The Department of Communication and Media solicits applications for academic awards for fall, winter and summer terms. Declared Communication and Media majors with at least junior standing may apply for departmental awards. Award criteria and application requirements vary for each award. Applicants should refer to the award instructions and application for the appropriate term for details. Award amounts are subject to availability and may change each term.
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Receipts of funds/awards could impact a student's financial aid package.
Financial assistance from all sources during the academic year (September through August) factors into the ongoing review of your financial aid eligibility now and in the future. This includes periods when you may not be actively enrolled in courses, and includes the spring/summer term following graduation. If your total financial aid, including any new offer, exceeds your eligibility for financial assistance this academic year, your aid may be limited in a future term or reduced from previously received assistance. You can learn more about financial aid terms and conditions on the Office of Financial Aid's website. Important: If this new funding reduces other aid that you receive, we encourage you to reach out directly to the Office of Financial Aid to explore their budget evaluation process and your options to restore reduced funding.
Given the potential for impact on a student's financial aid package, before providing financial support, the department will consult with the student, the Office of Financial Aid, and/or the LSA Scholarship Office.
It is important to note that if a student has financial aid this does not prohibit the student from applying for an award. Financial aid status will not be part of the review process. Once a student is selected, the department will work with the Office of Financial Aid and/or the LSA Scholarship Office to determine how the award can be provided.
