Financial Aid Opportunities
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- FAFSA (003259 Eastern code)
- Net Price Calculator (Eastern)
- Office of Financial Aid
Upon Admittance to Eastern
The College of Arts and Sciences Awards
Academic Scholarships or Opportunity Grants for incoming First Year, International or Transfer Students up to $12,000. Scholarship amount ranges from $3,500-$12,000. Students who apply to Eastern are considered for an academic scholarship or grant upon acceptance. Scholarship amount is based on class rank and/or High school cumulative GPA, SAT scores, reference's and essay(s). Transfer students are also eligible with the inclusion of official college transcripts. Renewable through yearly criteria. Apply to EU today to see if you are eligible!
After ADMITTANCE to Eastern
The President's Circle
National Scholastic/Achievement/Hispanic Award+ $16,500.00 - Students who have been recognized as finalists or semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (PSAT scores) will be awarded a scholarship of $8250.00 per semester <max. (8) full-time semesters>. Limited number available and requires the completion of a yearly FAFSA. Renewable through annual criteria.
Templeton Honors College Grant+$13,500 to Full Tuition. Students admitted into the Templeton Honors College cohort will receive a yearly grant ranging from $13,500 to full tuition from Eastern University. Students who have excelled and want to be challenged academically are encouraged to apply. Indicators of academic excellence would be a student who has obtained a 3.9 GPA or ranking in the top 9% of the high school class, or 1350 SAT, critical reading and math, or 30 ACT. THC grant will replace any existing academic scholarship/grant that was received upon original acceptance to College of Arts and Sciences.
Visit THC for application. Email THC
Leadership Fellows Grant+$13,000.00. Eastern awards multiple Leadership Grants on a competitive basis to first-year students. Students who have at least a 3.3 GPA and can demonstrate previous leadership are encouraged to apply. Grants are for $13,000 a year and are renewable annually if all program requirements have been met. LF Grant will replace any existing academic scholarship/grant that was received upon original acceptance to College of Arts and Sciences. Print LFP application. Email LFP. Still accepting applications.
The Goode Scholars Scholarship+ $13,000.00. Annually, the Goode Scholars Scholarship at Eastern will be awarded to twenty, first-year students from urban areas. To be eligible to apply, a student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or rank top 30% in class, and be service-minded with displayed leadership abilities. Grants are for $13,000 a year and are renewable annually if all program requirements have been met. The Goode Scholars Scholarship will replace any existing academic scholarship/grant that was received upon original acceptance to College of Arts and Sciences. Print the GSS application. Email GSS. Still accepting applications.
The Howard Fellows Grant +$13,000.00 - The Howard Fellows Program has been created in honor of Dr. Harold Howard who promoted the use of technology through higher education at Eastern. In honor of his legacy, the HFP program is geared towards students of high academic aptitude and prior demonstrated ability in areas of marketing technology (such as, but not limited to; web/graphic design, content management systems, Facebook, other social media, video editing, and blogging). Recipients of this grant will perform technology projects in collaboration with project coordinators of Admission/Marketing departments at Eastern. The Howard Fellows Grant of $13, 000 per year, will replace any existing academic scholarship or grant that was received upon original acceptance to the College of Arts and Sciences. Print the HFP application. Email HFP. Still accepting applications.
The Faith, Reason and Justice Distinction
Music Scholarships Up to $5,000.00. Music majors must audition before April 1 to be eligible for a limited number of scholarships ranging from $500-$5000. To make an appointment for an audition call the music department at 610-341-4397. If you have specific questions about the Music program, email Dr. Ron Matthews.
Young Life Ballbach Fellows Grant(s)% Up to $2,000.00. The Young Life Ballbach Fellows is an unique partnership between Young Life and Eastern University. If you participated in Young Life in high school, you may be eligible for $1000.00. If you are willing to take the Young Life/FCA leadership class, you may be eligible for another $1000.00. For full details on how you can receive any of these grants please contact John Levis.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Wadman Fellows Grant(s)% Up to $2,000.00. The FCA Wadman Fellows is an unique partnership between FCA and Eastern University. If you participated in FCA in high school, you may be eligible for $1000.00. If you are willing to take the Young Life/FCA leadership class, you may be eligible for another $1000.00. For full details on how you can receive any of these grants please contact John Levis.
Dance Scholarships Up to $1,500.00. Potential dance majors may qualify for a limited number of Dance Scholarships ranging from $500-$1500. Contact the Dance department to arrange an audition at 610-341-1739.
Legacy Award $1,000.00. Awarded to an entering student of a parent or grandparent that is an alum of Eastern University. Apply to EU today to see if you are eligible!
Ministerial Discount $500.00. Eastern University will provide a $500 Ministerial Discount for eligible undergraduates, ordained ministers, missionaries, or their undergraduate dependents, for the current academic year.
The Matching Grants
Church Matching Grant^ If your church donates money toward your educational costs from their unrestricted budget, and you have need, Eastern will match that money up to $1,000 for the academic year (if there is no need, then up to $500). Need is determined by the student filing a FAFSA. The Church Matching Grant Application Form must be received by Eastern by the May 1st deadline and the church's check must be received by the July 15th deadline for the church funds to be matched.
Young Life Match Grant^ Up to $2,000.00. If Young Life donates money toward your educational costs from their unrestricted budget, and you have need, Eastern will match that money up to $1,000 for the academic year (if there is no need, then up to $500). Need is determined by the student filing a FAFSA. For full details on how you can receive any of these grants please contact John Levis.
^ Eastern MATCHES a MAXIMUM of $1000 total (for need-based families) from any combination of match programs.
+ Awarded in place of any originally received College of Arts and Sciences awards
% Cannot be combined with any President's Circle awards or awards offered upon acceptance resulting in amounts exceeding $13,000.00.
Need Based Aid
FILE FOR FAFSA TO DETERMINE NEED BASED AID.
Eastern University Grant- Awarded to students that still have financial need after federal and state sources have been awarded and is applied using Eastern University financial aid and admissions award parameters. Need is determined by FAFSA.
Student Aid Fund Award- Funded through the generous donated support of alumni, parents and friends as well as churches, organizations and foundations. All undergraduate students with financial need are eligible, which is determined by filing the FAFSA.
Federal Work Study- The Federal Work Study program is designed to give part-time employment to students to help meet the cost of their attendance. Students must submit the FAFSA and meet all Federal Eligibility requirements. Students work for an hourly rate, submit biweekly timesheets, and receive a pay check for hours worked.
Financial Aid Information on the Web
Outside Scholarships
Advent Christian Partnership - Berkshire Christian College and Eastern University have established an academic program on Eastern's campus which prepares Advent Christian young people to become the church's future leaders. Also, Berkshire is offering scholarship aid for qualifying students who enroll at Eastern.
For more details about scholarships, call Berkshire Christian College at 1-800-218-3067.
American Baptist Grants & Loans - Applicants must be a member of an American Baptist Church for at least one year before applying for aid, be enrolled at an accredited educational institution in the USA or Puerto Rico, and be a United States citizen. For more information call 1-800-ABC-3USA, ext. 2067 or visit www.abc-em.org.
FAFSA Online - Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Online. (EU code is 003259)
Ocean City (NJ) Tabernacle Scholarship - For any student looking to pursue a vocation in Christian Service ... For more details please call 609-399-1915 or info@octabernacle.org.
The Eastern Financial Aid Office also has the right to modify your financial aid awards at any time during the award year. Some of the reasons this would happen are change of enrollment status, receipt of outside scholarship or loan, change in housing status, failure to make Satisfactory Academic Progress, or as a result of the Federal Verification process.
