{"id":2516,"date":"2019-09-24T12:06:15","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T17:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/?page_id=2516"},"modified":"2025-08-26T14:21:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T19:21:48","slug":"conditions-requirements-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/griff-guarantee\/conditions-requirements-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"The Black &#038; Gold Scholarship FAQ&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>大象传媒 Western Scholarship(s) Program: <\/b><b>Questions &amp; Answers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">大象传媒 Western is excited to offer the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/black-and-gold-scholarship\/\"><b>Black &amp; Gold Scholarship<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to qualified students.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-2516-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-2516-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f9f9f9 } #accordion-2516-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; border-width:1px; background-color:#ffffff; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2516-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2516-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2516-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2516-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2516-1 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-2516-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2516-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2516-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-2516-1\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"129a54ab32eaa978a\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2516-1\" data-target=\"#129a54ab32eaa978a\" href=\"#129a54ab32eaa978a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What do I need to do to maintain my scholarship? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"129a54ab32eaa978a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black &amp; Gold<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scholarship is valid for up to eight (8) consecutive fall and spring semesters (6 consecutive semesters for transfer students)\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as long as you:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remain in good academic standing (2.0 cumulative GPA);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage in full-time undergraduate study each semester (12 or more credit hours excluding CED and audited coursework); and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have not\u00a0previously\u00a0earned a bachelor\u2019s degree.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>*If you end up not qualifying based on the requirements above, this award will be cancelled. All changes to scholarship awards will be finalized at the end of the add\/drop period.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a0af02019feedaad3\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2516-1\" data-target=\"#a0af02019feedaad3\" href=\"#a0af02019feedaad3\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How does the Black &amp; Gold Scholarship renewal requirement impact my major and degree requirements?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a0af02019feedaad3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the Black &amp; Gold requires a 2.0 GPA to retain the scholarship, it is important to remember that major and degree requirements\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">often require<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a higher<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-grade point average for admission into a degree program and\/or for graduation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3548edb57aed385c8\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2516-1\" data-target=\"#3548edb57aed385c8\" href=\"#3548edb57aed385c8\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I am entering 大象传媒 Western with university credits through my dual credit program or Advanced Placement exams. What if I have over 30 credits at admission? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3548edb57aed385c8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you come to 大象传媒 Western with college credit earned during high school (dual credit, Advanced Placement, etc.),\u00a0you will be awarded a scholarship based on your High School Transcript. The number of college credits will not be taken into account. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"109a783df430d7448\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2516-1\" data-target=\"#109a783df430d7448\" href=\"#109a783df430d7448\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are there any limitations to how much scholarship assistance I can receive? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"109a783df430d7448\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">大象传媒 Western scholarships do not carry cash value. No portion may be disbursed to you in the form of cash or a credit balance\u00a0check. As a result, the following limitations apply:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited \u201cstacking\u201d of multiple 大象传媒 Western and Foundation scholarships is permitted so long as a student\u2019s total scholarships do not exceed full tuition, fees, and university housing each semester.\u00a0Scholarships specifically allocated for the payment of book costs, 大象传媒 Western operated study abroad programs, and conference travel expenses will be exempt from this policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"13d25af99d64ec248\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2516-1\" data-target=\"#13d25af99d64ec248\" href=\"#13d25af99d64ec248\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How are scholarships distributed? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"13d25af99d64ec248\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All scholarships (including the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black &amp; Gold<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scholarship) are awarded on an annual basis and applied in two equal installments, with one half applied during the fall semester and the other half applied during the spring semester.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"74ec209fccfec5e21\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2516-1\" data-target=\"#74ec209fccfec5e21\" href=\"#74ec209fccfec5e21\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if I'm A+ Eligible?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"74ec209fccfec5e21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">大象传媒 high school students with an A+ stamped transcript will receive a scholarship of $750 per academic year. The A+ scholarship is stackable with the Griffon <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black &amp; Gold <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scholarships.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"24b6695d32ffb5878\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2516-1\" data-target=\"#24b6695d32ffb5878\" href=\"#24b6695d32ffb5878\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I use my Black &amp; Gold Scholarship during the summer? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"24b6695d32ffb5878\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black &amp; Gold<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scholarship(s) is not available for use during the summer term and may not be applied toward summer term charges\u00a0under any\u00a0circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"09384dc2e40bd9fd0\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2516-1\" data-target=\"#09384dc2e40bd9fd0\" href=\"#09384dc2e40bd9fd0\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if I am graduating at the end of the fall semester? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"09384dc2e40bd9fd0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are scheduled to graduate at the conclusion of the fall semester, only one-half of your annual <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black &amp; Gold<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scholarship will be awarded. If you enroll in fewer than 12 credit hours during your final semester, the scholarship may be prorated based on the number of credit hours taken. For example, if you enroll in only 9 credits during the final semester, then you will only receive 75% of the amount scheduled to be awarded that semester (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e.g.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a075% of one-half of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black &amp; Gold<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scholarship).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e76104adc1d5bbc53\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2516-1\" data-target=\"#e76104adc1d5bbc53\" href=\"#e76104adc1d5bbc53\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What happens to my scholarship if I do not enroll in school during the fall or spring semester?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e76104adc1d5bbc53\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not enroll at 大象传媒 Western on a full-time basis (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at least 12 hours<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) during the fall or spring semester, then you will forfeit\u00a0your\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black &amp; Gold<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scholarship. However, it is important to note that you may (i) apply and receive approval for a temporary leave of absence, or (ii) participate in a university approved externship, internship, or student teaching program and may defer your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black &amp; Gold<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scholarship for up to two semesters. In either case, you need to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">submit the 大象传媒 Western Scholarship Appeal form to the Executive Scholarship Committee if a documentable extenuating circumstance resulted in the loss of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black &amp; Gold<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scholarship(s). You may also appeal if you are unable to fulfill a requirement of the award (i.e., full-time or consecutive enrollment, etc.)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2d616dd014f576c9d\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2516-1\" data-target=\"#2d616dd014f576c9d\" href=\"#2d616dd014f576c9d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if I want to take courses at another college or university? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"2d616dd014f576c9d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With permission, you may pay to take course(s) at another institution as a visiting student. However, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black &amp; Gold<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scholarship only covers the tuition and fees for 大象传媒 Western courses. The scholarship cannot be used for non-大象传媒 Western courses or programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, remember that if you do not enroll at 大象传媒 Western on a full-time basis (12-credits) during fall or spring, you will forfeit the scholarship unless the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executive Scholarship Committee has<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> granted approval. You need to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">submit the 大象传媒 Western Scholarship Appeal form to the Executive Scholarship Committee <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executive Scholarship Committee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> grants approval, then you must complete a consortium agreement (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">see Financial Aid card on Goldlink<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0Course(s)\u00a0taken at another college or university during the summer term do not require a consortium agreement unless the student also has credit hours at 大象传媒 Western during that term.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"81f4cb4081f4eaa69\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2516-1\" data-target=\"#81f4cb4081f4eaa69\" href=\"#81f4cb4081f4eaa69\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What happens to my Black &amp; Gold Scholarship if I withdraw during the semester?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"81f4cb4081f4eaa69\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">大象传媒 Western scholarships will be prorated or canceled if you\u00a0completely\u00a0withdraw and receive a refund in accordance with the University\u2019s refund policy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"00abed1f4da387763\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2516-1\" data-target=\"#00abed1f4da387763\" href=\"#00abed1f4da387763\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if I am a transfer student with 190 credits?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"00abed1f4da387763\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students transferring in 109+ credit hours are not eligible for the Griffon Transfer Scholarship. Must be between 12 credit hours to 108 credit hours to qualify for the Griffon Transfer <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"838dadf48514b0b91\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2516-1\" data-target=\"#838dadf48514b0b91\" href=\"#838dadf48514b0b91\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are there any exceptions to the Black &amp; Gold Scholarship policies?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"838dadf48514b0b91\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are encouraged to submit a letter of appeal to the Executive Scholarship Committee if a documentable extenuating circumstance resulted in the loss of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black &amp; Gold<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scholarship. You may also appeal if you are unable to fulfill a requirement of the award (i.e. full-time or consecutive enrollment, etc.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, all scholarship awards are based on the availability of funds, and may be adjusted accordingly if funds are not available. To date, 大象传媒 Western has never failed to renew scholarships due to lack of availability of funds.\u00a0 However, it reserves the right to make adjustments to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black &amp; Gold<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scholarship program.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7d27804cf3ce2d76b\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2516-1\" data-target=\"#7d27804cf3ce2d76b\" href=\"#7d27804cf3ce2d76b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will I need to take the science portion of the ACT test? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7d27804cf3ce2d76b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Starting with the 2026-27 academic year, the Black &amp; Gold Scholarship will be based on your composite or super score that includes your scores for English, Reading, and Math.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":2457,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2516"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2516"}],"version-history":[{"count":37,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2516\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4234,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2516\/revisions\/4234"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2457"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2516"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}