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Air Force Scholarships
Air Force ROTC scholarships are available, paying for the cost
of tuition, fees, and textbooks, plus $150 per month for 10 school
months, to students who demonstrate academic and leadership
potential. Students interested in Air Force ROTC should contact
the Department of Aerospace Studies, Wright State University,
Dayton, OH 45435 (937-775-2730), or call Nicholas Miller,
Assistant Registrar at Cedarville University, at 937-766-7710.
Donor-Funded Scholarships
Through the generosity of alumni, faculty, staff, and friends,
more than 250 donor-funded scholarships are available to
Cedarville students. These scholarships are established and
funded by individuals who create a scholarship and determine
award criteria. Candidates must complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and/or a scholarship application
or essay to be considered for these awards. The department
of financial aid or committees from academic and University
departments typically select the recipients. Review the list of
donor-funded scholarships online at
The personal connection between donors and the students they
support plays a significant role in the continued funding of these
scholarships. Recipients are asked to express their thanks to their
donors in the following ways:
• Send a timely letter of appreciation to your donors.
• Attend the Honors Day luncheon in April (if applicable).
• Attend the scholarship reception and Legacy Banquet on
Homecoming weekend.
Federal Direct Stafford Loans
Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Stafford Student Loan funds are available to dependent
or independent undergraduate students. The federal government
will subsidize (pay) the interest on subsidized loans while the
student is in school and during a six month grace period following
withdrawal or graduation. For detailed information see
In addition, if a student is enrolled for less than a full academic
year immediately preceding graduation, the annual loan limit may
be prorated based on the number of credits remaining to complete
the program of study. Specific questions relating to the federal
regulations outlined above may be directed to Financial Aid.
Federal Parent PLUS Loans
Federal PLUS loan funds are available for creditworthy parents
to borrow on behalf of their dependent students. This loan program
is not based on financial need and may be used to replace all
or part of the expected family contribution. Parents may borrow
up to the cost of education less any financial aid the student is
receiving. The U.S. School of Education, who serves as the lender,
generally deducts origination fees that are determined annually.
Repayment begins within 60 days following the final disbursement
of the loan.
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 $5,198 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
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:
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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
State University, Wilberforce, OH 45384 (937-376-6657 or 937-
376-6279), or call Nicholas Miller, Assistant Registrar at Cedarville
University, at 937-766-7710.
Army National Guard Scholarships
These scholarships pay up to $1,000 per school year and are
available for those who qualify. Additional information pertaining
to these scholarships is available from the professor of military
science at Central State University, or from Nicholas Miller,
Assistant Registrar at Cedarville University, at 937-766-7710.
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