2024–25 Transfer Student Aid

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Note: This information is valid for new transfer students entering Cedarville in 2024–25.

Transfer Academic and Achievement Scholarships

For Fall 2024, the University will offer Transfer President's Scholar Awards ranging from $10,000 to $18,000 per year based upon a transfer student's academic credentials. No separate application is required. Qualifying GPA information from other colleges attended must be submitted by July 31.

Transfer Need-based Scholarships

Through generous gifts from our donors along with budgeted institutional funds, the University offers need-based aid to help cover students' unmet financial need. Completion of the 2024-25 FAFSA is required.

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Additional Scholarship Opportunities

Eligibility for Transfer Academic Scholarships will be calculated once Cedarville has received official transcript(s) with letter grades for the equivalent of 12 or more semester credit hours for 100/1000 level or higher coursework.

* Transfer students may be eligible for additional scholarships (see below)

Academic Program Scholarships are associated with select academic programs (Pharmacy, Music, Worship, ROTC, and others). These are awarded by faculty within each department.

Athletic Scholarships are awarded to top-performing athletes on an individual basis by the coaches.

Word of Life Transfer Scholarship. Transfer students who attend Word of Life Bible Institute may qualify for this grant.

President's 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.

Dr. Deforia Lane Kingdom Diversity Scholarship. The Dr. Deforia Lane Kingdom Diversity Scholarship is awarded annually to select undergraduate students seeking to enhance the Cedarville Community through their personal experience and appreciation for racial, ethnic, economic, and cultural diversity. An application is required.

Church Matching Scholarship match gifts that a church contributes to a student and demonstrate our passion to partner with local churches in equipping students for lifelong service.

Donor-Funded Scholarships. Scholarship requirements vary according to each donor's request. Award selection is made by the Executive Director of Financial Aid and/or a scholarship committee. Donor-funded scholarships may underwrite the funding of a student's existing academic or need-based aid or, in some cases, are awarded in addition to other institutional aid, depending on the wishes of the donor. Completion of the 2024-25 FAFSA is required.

Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange Opportunities: Cedarville University offers tuition benefits to its full-time faculty, staff, and administrators and participates in the Tuition Exchange program sponsored by the Council of Independent Colleges.

Outside Scholarships that Cedarville students have obtained throughout the years are listed for students to research and apply for on their own. Note: This is a sample, not exhaustive, listing of outside scholarships.

FASTWeb is recommended by Cedarville as a legitimate online resource to find outside scholarships for additional aid.