Frequently Asked Questions
How many new scholarships can be awarded each year?
Arkansas: Twenty Five (25)
Iowa: Thirty Eight (38)
Kansas: Twenty Three (23)
Missouri: Forty (40)
Nebraska: Twenty One (21)
Oklahoma: Thirty One (31)
How much can be awarded each year?
Up to $4,250,000 can be awarded each year for new scholarships and the renewal of existing scholarships.
The dollar amount of awardable scholarships for each state is based upon the number of students graduating from public high schools located in eligible counties.
Can I attend the college or university of my choice?
Yes. Recipients can attend, subject to HSF approval, any four year accredited not-for-profit college or university, public or private, in the United States.
Is this a need-based or merit-based scholarship?
Both. Each applicant and recipient must authenticate an unmet financial need in order to attend college. Scholarship recipients will be selected based upon character, academic ability, achievement in or out of school and future promise.
Why are personal expenses deducted from Cost of Attendance?
Personal and non-educational expenses are the responsibility of the recipient and represent recipient's contribution toward the cost of his or her education.
How is the dollar amount of each scholarship determined?
The dollar amount of each scholarship will be determined by HSF and adjusted ANYTIME additional funds are received by recipient.
Can I decline offered scholarships, grants, awards or waivers to increase the Hagan Scholarship?
Absolutely Not! Any such action will result in loss of the scholarship.
Can the scholarship award amount be increased?
Yes. The scholarship award amount can be increased to offset expiration of other scholarships, grants and awards received by recipient.
When will the scholarship funds be disbursed?
The scholarship funds will be paid to recipient's school each semester.
How do I maintain my eligibility for the scholarship?
To be eligible to renew a scholarship a recipient must remain current with his or her Recipient Responsibilities and attend Mandatory Workshops.
When can I apply for a scholarship?
Applicants can apply for a scholarship from September 1 to November 15.
Can I add additional information after mailing my Application?
NO. All Application information must be submitted with the Scholarship Application Package.
Can I add classes after my scholarship funds have been disbursed?
Yes, but the cost must be paid by the recipient.
Can I transfer my scholarship to another school?
Yes. A scholarship recipient, subject to HSF approval, may transfer one time after the first academic year to another eligible college or university.
What happens if I fail to comply with a Recipient Responsibility?
Failure to comply with Recipient Responsibilities will result in loss of the scholarship unless a written waiver is first obtained from HSF.
Why the work requirement?
Grantor worked during high school and college and believes each scholarship recipient will personally benefit by contributing to the cost of his or her education.
Can work study be used to satisfy the work requirement?
Yes. All paid employment can be used to satisfy the work requirement.
Why are the scholarships only for rural counties?
Grantor attended four small public schools located in rural counties and intends to help others in circumstances similar to those he experienced as a young man.
Can home schooled students apply for a scholarship?
NO. The scholarships are solely for students graduating from public high schools.
Why so particular about the Application Submittal and Recipient Responsibilities?
1. To minimize administrative costs.
2. To see how well each applicant follows Instructions.
3. To ensure that deserving applicants are awarded scholarships.
Is there an application or processing fee?
There is no application or processing fee.