Scholarship Requirements

Student Financial Aid Policies

The following constitutes our agreement with regard to proposed changes in our financial aid program.

  • The University’s Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering all financial awards and scholarships.  No offer of financial aid will be honored until it has been officially confirmed by the Financial Aid Office.
  • McMurry institutional financial aid will be awarded up to a maximum of 120 total credit hours of enrollment.  Institutional awards are 8 consecutive semesters provided students meet satisfactory academic progress requirements.  Institutional based awards require full time enrollment.  Students who do not need 12 credit hours remaining to complete their degree in their final semester will have their institutional scholarships pro-rated.  For example; if a student is enrolled in 9 hours grants and scholarship will be reduced to an hourly rate based on 12 hours; $4000 award divided by 12 equals $333 an hour times 9 equals a $2997 award. Transfer Scholarship awards are limited based on the number of transfer hours.
  • Institutional Aid is all scholarships and grants in which McMurry University determines student eligibility and awards to the student students.
  • Students with extenuating circumstances may appeal the loss of their Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) or McMurry Institutional scholarship by completing the Financial Aid Appeal Form.
  • Returning students may apply for endowed scholarships using the on-line Scholarship System to be found on their MyMCM Student Page. The selection criteria will take into consideration such factors as potential academic progress, financial need, and prior academic successes.  The values and number of recipients vary from scholarship to scholarship.  The recipients will be selected by Reviewers made up of faculty and staff. Recipients will be required to write thank you notes for the donors who have generously provided the funds for the scholarships.
  • The following awards are exclusive of each other and cannot be stacked together: Honors, Executive Honors, Presidential Honors, Presidential, University, Deans, Trustee Scholarship, Academic, Wingspan, McMurry Award, Talon Award, Phi Theta Kappa, Transfer I, Transfer II, Transfer III, Transfer IV Award, and all Military Awards,.  These awards are considered merit-based & must meet the following requirements:
    • Honors Scholarship (2) – 4 year scholarship, 3.5 GPA to maintain; requires honors program application completed by February 1st. (Patty Hanks School of Nursing students not eligible);(Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
    • Trustee Honor Scholarship – This will be in addition to the merit scholarships for which the student may qualify. Student must participate in the Honors program.  May not exceed tuition.  Must maintain a 3.5 GPA. (Patty Hanks School of Nursing students not eligible); (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
    • Executive Honors and Presidential Honors Scholarships –  4 year scholarship, 3.0 GPA to maintain; Full Time Fall/Spring (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
    • Presidential Scholarship – 4 year scholarship, 2.75 GPA to maintain; Full Time Fall/Spring (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
    • University, Dean’s, Trustee, Wingspan, Academic Scholarships,  McMurry, Talon, and Academic Incentive Awards – 4 year scholarship, 2.0 GPA to maintain; Full Time Fall/Spring (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
    • Lydia Patterson Scholarships – 4 year scholarship, 2.0 GPA to maintain. This is a merit based award. (Cannot be used for Intercollegiate classes); (Patty Hanks School of Nursing students not eligible)
    • The United Methodist Minister Dependent Award – 4 year scholarship, with confirmation of parent being an Active Ordained United Methodist Minister.  Must complete Minister Dependent Form, (Patty Hanks School of Nursing Student not eligible); (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
    • McMurry United Methodist Grant – documented member of a United Methodist Church. completed FAFSA and financial need, Methodist Applicaton and church certification required.  (Patty Hanks School of Nursing Students not eligible); (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
    • McMurry Need Grant – FAFSA required,  (Patty Hanks School of Nursing Students not eligible); (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes).
    • International Scholarship – 4 year scholarship, 2.0 GPA to maintain. (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes); (Patty Hanks School of Nursing Students not eligible).
    • Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship – Documented member of PTK, 3.0 GPA to maintain; Full Time Fall/spring (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes). The number of semesters a student may receive this scholarship is limited based on the number of full-time semesters previously attempted or total number of transfer hours.
    • Transfer I Scholarship – 3.5 GPA to maintain; Full Time Fall/ Spring (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes). ** Only the Trustee Honors Scholarships can be stacked with a Merit Transfer Scholarship. The number of semesters a student may receive this scholarship is limited based on the number of full-time semesters previously attempted or total number of transfer hours.
    • Transfer II –  3.0 GPA to maintain; Full Time Fall/Spring (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes) The number of semesters a student may receive this scholarship is limited based on the number of full-time semesters previously attempted or total number of transfer hours.
    • TransferIII –  2.5 GPA to maintain; Full Time Fall/Spring (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes) The number of semesters a student may receive this scholarship is limited based on the number of full-time semesters previously attempted or total number of transfer hours.
    • TransferIV –  2.0 GPA to maintain; Full Time Fall/Spring (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes) The number of semesters a student may receive this scholarship is limited based on the number of full-time semesters previously attempted or total number of transfer hours.
    • Military Dependent Award – 30% Tuition Discount:  Full or Part Time Enrollment Fall/Spring, Dependent of Full Time Active Military Personnel, Military Id required. A 2.0 cumulative GPA with McMurry is required to continue the scholarship. (Cannot be used intercollegiate classes); (Patty Hanks School of Nursing students not eligible); (Cannot be stacked with merit scholarships).
    • Dyess Scholarship –  Special Military rate for Active Duty Members using Tuition Assistance(TA). As part of our continued support and partnership with the Air Force, McM University is proud to offer a special military rate for Active Duty members using TA. Those who are eligible to receive TA will be charged the maximum amount allowed, currently $250 per credit hour for McMurry classes. Out of pocket expenses will be for books and supplies. Those under partial TA are subject to the limitation of one class in addition to the TA funded courses at the special rate and will be required to pay according to the balance after TA. Special tuition rate does not apply for classes at Patty Hanks School of Nursing, nor intercollegiate classes.  (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes); (Patty Hanks School of Nursing students not eligible).
    • Community Commitment – 50% tuition discount  for incoming students who are employed, or students whose parent, legal guardian, or spouse is employed full-time at a non-profit organization, in public service, healthcare, ministry, or education. For more information click here.
  • Resident Hall Scholarship – room scholarship awarded to RA’s to cover cost of housing and work program to cover cost of meal plan.
  • Chase Foundation Award – McMurry has partnered with Chase Foundation to provide a matching scholarship up to $3,000/year not to exceed tuition. To continue, students must receive scholarship from Chase Foundation each year. Applications for graduating Artesia High School seniors are available at www.chasefoundation.com. (Patty Hanks School of Nursing Students is not eligible); (Cannot be used for intercollegiate classes). Cannot be combined with Athletic scholarship.
  • Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) – students must complete 24 hours, complete 75% of attempted hours and maintain a 2.5 GPA per academic year to continue to be eligible to participate in the TEG Program. The Texas Residency Form and completion of FAFSA is required. Students who lose their TEG eligibility due to GPA or hours completed may appeal to the Financial Aid Director if they have extenuating circumstances. Appeal forms are available in the financial aid office.
  • Policy for Intercollegiate Enrollment  Intercollegiate enrollment is possible through Hardin-Simmons University and Abilene Christian University when a class is not offered at McMurry University in a particular major.  When this occurs, the student will be charged with any additional costs incurred at the other university but billing will be through the McMurry Business Office.  Payments should not be made to Hardin-Simmons or Abilene Christian by the student.  Be aware of the cost difference in tuition and fees as the inter-college adjustments may not occur on your McMurry account until six weeks into the semester. 
    • In no case shall the McMurry institutional scholarship exceed the McMurry tuition charged.
    • Enrollment in the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing program is not considered as inter-college for these purposes.
    • Employee scholarship/benefit does not apply to inter-college enrollment.
    • Dyess scholarships do not apply to inter-college enrollment.
    • Intercollegiate rules apply to Study Abroad programs.