Summer Momentum Plan

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The Alamo Colleges District is offering a Summer Momentum Plan (SMP) for Summer 2024 that saves eligible students time and money.

该计划允许符合条件的学生在2024年春季在十大网赌正规网址官网区五所学院中的任何一所获得学时, to get three to nine hours FREE credit hours in the Summer 2024 semester.

The Summer Momentum Plan is a last-dollar scholarship that will cover tuition and fees after all other financial aid resources have been awarded in most cases.

9 FREE Credit Hours

for Alamo Colleges students* enrolled full-time (12+ credits) in Spring 2024 who also took classes at the Alamo Colleges in Fall 2023.

6 FREE Credit Hours

for Alamo Colleges students* enrolled part-time (11 or less credits) in Spring 2024 who also took classes at the Alamo Colleges in Fall 2023.

3 FREE Credit Hours

针对2024年春季第一次上大学的十大网赌正规网址官网学生*.

*Cumulative Alamo Colleges District GPA of 2.0 or better by May 17, 2024 required. 

Note: Maymester courses are not eligible for Summer Momentum.

Student Classification for Spring 2024 Term Required Enrollment & GPA? SMP Eligible?

Continuing

A continuing student completed courses and received credit hours in Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 at one of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District.

Enrolled in Spring 2024

2.0 GPA as of May 17, 2024

Yes

First-Time in College

A first-time college student began classes for the first time in Spring 2024 at one of the colleges of the Alamo Colleges District and does not have previously earned credit (credit earned prior to high school graduation does not count as previously earned credit).

Enrolled in Spring 2024

2.0 GPA as of May 17, 2024

Yes

Transfer

A transfer student began their college academic career at an institution other than one of the Alamo Colleges and began classes at ACD in Spring 2024.

N/A No

Visiting Student (Transient)

A transient student who is currently pursuing a degree at another institution and enrolled at one of the Alamo Colleges in Spring 2024 to take classes toward their degree.

N/A No

Returning/Former

返回/以前的学生被定义为过去被十大网赌正规网址官网录取并就读的人, 但没有过去连续两个学期(2023年秋季和2024年春季)的课程成绩.

N/A No

 

Summer Session Start Date End Date Courses eligible for SMP credit?
Maymester May 13 May 31 No
Summer I 8-week (S81) May 13 July 3 Yes
Summer I 5-week (SU1) June 3 July 4 Yes
Summer II 8-week (SU8/S82) June 3 July 26 Yes
Summer 10-week (SUT) June 3 Aug. 8 Yes
Summer III 8-week (S83) June 17 Aug. 8 Yes
Summer II 5-week (SUII) July 8 Aug. 8 Yes

 

Eligibility FAQs

What is the Summer Momentum Program and who is eligible?

夏季动力计划为符合条件的学生提供免费学分.

Any continuing or first-time in college student (defined above) who is enrolled in the Spring 2024 term is eligible as long as they have a GPA of 2.0 or better as of May 17, 2024. 

符合条件的学生可以参加十大网赌正规网址官网区五所学院中的任何一所. Students are encouraged to take hours within their program plans. 

The Summer Momentum Plan is a last-dollar scholarship in most cases that will cover tuition and fees after all other financial aid resources have been awarded. 经济援助资源包括助学金、奖学金和对军人家庭的援助.

区外及非本地学生可否参加暑期动力计划?

Yes. 区内、区外、非居民/国际学生均可参加.

I am a High School Dual Credit Student; do I qualify?

Students participating in high school programs (traditional dual credit, academies, 早期大学(高中),剩余10个或更多学时获得副学士学位, 提前录取和访问(临时)学生不符合暑期动力计划的资格.

Early College High School students with 9 hours or below remaining to graduate with an associate degree are eligible to participate in the SMP.

How do students know if they qualify for Summer Momentum?

Students do not need to be approved for the Summer Momentum Plan. They just need to meet the earned credit hour and GPA requirements outlined above.

如果你对你的资格有疑问,请联系你指定的学术顾问. 

如果你从国外留学机构获得学分,只是把学时转进去, does that count?

No, transfer hours are not counted as earned credit hours; these include the study abroad courses paid through the Alamo Marketplace.

是否需要向财务援助/财务处提交豁免书/文件?

No paperwork will need to be completed. Eligibility is automatically determined as of May 17 with the current GPA, even if all Spring 2024 grades have not been posted. 

How many credit hours need to be taken to earn free Summer semester tuition?

For Spring 2024 students with a GPA of 2.0 or better as of May 17:

  • Full-time continuing student, defined as one who enrolled at the Alamo Colleges in Fall 2023 and attempted 12 or more credit hours as of the census date in Spring 2024, can earn up to 9 free academic credit hours in Summer 2024.

  • Part-time continuing student, defined as one who enrolled at the Alamo Colleges in Fall 2023 and attempted up to 11 credit hours as of the census date in Spring 2024, can earn up to 6 free academic credit hours in Summer 2024.

  • First-time in college student who began classes for the first time in Spring 2024 at one of the Alamo Colleges (and does not have previously earned college credits) can earn up to 3 free academic credit hours in Summer 2024. 

Note that each college has the discretion to allow more courses under the Summer Momentum; for eligibility, a student should check with their Academic Advisor.

What courses will be counted as earned credits?

只有在十大网赌正规网址官网区五所学院中的任何一所获得的学分才会被计算在会议资格中.

学生尝试的十大网赌正规网址官网地区学分课程将计入资格.  Transfer hours are not counted as earned credit hours.

Can the free hours be carried over to future Summer semesters?

No. 免费时间必须在2024年夏季以下任何时段进行:

  • Summer I 5-week 
  • Summer II 8-week
  • Summer 10-week
  • Summer III 8-week
  • Summer II 5-week

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Are students allowed to split the terms? (For example, take 3 credit hours in Summer II and 3 credit hours in Summer III.)

Yes, 学生可以在学期的不同部分(不包括学期)分配他们的免费学分。. 

Can the "free" hours be taken in the Maymester term?

No. Summer Momentum credits cannot be applied to Maymester classes.

Which classes are eligible for the Summer Momentum Plan free hours?

The Summer Momentum Plan free hours cover classes within a student's degree plan. Courses that do not count toward your degree will not be covered. 免费暑期学期3/6/9学时只适用于学术课程. 

有关您的学位计划和夏季入学的具体问题,请联系您指定的学术顾问. 

我是否必须完成FAFSA/TASFA才能有资格参加夏季动量计划?

No. Students do not need to apply for financial aid to be eligible for SMP.

What does “last dollar scholarship” mean?

The Summer Momentum program is a last-dollar scholarship that will cover tuition and fees after all other financial aid resources have been awarded. Financial aid resources include grants (Pell and TPEG), scholarships and some aid for military families. 

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My summer class is starting, but my Summer Momentum credit has not applied. Can I start attending class?

Yes. SMP eligibility is verified manually, and due to high interest in the program, there may be delays in eligibility verification.

To check eligibility, contact your college’s financial aid or business office.

付款截止日期快到了,但我的夏季动力信贷还没有申请. Will I be dropped for non-payment?

No. 符合smp资格的学生不会因为不付款而被退学,直到他们的资格被确认或拒绝. To check awarding status, contact your college’s financial aid office. 

一旦申请学分,符合条件的学生将收到一封电子邮件,确认他们是否有资格获得SMP. The student is responsible to make payments on any remaining balance at that point. 任何未付的学费和费用余额都可能导致学生从所有课程中退学.

When will my tuition be paid for if I am eligible for the Summer Momentum Plan?

Tuition credits will be applied after the spring semester ends, once the following information is verified:

  • Cumulative Alamo College District GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Total number of credit hours completed in Spring
  • Summer courses are part of the student's degree plan

Each student's eligibility is verified manually, so the exact date that tuition will be credited will vary. 

Are there any fees that will not be covered?

The Summer Momentum Plan will cover regular tuition, student activity fees, campus access fee and the international education fee.

It will not cover:

  • Instructional materials fees, special program tuition, 3-peat, 27 HR Rule, etc. Learn more »
Who can answer billing questions related to the Summer Momentum Plan?

Please contact your Campus Business Office or send an email to dst-vbo2@hfxsyjzpjs.com.

If a student is registered for more than the free 6/9hours, 他们是否能够使用支付计划选项来支付他们自掏腰包支付的余额? Will the student need to wait to set up the payment plan until after the tuition charges are waived to avoid paying for the free hours?

符合条件的学费和费用的最低余额为100美元的学生可以注册付款计划.

Students are encouraged to visit the Registration/ Payment Calendar for payment deadlines and payment plan availability, etc.

A payment plan initiated prior to the Summer Momentum Plan payment, will be inclusive of all tuition and fee charges owed, for the term, at the time the payment plan is executed.

Once the Summer Momentum Plan is applied to the student’s account, the Payment Plan will adjust accordingly, followed by an automated email sent to the student.

Will students be reimbursed or not charged upfront?

学生的帐户将照常收费,并且付款将自动申请.

除非您在免费(3)学分之外注册额外的学时,否则不需要预先付费, 6 or 9) credit hours which you are eligible for under the Summer Momentum Program.

Students will need to pay upfront for any Maymester courses for which they are registered because that term is not eligible for Summer Momentum Program.

Students also need to pay upfront for Summer I 8-week because eligibility for the Summer Momentum Program is determined after the term begins. Eligible students will be issued a refund. 

What if I still owe money after the Summer Momentum Plan is applied?

学生有责任支付任何剩余的余额 Registration/Payment Calendar.

任何未付的学费和费用余额都可能导致学生从所有课程中退学.

If I qualify for an exemption/ waiver to reduce my tuition, will I be able to use the Summer Momentum Plan?

Yes, the Summer Momentum Plan can be used.

The Summer Momentum Plan is a last-dollar scholarship that will cover tuition and fees after all other financial aid resources have been awarded. Exemptions/Waivers are applied on the student account first and any remaining eligible tuition and fee charges will be reduced by SMP accordingly.

Will I be able to use my sponsored (3rd Party Billing) tuition assistance?

Sponsored (3rd Party Billing) tuition assistance can be used for any remaining tuition and fee balance for the semester that is not covered by the 3/6/9 FREE credit hours with a few exceptions including VA education benefits.

If a class is not successfully completed, will students have to pay tuition back?

The Summer Momentum Plan is a non-refundable program, 在人口普查日期之前或学期的任何部分,学生可能会欠回学费. All Adds/ Drops should be completed prior to the start of the related term. Refer to the Registration/Payment Calendar.

在课程开始后下降将有SMP奖学金调整,导致学生账户上的余额. 如果学生在学期后半段注册课程,则可以恢复奖励.

Lack of academic success in the summer class(es) may not drive repayment. Students should be aware that not successfully completing courses might impact their Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid or their Academic Standing.

Will the Summer Momentum Plan have an impact on other Financial Assistance?
  • A student’s Pell Grant award is not impacted
  • In some cases, other federal aid such as loans or work-study may be adjusted when necessary if the student does not have sufficient “unmet need” to be compliant with federal regulations.

If you have questions about your specific situation, please contact your campus Student Financial Aid Office or visit the Financial Aid website.

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