Be the spouse of a uniformed service member (active, reserves, guard, veteran), Be currently enrolled in a regional or nationally accredited educational program with a CCME member institution (reference list here), First-time associate, bachelor or graduate degree seeker, Have a minimum of 12 or more hours (units) with a cumulative 2.5 GPA (undergraduate) from the CCME member institution; minimum of 6 or more hours (unit) with a cumulative 3.0 GPA (graduate) from the CCME member institution, Submit an unofficial college or university transcript from your current institution, Submit two (2) recommendation forms (form must be used) to be completed by persons unrelated to the applicant, who will attest to their motivation, character, integrity, and educational pursuit. One recommendation must be from a faculty member or academic advisor.