Financial Aid Information for New Students/ Admissions

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).

State Grants

Funding for state programs in Ohio is dependent on the State of Ohio's annual budget review

Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)

Intended to assist Ohio students attending Ohio colleges and universities.
Grant funds will be awarded to families with an expected family contribution (EFC) ranging from $0 to $2190.
Must apply by filing the FAFSA with the Federal Student Aid Program before October 1.
This state fund can only be applied toward tuition costs.

Ohio Student Choice Grant (OSC)

Available to Ohio residents 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.
This state fund can only be applied toward tuition costs.

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 who show financial need
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.

College Scholarships

Presidential Scholarships

General information on the scholarship:

Competitive program which is open to high school seniors demonstrating outstanding academic achievement and exceptional aptitude. Those eligible to compete must have an ACT score of at least 27 or SAT-I score of at least 1220 and either a minimum grade point average of 3.5 or a high school rank in the top 15% of the class.
Students who complete an application for admission to the College will be notified at the time of acceptance if they are eligible to compete.
College offers six awards equal to full tuition with the amount based on the tuition rate each year.
Awards renewable for four years (eight semesters) based on achievement of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
Competition offers additional awards of $11,000 per year named as a Trustee Scholarship.

More specific information on the competition:

Students who complete an application for admission to the College will be notified at the time of acceptance if they are eligible to compete.
Competitions for the 2008-2009 academic year will be held on:
-Saturday, February 2, 2008
-Saturday, February 23, 2008
-Saturday, March 15, 2008
All testing arrangements should be made well in advance of the competition. Candidates must schedule no later than one week prior to the requested testing date.
If an eligible candidate cannot complete the admissions process prior to the competition date, he/she may still participate in the scholarship competition by submitting an official transcript and contacting the Office of Admission to schedule a competition date. In order to be offered an award, candidates must have been admitted to the College by the April 1 scholarship notification date.
Competition includes a 20 minute interview with a team of three members of the College community and an essay examination.
In addition to the essay competition and interview, candidates and their parents are guests of the College at a luncheon. Campus tours are also available on the competition days.
Presidential Scholars are eligible to participate in the College's Honors Program and special Honors activities and events.
Presidential Scholars receive the opportunity to participate in future Presidential Scholarship Competitions as hosts and members of interview teams.

Trustee Scholarships

Students who compete for the Presidential Scholarship but are not awarded the full-tuition scholarship may receive one of these scholarships.
An unlimited number of awards in the amount of $11,000 will be granted to students named as Trustee Scholars as a result of the competition.
Awards are renewable at the original amount for four years (eight semesters) based on achievement of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
Trustee Scholars are eligible to participate in the College's Honors Program and special Honors activities and events.

Academic Scholarships & Awards

Scholarships - Academic scholarships, such as Presidential, Trustee, Founder's and Dean's, are based on a review of student's academic credentials such as curriculum, GPA, ACT/SAT and HS Rank. The awards are renewable each year (maximum of eight semesters) as long as the student is full-time (minimum of 12 hours) and maintains a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrates satisfactory academic progress. Renewal eligibility for these scholarships is determined at the end of the fourth semester and annually thereafter.

Merit-based Awards - Awards such as Heritage and Hartshorn are awarded to students based on a review of student's academic credentials such as curriculum, GPA, ACT/SAT and HS Rank. The awards are renewable each year (maximum of eight semesters) as long as the student is full-time (minimum of 12 hours).

Heritage Award	$3,000
Hartshorn Award	$4,500
Dean's Scholarship	$7,000
Founder's Scholarship	$8,500

Minority Achievement Awards

Competitive basis
Available to African American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian-American, and Multi-Racial students.
Available to first-time, full-time freshmen.
Based on results of essay competition, an on-campus interview and demonstration of each recipient's level of community service or activism.
Application available from the Office of Admissions.
The Minority Achievement Award Competition is a two-tiered award program with amounts offered up to $10,000.
This award is renewable for four years at the same dollar amount.

Ministerial Awards

Up to $10,000, based on the tuition rate of the entering year.
Awarded to dependent sons and daughters who currently live with the parent who is a full-time, ordained minister or missionary.
Primary source of income for the minister must come from this full-time position.
A FAFSA form is required to be filed to be considered for other financial aid.

Science Fair Scholarships

$1,500 per year
Awarded to incoming students who have achieved a superior level of performance at the State Science Day in Columbus, Ohio and/or the Ohio District 13 Science Day during their junior or senior year of high school.
Renewable based on a cumulative grade point average of 3.0.
Please notify Mount Union's Office of Admissions of your eligibility for this at the time of acceptance.

Proficiency Awards

Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year.
Available to students who demonstrate exceptional talent in music, communications, theatre arts or art.
All Proficiency Awards must be determined by March 1.

Music

Must audition for award and demonstrate required skills.
Offered to instrumentalists and/or vocalists.
Offered to both music majors and non-music majors.
A limited number of music proficiencies in the amount of $10,000 are available.

Theatre

Students required to demonstrate speech and acting skills to receive proficiencies.

Communication

Portfolio required.
Demonstration of skills through news writing exercise and broadcasting reading exercise required.

Art

On-campus interview and demonstration of skills required.
Awards based also on portfolio of works.

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 l.