Carr Academic Scholarship
With a Carr Scholarship, you can earn up to $4,500 per academic year just by continuing what you have been doing in high school, keeping up your grades and steering toward the future.
Freshmen Scholarship Awards
As an incoming freshman, you may be eligible for a Carr Academic Scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $4,500 per school year, if you remain a full-time undergraduate. Freshmen Carr awards may include a base $1,000 to $3,000 academic scholarship award plus an additional $500 to $1,500, based on your calculated need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA. Maintain satisfactory academic progress and you can count on a Carr Scholarship for up to four years.
Criteria for Freshmen
It takes a special person, like you, to earn a Carr because the scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, with priority given to individuals of high academic ability. To compete favorably for a Carr Academic Scholarship, you as a high school senior must:
- Rank in the top 45 percent of your class, and
- Score a minimum 1020 SAT (combined math and critical reading) or a minimum composite 22 ACT.
If you have yet to take the ACT or SAT, you should do so as soon as possible so your test scores can be factored into the selection process.
You should complete ASU’s single scholarship application and submit it to the Financial Aid Office by Dec. 1 to receive priority consideration for a base Carr Award of $1,000 to $3,000. If you also want to be considered for the additonal need-based Carr award, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA once it becomes available January 1. The FAFSA results should be received by the Financial Aid Office no later than April 1.
Carr Scholarship Eligibility
Once you know your class rank and your test scores, you can determine the minimum base amount for your Carr Scholarship. You may also be eligible for an additional award of up to $1,500, depending upon your financial need.
| Test Score | Class Rank | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SAT = 1210 + ACT = 27 + |
Top 15% | $3,000/annually |
| SAT = 1090 + ACT = 24 + |
Top 30% | $2,000/annually |
| SAT = 1020 + ACT = 22 + |
Top 45% | $1,000/annually |
Scholarships are renewable for a maximum of four years (eight semesters), depending on availability of funds. If you are an out-of-state or international student, a Carr Academic Scholarship under most circumstances will qualify you to pay tuition and fees at Texas in-state rates.
Need-Based Eligibility
You must complete and submit the FAFSA to be considered for an additional need-based Carr Award. Need based awards are based upon your “expected family contribution,” or EFC, as determined by the FAFSA information you provide. Once you know the EFC, you can determine the additional need-based Carr monies that may be available to you.
| EFC Minimum | EFC Maximum | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $5,000 | $1,500/annually |
| $5,001 | $10,000 | $1,000/annually |
| $10,001 | $15,000 | $500/annually |
Priority Deadlines
Meeting our priority deadline of Dec. 1 for new applications will give you the best chance of earning a Carr Scholarship. Submit your scholarship application and secure your admission to ASU by that date, then we will let you know the base amount of your Carr Scholarship. For the need-based component of Carr, you are encouraged to submit your FAFSA as soon as possible after Jan. 1 but no later than April 1 prior to the academic year when you will be entering as a freshman.
Admission to Angelo State University
When you apply for a Carr Scholarship, you should also submit an Application for Admission to ASU’s Admissions Office. Your application materials should include:
- A completed Freshman Application for Admission (The Apply Texas Application)
- An official high school transcript with class rank
- ACT and/or SAT scores
- Texas Success Initiative (TSI) scores, unless exempt by ACT/SAT/TAKS
- $25 application fee
Selection and Notification
As an applicant, you will be notified in writing of the decision on your application. Decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
Angelo State may change the criteria, procedures and deadlines for scholarship awards without notice. ASU awards scholarships without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin or disability.
Admission and Carr Application Information
You may apply for admission to Angelo State by completing the online application at: https://www.applytexas.org
Staff members from both our Admissions and Financial Aid offices are available to assist you or answer your questions.
ASU Admissions Office
Phone: (325) 942-2041
Toll free: 1-800-946-8627
Fax: (325) 942-2078
E-mail: admissions@angelo.edu
Carr Academic Scholarship Program
ASU Financial Aid Office
Phone: (325) 942-2246 or
Toll free: 1-800-933-6299
Fax: (325) 942-2082
E-mail: Carr@angelo.edu
