2014-2015 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Institutional Grants and Scholarships All awards are based on full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 degree-seeking credit hours). Students who enroll for fewer than 12 hours will have their awards removed. Academic Scholarships • President’s Scholar Award – Students who have a minimum 31 ACT (1360 SAT) and a minimum 3.75 GPA; or the student is identified as a National Merit or National Achievement Finalist/Semi-finalist. The award amount is up to $12,000. • Provost’s Scholar Award – Students who have a minimum 27 ACT (1210 SAT) and a minimum 3.5 GPA. The award amount is up to $9,000. • Dean’s Scholar Award – Students who have a minimum 25 ACT (1130 SAT) and a minimum 3.2 GPA. The award amount is up to $7,000. • Faculty Scholar Award – Students who have a minimum 22 ACT (1020 SAT) and a minimum 3.0 GPA. The award amount is up to $4,000. Other Grants • CU Access Grant – Students who have financial need according to FAFSA. The award amount is up to $4,000. • Diversity Grant – Awarded to students who come from a diverse ethnic background as part of the ongoing effort to encourage increased campus diversity. Award amounts are up to $4,000 per year. New Initiatives • One Campus Scholarship – The One Campus Scholarship is awarded to students seeking to enhance the Cedarville community through their personal experience and appreciation for ethnic and cultural diversity. An application is required. • Presidential Leadership Award – Celebrating Cedarville’s strong support for the local church and those who invest their lives in full-time ministry, this scholarship is awarded to selected students whose parent is in full-time ministry and who demonstrate excellent Christian character and leadership abilities. An application is required. Transfer Student Aid For complete information see cedarville.edu/transfer . Department Scholarships • Athletic – Contact Athletics or coach • Debate Team or Speech Team – Contact the Department of Communication • Music – Contact the Department of Music and Worship • Pharmacy – Contact the School of Pharmacy • Theatre – Contact the Department of Art, Design, and Theatre • Worship – Contact the Department of Music and Worship State Grant Programs Ohio College Opportunity Grant Ohio residents who have an expected family contribution of $2,190 or less and family income less than $75,000 may be eligible for the Ohio College Opportunity Grant. The FAFSA filing deadline is October 1. For additional information about all the Ohio student aid programs visit the Ohio Board of Regents website at regents.ohio.gov/sgs/index.php. Ohio 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 eight semesters 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 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. 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. State Grant Refund Policy Students who qualify for state grant funds must be registered for at least 12 credit hours per semester in order to receive benefits. Students withdrawing or dropping below full-time status during the semester will have their grant payments adjusted according to grant refund policy. Questions pertaining to refund policy should be directed to Financial Aid. 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. • Pennsylvania – 1-800-692-7392 • Rhode Island – 1-800-736-1100 • Vermont – 1-800-642-3177 • Maryland – 1-800-974-1024 • Delaware – 1-800-292-7935 Federal Grants Federal Pell Grant 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 School of Education. All students with financial need are encouraged to apply for this grant by using the FAFSA. Students who meet the Pell eligibility requirements and have an expected family contribution of $5,147 or less as calculated on the FAFSA are eligible for a Pell Grant. All awards are based on full-time enrollment (12 hours or more). Students who enroll for fewer than 12 hours will have their awards prorated according to the following schedule: 12 hours or more = Full award 9–11.99 hours = 3/4 award 6–8.99 hours = 1/2 award 1–5.99 hours = Less than half-time award Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) A Federal grant for the School of Education that is awarded to students with exceptional need. Exceptional need is described as being eligible to receive a Pell grant. However, due to limited funding, being Pell-eligible does not guarantee SEOG eligibility. Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH) The TEACH Grant provides funds to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. The TEACH Grant has Page 281 2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Financial Information Institutional Grants and Scholarships