1988-1989 Academic Catalog

Departmental Grants Institutional grants may be available in various departments of the college, such as music, speech, athletics, etc. Inquiries should be addressed to the department chairman. Ohio Instructional Grants Students who are residents of Ohio and have total incomes of less than $25,000 may be eligible for an Ohio Instructional Grant. Applications may be obtained from the college, the Ohio Board of Regents, or from local high schools. PELL Grants 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 under an entitlement grant 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. As of January l, 1978, application for this grant can be made through the Financial Aid Form (FAF) or by submitting a sepa– rate PELL Grant application. All students with financial need are encouraged to apply for this grant, preferably by using the Finan– cial Aid Form (FAF). Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants The federal government, through the United States Office of Education, provides funds for a limited number of students with financial need who require these grants to attend college, and who show academic or creative promise. The amount of financial assistance a student may receive under a Supplemental Educa– tional Oppmtunity Grant depends upon his need, taking into account his financial resources, those of his parents, and the cost of attending Cedarville. Financial Information 175 The Ohio Academic Scholarship Program A $1000 scholarship is awarded to the top graduating senior in each Ohio high school. The student is chosen according to his G.P.A. and scores on the ACT, and must attend an eligible Ohio college or university. If the top student chooses not to attend an Ohio institution, the scholarship is awarded to the next highest student in the graduating class. The scholarship is renewable each year providing the student remains full time and is making satis– factory academic progress. One thousand of these scholarships are awarded each year. For more information, contact your high school counselor. The Ohio Air National Guard Tuition Assistance Program This program assists Ohio National Guard members who are full ~ime students, at least 17 years old, and enlisted for a period of srx years. Up to twelve quarters 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 (513) 323-6704 or write to: Ohio National Guard, Educational Opportunities, 2825 W. Granville Rd., Worthington, OH 43085.