Federal Aid Title IV Programs
|
Grants
|
| Type |
Eligibility |
Forms/Deadlines |
Annual
Awards |
Comments |
Program(s) |
| Federal
PELL Grant |
Needy students taking
at least 3 credits in a degree program who do not have
a bachelor's degree |
Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Important Note: PBU's code is 003351.
This code is needed on the FAFSA and is required if the
student wants PBU to receive their info.
|
Amount based on a federal
formula that applies to all students. The maximum grant
for 2007-2008 is $4,310. |
Students may be citizens
or eligible non-citizens of the U.S. |
All programs except
Graduate School |
| Federal
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) |
Needy students enrolled
in a degree program who do not have a bachelor's degree.
Exceptional financial need must be demonstrated. (Must
be a PELL recipient) |
Awards vary according
to need. Awards range from $500 to $1,500 |
Students must be citizens
or eligible non-citizens of the U.S.
Limited funding. |
(same as above) |
|
Loans
|
| Type |
Eligibility |
Forms/Deadlines |
Annual
Awards |
Comments |
Program(s) |
| Subsidized
Federal Stafford Loan |
All students taking
at least six credits in a degree program may be eligible.
FAFSA applications required prior to applying for a Stafford
Loan. (Financial need must be demonstrated.) |
The Stafford Master Promissory Note (MPN) paper version may be obtained from any lending institution or the financial aid office. The MPN should be submitted at least two months prior to enrollment. |
$3,500 max. in 1st year
$4,500 max. in 2nd year
$5,500 max. in subsequent years |
Repayment with interest
begins six months after the student is no longer enrolled
at least half-time
Student must be citizens or eligible non-citizens of the
U.S. |
All Programs |
| Unsubsidized
Federal Stafford Loan |
All students whose
subsidized Stafford Loan has been reduced or denied |
Additional $4,000 available
for freshman and sophomores
Additional $5,000 for juniors and seniors who are independent
students |
Quarterly interest payments
required during in-school period |
All Programs |
| Federal
Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) |
Parents of dependent
undergraduates are eligible |
The PLUS Master Promissory Note (MPN) paper version may be obtained from any lending institution or the financial aid office. The MPN should be submitted at least two months prior to enrollment. |
Parents may borrow the
difference of cost of attendance minus any financial aid
received |
Repayment of PLUS loan
begins when the loan is disbursed |
All Programs |
|
Work
|
| Type |
Eligibility |
Forms/Deadlines |
Annual
Awards |
Comments |
Program(s) |
| Federal
Work Study (FWS) |
Financial need must
be demonstrated |
FAFSA
|
Amounts determined by
need and limited by the amount of work hours available |
Wage varies; Students
must be citizens or eligible non-citizens of the U.S. |
All Programs except
Graduate School |
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State Aid
|
Grants
|
| Type |
Eligibility |
Forms/Deadlines |
Annual
Awards |
Comments |
Program(s) |
| PA
Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) |
Financial need must
be demonstrated. Applicant must be a PA resident and at
least half-time in a degree program |
FAFSA
Important Note: PBU's code is 003351. This
code is needed on the FAFSA and is required if the student
wants PBU to receive their info. |
The maximum grant for the 2007-2008 is $4,700. |
Be sure to apply before
the May 1st deadline. |
Undergraduate, Advance
(Not Graduate School) |
| State
Grants (other than PA) |
Financial need must
be demonstrated. Applicant must meet individual grant
program requirements. |
FAFSA and State edition
of grant application, if required. |
Awards vary. |
CT, DE, OH, MA, ME,
RI, VT, and WV are reciprocal to PA colleges. |
Same as Above |
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PBU
Grants and Scholarships
(Traditional Undergraduate Program Only)
Academic and Merit Scholarships
The University offers new freshman and transfer students significant scholarship aid based on each student's academic record and/or unusual achievements in church and community service. The Admissions Office evaluates students for these scholarships as a part of the admissions process. Contact the Admissions Office for details.
Note: Students awarded scholarships for 2008-2009 must enroll full-time
in the fall 2008 semester. Scholarship offers are rescinded for
students not enrolling. A new scholarship offer may be made for
enrollment in a future semester.
Important Deadlines:
• May 1, 2008: FAFSA results on file at PBU
* Students may be eligible for multiple scholarships.
Recipients must be full-time students enrolled in main campus undergraduate
day school degree programs. Not available for Wisconsin program.
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Other Scholarships
|
| Type |
Eligibility |
Forms/Deadlines |
Annual
Awards |
Comments |
Program(s)
|
| Music
Scholarship |
The School of Music
and Performing Arts annually awards entering music majors
scholarships in the
categories of voice, piano, organ, strings, brass, woodwinds,
percussion and composition. |
Audition with the School
of Music and Performing Arts is required |
Awards range from $3000
to $15,000 total for five years. |
One-fifth of award is
applied toward student’s tuition each year he/she is
in the music program |
Traditional Undergrad
Program Only
(Not WWC, Advance, or Graduate School) |
| Jack
Turney Discover Your Mind Scholarship |
Students who memorize
the book of Galatians |
Interested students
may inquire at the Financial Aid Office |
$250 |
Three $250 awards given
annually |
Same as Above |
| W.W.
Smith Charitable Trust |
Needy full-time students
meeting the trust requirements |
None |
$2,500 annually |
Students selected by
PBU’s Financial Aid Office |
Same as Above |
| Church
Matching Grant |
Students receiving gifts
from their home church have the amount matched with PBU
funds |
Applications and check must be submitted to PBU’s
Fin Aid Office by August
1
Traditional undergrad students print application HERE.
Advance program students print application HERE. |
Up to $500 annually |
One award per year;
credited toward fall semester
Available at ALL campuses |
ALL Programs |
| Raymond
G. and Ada M. Cornelius |
Students contributing
positively to student life, maintaining a 2.0 cumulative
GPA and demonstrating financial need |
Applications available
upon request from the Financial Aid Office
Applications must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office
by April 30th |
Average award of $500 |
|
Traditional Undergrad
Program Only
(Not WWC, Advance, or Graduate School) |
| Friends
of Israel Institute of Jewish Studies Scholarship |
Full-time students enrolled
in the Friends of Israel Institute of Jewish Studies |
FAFSA must be filed.
Scholarship application available upon request from the
Friends of Israel Institute of Jewish Studies office.
E-mail:
foi-isj@pbu.edu |
Varied one-time award |
Special consideration
is given to those involved in or committed to Jewish missions
|
Same as Above |
| Pioneer
Caterers Scholarship Fund |
Full-time students working
for the University dining commons at least 2 consecutive
semesters are eligible for nomination |
None |
Two $250 awards given
each semester |
|
Same as Above |
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