Centenary University Cyclones - undergrad_fa_sell_sheet.pdf
2015-16 Freshman Financial Aid
THE NUMBERS MATTER
AND THEY’RE BETTER THAN YOU THINK Financial Aid Availability
• Centenary awarded over $15 million in scholarships and grants last year • 99% of our students received scholarships or grants this past year • The average financial aid award for 2014-15 was $22,700 • Most students pay much less than full price for a Centenary education
Prepare Ahead of Time
• Apply for admission to Centenary early to take full advantage of available funding • Complete your FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, 2015 at FAFSA.gov • Priority Deadline: February 15, 2015 • Centenary’s Federal School Code: 002599
Incoming Freshmen Merit-Based Scholarships Learn more at: CentenaryCollege.edu/FreshmanAid
Award Amount Criteria Presidential Scholars Program Grace Harris Scholarship
75% of tuition
3.6 GPA and 1100 SAT CR + Math or 24 ACT composite 3.2 GPA and 1000 SAT CR + Math or 21 ACT composite
$18,000
Faculty Scholarship
$16,000
Achievement Scholarship
$14,000
George Whitney Scholarship
$15,000
3.4 GPA and 1100 SAT CR + Math or 24 ACT composite 3.0 GPA and 1000 SAT CR + Math or 21 ACT composite
3.0 GPA or 1000 SAT CR + Math or 21 ACT composite
Please Note: Students admitted after February 15 will be considered for all institutional awards on a funds-available basis.
Estimate Your Cost
To estimate your costs and financial aid, use our Net Price Calculator at CentenaryCollege.edu/NPC
Tuition and Fees Information
A full listing of the current tuition and fees information is at CentenaryCollege.edu/Tuition
Financial Aid Information Other Awards Available Alumni Award Family Plan
$1,000
Available to children or grandchildren of Centenary College Alumni
10% of tuition Available when more than one family member is enrolled
United Methodist Program $12,500
Available to active members of the United Methodist Church
Educational Opportunity Program Varies
May cover full tuition and fees - CentenaryCollege.edu/EOP
Yellow Ribbon Program
Varies
May cover full tuition - CentenaryCollege.edu/Veterans
Recognition Award
$8,000-$12,000 May be awarded to students whose GPA is below a 3.0
More information online at: CentenaryCollege.edu/FreshmanAid
Student Employment
This program is designed to give Centenary students the opportunity to earn money and get on-the-job training while pursuing a degree through part-time on-campus employment. There are also a number of off-campus positions that support Centenary’s commitment to partnering with the community.
Loans
Loans from federal, state, and private lenders are a form of financial assistance that allows students to spread the cost of their education over time. Federal loans are not credit-based and do not require a co-signer. For more in-depth information, visit our website at CentenaryCollege.edu/Loans
Institutional Grants
Centenary College offers other institutional grants and awards to full-time undergraduate students. Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 are awarded to students who submit a FAFSA and demonstrate financial need. Other institutional awards are also available. Students who are admitted or complete their FAFSA after the priority deadline will be awarded on a funds-available basis. • Community Citizenship Grant • Garden State Grant • Out of State Grant
Financial Aid Office
(908) 852-1400 ext. 2350 [email protected] CentenaryCollege.edu/FinAid Main Campus Tour: CentenaryCollege.edu/Tour Consumer Information: CentenaryCollege.edu/ConsumerInformation
THE NUMBERS MATTER
AND THEY’RE BETTER THAN YOU THINK Financial Aid Availability
• Centenary awarded over $15 million in scholarships and grants last year • 99% of our students received scholarships or grants this past year • The average financial aid award for 2014-15 was $22,700 • Most students pay much less than full price for a Centenary education
Prepare Ahead of Time
• Apply for admission to Centenary early to take full advantage of available funding • Complete your FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, 2015 at FAFSA.gov • Priority Deadline: February 15, 2015 • Centenary’s Federal School Code: 002599
Incoming Freshmen Merit-Based Scholarships Learn more at: CentenaryCollege.edu/FreshmanAid
Award Amount Criteria Presidential Scholars Program Grace Harris Scholarship
75% of tuition
3.6 GPA and 1100 SAT CR + Math or 24 ACT composite 3.2 GPA and 1000 SAT CR + Math or 21 ACT composite
$18,000
Faculty Scholarship
$16,000
Achievement Scholarship
$14,000
George Whitney Scholarship
$15,000
3.4 GPA and 1100 SAT CR + Math or 24 ACT composite 3.0 GPA and 1000 SAT CR + Math or 21 ACT composite
3.0 GPA or 1000 SAT CR + Math or 21 ACT composite
Please Note: Students admitted after February 15 will be considered for all institutional awards on a funds-available basis.
Estimate Your Cost
To estimate your costs and financial aid, use our Net Price Calculator at CentenaryCollege.edu/NPC
Tuition and Fees Information
A full listing of the current tuition and fees information is at CentenaryCollege.edu/Tuition
Financial Aid Information Other Awards Available Alumni Award Family Plan
$1,000
Available to children or grandchildren of Centenary College Alumni
10% of tuition Available when more than one family member is enrolled
United Methodist Program $12,500
Available to active members of the United Methodist Church
Educational Opportunity Program Varies
May cover full tuition and fees - CentenaryCollege.edu/EOP
Yellow Ribbon Program
Varies
May cover full tuition - CentenaryCollege.edu/Veterans
Recognition Award
$8,000-$12,000 May be awarded to students whose GPA is below a 3.0
More information online at: CentenaryCollege.edu/FreshmanAid
Student Employment
This program is designed to give Centenary students the opportunity to earn money and get on-the-job training while pursuing a degree through part-time on-campus employment. There are also a number of off-campus positions that support Centenary’s commitment to partnering with the community.
Loans
Loans from federal, state, and private lenders are a form of financial assistance that allows students to spread the cost of their education over time. Federal loans are not credit-based and do not require a co-signer. For more in-depth information, visit our website at CentenaryCollege.edu/Loans
Institutional Grants
Centenary College offers other institutional grants and awards to full-time undergraduate students. Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 are awarded to students who submit a FAFSA and demonstrate financial need. Other institutional awards are also available. Students who are admitted or complete their FAFSA after the priority deadline will be awarded on a funds-available basis. • Community Citizenship Grant • Garden State Grant • Out of State Grant
Financial Aid Office
(908) 852-1400 ext. 2350 [email protected] CentenaryCollege.edu/FinAid Main Campus Tour: CentenaryCollege.edu/Tour Consumer Information: CentenaryCollege.edu/ConsumerInformation
