• Financial Guide 2010-2011
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Academic Scholarships

Presidential Scholar 3.6 GPA and 1250 SAT*/28 ACT Test Scores
1320 SAT*/31 ACT Test Scores
MAXIMUM TOTAL =		 $9,000
+$2,000
$11,000		 Must maintain a 3.4 GPA to renew each year.
Academic Distinction National Merit Finalist
National Merit Semifinalist		 $6,000
$3,000		 Must be National Merit Finalist or Semifinalist
H.U. Honor 3.2 GPA and 1000 SAT*/21 ACT
3.5 GPA
1150 SAT/25 ACT
Top 10% of Class
MAXIMUM TOTAL =		 $2,500
+$1,000
+$1,000
+$500
$5,000		 Awards are made based on test scores, GPA, and class rank.
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA to renew each year.
Indiana Academic Honors Scholarship Recipient of the Indiana Academic Honors Diploma $250 One-time award.

Academic Scholarships - Transfers

H.U. Honor 3.2 GPA and 1000 SAT*/21 ACT Test Scores
3.5 GPA
1050 SAT*/25 ACT
Top 10%
1250 SAT*/28 ACT		 $2,500
+$1,000
+$1,000
+$500
+$1,500		 Student must have high school requirements to the left, plus have at least a 3.0 GPA in college and 24 hours of credit.
Academic Award 3.0 Cumulative College GPA $2,500 Student had below a 3.2 high school GPA but has at least a 3.0 in college with at least 24 hours of credit
Phi Theta Kappa Award $2,000 Phi Theta Kappa membership at current college.
Distinction Award National Merit Finalist
National Merit Semifinalist		 $4,500
$3000		 Must be National Merit Finalist or Semifinalist

Academic Scholarships - Returning Students

H.U. Honor 3.0 GPA at Huntington University $2,500 If a student did not receive an H.U. Honor Award as a new student, they can earn the initial tier post-enrollment

Performance Awards

Art Awards 3.0 GPA/Department Recommendation $500-$2,000 Must complete application; portfolio (preferably slides).
Communication Awards
Broadcasting, Communication Studies, Digital Media Arts, Film Studies, Journalism		 2.3 GPA/Department Recommendation $500- $2,500 Must complete application. Awards made on leadership ability as well as work experience in communication. Auditions/digital portfolios encouraged.
Music Awards 2.3 GPA/Department Recommendation $500- $4,000 Must complete application. Auditions are arranged through the Music Department.
Theatre Awards 2.3 GPA/Department Recommendation $500- $2,000 Must submit a résumé of theatre experience and letter of recommendation from theatre director. Auditions encouraged.
Athletic Awards 2.3 GPA/Athletic Ability Varies Scholarships are available in all sports. Awards made on coaches’ recommendations.

Grants

Frank O’Bannon
Grant Program		 Higher Education Award
Freedom of Choice Award		 $200-
$7,584		 State of Indiana Grants. FAFSA must be received by federal processor before March 10.
Federal Pell Grant Financial Need $555-
$5,550		 Federal Grant. Must file FAFSA to Huntington University
Federal ACG Grant Financial Need/Pell Grant Recipient $750-
$1,300		 1st or 2nd year student who has completed a rigorous secondary school curriculum.
Federal Smart Grant Financial Need/Pell Grant Recipient $4,000 3rd or 4th year student. 3.0 GPA. Major Specific.
Federal SEOG Financial Need $500-
$4,000		 Federal grant. Must file FAFSA.
Church Service Grant Dependent of a full-time minister or missionary $500-
$1,000		 Parent must be in full-time ministry.
Edward Roush Grant 2.3 GPA/Financial Need Varies Must file FAFSA. Must have demonstrated need.
Family Grant Two or more family members enrolled at
Huntington University as undergraduates		 $500-
$1,000		 Amount of grant is based on need.
Huntington University Grant 2.3 GPA/Financial Need Varies Must file FAFSA. Must have a demonstrated need.
International Grant 2.3 GPA/International Student $1,000-
$8,000		 Must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Must demonstrate need. Must complete Source of Funding section of International Student Application.
Matching Church Grant Church must participate $100-
$500		 H.U. will match up to $500 from student’s home church.
U.B. Matching Church Grant Church must participate/Member
of a U.B.I.C. Church		 $100-
$1,000		 H.U. will match up to $1,000 from student’s U.B. home church.
U.B. Endowment Grant Member of a U.B.I.C. Church $1,000
$2,000		 Awards made on state of residency as well as need.
Merillat Scholar - 2.7 GPA and 900 SAT*/19 ACT test scores
- Member of U.B. or Federation Church or
Dependent of an alumnus/alumnae or
Youth for Christ/Campus Life student leader or
Young Life/Young Life campaigner/wyldlife leader or
Lenawee Christian School graduate or
ACSI or CSI Christian high school graduate 		$2,500-
$4,000		 Awards are based on GPA and test scores. Stackable if more than one criteria is met. Second category is +$1,000 and third category is an additional $500.
Horizontal Leadership Program 2.9 GPA and 900 SAT*/19 ACT
Ethnically diverse background,
application and interview process required		 Six full direct-cost scholarships and grants Must file FAFSA. Application deadline is January 30
Partnership with Youth for Christ

Loans and Work Study

Federal Perkins Loan Financial Need $500-
$4,000		 Federal funding. Must file FAFSA.
9-month deferment (5% interest).
Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized) Financial Need $3,500 - $5,500 Federal funding. Must file FAFSA.
6-month deferment. Amount determined by grade classification.
Federal Stafford Loan (Unsubsidized) Non-Need Based $3,500 - $7,500 Federal funding. Must file FAFSA.
Interest is charged upon disbursement. Additional unsubsidized funding is available for independent students. Amount determined by grade classification.
Federal Plus Non-Need Based Up to Total Cost of Attendance Federal funding. Allows parent to help cover expected contribution.
Federal Work Study Financial Need $800-
$2,200		 Federal funding. Student is eligible for an on-campus job.

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