AOS Scholars

How to Apply

Apply above or contact Michele Knife Sterner at michele.sterner@smsu.edu or 507-537-7382.

About the Program

AOS Scholars program is a fall and spring semester cohort for AOS-qualifying students: first-generation, low-income or
students of color. This program aims to close the achievement gap and increase retention among underrepresented and
underserved students.

Participants will be enrolled in 15 credits for fall, which includes the student’s choice of six credits for fall. In addition, a tuition
waiver will be applied for the cost of three credits; however, students are obligated to pay fees for those courses.

AOS Scholar Classes - Fall

Summer Bridge Classes
Course Number	Course Title	Credits
Student's Choice		5 CREDITS
JUAD 144	Intro to Justice & Society	3 CREDITS
ENG 151	Academic Writing	4 CREDITS
*LEP 101	FYS–Discover. Engage. Lead	3 CREDITS

* These classes can’t be exchanged.

Projected Cost**

projected costs
Type	Total
Tuition: 15 Credits	$4,420.00
Student Fees	$641.16
Total Estimated Tuition & Fees	$5,061.16
5 Credits Waived (Fall Only)	- $775.44
STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY	$4,285.72

** Tuition is based upon an estimate and will be finalized in the coming months. SMSU reserves the right to change tuition and fee costs.

FY25 rates were used for this estimate and are subject to change.

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