1969-1970 Academic Catalog

24 CEDARVILLE COLLEGE varying amounts and also provide an opportunity of employment with the college. The scholarships are awarded on an annual basis with a minimum of a 3.0 academic average required for renewal. Christian character, service, and co– operation are also considered in awarding these scholarships. Athletic grants-in-aid are available for qualified athletes. Inquiries should be addressed to the Athletic Director. Educational Opportunity Grants provided by federal funds are available to students from low income families who require special assistance to meet educational costs. Those students awarded EOG funds will receive a match– ing amount of assistance in college-sponsored aid programs. "Packaging" of various kinds of aid is usually practiced in meeting any large financial need. STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Although not able to guarantee employment, Cedarville College assists needy students by recommending them for part-time employment, both on the campus and in surrounding communities. The college has students employed in various part-time jobs on campus. These opportunities include work such as campus maintenance, cafeteria, housekeeping, laboratory, library, office, and printshop assistants. Employment also has been secured in the surrounding area in retail stores, factories, offices, on farms, and work for private individuals. Part-time work is important not only for financial assistance but also for providing practical job training for the student. The experience gained from these jobs is useful when the student leaves the college to apply for full-time employment. Although part-time student employment is not restricted to upperclassmen, freshmen should work only in the case of necessity. At least the first quarter of the freshman year should be devoted to study and to adjustment to college life. Students who must work more than 20 hours a week should not plan to carry a full load of classroom work. STUDENT LOANS Loans are available to Cedarville College students through the United Student Aid Funds, Inc., and most state guaranteed loan programs. All of these loan programs are arranged through local banks for specified interest rates and are repayable after graduation. Listing of the college in the Direc– tory of Higher Education published by the United States Department of Ed– ucation makes available the payment of interest by the federal government on loans secured through local banks under the various state or private loan programs.