Gather information: August-February of junior year.
- Determine what you want in a college or university.
- Request information from the schools that have what you are looking for.
- Review the information you receive.
- Narrow your choices to your top schools.
Take & retake the ACT or the SAT: March of junior year- December of senior year.
- Scholarships are available based on test scores and GPA (Note the deadline for test score submission for scholarships.).
- Use our ACT code (3245) or SAT code (1151) to have your test scores sent directly to Cedarville. The optional ACT writing section is recommended but not required for admission to Cedarville University.
- Look for outside scholarships and apply.
Having a problem taking the ACT? Take it when you visit Cedarville. Call 1-800-CEDARVILLE for more information.
Apply for admission and visit! July-December of senior year.
Apply for financial aid: December-February of senior year.
- Send the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to the Federal Student Aid Programs.
- Apply for the Cedarville Scholar Award if applicable (Deadline: January 15)
- For best results, submit all financial aid forms as soon as possible after January 1 and before March 1.
Please note the February 15 deadline for submitting updated test scores to increase academic scholarship amounts.
Make your final decision: March-April of senior year.
- Review you financial aid package
- Contact the Financial Aid Office if you have any questions about your financial aid.
- Visit again to get specific questions answered.
Send in your reservation deposit: May 1.
Experience your first days as a Cedarville University student in August!