Qualifications
Qualifying to be an ASCENT Scholar takes some planning & hard work. Check out numbers 1 thru 5 to see where you are at in the process...
1) On track to meet high school graduation requirements by end of 12th grade
2) On track to complete 9 college credits by end of 12th grade *all credits must be reflected on transcript by June 30th
Review your CCA credits by logging into My CCA > Degree Check
1 semester at Pickens typically earns a student 12+ college credits (executive internship & early childhood education are the exceptions)
AP, IB, & CLEP credits count if scores are transcribed to college credit
3) College ready in English & math for your desired career pathway (see charts below)
This can be a little tricky to figure out so reach out with questions
Test Scores & high school grades can qualify you
Students pursuing ASCENT at Pickens do not need to meet this requirement
4) Apply for FAFSA or Apply for CASFA
ASCENT may or may not be the best financial choice for you. Completing FAFSA or CASFA will help you make the best decision for YOU
Your College & Career Center Coordinator can assist you with the application process
*CASFA is specifically for students who are not eligible to apply for FAFSA
5) Received no grades of F and no more than 1 grade of D in Concurrent Enrollment/Pickens coursework
Falling short of this standard does not automatically disqualify you. If you do not meet this standard, you must complete the ASCENT recommendation form, along with your counselor, in order to be considered for the program. Form HERE.
