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.
New Initiatives
• One Campus Scholarship – The One Campus Scholarship
is awarded to students seeking to enhance the Cedarville
community through their personal experience and
appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity. An application is
required.
• Presidential Leadership Award – Celebrating Cedarville’s
strong support for the local church and those who invest
their lives in full-time ministry, this scholarship is awarded to
selected students whose parent is in full-time ministry and
who demonstrate excellent Christian character and leadership
abilities. An application is required.
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
Communication
• 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 $5,147 or less as calculated on the
FAFSA are eligible for a Pell Grant.
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 funds 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
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