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Financial Aid
General Information
Cedarville University offers a variety of financial aid programs
to assist students with education-related expenses. Although
Cedarville University supports the premise that the primary
responsibility for financing a college education rests with the
student and family, aid programs are available to supplement
personal resources.
Some of the financial aid available at the University is
considered to be need-based aid. Students are asked to complete
and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
It is not necessary to file your federal taxes before completing your
FAFSA as estimated data may be used. An analysis of the family’s
financial data is performed and the results are used to determine
the eligibility for need-based assistance. For filing online, obtain
a PIN number for both the parent and student at and
complete the FAFSA at
In addition to need-based aid, the University also offers merit-
based aid to students who demonstrate recognized achievement
or talent. Merit scholarship categories include academic,
leadership, athletic, music, forensics, theatre, and debate.
Financial Aid serves as a resource center to assist students
and their families in exploring alternative sources of educational
funding. The financial aid homepage has direct links to several
scholarship databases. Students are encouraged to investigate
privately-funded scholarships through the use of the Internet and
accessing .
Students should advise Financial Aid when they receive
additional assistance from sources other than Cedarville
University. This assistance will be considered when preparing
award packages and may result in the revision of a previously
prepared package.
A financial aid award notification will be provided to students
after reviewing completed application data and after a student is
accepted for admission to Cedarville University. Financial aid is
applied for and awarded on a yearly basis. Aid applicants must
continue to meet program qualifications in order to retain eligibility.
All questions may be directed to Financial Aid at
937-766-7866 or 1-800-444-2433. Visit Cedarville’s financial aid
website at and the FAFSA website at
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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. For complete
information, see .
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.
When completing the FAFSA, the Title IV Code
for Cedarville University is 003025.
Other Grants
• CU Access Grant – Students who have financial need
according to FAFSA. The award amounts are variable.
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 .
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.
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