Financial Aid

Christian School Association Scholarship

Cedarville University is pleased to offer a Christian School Association Scholarship. This scholarship is available to faculty and staff of ACSI, SBACS, NICS, CSI, and AACS affiliated schools. The scholarship enables graduate students to receive 25% off standard tuition rates.*

Cedarville University is a strong supporter of Christian school associations. Christian school associations help individual schools by encouraging and advancing quality Christian education. One way that they do this is by encouraging professional development and certification of teachers. CU is proud to offer graduate education that is marked by excellence and grounded in biblical truth.

To apply for this scholarship, complete a Scholarship Application. On the back of the form, write the name of the association your school is affiliated with and sign and date it. Send the form to CU Graduate Admissions, 251 N. Main St., Cedarville, OH 45314, or fax it to 937-766-7575. You may also request a form by calling 1-888-233-2784, ext. 6202.

*This scholarship is not applicable to continuing education or CEU tuition rates. Affiliation will be verified by the director of graduate admissions.

To Renew the Scholarship
A scholarship form must be completed for each term the student wishes to receive this scholarship. This is to process the scholarship, not to receive approval. The scholarship form must be received 10 days before the start of the first class for which the student is registered.

Alumni Scholarship 25% of Tuition

Cedarville alums, we are very proud of you. We want to assist you as you continue in your professional development. We are very pleased to offer an Alumni Scholarship, equal to 25% of standard graduate tuition.*

To apply for this scholarship complete a Scholarship Application. On the back of the form, write Alumni Scholarship and sign and date it. Send the form to CU Graduate Admissions, 251 N. Main St., Cedarville, OH 45314, or fax it to 937-766-7575. You may also request a form by calling 1-888-233-2784, ext. 6202.

*This scholarship is not applicable to continuing education or CEU tuition rates. Affiliation will be verified by the director of graduate admissions.

To Renew the Scholarship
A scholarship form must be completed for each term the student wishes to receive this scholarship. This is to process the scholarship, not to receive approval. The scholarship form must be received 10 days before the start of the first class for which the student is registered.

Need-Based Scholarship

A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for eligible graduate students. Please complete and submit the Scholarship Application to be considered. Funding for need-based scholarships is very limited. Applicants for need-based scholarships must be accepted and apply a minimum of 45 days before the start of their first class. Send the form to CU Graduate Admissions, 251 N. Main St., Cedarville, OH 45314, or fax it to 937-766-7575.

Loans

Stafford loans are available for up to $20,500 per academic year. Of that amount, up to $8500 may be subsidized. Qualifications for subsidized versus unsubsidized loans are determined by information submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To complete the online Free Application For Federal Student Aid, visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.

A student must be enrolled at least half time (4 hrs.) to be eligible for Stafford Loan Funds. Prior to loan submission and approval, students must be accepted and registered for classes for the upcoming term. To receive a Stafford Loan:

1. File the FAFSA.
2. Notify the CU Financial Aid Office upon submission of the FAFSA.
   • Send an email to Pam Flippin, Student Loan Processing Manager, indicating you have submitted a FAFSA.
   • Indicate the the year and term(s) (fall, spring, summer) for which you are seeking a loan.
3. Once the loan is approved and available, CU will contact you to determine the amount of loan needed.
4. An award letter will be sent to you; complete & return the award letter.
5. Sign Master Promissory Note (as first-time borrowers at Cedarville).

For more questions about Stafford Loans, please contact Pam Flippin in the financial aid office at 800-444-2433.

Payment & Account Balances

Plan to pay the balance, less any tuition deposit, seven business days before the start of class by cash, personal check, or check from your employer or sponsor. Make checks payable to "Cedarville University." Include your student ID number on your check to insure proper credit to your account.

If you have questions about your student account, please send an e-mail to our cashiers at or call (937) 766-7830. Also, you can view your student account on CedarInfo.