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Financial Aid Information
of the award at time of acceptance to Biola. The scholarship is renewable if GPA requirement and all other eligibility requirements are met (as outlined in scholarship policy). Christian Worker Dependent Scholarships (up to $2,000) This is a need-based scholarship awarded to eligible dependent children of pastors, missionaries or Christian workers (primary family income must be through a church, mission board or Christian non-profit agency). Dependent children of pastors/missionaries/Christian workers must file a FAFSA and the appropriate requested paperwork (available on the Financial Aid website) to receive this scholarship. Biola employee dependent tuition waver recipients are not eligible. Available only to students who entered Biola prior to Fall, 2012. This scholarship awarded based on availability of funds. Pastor and Missionary Dependent Scholarships (up to $1,000) This is a need-based scholarship awarded to eligible dependent children of pastors or missionaries. Dependent children of pastors or missionaries must file a FAFSA and the appropriate requested paperwork (available on the Financial Aid website) to receive this scholarship. Biola employee dependent tuition waiver recipients are not eligible. Available only to students who entered Biola during or after Fall 2012. LEAD Scholarship, formerly SURGE Award ($2,000–$6,500) Awarded to students who have developed a personal understanding of their own ethnic background and have engaged in activities that promote multi-ethnic awareness, learning, and celebration within the context of the United States. Must have 3.0 GPA. Requires participation in Cultural Encounters Leadership program. Please contact Undergraduate Awarded to freshmen and transfer students who have demonstrated outstanding spiritual leadership and services in their community. Renewable with demonstrated leadership involvement and services at Biola. Student must file a FAFSA application. Available only to students who entered Biola prior to Fall 2014. Alumni Dependent Scholarship (Up to $1,000 per student) Awarded to dependents of persons who have completed 30 credits of coursework at Biola University (including Talbot School of Theology, Rosemead School of Psychology, or Cook School of Intercultural Scholarship awarded as part of a program for select incoming first generation students. Applicants must file FAFSA or Dream Act Application, along with application by for the program by deadline to be considered. Requires involvement in FirstGen Scholars Program. Church Matching Scholarship (Up to $1,300) Studies). Faculty and staff dependents are not eligible. FirstGen Scholars Program Scholarship ($2500) Biola will match one award per year up to $1,300 for a full-time student demonstrating need. Some programs may not be eligible. Program availability information available at biola.edu/finaid (http:// offices.biola.edu/finaid/undergrad/scholarships/#church-match). The church's check must be submitted along with the Church Matching Scholarship Application. Fall semester deadline is October 1. Spring semester deadline (for spring entrants only) is March 1. No exceptions are made to the deadline. A FAFSA must be filed by the deadline for all US Citizens and non-citizens who are eligible for federal financial aid. Dream Act eligible students must complete the California Dream Act Application. The student must demonstrate financial need as Admissions for details on the application deadline. Community Service Scholarship ($2,000–$5,000)
demonstrated by the FAFSA. International students enrolled at Biola on a F-1 or R-1 visa are exempt from the FAFSA requirement. President's Award (100% tuition) This is awarded to one graduating senior at Biola with the intention to graduate at the end of the school year required, along with a minimum 3.60 GPA, attendance at Biola for at least two years as well as personal qualifications. Determined by committee nomination. Teaching Credential Grant This award is based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA, and is for post baccalaureate Teaching Credential students only. Up to $2,750 per year. Funds are limited to availability and are awarded on a first come, first served basis. Music Scholarships Awarded by the Conservatory of Music to music majors for outstanding performance and scholastic capabilities. The scholarship must be used for the area in which the applicant auditioned. Recipients may also be required to participate in an ensemble. Athletic Scholarships Offered to students who demonstrate outstanding ability and achievement in a particular sport. Awarded by the Athletic Department. Forensics Scholarships Offered to participants on the school's competitive speech team. Students awarded this scholarship do not need to be communication majors. Awarded by the Communication Department. Biology/Science Scholarships Offered to students who demonstrate a high level of achievement within this major. Awarded by the Biology/Science Department. Cinema and Theater Arts Scholarships Offered to students who demonstrate a high level of achievement within this major. Awarded by the Journalism Department. Journalism Scholarships Offered to students who demonstrate a high level of achievement within this major. Awarded by the Journalism Department. Chimes Scholarships Offered to students who are highly involved with the Chimes (Biola's student newspaper). Awarded by the Journalism Department. Communication Disorders Scholarship Offered to students who demonstrate a high level of achievement within this major. Awarded by the Communication Disorder Department. Clinical Nursing Scholarships Offered to students who demonstrate a high level of achievement within this major. Awarded by the Nursing Department. Federal Aid to Students Federal Pell Grant Program A federal program designed to assist students with high financial need. The maximum grant is $5,815. Federal TEACH Grant (Up to $4,000) A federal program for eligible financial aid recipients. Applicants must fulfill 4 years of teaching in a specific program emphasis at an eligible Title 1 school within 8 years of program completion. Failure to fulfill these requirements will result in the grant converting into an unsubsidized Stafford Loan. To apply, students must complete online
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