1992-1993 Academic Catalog

192 Financial Information Departmental Grants Institutional grants may be available in various departments of the College, such as music, speech, and athletics. Inquiries should be addressed to the department chairman. State Grant Programs Ohio Student Choice Grant Students who are residents of Ohio and attending Cedarville College on a full-time basis may be eligible for an Ohio Student Choice Grant. Recipients must be an undergraduate student enrolled in a bachelors degree program. Students who have a prior bachelors degree or attended college full-time prior to July 1, 1984 do not qualify. Demonstration of financial need is not required. Students must obtain and submit a residency verification form to the College. Ohio Instructional Grants Students who are residents of Ohio and have total incomes of less than $27,000 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. State Grant Refund Policy Students who qualify for state grant funds must be registered for at least 12 credit hours per quarter in order to receive the benefits. Students withdrawing or dropping below full-time status during the quarter will have their state grant payments adjusted according to the state grant refund policy. Questions pertaining to policy details should be directed to the financial aid office. Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program This program is designed to assist eligible students enrolled in a teacher certification 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 procedures, contact your high school counselor, state aid commission or the financial aid office. Application deadlines are generally in March 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 Financial 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). Grants currently range from $250 - $2,400 per year. Eligibility is determined by a federal processing agency for the Department of Education. Student Aid Reports are mailed directly to the applicant's home residence. 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 Educational Opportunity Grant depends upon his need, taking into account his financial resources, those of his parents, and the cost of attending Cedarville. In addition, a student must be eligible to receive a Pell Grant. The Ohio Academic 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 progress. One thousand of these scholarships are awarded each year. For more info1mation, contact your high school counselor.