Can two Cs in my senior year cause colleges to rescind scholarships?

I'm a bit worried because I might get two Cs this semester. Will colleges be inclined to pull my scholarship for this? I know senior year grades still matter, so I'm just nervous about how this might impact my aid.

Your worry is absolutely valid because maintaining good grades continues to be important, even after you've been accepted and rewarded a scholarship. While a slight dip in senior year grades is common, significantly lower grades can indeed raise eyebrows among admissions officers.

Regarding whether two Cs would lead to your scholarship being rescinded, it would largely depend on the terms of your specific scholarship and the college's policies. Some scholarships have strict GPA requirements, while others are more lenient as long as you continue to meet the general academic standard of the college.

Examples can be merit-based scholarships which often require maintaining a certain GPA. If your scholarship is one of these, receiving lower grades could potentially affect your award. However, it's typically not one or two lower grades that cause rescinding of scholarships, but a larger pattern of academic struggle or an extreme drop in grades.

It's important to review the conditions of your scholarship and the university's policies to understand their expectations. If you're really concerned, it might be worth proactively reaching out to the college's financial aid or admissions offices to understand their policy in such cases. They possibly can provide reassurance or guidance on how to ensure your scholarship isn't in jeopardy.

In many cases, universities are more interested in seeing you successfully graduate rather than punishing you for a misstep. They understand that everyone can have an off semester, but continuous academic decline could be a red flag.

Remember, it's also important to try and improve your grades if you can, by seeking out resources at your school like tutoring or extra credit opportunities. Good luck!