Scholarships range from $9,000 up to full-tuition and are based on an applicant's academic performance in high school (public, private, or home schooled), ACT or SAT scores, class rank, and other factors from the applicant's record. Recipients who maintain an acceptable cumulative grade point average will retain their scholarships each academic year. Transfer student eligibility for the ACE program is based on credits earned, cumulative grade point average for all college work, and other factors from the applicant's record. A minimum of 12 transferable credits are required for ACE scholarship consideration. Transfer students who maintain an acceptable cumulative grade point average will retain their ACE awards.