1975-1976 Academic Catalog

Admission and Finances 23 prior to the time that they will need to secure aid funds. Application for any aid must be made well in advance of the anticipated need. All requests for student aid are handled by the Director of Financial Aid. Scholarships and Grants Academic scholarships are available to students who have demonstrated aca– demic ability and a definite financial need. These scholarships range from $300 to $600 in amounts and also may provide an opportunity of employment with the college. Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis with a minimum cumulative academic average of 3.25 for upperclassmen. Freshmen scholarship awards are based on high school rank, academic average and ACT or SAT scores. Christian character, service, and cooperation are also considered in awarding these schol– arships. Athletic grants-in-aid are available for qualified athletes. Inquiries should be addressed to the Athletic Director. Ohio Instructional Grants Students who are residents of Ohio may be eligible for an Ohio Instructional Grant. The high school guidance counselor or the Director of Financial Aid can give you the details on qualifications and application process. Grants range from $150 to $1,320. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants The Federal government provides, through the U.S. Office of Education, funds for a limited number of students with exceptional financial need, who require these grants to attend college, and who show academic or creative promise. Grants range from $300 to $1,500 a year and must be supplemented by at least an equal amount of other assistance to the student. The amount of financial assistance a student may receive under a Supplemen– tal Educational Opportunity Grant depends upon his need, taking into account his financial resources, those of his parents; and the cost of attending Cedarville. Basic Educational Opportunity Grants All students who are first time, fulltime freshmen and sophomores after April 1, 1973 may be eligible for a Federal grant under a new Entitlement Grants Program sponsored by the Federal government through the Office of Education. Students may see their high school guidance counselors or write the Financial Aid Director for additional information. Bank 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 Directory of Higher Education published by the United States Department of Education makes avail– able the payment of interest by the federal government on loans secured through banks under the various state or private loan programs. National Direct Student Loans are available through the college to students who are citizens of the United States and who can demonstrate financial need to meet educational expenses. Detailed information and application forms are available from the Director of Financial Aid.