1999-2000 Academic Catalog

Other State Grants Students from the following states may be eligible for state grant programs. Contact your state's Higher Education authority for eligibility criteria. The first step in applying for a state grant is to complete the FAFSA. 1. Pennsylvania 2. Vermont 3. Delaware 4. Rhode Island 5. Maryland Federal Grants 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 ofEducation. 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-$3, 125 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 Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant depends upon need, taking into account the student's financial resources, those of the student's parents, and the cost of attending Cedarville. In addition, a student must be eligible to receive a Pell Grant. Scholarships Army. Two, three, and three and one-half year scholarships are available for students who enroll in Army ROTC. These scholarships pay all tuition, fees, and textbooks, plus $150 per month for 10 school months per year. For additional information contact the Professor ofMilitary Science, Central State University, Wilberforce, OH 45384, or call 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. Addi– tional 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 10 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, or call 937-775-2730. Alumni and other people who have a special interest in the growth and progress ofCedarville 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 cumula– tive GPA necessary to obtain assistance from these funds is 2.0 unless otherwise stipulated by the donor. Most of our institutional grant and scholarship agreements require students to be full-time (12 hrs) in order to receive an award from the endowment funds. If attendance status is not addressed in the endowment document, the following adjustments will be made: 12 hours or more= full award 9-11 hours = 3/4 award 6-8 hours = 1/2 award less than 6 hours = no award 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 participat– ing 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 Atkinson Memorial Scholarship Given to a junior majoring in political science, history, or music and having a GPA of 3.25 or above. Preference is given to members ofLicking County Grace Brethren Church, 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. William J and Nora J Bolthouse Endowed Scholarship Fund Given first to students from Ensley Baptist Church of Sand Lake, MI, and to students ofWilliam 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 mechanical engineer– ing major who has completed two years at Cedarville and has a GPA of 3.2 or above. Endowed by Richard Bums. The Ross and Gladys Campbell Scholarship Fund Awarded to students entering the ministry who demonstrate financial need. Cedarville College Memorial Endowment Given to full-time students who demonstrate financial need. The Christian Ministry Scholarship Fund Granted to a full-time Bible major with priority given to a student with cystic fibrosis or a learning disability. The David H. and Edith W. Clark Scholarship Fund Awarded to a student with financial need who has completed one year at Cedarville and has a GPA of 2.5 or above. The Criminal Justice Scholarship Awarded to a senior criminal justice major who is involved in Christian service and demonstrates exemplary Christian character and financial need. Minor and Bernice Cross Endowed Scholarship Fund Given to eligible students who have demonstrated financial need. The Nathan and Hazel Elder Scholarship Given to an English or education major who has completed at least one year at Cedarville College and has a minimum GPA of 3.0. The Dr. Warren G. Elliott Scholarship Fund Given to a student with financial need who has completed at least one year at Cedarville and has a GPA of2.5 or above. John and Ann Field Scholarship Given to first-year students demonstrating exceptional financial need. Established by John, Ann, and Patrick Field. The First Baptist Church ofFindlay, Ohio, Scholarship Fund Given to students from this church. Others will be considered if no qualified students from the church enroll. The James A. Frank Memorial Scholarship Given to a student with financial need and a GPA of 2.5 or above. Lewis P. Gallagher Scholarship Fund Given to qualified students from the state ofMaine. Preference given to members ofBerean Baptist Church, Brunswick, Maine. Provided by the Lewis P. Gallagher Family Foundation. Margaret Gallagher Scholarship Awarded to qualified nursing majors. Provided by the Lewis P. Gallagher Family Foundation.