Financial Aid Information for Current Students

Eligibility Statement

Mount Union College Scholarship and Grant eligibility is determined upon acceptance to the College and completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The following information describes eligibility criteria for the various federal, state and institutional funds that are available through Mount Union College.

Multiple Grants and Scholarships Policy

The initial institutional merit-based award is offered without regard for financial need. Students who may be eligible for multiple institutional grants and/or scholarships will receive at least the value of the highest grant or scholarship.

It is our policy not to "stack" multiple institutional awards on the basis of merit. Consideration that is given for any portion of a second grant/scholarship or award made up from Mount Union College dollars will be based on financial need and will require that the student file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Federal Grants

Federal Pell Grant

• Offered by the federal government for families with financial aid eligibility based on income and household information of the student's family.
• Must file the FAFSA to apply and include Mount Union's code number in the release section (#003083).

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

• Available to a limited number of full-time students with exceptional financial aid eligibility.
• Amount ranges from $100 to $4,000 per academic year.
• Replaces equivalent college grant funds from the latest financial aid award.

State Grants

Ohio Instructional Grant (OIG)

• Intended to assist Ohio students attending Ohio colleges and universities.
• Amount varies according to the state's biennium budget and the family's income level.
• Must apply by filing the FAFSA with the Federal Student Aid Program before October 1.

Ohio Student Choice Grant (OSC)

• Available to Ohio resident enrolled in college full-time (Parents of dependent students must be residents of Ohio for at least the last twelve months, also).
• Renewable each year, provided the student remains full-time and maintains satisfactory academic progress.
• Students who have attended college full-time prior to July 1, 1984 are not eligible.
• Amount is dependent on the state budget and is determined annually be the Ohio Board of Regents.

Pennsylvania State Grants

• The state of Pennsylvania has a reciprocal agreement with the state of Ohio that enables Pennsylvania residents to bring their state grant eligibility, up to $600, to Ohio schools.
• Grant is confirmed when Mount Union receives authorization from PHEAA.

College Grants

Mount Union College Grant

• Eligibility determined through the analysis of the FAFSA.
• Renewable to full-time undergraduate students for up to five years (10 semesters) provided the student demonstrates satisfactory progress toward meeting requirements for a degree and financial aid eligibility continues.

Mount Union International Grant

• Provided to offset the educational expenses for international students.
• Contact the Office of Student Financial Services to apply.

Mount Union Methodist Grants

• Available to full-time students who are members of the Methodist Church.
• Must demonstrate financial aid eligibility.
• Renewable annually providing the student demonstrates satisfactory academic progress toward a degree and financial aid eligibility continues.

Non-Mount Union College Scholarships

United Methodist Conference Scholarships

• Must be an active member of the United Methodist Church.
• Applications available from the Office of Student Financial Services.
• Consider financial need and academic accomplishments.
• Deadline: June 1.