1994-1995 Academic Catalog

196 Financial Information Paul Dougla Teacher cholar t1ip Program This progran1 i: de igned to a i t eligible tudent enrolled in a teacher certification progran1 al the pre- chool , elementary or :econdar, level. Applicant mu t rank in the top IO% of his or her high ~ chool graduating cla , or have received GED test cores equivalent to ranking in the top 10% of high chooJ graduates nationall). pplicant may be eligible to receive up to $5,000 per year. For more information concerning eligibility requirements and application procedure . contact your high chool counselor, state aid commi ion or the financial aid office. Application deadlines are generally in March preceding the award year. Federal Pell Grant A tudent who i a United State ci tizen , or who is in the United tate for other than a temporary purpose and intends to become a permanent re ident , or who i a permanent resident of the Trust Terrirorie of the Pacific I land or of the orthem Mariana I land , may be eligible for a federal grant under an entitlen1ent grant program pon ored by the federal government through the Office of Education. Students may ee their high school guidance coun elor or write the ftnancial aid director for additional information . All student with financial need are encouraged to apply for thi grant, preferably by using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Grant currently range from $400 - $2,300 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 re idence. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants The federal government, through the United States Office of Education. provides funds for a limited number of students with exceptional fmancial need who require these grants to attend college. and who show academic or creative promise . The amount of financial a si tance a student may receive under a Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant depends upon his need, taking into account his financial resources, those of his parent , 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 cholar hip is awarded to the top graduating senior in each accredited Ohio high school. The student is cho en according to G.P.A. and scores on the ACT. The recipient 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 cholarships are awarded each year . For more information , contact your high chool counselor. The Ohio Air 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 summer. In addition to the tuition assistance, the time spent on duty is paid according to rank. Both men and women are ~ccepted into this program, and proof of financial need is not a requ1remen~. For more information call collect (513) 323-6704 or write to : Ohio ational Guard, Educational Opportunities, 2825 W. Granville Rd. , Worthington. OH 43085. The Ohio War Orphans Scholarship This cholarship is awarded to students who are children of deceased or disabled veterans. The student must be enrolled full time and be making satisfactory academic progress. For mo~e information. contact the Ohio Board of Regents, Student Assistant Office. Ohio War Orphans Scholarship, 3600 State Office Tower, 30 Ea t Broad Street. Columbus, OH 43215. United States Military Scholarships Army. Two-, three-, and three-and-a-half-year scholarships are available for students who enroll in Army ROTC. These scholar– ship pay all tuition, fees, and books, plus $100 per month for 10 chool months per year. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Professor of Military Science, Central State University, Wilberforce, OH 45384, or by calling (5 13) 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 Aerospace Studies , Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435, phone: (513) 873-2730. Special Institutional Grant and Scholarship Funds Alumni and other people who have a special interest in the growth and progress of Cedarville College have generously donated funds to help defray educational expenses of students who have special and exceptional fmancial need . These funds, which are listed below, are for the most part, under the control of the director of financial aid. He will determine who is eligible and the award that will be provided according to specific guidelines for each fund. The minimum cumulative grade point average necessary to obtain assistance from these funds is 2.0 unless otherwise stipulated by the donor. The Alumni Softball Fund Awarded to qualified students who participate in the softball program. Mead C. Armstrong Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund Given to a student majoring in Biblical education. Provided by the family of Mead Armstrong . The Robert Atkinson Memorial Scholarship Given to a junior majoring in political science, history, or music and having a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Preference is given to members of Licking County Grace Brethren, Blacklick, Ohio; Trinity Grace Brethren Church, Columbus, Ohio; or to a child of a current missionary. Rudy Bedford Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund Given to a business major. Established by trustees of the College. Arthur Beerman Scholarship Given by an anonymous donor to honor Arthur Beerrnan 's generosity in assisting a family member gain an education. Granted annually to a qualified student in the Music Department. William J. and Nora J. Bolthouse Endowed Scholarship Fund Given first to students from Ensley Baptist Church of Sand Lake MI, and to students of William Bolthouse Farms, Inc. employees. Other students may be eligible when the above priority has been atisfied. Ruby E. Booher Bontrager Memorial Endowed Grant Fund Given to students who have demonstrated financial need . Cedarville College Memorial Endowment Given to full-time students who demonstrate frnancial need. The Christian Ministry Scholaship Fund Granted to a full-time Bible major student with priority given to one with cystic fibrosis or a learning disability. . Minor and Bernice Cross Endowed Scholarship Fund Given to eligible students who have demonstrated financial need. The First Baptist Church ofFindlay, Ohio, Scholars~ip Fund Given to students of this church. Others may be considered should no qualified students from the c~urch enr9ll. . Lewis P. Gallagher Scholarshzp Fund Given to quahfied students from the state of Maine. Provided by the Lewis P. Gallagher Family Foundation. Margaret Gallagher Scholarship Provided by the Lewis P. Gallagher Family Foundation. Awarded to qualified students in the Department of Nursing .