Frequently Asked Questions

Any student currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program at Reynolds (i.e., not undecided or non-curricular) who has a 2.0 cumulative GPA is encouraged to apply for a Reynolds scholarship. You only need to complete one Reynolds Common Scholarship Application. If you complete your scholarship application by the deadline, you will automatically be considered for all scholarships for which you meet the eligibility requirements. This means you do not have to apply for specific scholarships.

Individuals must be currently enrolled at Reynolds Community College or have applied for admission. The common scholarship application is required for all scholarships. You only need to complete this form once per academic year (fall through summer), even if you wish to be considered for several Reynolds scholarships.

*Please see the full list of available scholarships for exceptions and additional scholarship criteria.

Absolutely. Not all Reynolds scholarships are need-based. There are a number of scholarships that are open to anyone. Others are designed to reward academic excellence or provide support for students studying in particular areas.

Reynolds scholarships are funded by individuals, community groups, corporations and charitable foundations and are awarded to Reynolds students on a competitive basis.

To review the types of scholarships available through Reynolds, see our list of Reynolds scholarships. Students need only complete one common application to automatically be considered for all scholarships for which they meet the eligibility requirements.

Scholarship funds may be used only for tuition, books and supplies required for courses that apply toward a degree or certificate at Reynolds. Students must have a 2.0 GPA or higher and must not have any outstanding obligations from previous semesters, including library fines.

Scholarship funds not used before June 30 of the current academic year will be returned to the account to be used by future recipients. An application must be submitted each year to receive assistance for tuition and fees.

The application process includes several parts:

• Application for admission to Reynolds, if you have not already applied or are not currently attending.
• The standard scholarship application is required for all scholarships. You only need to complete this form once, even if you are applying for several Reynolds scholarships.
• For your application to be considered, the online application must be submitted by the March 1 deadline. Please remember that Reynolds scholarships are handled separately from financial aid and private scholarships.

The deadline to apply for scholarships is March 1 each year. The online application becomes available Dec. 1 and closes March 1.

All completed applications will remain current for one year. Both award recipients and those who do not receive an award will be considered again the following semester if funds are available. Applications will automatically expire at the end of each academic year. After your application has expired, you may reapply for scholarships, but you must complete another application.

Recipients of Reynolds scholarships will be notified of their award by the Scholarship Office via the email address listed on their application. Students who apply for but do not receive a Reynolds scholarship may still be eligible for loans or grants from federal, state and local sources. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for more information about loans or grants at finaid@reynolds.edu.

You must be registered for the funds to be awarded and placed on your account. The total amount awarded is split between the fall and spring semesters. Any remaining funds will be rolled over to the next semester and added to your awarded funds.

Students may charge books to their account if there is enough aid to cover tuition and fees. Students wishing to be reimbursed for other acceptable expenditures, as allowed by their specific scholarship agreement, must submit receipts to the Scholarship Office within the specified time frame. Reimbursements for electronic devices cannot exceed $1,800 per semester.

Books may be charged at the bookstore only during the first few weeks of the semester. You may charge books beginning on the date provided by the Bookstore, but not before, and only if you have enough aid remaining to cover your tuition and fees.

NOTE: Please ensure that you have completed the JSRCC Book Authorization Form under your To Do List in your student account before charging books. If you wish to purchase books before or after this period, you must pay for them and submit your receipts to the Scholarship Office for reimbursement. It normally takes seven to 14 days to receive your reimbursement.

Reynolds scholarships typically cover books, tuition and fees. Other acceptable expenses are outlined in the Notification of Acceptance agreement and are listed immediately after the award amount. Any expenses other than those specifically outlined in the agreement are subject to approval. Please contact the Scholarship Office at (804) 523-5084 if you have specific questions about acceptable expenses.

Communication with donors, the people who make our scholarship program possible, is very important. A letter of thanks is required from the student to the donor who assisted with their funding.

Scholarship recipients' names and photographs may be used for college recruitment and fundraising activities. By accepting this scholarship, you agree to the use of your name and photograph as a scholarship recipient for promotional and fundraising purposes. If there are special circumstances related to the release of information, please contact the Scholarship Office before accepting your award.

Students who do not respond to emails, Zoom calls or in-person meetings requested by the Scholarship Office for donor-related purposes risk having their scholarship awards revoked.

The Scholarship Office is located in Suite 200 of the Workforce Development and Conference Center on the Parham Road Campus, adjacent to Burnette Hall. Contact us by phone at (804) 523-5084 or by email at scholarships@reynolds.edu.