TBA Accounting Student Scholarship Program

The purpose of the TBA Accounting Student Scholarship Program is to provide financial assistance to students intending to take the CPA examination as Texas applicants and ultimately to serve the residents of this state.

APPLICATION DEADLINES
You must complete a new application for each semester.

• Fall: October 30
• Spring: March 30
• Summer: June 30

TO APPLY, please follow the instructions below:

• Complete the application available on the TSBPA website (click on the Visit button below)
• Section 1 of the application to be completed by the applicant, include the copy of Application of Intent you received from the TSBPA
• Section 2 of the application to be completed by the Dallas College Accounting Chair, Rahsaan Dawson; rahsaandawson@dallascollege.edu
• Section 3 of the application to be completed by the Dallas College Financial Aid & Scholarship Office, please email to Scholarships@DallasCollege.edu by the scholarship deadline

If you are selected to receive the scholarship, you will be notified after the scholarship deadline,

WHO CAN APPLY?
The duration of the scholarship program shall be a maximum of three years and available to students who:

• Are classified as residents of Texas
• Are enrolled at a participating college or university in Texas, including the five community colleges (Austin Community College, Houston City College, Lone Star College, Dallas College, and San Antonio College) that offer a comprehensive accounting and business program that meets the education requirements of the Board
• Are enrolled at least half-time majoring in accounting and attending consecutive semesters or in the final semester of the degree
• Have filed an Application of Intent to take the CPA examination with the Board
• Have completed 15 semester hours of upper level accounting coursework at the beginning of the term in which the award is being made
• Are deemed to be making satisfactory academic progress
• Have registered for the Selective Service or are exempt from this requirement
• Demonstrate financial need
• Have not met the education requirements for certification in Texas as a CPA

STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS
A student who is interested in applying for the TBA Accounting Student Scholarship should follow these steps:

With the Board:

• Submit an Application of Intent to the Board to take the CPA examination and receive an acknowledgment letter. The Application of Intent is valid for two years.

With Your School:

• Complete an Application for the TBA Accounting Student Scholarship, which is also available at your college’s or university’s financial aid office and the Department of Accounting.
• Submit the Application for the TBA Accounting Student Scholarship to the accounting program director or dean of the accounting department, along with a copy of your Application of Intent acknowledgment letter by the due date established at your school.
• Your Application for the TBA Accounting Student Scholarship will be submitted to the Financial Aid Department on your behalf by the Department of Accounting after it is approved by the accounting director or dean. If an award is made, you will be asked to sign an acceptance letter for the award confirming that you continue to meet the requirements for the award.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Students must meet the education requirements before a TBA Accounting Student Scholarship award may be given.
• Students must submit a complete Application of Intent to TBA and must have received an acknowledgment letter from the Board (The Application of Intent is valid for two years).
• Students must meet the definitions for “financial need” at the institution they are attending.

USES FOR THE AWARD
The award may be used at a participating college or university in Texas that is recognized by the Board. The award may be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and living expenses incurred by the student in connection with the student’s accounting program.

AMOUNT OF THE AWARD
Awards of varying amounts have been given to accounting students. Minimum and maximum awards are determined by the Board with the assistance of the Qualifications Committee.
Minimum award per semester is $1,500 and the maximum lifetime award is usually $12,000.

REPAYMENT OF THE AWARD
A student who receives an award from the TBA Accounting Student Scholarship Program and who does not take at least one section of the CPA examination administered by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy within three years of submitting the Application of Intent is required to reimburse the Board, on demand, for all funds the student received from this scholarship program.