AOS Scholars
AOS Scholars program is a fall and spring semester cohort for AOS qualifying students: first-generation, low-income or
student of color. This program aims to close the achievement gap and increase retention among underrepresented and
student 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 and spring semesters, which includes student’s choice of four credits for fall and seven credits for spring. In addition, a tuition waiver will be applied for the cost of five credits; however, students are obligated to pay fees on those courses.
AOS Scholar Classes - Fall
| LEP 101 | Critical Thinking | 3 credits |
| COMM 110 | Essentials of Speaking & Listening | 3 credits |
| Student's Choice | 4 credits | |
| *IDST 110 | The University Experience | 2 credits |
| *ENG 099 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 credits |
| *Tuition is waived for these 2 classes |
AOS Scholar Classes - Spring
| ENG 151 | Academic Writing | 4 credits* |
| BIOL 100 | Biology in the Modern Worlds | 3 credits |
| BIOL 100L | Biology in the Modern Worlds Lab | 1 credits |
| Student's Choice | 7 credits |
*AOS Scholars Cohort
Projected Cost*
| Tuition: 15 Credits | $3,748.40 |
| Student Fees | $569.46 |
| Total Estimated Tuition & Fees | $4,317.86 |
| 5 Credits Waived (Fall Only) | - $1,249.47 |
| STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY | $3,068.39 |
* Tuition is based upon an estimate and will be finalized in the coming months. SMSU reserves the right to change tuition and fee costs.
* FY19 rates were used for this estimate and are subject to change.
How to Apply
Contact Michele Knife Sterner at michele.sterner@smsu.edu, call 507-537-7382, or apply online
Last Modified: 4/24/20 9:53 AM