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<Title>Spring 2019 Withdraw Approval Requests</Title>
<Tagline>Get Scholarship Approval before Withdrawing from Classes</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>The last day to drop classes <strong>without</strong> a "W" grade on your academic transcript was Friday, February 8, 2019.  Therefore, moving forward, any withdraws to course load will result in a "W" grade if you choose to withdrawal from a course(s).<br></div><div><br></div><div>As indicated in students' scholarship agreement, all scholars must 
    maintain 12+ credits (at least 6 credits for transfers) enrollment each 
    semester in order to receive their scholarship. If a scholar falls below
     their required enrollment status for any reason <u><strong>without</strong></u> receiving approval from the Scholarship Review Committee, their scholarship will be discontinued indefinitely. </div><br><strong>Prior</strong> to making any changes to their enrollment, scholars should request prior approval to withdraw from class(es) by submitting the <strong>Scholarship Withdrawal Request Form</strong>.  Failure to gain approval may result in scholarship discontinuation indefinitely.<br><br>For additional information visit the Current UMBC Scholars Webpage at: <a href="http://financialaid.umbc.edu/scholarships/withdrawal-requests/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://scholarships.umbc.edu/withdrawal/</a><br><br><em>*This is an e-mail notification to <u><strong>all</strong></u> current UMBC scholars.</em></div>
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<Summary>The last day to drop classes without a "W" grade on your academic transcript was Friday, February 8, 2019.  Therefore, moving forward, any withdraws to course load will result in a "W" grade if...</Summary>
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<Title>Planning to Study Abroad?</Title>
<Tagline>Receive Approval from UMBC Scholarships Now!</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div><strong>New Study Abroad Approval Option for 2018!</strong></div><div><br></div><div>Scholars <em>may</em> have the option to 
    participate in a study abroad program for one semester and utilize their
     scholarship for credit-worthy courses earned abroad. Any additional 
    semesters abroad require special review. Prior approval is required from a member of UMBC Scholarships <strong>and</strong> the Study 
    Abroad Office.</div><br>For approval, scholars must first meet with a representative from the UMBC <a href="https://studyabroad.umbc.edu/pre-departure/financial-aid-and-scholarship-transfer/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Study Abroad Office</a>.<br><br>Once
     you have fulfilled the requirements at the Study Abroad Office, you may submit the<strong> <a href="http://scholarships.umbc.edu/files/2018/09/Scholarships-Study-Abroad-Approval-Form.pdf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Scholarships Study Abroad Approval Form</a></strong> in addition to the following items listed below to receive approval to use any merit scholarships abroad:<u><br></u>1) Signed Statement of Understanding (attached)<br>2) Study Abroad Budget Form (completed at the Study Abroad Office)<br>3) Acceptance Letter from the Program<br><div>4) <span>Meyerhoff Study Abroad Request Form</span><strong> (<em>Meyerhoff Scholars Only</em>)</strong></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div>There is no additional meeting required with UMBC Scholarships.  Approval Request may be e-mailed directly to <a href="null" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">scholarships@umbc.edu </a><br><pre><span><strong>Note.  You must meet with your <a href="https://financialaid.umbc.edu/contact/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Financial Aid Counselor</a> <br>for approval to receive any need-based aid. </strong></span></pre></div></div>
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<Summary>New Study Abroad Approval Option for 2018!     Scholars may have the option to  participate in a study abroad program for one semester and utilize their  scholarship for credit-worthy courses...</Summary>
<Website>https://scholarships.umbc.edu/experience/</Website>
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