Students that receive GSBF scholarship demonstrate:

• High Academic Achievement (typically in the top 1/3 of graduating class, "B" average or higher, college prepared, mean ACT composite of 27.)

• Financial Need (generally family income is $60,000 or less and/or Pell Grant eligible.)

• Strong Character (students pledge to avoid drugs, alcohol or other detrimental activities.)

• Fully Funded (GSBF funds what university, state, federal and local aid does not cover.)

• Involvement in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities

What the University/College Pledges:

• Designate a liaison who will serve as the primary contact and will work to maximize the non-GSBF student aid through normal awarding parameters, utilizing standard FAFSA information, including a guarantee of four years of work study or student employment (student may also qualify for institutional aid based on academic merit, endowed scholarships, need-based financial aid, etc.)

• Expedite the admission application processing of GSBF students (pre-screening, pre-advising, early evaluation and/or admission.) GSBF students must meet "minimum admission criteria" as set by the institution.

What GSBF Pledges:

• Fund the balance of the tuition, room and board, textbooks and fees not covered by the university/college, state, federal or local monies. Funding will be for a maximum of eight semesters contingent upon the student remaining in good standing.

• Highlight the university/college on the "affiliates" portion of the web page with a brief summary followed by a hyperlink to the institutions website.

• Feature the university's/college's name on GSBF documents and promotional materials.

• Verify all financial aid packages presented to GSBF students from our affiliate universities/colleges (GSBF will employ an expert in the field of financial aid and admissions to review each packet submitted to GSBF students for accuracy.)

• Conduct an annual review with the institution regarding the Associate Program and progress of GSBF student(s) enrolled.

If you are interested in becoming an Associate University Affiliate, please contact us by email.