2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Financial Aid General Information Cedarville University offers a variety of financial aid programs to assist students with education-related expenses. Although Cedarville University supports the premise that the primary responsibility for financing a college education rests with the student and family, aid programs are available to supplement personal resources. Some of the financial aid available at the University is considered to be need-based aid . Students are asked to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is not necessary to file your federal taxes before completing your FAFSA as estimated data may be used. An analysis of the family’s financial data is performed and the results are used to determine the eligibility for need-based assistance. For filing online, obtain a PIN number for both the parent and student at pin.ed.gov and complete the FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov . In addition to need-based aid , the University also offers merit- based aid to students who demonstrate recognized achievement or talent. Merit scholarship categories include academic, leadership, athletic, music, forensics, theatre, and debate. Financial Aid serves as a resource center to assist students and their families in exploring alternative sources of educational funding. The financial aid homepage has direct links to several scholarship databases. Students are encouraged to investigate privately-funded scholarships through the use of the Internet and accessing cedarville.edu/finaid . Students should advise Financial Aid when they receive additional assistance from sources other than Cedarville University. This assistance will be considered when preparing award packages and may result in the revision of a previously prepared package. A financial aid award notification will be provided to students after reviewing completed application data and after a student is accepted for admission to Cedarville University. Financial aid is applied for and awarded on a yearly basis. Aid applicants must continue to meet program qualifications in order to retain eligibility. All questions may be directed to Financial Aid at 937-766-7866 or 1-800-444-2433. Visit Cedarville’s financial aid website at cedarville.edu/finaid and the FAFSA website at fafsa.gov . 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. For complete information, see cedarville.edu/scholarships . 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. When completing the FAFSA, the Title IV Code for Cedarville University is 003025. Other Grants • CU Access Grant – Students who have financial need according to FAFSA. The award amounts are variable. 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. Page 282 2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Financial Information Financial Aid