Parent Prep
Making Sense of Your Student's Financial Aid Award
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Cedarville University began sending financial aid emails last month through our Self Service Financial Aid portal. We have also begun mailing a customized financial aid prospectus to the parents of accepted freshmen
students. Today's ParentPrep post provides additional information for those of you who are awaiting these important pieces of information ... or anticipating this process next year!
Don't hesitate to contact our office at 1-800-233-2784. Your student's admissions counselor will also be calling to review your financial aid package and address any remaining concerns or questions.
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Answering 5 Important Questions About College Affordability
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
We understand that choosing a college for your son or daughter is a big decision. As you help your student work through the process, you probably have a lot of questions. In today's post, we provide thoughtful answers to five of the most common questions we hear from parents about college costs and affordability.
As always, you may contact our Admissions office at 1-800-CEDARVILLE. We are here to serve you in any way we can!
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Cedarville Financial Aid Notifications and Your FAFSA
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Last week, we began sending financial aid packages to students who have been accepted for the fall 2023 semester and have submitted their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you have not already done so, please complete your FAFSA to ensure that your student will receive as much financial aid as possible and be among the first to receive a financial aid package.
Remember, the FAFSA is used to consider you for not only government forms of aid, but also for all need-based scholarships from Cedarville. Many students who do not receive federal or state grants DO qualify for Cedarville scholarships or subsidized government loans.
Once we receive your FAFSA, we will prepare your student's personalized financial aid award. Very shortly thereafter, we will send you a financial aid prospectus, which will outline all of the scholarships, grants, work study, and loan opportunities available to your student.
Visit our Financial Aid website for the most up-to-date information about financial aid at Cedarville.
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When Will My Student Receive a Financial Aid Package?
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Cedarville University plans to begin sending award notifications to new incoming students in January. Having your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
completed is the best way to ensure that we are able to award your student as much financial aid as possible.
The FAFSA opened on October 1. If you have not yet completed it, we encourage you to do so soon. Remember, the FAFSA is required to access all need-based scholarships at Cedarville as well as state and federal grants and low-interest federal loans.
If you have not completed the FAFSA yet, visit fafsa.gov and complete it soon. If you need help, check out our FAFSA filing instructions.
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Announcing Increased Scholarships for Fall 2023 Freshmen!
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
At Cedarville University, we are doing everything we can to make our academically excellent, Christ-focused education affordable for families. We recently announced increased scholarships for incoming freshmen for fall 2023,
and we wanted to be sure you were among the first to hear the news.
The President's Scholar Award ranges from $11,000 to $22,000, based on high school academic credentials. The award is renewable for all four years assuming the academic renewal criteria are met each year. These generous scholarships can be combined with other Cedarville or outside scholarships, as well as need-based aid.
A Cedarville education is one of the best investments your student will ever make, and we are serious about making it affordable for your family.
P.S. If your student has not yet applied for admission, now is the time! We've extended the offer apply for FREE through November 15, and all applicants who meet that deadline will also receive a Cedarville Yellow Jackets T-shirt.
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Expert Tips to Help You Complete the FAFSA
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
As a reminder, the FAFSA opened October 1. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is required to access all need-based scholarships
at Cedarville as well as state and federal grants.
But if you’re like most parents — especially if this is your first child heading to college — the FAFSA can seem overwhelming.
We'd like to help!
Our financial aid team has put together some resources to help you understand the FAFSA so you can successfully complete it and avoid unnecessary errors or processing delays. You'll find tips that will assist you as you complete this important step in your student's college journey.
P.S. If your student has not yet applied for fall 2023, encourage him or her to apply today!
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Reminder: It's Time to Complete the FAFSA!
Thursday, September 29, 2022
As a reminder, the FAFSA opens October 1. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is required
to access all need-based scholarships at Cedarville as well as state and federal grants and subsidized student loans. Completing the FAFSA is the best way to ensure that your student receives the most financial aid possible.
Need help completing the FAFSA? Our financial aid team has put together some resources to help you understand the FAFSA so you can successfully complete it and avoid unnecessary errors or processing delays. You'll find tips that will assist you as you complete this important step in your student's college journey.
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How SAT/ACT Prep Courses Can Save You Money
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
If you are the parent of a high school junior, you and your student have probably already started thinking about ACT and SAT standardized tests. You likely know that colleges use these scores when making admissions decisions, but did you know that schools also use them when awarding scholarships? Today's post explains how taking the extra time – and perhaps spending a little extra money – to take test prep courses for standardized tests can pay off big for your student. We'll also provide some helpful resources to get your student started.
We wish your student success on the first step of the college journey!
P.S. Cedarville University just announced last week that we will accept the Classic Learning Test as another standardized test option to be considered for admission. Learn more.
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