary semester or appeal is allowed for juniors, seniors, or graduate students who fail to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point requirements.

A student who failed the satisfactory academic progress requirement may request a re-evaluation of his or her status once the academic requirements are met. Students on financial aid suspension may receive student employment while they are attempting to make up a deficiency.

Students who experience mitigating circumstances during their enrollment such as divorce of a parent or spouse, death of an immediate family member, or severe medical problems may appeal their status to the Director of Financial Aid. Written documentation is required for an appeal. Juniors, seniors, and graduate students may not appeal their failure to meet minimum cumulative grade point requirements.

Financial Aid Refunds and Repayments

Financial aid recipients who enroll and receive aid for a particular semester, then fail to complete that semester, may have to repay part or all of the aid received for that semester. Additionally, any tuition, fees, room or board payments refunded by TWU as a result of a student's withdrawal must be returned to the financial aid programs in accordance with federal law.

The schedule for tuition and fee refunds is listed in the "Cost of Attendance" section of this catalog. In accordance with federal law, refunds for a student who is attending TWU for the first time, receiving federal financial aid, and who has not completed 60 percent of the semester prior to withdrawal, will be the larger of the amount provided under

1. The requirements of applicable state law;
2. A pro-rata calculation which yields a refund of not less than that portion of the tuition, fees, room, board, and other charges assessed the student by TWU proportional to the portion of the period of enrollment for which the student has been charged that remains on the withdrawal date, rounded downward to the nearest 10%, minus any unpaid amount of a scheduled cash payment for the period of enrollment for which the student has been charged, minus any reasonable administrative fee, and minus any application fee.

1. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan
2. Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan
3. Federal Plus Loan
4. Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan
5. Subsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loan
6. Federal Direct Plus Loan
7. Federal Perkins Loan
8. Federal Pell Grant
9. Federal Supplemental Grant
10. Other Title IV Programs
11. Other federal, state, private or institutional aid
12. The student.

Financial aid repayments are returned to the programs through the following order of distribution:

1. Federal Perkins Loan
2. Federal Pell Grant
3. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
4. Other Title IV Aid Programs
5. Other Federal, State, private, or institutional aid.

    LEAVE SCHOOL               FALL/SPRING      SUMMER I/II
    PRIOR/1st Class Day            100%            100%
    1st Week of classes             80%             80%
    2nd Week of classes             70%             50%
    3rd Week of classes             50%              0%
    4th Week of classes             25%              0%
    5th Week of classes              0%              0%
          and beyond

In accordance with federal law, financial aid awards will be revised if the recipient receives additional financial resources after a financial aid award has been offered by Texas Woman's University.

Grants

Federal Pell Grant - Federal Pell grants range from $200 to $3,125 depending upon the student’s eligibility. Awards are reduced for enrollment less than 12 credit hours. To be eligible, applicants must not have received a baccalaureate degree. The Federal Pell Grant Processing Center will calculate the student’s eligibility from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and send her or him a Student Aid Report (SAR).

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant - This grant is awarded on the basis of exceptional financial need to undergraduate students who have not received a baccalaureate degree. Awards range from $200 to $4,000 per year.

Texas Public Education Grant - This grant, which is available to Texas resident, non-Texas resident, graduate, undergraduate, and non-resident alien students is awarded on the basis of financial need. Awards vary in size depending on the student’s eligibility.

Texas Public Education-State Student Incentive Grant - This grant is awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate students. Awards range from $100 to $2,000 per year depending on the student’s eligibility.

Tuition Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded on the basis of financial need to Texas residents. Awards range from $100 to $600 depending on the student’s eligibility.
 

Employment

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all employees hired after November 6, 1986, will be required to supply documents which provide proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States.

Examples of documents:

Valid driver’s license and valid social security card.
*Certificate of United States Citizenship (INS Form N-456 or N-561).
*Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570).
*Alien Registration receipt card.
*United States passport.

College Work Study - The College Work Study program permits undergraduate and graduate students to earn from $700 to $4,400 annually on the basis of financial need. Jobs include work in the dining halls, offices, laboratories, library, maintenance, etc.

Student Employment - Students may work on campus as student assistants under the Student Employment Program. Students must be enrolled for at least six credit hours and may earn up to $4,400 per academic year. This program is coordinated through the Student Employment Office located in Jones Hall for students on the Denton Campus. Employment at the Dallas and Houston centers is coordinated by the Financial Aid Counselor located at those centers.

Project Pioneer - This program allows undergraduate students to pay for room and board by working 15 hours per week on campus. The program covers the meal plan and the double room rate. Eligible applicants must:

1. Enroll in at least 12 credit hours;
2. Demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid;
3. Not receive other types of financial aid with the exception of grants and scholarships;
4. Make application by April 1.

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistantships - The University provides a number of teaching and research assistantships for qualified graduate students as part of the educational and professional preparation program. Stipends vary according to assignment and qualifications of the applicant. Applications for assistantships may be obtained from the head of the academic component in which the student will study or from the Graduate School. The application and supporting documents, including official transcripts, verification of graduate status, and letters of reference, must be filed with the head of the academic component for review and recommendation. Applications should be filed no later than June 1 for the following academic year and by April 1 for the following summer session.

Professional Nurse Traineeship - Traineeships are awarded on the basis of need. In order to be eligible for consideration, a student must:

1. Be enrolled in full-time graduate studies;

2. Be enrolled in clinical area course work;

3. Hold an unconditional admission status;

4. Present documentation of need for financial assistance.

Loans

Any student who receives a loan as part of her or his financial aid award

must complete a Loan Counseling/Debt Management Session prior to receiveing the loan funds. The Loan Counseling/Debt Management Session may be completed through the internet at http://twu.edu/finaid/loan.htm, or in person by calling (940) 898-3067 to schedule an appointment, or by phone by dialing (940) 898-3050 and selecting "Debt Management/Entrance Loan Counseling from the menu.

Federal Perkins Student Loan - This loan is available to undergraduate and graduate students on the basis of exceptional financial need. A student may borrow up to a total of (a) $3,000 annually for a program leading to a baccalaureate degree; (b) $5,000 annually for graduate study up to an aggregate maximum of $30,000. (This total includes any amount borrowed under Perkins for undergraduate study.) Repayment begins six to nine months after the student graduates or ceases to be enrolled for at least six credit hours. The current interest rate is 5% annually. Under certain circumstances a portion of the loan may be cancelled for designated public service.

Nursing Student Loan - This loan is available to undergraduate and graduate nursing majors on the basis of financial need with preference given to students with exceptional financial need. Exceptional financial need exists when a student’s resources do not exceed one-half of the cost of education. Students may borrow up to $2,500 annually during the first two years of undergraduate study and up to $4,000 annually for subsequent years to an aggregate of $13,000. The interest rate for loans made after November 4, 1988, is 5% annually. Repayment begins nine months after a borrower graduates or ceases to be enrolled for at least six credit hours in the College of Nursing.

Ralston Student Loan - This loan is available on the basis of financial need to Texas residents who are full-time medical or nursing students. Loans will not be made to freshman students nor will loans be made for residency or post-graduate work. Annual loan limits are $5,000 for medical students and $2,000 for nursing students. The interest rate is 7.5% annually, except for students who specialize in the study of the eye for whom the interest rate is 6.5%. Repayment of the loan begins three months after graduation or termination of the student’s studies.

Hinson-Hazlewood Stafford Student Loan - This loan is based on financial need and is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are eligible to pay the Texas tuition rate. Undergraduates may borrow up to $2,625 during the first year of study, and up to $3,500 during the second year of study, and up to $5,500 annually after the first two years up to an aggregate total of $23,000. Graduate students may borrow up to $8,500 annually to an aggregate of $65,500. The interest rate is variable up to 9% maximum. Repayment begins six months after the student graduates or ceases to be enrolled for at least six credit hours per semester and interest begins to accrue on the loan. Under certain circumstances a portion of the loan may be cancelled if the borrower obtains a doctorate in medicine or psychology and is employed by certain specified Texas state agencies.

Hinson-Hazlewood Unsubsidized Stafford Loan - This loan is available to undergraduate and graduate students. Although financial need is not a criteria, loan amounts may be affected by other aid received. Dependent undergraduate students may borrow up to $2,625 in the freshman year including any Subsidized Stafford eligibility; $3,500 in the sophomore year including any Subsidized Stafford eligibility; and up to $5,500 annually including Subsidized Stafford eligibility after the first two years up to an aggregate of $23,000.

Undergraduate independent students may borrow up to $6,625 in the freshman year including any Subsidized Stafford eligibility; $7,500 in the sophomore year including any Subsidized Stafford eligibility; and up to $10,500 annually including Subsidized Stafford eligibility after the first two years up to an aggregate of $46,000.

Graduate students may borrow up to $18,500 annually including Subsidized Stafford eligibility. The total debt allowed for combined undergraduate and graduate study is $138,500. Repayment begins six months after the student ceases to be enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester. The interest rate is variable not to exceed 8.25% and accrues from the date of disbursement. Variable rates are set each June by the federal government. Borrowers may receive up to 10 years to repay the debt.

Federal Stafford Student Loan (Guaranteed Student Loan) - This loan is available on the basis of financial need. Undergraduates may borrow up to $2,625 annually during the first year of study, up to $3,500 during the second year of study, and up to $5,500 annually after the first two years up to an aggregate of $23,000. Graduate students may borrow up to $8,500 annually to an aggregate total of $65,500. The interest rate is variable up to 9%. If the student currently has a Stafford Student Loan (GSL) outstanding at either 7%, 8%, or 9%, the interest will continue at that assigned rate. The actual interest rate will be printed on the Disclosure Statement which the student will receive from the lender. Repayment begins six months after the student graduates or ceases to be enrolled for at least six credit hours and interest begins to accrue on the loan. Loans under this program are made by commercial lenders such as banks and credit unions. A list of possible lenders may be obtained by contacting the Financial Aid Office.

Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan - This loan is available to undergraduate and graduate students. Although financial need is not a criteria, loan amounts may be affected by other aid received. Dependent undergraduate students may borrow up to $2,625 in the freshman year including any Subsidized Stafford eligibility; $3,500 in the sophomore year including any Subsidized Stafford eligibility; and up to $5,500 annually including Subsidized Stafford eligibility after the first two years up to an aggregate of $23,000.

Undergraduate independent students may borrow up to $6,625 in the freshman year including any Subsidized Stafford eligibility; $7,500 in the sophomore year including any Subsidized Stafford eligibility; and up to $10,500 annually including Subsidized Stafford eligibility after the first two years up to an aggregate of $46,000.

Graduate students may borrow up to $18,500 annually including Subsidized Stafford eligibility. The total debt allowed for combined undergraduate and graduate study is $138,500. Repayment begins six months after the student ceases to be enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester. The interest rate is variable not to exceed 8.25% and accrues from the date of disbursement. Variable rates are set each June by the federal government. Borrowers may receive up to 10 years to repay the debt.

College Access Loan - This loan is offered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to eligible students who enroll at least half-time and are Texas residents or eligible to pay Texas resident tuition. Applicants must secure a credit-worthy payment guarantor (co-signer) other than a spouse. Students who did not have sufficient documented financial need to qualify for a Stafford Student Loan (GSL) may apply for the College Access Loan.

The aggregate loan limit is $30,000.00. The annual loan limit is the lesser of $7,500 or the student's requested amount.

The loan accrues simple interest of 9% from the date the funds are disbursed. Repayment begins six months after the student ceases to be enrolled at least half time. The minimum monthly payment is $50.00. Principle and interest must be paid in full within 10 years after repayment begins.

Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students - This loan is available to the parent of a dependent student for the student’s educational expenses. Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance, minus other financial aid, annually. Repayment begins 60 days after the parent receives the loan disbursement. Interest accrues from date of disbursement at a variable rate not to exceed 10% annually. The federal government sets the rate each year. This loan does not require an evaluation of income to determine eligibility.

Emergency Loans - Short-term loans are available to assist students in paying tuition and fee charges, and in some cases, books, and partial room and board charges. Interest rates range from 3%-5% annually. Repayment must be made in full usually within 30 - 60 days. In all cases the loan must be repaid prior to the end of the semester for which it was granted.
 

Scholarships

The University annually awards a large number of scholarships which have been made possible by generous friends and supporters of the University. Normally, no more than two scholarships will be awarded concurrently to the same recipient. Inquiries concerning scholarships which require the student to be enrolled in a specific academic major should be directed to the appropriate academic chairperson. All other inquiries should be directed to the Office of Financial Aid. Applications for financial aid, including scholarships, are available at the Office of Student Financial Aid, Texas Woman’s University, Box 425408, Denton, Texas 76204-5408. Scholarship applications should be filed by February 1.

Floy Agnew Endowed Scholarship: Established by Ms. Floy Agnew to provide scholarships to freshman or undergraduate transfer students. Awards are based on academic achievement and financial need, and are awarded by the TWU General Scholarship Committee.

Charles Rodney Albert Endowed Memorial Scholarship: Awarded annually to an outstanding graduate or undergraduate student majoring in the Department of Sociology and Social Work, this scholarship was established by the family and friends of Dr. Albert, an associate professor of sociology in the Department of Sociology and Social Work from 1974 to 1981. The recipient will be selected by the scholarship committee of the department.

Prudence Alexandar DAR Nursing Endowed Scholarship: Provides funds for awards to one or more TWU students enrolled in or attending the College of Nursing at the Dallas Center or Denton campus. Interested applicants should contact the Dean of the College of Nursing. Awards are limited and usually range from $250 to $500 annually.

Bettee Andrews Dental Hygiene Endowed Scholarship: Established to provide an annual scholarship to a dental hygiene student in their junior year. The award for junior-level recipient is $400. Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and must have exhibited outstanding performance as determined by the Dental Hygiene faculty. Applicants must submit a letter denoting their achievements and financial status to the Director of the Dental Hygiene Program. The faculty selects the recipient based on the individual review of each application.

Mabel F. Arbuthnot Endowed Scholarship in Foreign Languages: Established by the family and friends of Dr. Mabel F. Arbuthnot, a former member of the Department of Foreign Languages, in memory of her excellence as classicist, poet, and teacher. Awards are made on the recommendation of the faculty of the department, to an upperclass student studying foreign languages who has maintained a superior scholastic record.

Associated Dance Students Scholarship: Recipients are selected by the Associated Dance Scholarship Committee. Applications may be obtained from the Department of Performing Arts - Dance Program.

Marguerite Dickson Barber Sciences Endowed Scholarship: Established by Col. Lewis B. Barber in memory of his late wife, Mrs. Marguerite Dickson Barber. This fund provides awards to outstanding students majoring in the sciences.

J. Nolan Barnett Scholarship for Special Education: Established by the Denton Council of the United Commercial Travelers of America as an annual competitive scholarship; to apply, contact the chair of the Department of Early Childhood and Special Education.

Breta Bell Memorial Scholarship: Created by the literary-social club Alpha Omega to award an annual scholarship. It is to be awarded during the spring semester to the outstanding member of the club for that year.

Caroline Bellamy Endowed Music Scholarship: Under the provisions of the will of Mrs. Caroline Barbee Bellamy, alumna of Texas Woman’s University, a permanent fund has been established to provide scholarships for students majoring in music.

Robert O. Benfield Endowed Memorial Scholarship: Established by Patrice Benfield, family and friends in memory of her late husband, Robert O. Benfield, who was Vice President for Fiscal Affairs at Texas Woman’s University. A representative of the Fiscal Affairs division along with the TWU General Scholarship Committee is responsible for the selection of the recipients. To apply, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Donna Jean Billington Endowed Scholarship: Established through the provisions of the last will and testament of Donna Jean Billington for students in the field of library sciences.

Mae Wadley Boyd Professional Nursing Endowed Scholarship: Awarded annually and is provided from a fund established at the University by the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs during the administration of the late Mrs. Ben W. Boyd of Denton, Texas, as President of the Federation.

Sharon Loretta Brocker Endowed Scholarship: Established by Lewis W. Brocker in memory of his daughter, Sharon Loretta Brocker, to benefit graduate students in the Department of English, Speech, and Foreign Languages.

Nita Parker Brogdon Memorial Scholarship: Established by
Mrs. Thomas C. Montgomery and Betty Carter to provide scholarships for students majoring in the area of Library and Information Studies. The scholarship committee in the School of Library and Information Studies shall review the applications and select the recipients. To apply, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Caro Brown Endowed Scholarship: Established in honor of Mrs. Caro Brown, TWU alumna and first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for reporting. Awarded to students majoring in Journalism and Broadcasting.

Doris McCarter Brownell Endowed Scholarship: Established by
Mr. Herbert Brownell and his family and the Kemper Educational and Charitable Fund, provides awards to undergraduate or graduate students in the College of Health Sciences who are specializing in or plan to specialize in the field of nutrition and food sciences. Applications may be obtained from the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences.

Earl C. Bryan Scholarship: Established by Mrs. Gordon Smedley to honor Earl C. Bryan for an outstanding senior or graduate student studying the area of speech pathology within the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Reba Bucklew Sociology and Social Work Endowed Fund: Established by Dr. Ethelyn Davis, provides awards to students in the Department of Sociology and Social Work. Recipients are selected by the department.

Shaun Burns Memorial Scholarship: Established by Barbara Nunneley in memory of the infant son of a close friend to provide funds for students in financial need.

Business and Economics Endowed Scholarship: Established by LaVerne Collins Chatfield, an alumni of TWU, for students who are majoring in business. Recipients are selected by a committee appointed by the Chair of the Department of Business and Economics. While financial need is a factor in evaluations, academic excellence is the prime requisite.

George L. and Sarah White Button Endowed Memorial Scholarship: Established by Mrs. Annie Hughey of Denton, Texas, in memory of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Button.

Susie G. Carlisle Endowed Scholarship: Established through the provisions of the last will and testament of Susie G. Carlisle for students majoring in home economics.

Grace Fewell Carothers Endowed Scholarship: Established by
Mrs. Katherine Moore in memory of her sister, Grace Carothers, for students majoring in Early Childhood Education. Recipients are selected by a committee representing the College of Education and Human Ecology.

John Winston Carter Endowed Memorial Scholarship: Established through the estates of Clare C. Caspersen and Ruth Carter Slack in memory of their brother, John Winston Carter, for students majoring in Nursing at the Texas Woman's University Institute of Health Sciences Center in Houston, Texas. Recipients are selected by a committee representing the College of Nursing in Houston.

Claude and Isla Castleberry Scholarship: Established by Bob Castleberry in memory of his parents for students majoring in nutrition or food sciences.

LaVerne Collins Chatfield Endowed Scholarship: Established by LaVerne Collins Chatfield and her husband, Alfred, to provide scholarships to students majoring in business and economics. Recipients are selected by a committee representing the Department of Business and Economics.

Dr. Norman Chater Memorial Endowed Scholarship: Established by friends and family in memory of Dr. Norman Chater, husband of Dr. Shirley S. Chater, eighth president of Texas Woman's University; to apply, contact the director of the Athletics Department.

Johnie Christian Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship was established through the last will and testament of Johnie Christian to provide financial assistance to worthy undergraduate or graduate students in need of funds to continue their education at Texas Woman's University. Preference will be given to minorities and underprivileged students.

Frankie B. Clark Endowed Memorial Scholarship: Established by
Mrs. Billa Clark Moore of Corpus Christi, Texas, an alumna of the University and sister of Frankie B. Clark, and Jinks L. Clark, father of Miss Clark and Mrs. Moore. Awarded annually to a full-time student in health studies, kinesiology, or recreation.

Class of 1941 Endowed Scholarship: The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or to graduate recipients with a minimum grade point average of 3.5. All applicants must be enrolled full-time and demonstrate competence and commitment in their chosen field of study.

Class of 1945 - Frances Matsler Gordon Endowed Scholarship: Established by Helen H. Deiker and Frances Matsler Gordon on behalf of the Class of 1945, this scholarship provides income for undergraduate female students in any field of study. Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need and academic performance.

Willis Clark Endowed Research Scholarship and Fellowship in Chemistry: Awarded annually to undergraduate or graduate women majoring in chemistry, selected by the Scholarship Committee of the Chemistry and Physics Department. Established by Mrs. Marguerite Rittenhouse.

Sarah Verna Cox Coffey Endowed Scholarship: Established by Fred A. Coffey, Jr., Penelope C. Farris, and Robert M. Coffey in memory of their mother, Sarah Verna Cox Coffey, to provide full academic scholarships for full-time undergraduate or graduate students majoring in music with a preference in piano. The application, selection and awarding process shall be managed by the Department of Performing Arts Scholarship Committee.

Mrs. Sue E. Comer Endowed Art Scholarship: Established by Mrs. Sue Comer of Houston, Texas, to support an annual art scholarship of approximately $300. The scholarship award is made upon recommendation of the faculty of the Department of Visual Arts.

Communication Sciences Development Scholarship: Established by the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, this scholarship provides financial assistance to students within the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Recipients are selected by the scholarship committee in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Dr. Boots Cooper Endowed Athletic Scholarship: Established to recognize the prominent physician, Dr. Boots Cooper, for student athletes majoring in medicine or the allied health professions. Recipients are selected by a committee representing the Athletics Department.

Sarah Lucretia Cowan Endowed Scholarship: Established through a bequest by Helen Cowan Huggins to support at least one full scholarship annually with first preference to be given to students within the academic area of Home Economics; thereafter to students within any academic area of the Texas Woman’s University. To apply, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Ruth Martin Crary Endowed Scholarship: Established in memory of Ruth Martin Crary by Janet Johnson and Milton L. Martin for undergraduate or graduate students. For more information contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Gabrielle and Joseph Crighton Endowed Scholarship: Established by a very dear friend of Gabrielle and Joseph Crighton for students interested in studying dyslexia or majoring within the area of Early Childhood and Special Education; to apply, contact the chair of the Department of Early Childhood and Special Education.

Angela Denise Crockett, Officer Candidate Seaman U.S. Navy, Texas Woman's University, Class of 1992, Endowed Memorial Scholarship: Established by Charles Crockett in memory of his daughter, Angela Denise Crockett, for students majoring in nursing. Recipients are selected by a committee representing the College of Nursing.

Joyce M. Cronk Endowed Scholarship: Established by Dr. Joyce M. Cronk, alumna of TWU, for students majoring in health education, kinesiology, or recreation. The Office of Financial Aid should be contacted regarding the selection of recipients.

Curie Scholarship: Established by Dr. James E. Johnson and Dr. James E. Hardcastle for outstanding freshman chemistry majors. The awardee must be recommended by the chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics, who will base a decision on the recommendation of the departmental scholarship committee.

Gretna Cobbs Bedford Davis Endowed Scholarship: Under the provisions of the will of Mrs. Gretna Cobbs Bedford Davis, alumna of Texas Woman’s University, a permanent fund has been established to support scholarship awards to students in need of financial assistance.

Judith Buchanan Davis Endowed Memorial Scholarship: Established by Mr. William S. Davis of Deer Park, Texas, in honor of Mrs. Judith Buchanan Davis, awarded to full-time undergraduate students who are in good standing and studying nursing at the TWU Houston Center. To apply, contact the Financial Aid counselor at the TWU Houston Center.

Dawson Endowed Scholarships: These full academic scholarships given by Dr. and Mrs. John Dawson, Sr. and Dr. and Mrs. Donald C. Dawson are provided through the Dawson Endowment to help fund the education of students who are single parents and who reside with their children in the single parent housing at TWU.

Professor and Mrs. John L. Dawson, Sr., and Dr. and Mrs. Hubert Driggs Endowed Scholarship: Established by the Dawsons and Driggs to support scholarships in the Department of History and Government. To apply, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Edith and Edgar Deen Endowed Communications Scholarship: The Fort Worth Chapter of the TWU Alumnae Association and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Deen established a permanent fund to support an annual scholarship to be awarded to a student who shows promise in creative or expository writing.

P. C. and Josephine Del Barto Endowed Scholarship: Established by the Del Barto-Tramonte Foundation. Provides scholarships for students in the fields of nursing, education, health, kinesiology, and recreation. Recipients are selected by each department.

Marie Delleney Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Art: B. L. Delleney of New Yor