2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Air Force Scholarships Air Force ROTC scholarships are available, paying for the cost of tuition, fees, and textbooks, plus $150 per month for 10 school 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 (937-775-2730), or call Nicholas Miller, Assistant Registrar at Cedarville University, at 937-766-7710. Donor-Funded Scholarships Through the generosity of alumni, faculty, staff, and friends, more than 250 donor-funded scholarships are available to Cedarville students. These scholarships are established and funded by individuals who create a scholarship and determine award criteria. Candidates must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and/or a scholarship application or essay to be considered for these awards. The department of financial aid or committees from academic and University departments typically select the recipients. Review the list of donor-funded scholarships online at cedarville.edu/donorfunded . The personal connection between donors and the students they support plays a significant role in the continued funding of these scholarships. Recipients are asked to express their thanks to their donors in the following ways: • Send a timely letter of appreciation to your donors. • Attend the Honors Day luncheon in April (if applicable) . • Attend the scholarship reception and Legacy Banquet on Homecoming weekend. Federal Direct Stafford Loans Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans Federal Stafford Student Loan funds are available to dependent or independent undergraduate students. The federal government will subsidize (pay) the interest on subsidized loans while the student is in school and during a six month grace period following withdrawal or graduation. For detailed information see cedarville.edu/Loans . In addition, if a student is enrolled for less than a full academic year immediately preceding graduation, the annual loan limit may be prorated based on the number of credits remaining to complete the program of study. Specific questions relating to the federal regulations outlined above may be directed to Financial Aid. Federal Parent PLUS Loans Federal PLUS loan funds are available for creditworthy parents to borrow on behalf of their dependent students. This loan program is not based on financial need and may be used to replace all or part of the expected family contribution. Parents may borrow up to the cost of education less any financial aid the student is receiving. The U.S. School of Education, who serves as the lender, generally deducts origination fees that are determined annually. Repayment begins within 60 days following the final disbursement of the loan. 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 $5,198 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 conditions which must be met, otherwise the grant is converted into a direct unsubsidized Loan. The following website provides the full details for the TEACH Grant: cedarville.edu/TEACH . United States Military Scholarships Army Scholarships 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 $250– $400 per month for 10 school months per year. For additional information, contact the professor of military science at Central State University, Wilberforce, OH 45384 (937-376-6657 or 937- 376-6279), or call Nicholas Miller, Assistant Registrar at Cedarville University, at 937-766-7710. Army National Guard Scholarships These scholarships pay up to $1,000 per school year and are available for those who qualify. Additional information pertaining to these scholarships is available from the professor of military science at Central State University, or from Nicholas Miller, Assistant Registrar at Cedarville University, at 937-766-7710. Page 283 2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Financial Information Federal Grants