Student must be a resident of Tompkins or Cortland County with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Must demonstrate financial need. Given to matriculated students who have completed 30 credit hours toward a degree, while maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated financial need. Financial need is considered. Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tompkins, or Tioga County.
Preference is given to students reentering college.
The recipient must be a returning student matriculated in a Liberal Arts degree program at TC3 and have completed a minimum of thirty credit hours with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The recipient must be enrolled for at least twelve credit hours. Awards will be made to individuals with the highest grade point average. Student must have earned a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Individuals who plan to pursue careers in the health field will be given preference for this award.