2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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 • Vermont – 1-800-642-3177 • 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 a set expected family contribution 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 . • Faculty Excellence Award – Students who have a minimum 22 ACT (1100 SAT, 72+ CLT) and a minimum 3.0 GPA. The award amount is up to $9,500. • Cedarville Achievement Scholarship – $6,000 (all other students). Other Need-Based Scholarships • CU Fund Scholarship – Students who have financial need according to FAFSA. The award amounts are variable. Competitive Scholarships • 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 Ministry Impact Scholarship – 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 $96,000 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 Department of Higher Education website at ohiohighered.org. 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 Department of Higher Education, Student Assistance Office, Ohio War Orphans Scholarship, 3600 State Office Tower, 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215. 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