1990-1991 Academic Catalog

Paul Teacher Scholarship Program This program is designed to assist eligible students emolled in a teacher certifica– tion program at the pre-school, elementary or secondary level. Applicants must rank in the top 10% of his or her high school graduating class, or have received GED test scores equivalent to ranking in the top 10% of high school graduates nationally. Applicants may be eligible to receive up to $5,000 per year. For more information concerning eligibility requirements and application precedures, contact your high school counselor, state aid commission or the financial aid office. Application dead– lines are generally in February preceding the award year. 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 1, 1978, application for this grant can be made through the Finan– cial Aid Form (FAF) or by submitting a separate Federal student aid application. All students with financial need are encouraged to apply for this grant, preferably by using the Financial 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 exceptional 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 Opportunity Grant depends upon his need, taking into account his financial resources, those of his parents, and the cost of attending Cedarville. The OhioAcademic Scholarship Program A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to the top graduating senior in each accredited 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 satisfactory academic prog– ress. One thousand of these scholarships are awarded each year. For more informa– tion, contact your high school counselor. The OhioAir 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 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 sum– mer. 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., Worthing– ton, OH 43085. The Ohio War Orphans Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to students who are children of deceased or disabled veterans. The student must be emolled full time and be making satisfactory aca– demic progress. For more information, contact the Ohio Board of Regents, Student Assistant Office, Ohio War Orphans Scholarship, 3600 State Office Tower, 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215. United States Military Scholarships Two-, three-, and three-and-a-half-year scholarships are available for stu– dents who emoll in Army ROTC. These scholarships pay all tuition, fees, and books, plus $100 per month for 10 school months per year. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Professor of Military Science, Central State University, Wilberforce, OH 45384, or by calling (513) 376-6657 or (513) 376- 6279. United States Army National Guard Scholarships, which pay up to $1000 per school year, are available for those who qualify. Additional information pertaining to these scholarships is available from the Professor of Military Science, Central State University. Air Force. Air Force ROTC scholarships paying for the cost of tuition, fees, textbooks, and a $100 monthly allowance are available to students who demonstrate academic and leadership potential. Students interested in Air Force ROTC should contact the Department of Aero– space Studies, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435, phone: (513) 873-2730.