Fifth-Year Accounting Student Scholarship Program – Student Application Process

A student who is interested in applying for the Fifth-Year Accounting Student Scholarship should follow these steps:

With the Board –

Submit an Application of Intent to the Board to take the CPA examination and receive an acknowledgment letter. The Application of Intent is valid for two years.

With the Government –

• Complete and file a FAFSA application.

With Your School –

• Complete an Application for the Fifth-Year Accounting Student Scholarship, which is also available at your college's or university's financial aid office and the Department of Accounting.
• Submit the Application for the Fifth-Year Accounting Student Scholarship to the accounting program director or dean of the accounting department, along with a copy of your Application of Intent acknowledgment letter by the due date established at your school.

Your Application for the Fifth-Year Accounting Student Scholarship will be submitted to the Financial Aid Department on your behalf by the Department of Accounting after it is approved by the accounting director or dean. If an award is made, you will be asked to sign an acceptance letter for the award confirming that you continue to meet the requirements for the award.