1996-1997 Academic Catalog

98 Financial Information Ohio Instructional Grants Students who are residents of Ohio and have total family incomes of less than $30,000 may be eligible for an Ohio Instructional Grant. Application may be made through the completion of the FAFSA. 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. Federal 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 through the Office of Education. Students may see their high school guidance counselors or write the financial aid director for additional information. All students with financial need are encouraged to apply for this grant, preferably by using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Grants currently range from $400-$2,440 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. 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 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 Federal Supple– mental 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 $2,000 scholarship is awarded to the top graduating senior in each accredited Ohio high school. The student is chosen according to GPA 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 satisfac– tory academic progress. Each year one thousand of these scholar– ships are awarded. 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 time students, at least 17 years old, and enlisted for a period of six years. Up to 12 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 rattle. Both men and women are accepted into this program, and proof of financial need is not a requirement. For more information call collect 937-323-6704 or write to: Ohio National Guard, Educational Opportunities, 2825 West Granville Rd., Worthington, 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 enrolled full time and be making satisfactory academic progress. For more information, contact the Ohio Board of Regents, Student Assistance Office, Ohio War Orphans Scholarship, 3600 State Office Tower, 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215. United States Military Scholarships Army. Two, three, and three and one-half year scholarships are available for students who enroll in Army ROTC. These scholar– ships pay all tuition, fees, and textbooks, plus $150 per month for 10 school months per year. For additional information contact the Professor of Military Science, Central State University, Wilberforce, OH 45384, or by calling 937-376-6657 or 937- 376-6279. United States Army National Guard Scholarships, which pay up to $1,000 per school year, are available for those who qualify. Additional information pertaining to these scholarships is available from the Professor of Military Science at Central State University. Air Force. Air Force ROTC scholarships are available, paying for the cost of tuition, fees, and textbooks, plus $150 per month for l 0 months 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: 937-873-2730. 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 financial needs. 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 GPA necessary to obtain assistance from these funds is 2.0 unless otherwise stipulated by the donor. The Alpha Chi Scholarship Fund Given to a full-time student who has completed four academic quarters as a member of Alpha Chi. The recipient must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above, be actively participating in the Christian ministries program, and complete at least 25 hours of service to the community or campus each quarter in activities other than the Christian ministries program. 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 Atldnson 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 trnstees of the College. 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 satisfied. Ruby E. Booher Bontrager Memorial Endowed Grant Fund Given to students who have demonstrated financial need. Robert Orr Burns Scholarship Fund Given to a student who has completed two years at Cedarville, is a mechanical engineering major, and maintains a GPA of 3.2 or above. Endowed by Richard Bums. Cedarville College Memorial E11dowme11t Given to full-time students who demonstrate financial need. The Christian Ministry Scholarship Fund Granted to a full-time Bible major student with priority given to one with cystic fibrosis or a learning disability. The David H. and Edith W. Clark Scholarship Fund The recipient must demonstrate a financial need, have completed at least one year at Cedarville, and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above.