Institutional Grants and Scholarships
All awards are based on full-time enrollment (minimum of 12
degree-seeking credit hours). Students who enroll for fewer than
12 hours will have their awards removed.
Academic Scholarships
• President’s Scholar Award – Students who have a minimum
31 ACT (1360 SAT) and a minimum 3.75 GPA; or the student
is identified as a National Merit or National Achievement
Finalist/Semi-finalist. The award amount is up to $12,000.
• Provost’s Scholar Award – Students who have a minimum 27
ACT (1210 SAT) and a minimum 3.5 GPA. The award amount
is up to $9,000.
• Dean’s Scholar Award – Students who have a minimum 25
ACT (1130 SAT) and a minimum 3.2 GPA. The award amount
is up to $7,000.
• Faculty Scholar Award – Students who have a minimum 22
ACT (1020 SAT) and a minimum 3.0 GPA. The award amount
is up to $4,000.
Other Grants
• CU Access Grant – Students who have financial need
according to FAFSA. The award amount is up to $4,000.
• Diversity Grant – Awarded to students who come from a
diverse ethnic background as part of the ongoing effort to
encourage increased campus diversity. Award amounts are up
to $4,000 per year.
Transfer Student Aid
For complete information see
cedarville.edu/transfer
.
Department Scholarships
• Athletic – Contact Athletics or coach
• Debate Team or Speech Team – Contact the Department of
Media and Applied Communications.
• Music – Contact the Department of Music and Worship
• Pharmacy – Contact the School of Pharmacy
• Theatre – Contact the Department of Art, Design, and Theatre
• Worship – Contact the Department of Music and Worship
State Grant Programs
Ohio College Opportunity Grant
Ohio residents who have an expected family contribution of
$2,190 or less and family income less than $75,000 may be
eligible for the Ohio College Opportunity Grant. The FAFSA filing
deadline is October 1.
For additional information about all the Ohio student aid
programs visit the Ohio Board of Regents website at
Ohio National Guard Tuition Assistance Program
This program assists Ohio National Guard members who are
full-time students, at least 17 years old, and enlisted for a period
of six years. Up to eight semesters of instructional and general
fees will be paid for the student. After basic and specialty training,
guardsmen meet one weekend a month and two weeks during
each summer. In addition to the tuition assistance, the time spent
on duty is paid according to rank. Both men and women are
accepted into this program, and proof of financial need is not a
requirement. For more information, call collect 937-323-6704 or
write to: Ohio National Guard, Educational Opportunities, 2825
West Granville Rd., Worthington, OH 43085.
Ohio War Orphans Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students who are children of
deceased or disabled veterans. The student must be enrolled
full-time and be making satisfactory academic progress. For
more information, contact the Ohio Board of Regents, Student
Assistance Office, Ohio War Orphans Scholarship, 3600 State
Office Tower, 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215.
State Grant Refund Policy
Students who qualify for state grant funds must be registered for
at least 12 credit hours per semester in order to receive benefits.
Students withdrawing or dropping below full-time status during
the semester will have their grant payments adjusted according to
grant refund policy. Questions pertaining to refund policy should
be directed to Financial Aid.
Other State Grants
Students from the following states may be eligible for state
grant programs. Contact your state’s higher education authority
for eligibility criteria. The first step in applying for a state grant is to
complete the FAFSA.
• Pennsylvania – 1-800-692-7392
• Rhode Island – 1-800-736-1100
• Vermont – 1-800-642-3177
• Maryland – 1-800-974-1024
• Delaware – 1-800-292-7935
Federal Grants
Federal Pell Grant
A student who is a United States citizen, or who is in the United
States for other than a temporary purpose and intends to become
a permanent resident, or who is a permanent resident of the
Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands or of the Northern Mariana
Islands, may be eligible for a federal grant through the School
of Education. All students with financial need are encouraged to
apply for this grant by using the FAFSA.
Students who meet the Pell eligibility requirements and have an
expected family contribution of $5,081 or less as calculated on the
FAFSA are eligible for a Pell Grant. Grants currently range from
$605–5,645 per year.
All awards are based on full-time enrollment (12 hours or more).
Students who enroll for fewer than 12 hours will have their awards
prorated according to the following schedule:
12 hours or more = Full award
9–11.99 hours = 3/4 award
6–8.99 hours = 1/2 award
1–5.99 hours = Less than half-time award
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
A Federal grant for the School of Education that is awarded to
students with exceptional need. Exceptional need is described
as being eligible to receive a Pell grant. However, due to limited
funding, being Pell-eligible does not guarantee SEOG eligibility.
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher
Education Grant (TEACH)
The TEACH Grant provides up to $3,496 per year to students
who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary
school that serves students from low-income families. The TEACH
Grant has conditions which must be met, otherwise the grant is
converted into a direct unsubsidized Loan. The following website
provides the full details for the TEACH Grant:
cedarville.edu/TEACH
.
United States Military Scholarships
Army Scholarships
Two, three, and three and one-half year scholarships
are available for students who enroll in Army ROTC. These
scholarships pay all tuition, fees, and textbooks, plus $250–
$400 per month for 10 school months per year. For additional
information, contact the professor of military science at Central
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