Details about Huntington University Financial Aid Programs

• Available sources of aid (financial aid chart)

• General Financial Aid Policies

• Financial Assistance and Academic Progress

• University Scholarships and Awards

• United Brethren Grants

• University Grants and Performance Awards

• Government Grant Programs

• Student Loan Programs

• Student Employment

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General Financial Aid Policies

The University’s first priority in providing financial assistance is to full-time students living on campus who excel in academic achievements and performance areas and to those preparing for service to the church. Many of the awards are need-based although several important awards are not. Most University-based financial aid is indexed to the ability of the students to succeed academically.

The primary purpose of the financial aid program at Huntington is to provide assistance to students who can benefit from further education but who cannot afford to do so without such assistance. Students receiving financial aid are expected to uphold the ideals of the University as a condition of their awards, and students who are placed on disciplinary probation or academic probation may have their aid reduced or withdrawn by action of the financial aid committee.

Parents are expected to contribute according to their means, taking into account their income, assets, number of dependents and other relevant information. Students themselves are expected to contribute from their own assets and earnings, including appropriate borrowing against future earnings. The investment that one makes in one’s own education or in one’s children’s education often is made sacrificially. The financial aid program is designed to help share the burden after other resources have been drawn upon.

Need-based financial aid is offered to accepted students only after determination that resources of the family are insufficient to meet the students’ educational expenses. The amount of aid offered will not exceed the amount needed to meet the difference between the students’ total educational expenses and their families’ resources.

To be considered for need-based financial aid, the student must be regularly admitted to Huntington and must have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be filed by going online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA should be received at the Federal Processor by March 10. New students are also required to file an Authorization Form prior to registration for classes. To be eligible for financial aid, students must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment, must be making satisfactory academic progress and must have completed all necessary forms.

The Office of Financial Aid will determine eligibility and award aid to students based on the difference between the cost of attending the University and the family contribution by institutional methodology. As nearly as possible, the University attempts to meet students’ needs with financial aid award packages that may include scholarships, grants, loans and employment.

University-funded scholarships and grants are not awarded to students carrying fewer than 12 hours except for those in the Graduate School and tuition remission programs. Unless otherwise noted, students must have a 2.3 gpa to be eligible for a University award.

Financial aid is awarded for two semesters with one-half the annual amount granted for each semester. The students’ awards are reviewed and renewed each year.

No combination of University-funded scholarships and grants may exceed the lesser of full-time tuition or the students’ actual semester tuition, and students who do not reside on campus may receive reduced awards. Externally funded scholarship and grant programs, however, may sometimes be applied to a portion of room and board costs.

In the event that students withdraw from Huntington either voluntarily or by request, University scholarships and grants are recomputed and the students are charged for the unpaid cost.

Financial Assistance and Academic Progress

To be eligible for awards, students must demonstrate that they are making satisfactory progress toward their degree objective. Students receiving any type of financial aid are required to meet the standards of satisfactory academic progress, being measured both qualitatively and quantitatively. The following standards of satisfactory academic progress are used for financial assistance eligibility:

1. Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (gpa) based on the cumulative credit hours completed as shown in the chart below:
Min. Cum. GPA Cum. Credit Hours
1.70 < 26
1.80 26 < 42
1.90 42 < 58
2.00 < 58

2. Successfully complete a minimum of 60% of their attempted hours within a given term, including any repeated, remedial or reprieved courses or withdrawals recorded on the academic record at the time of the progress check. For example, a student who has attempted a cumulative total of 60 credit hours must have successfully completed at least 36 of those hours to meet the stated requirement. A review of cumulative attempted hours will be conducted after each semester by the Financial Aid Director. Failure to successfully complete at least 60% of the attempted hours will result in the student being placed on “credit completion probation” status for the subsequent semester. A student Financial Information placed on this status must successfully complete a minimum of 80% of the attempted coursework during the probation term. If this percentage is not met, all federal, state and institutional aid will be denied.

• Repeated, remedial or reprieved coursework will count towards the attempted and completed credit hours for both that term and the cumulative gpa.

• Repeated coursework will not affect the student’s completed cumulative credit hours.

3. Successfully complete a minimum of 80% of their cumulative attempted hours including any transfer hours from other accredited institutions.

Eligibility to receive any type of financial aid is determined by the maximum time period (credit hours) for a student to complete the course of study. This shall be equal to or less than 160 total credit hours recorded at the time of completed graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Financial Aid Probation Students placed on academic probation are also placed on financial aid probation. If the students fail to be removed from academic probation, they are placed on financial aid suspension for the succeeding semester. Students who achieve at least a 2.5 in the probation semester but fail to be removed from academic probation may appeal to be continued on financial aid probation instead of suspension.

Financial Aid Suspension Students who are placed on financial aid suspension will be ineligible to receive financial aid of any kind from federal, state or University sources.

Financial Aid Reinstatement Students on financial aid suspension are eligible to apply for reinstatement of their financial aid in a subsequent semester if they earn at least a 2.0 gpa as full-time students for the semester that they are on suspension. Students not attending Huntington University during the semester of their suspension status will be reinstated on financial aid probation upon their readmission to the University. Part-time students may achieve reinstatement after the completion of 12 semester hours.

Appeal Process Students may appeal either financial aid probation or suspension by letter to the vice president and dean of the University.

University Scholarships and Awards

Through its scholarship program, the University attracts superior students for undergraduate and graduate study. Scholarship students are expected to make contributions to the total academic program, to challenge all students to academic excellence and to enhance the intellectual life of the campus. Talent and leadership award winners bring a special vitality to the overall University program. Students receiving awards are expected to uphold the ideals of the University as a condition of their awards. University awards may not exceed the amount that would diminish state or federal awards and may be awarded as partial awards to meet University award guideline limitations or based on academic achievement. Financial aid packages include appropriate self-help contributions from work-study earnings, loans, parental contributions and summer earnings and savings. Students must maintain continuous enrollment for renewable awards that are applicable only toward tuition for the first baccalaureate degree. Institutional aid is awarded on an annual basis and renewal cumulative gpa’s are determined after January Term for upperclassmen and spring semester for new students. Institutional scholarships, grants and awards may be received for a maximum of ten semesters.

Presidential Scholar  awards in the amount of $9,000 each are made for academic excellence. These awards are renewable for up to four years of college provided the recipient maintains a 3.4 cumulative gpa (those whose cumulative gpa drops below a 3.4 may be eligible for other academic scholarships and grants). Eligible applicants must have a minimum of a 3.6 gpa and have either a combined Math + Verbal score SAT of 1250 or composite ACT of 28.  And additional $2,000 can be added onto the basic $9,000 if an applicant has a 1320 SAT (Math + Verbal) and/or 31 ACT (composite).

National Merit Finalists are granted a $6,000 scholarship and Semi-finalists $4,500, which will be added on to a student's academic scholarship. 

(HU Honors Scholarship) Academic Scholarships are made for the first year of attendance based on high school gpa, class rank and SAT/ACT scores. The range of the awards is from $2500 - $5000 per year.  Awards can be renewed by having a 3.0 cumulative gpa by the end of January Term for returning students and by the end of spring semester for new students – for the following school year. Funds for these scholarships have been provided through endowment by the: Adler Scholarship, Anderson Medical Scholarship, Austin Music Scholarship, E. Dewitt Baker Alumni Scholarship, Ruth Ann Barcanic Memorial Scholarship, Becker Memorial Scholarship, The Bendix Scholarship, Irene F. Bergdall Scholarship Endowment, Bippus State Bank Scholarship, Brenn Science Scholarship, Helen Brooks Teacher Education and Christian Ministries Scholarship, Betty A. Brown and Donna & Leora Ackerman Teacher Education Scholarship, H.S. and Ethel Brubaker Memorial Scholarship, Emil and Ruth Bucholtz Scholarship, Keith A. Carver Memorial Scholarship, Harold and Ruby Cherry Christian Ministries, Maurice B. Clark Scholarship, Ralph E. Clifton-Grabill Bank Scholarship, Francis Keeling Coe Memorial Scholarship, Lois Booth Cook Science Scholarship, Curie Social Sciences Scholarship, Datema Family Christian Missionary Scholarship, Doris H. Derrah Scholarship, Dolby Memorial Scholarship First Presbyterian Church Scholarship, Frederick O. Fisher Scholarship Fund, Mary Lydia and David Frey Memorial Scholarship, Jarrod L. Geiger Memorial Scholarship, Taylor and Cecile Gluth Scholarship, J. Ben and Mary Elizabeth Good Scholarship, G. Richard Goshorn Memorial Scholarship, Grayston Scholarship, Florence Grayston Memorial Scholarship, Eleanor Green Scholarship, Eugene and MaryLou Habecker Scholarship, Walter and Francis Habecker Christian Leaders Scholarship, Hackett Scholarship, Dr. Robert M. Hafner Scholarship, Benjamin Ray Hallman Christian Ministries Memorial Scholarship, Matthew Gerald Hallman Theatre Arts Memorial Scholarship, Hattox Family Scholarship, Hebron/Emmanuel Church of the UB Christian Ministries Scholarship, Hendrickson Family Scholarship, William F. Herbst Scholarship, Heritage Fund of Huntington County Scholarship, Esta and Hermann Howard Scholarship, Eva Hileman Sadler Scholarship, Basil and Nellie Holloway UB Scholarship, Hull Family Scholarship, Hunckler Scholarship, Huntington County Bar Scholarship, Huntington County Laboratories Scholarship, Huntington University Auxiliary Scholarship, Huntington University Faculty Scholarship, Huntington University Foundation Scholarship, Dr. Leslie L. and Mary L. Huntley Scholarship, Johnson Petroleum and Johnson Junction Scholarship, Rachel Leoni Hoskins Kelty Christian Communicators Scholarship, Clara Kimery Scholarship, Richard Klopfenstein Scholarship, Katie Kobelski Memorial Scholarship, Kruger Memorial Scholarship, Francis H. Langholf Memorial Scholarship, Roxy Lefforge Scholarship, Majestic Scholarship, Richard and Shirley Mann Scholarship, Mabel and Mildred McGinity UB Scholarship, Clyde W. Meadows United Brethren Scholarship, Medical Memorial Society Scholarship, Memcor Scholarship, Miller Memorial Scholarship, Alfred J. and Victoria Napolitano Scholarship, David R. Nicholson Memorial Scholarship, C. Dale and Eleanor Older Scholarship, Mary Osborn Memorial Scholarship, Deborah Jo Osgood Memorial Scholarship, Gertrude Pastor-Austin Scholarship, Pizza Hut Scholarship, Emile and Evelyn Ponsot Memorial Scholarship for International Students, Marvin D. Price Memorial Scholarship, Harold and Betty Pontious Christian Financial Information Ministries Scholarship, Purviance Family Scholarship, I.B. & Martha Pulliam Scholarship, Dan & Marilyn Quayle Centennial Scholarship, Mildred Marie Rediger Clifton Scholarship, Lewis and Hazel Reiff Business & Economics Scholarship, Lewis and Hazel Reiff Memorial Scholarship, Reiff Family Scholarship, Mary Edith Reiff Teach Education Scholarship, Robbins Memorial Scholarship, Rock River Ministerial Endowment Scholarship, Ed and Polly Roush Family Scholarship, Royce & Janice Ruckman Youth Ministries Scholarship, Britt and Denise Sather Scholarship, Satterthwaite Family Scholarship, Savage Scholarship, Nyla Jeanne Schenkel Medical Scholarship, Ella Cadwallader Schofield Memorial Scholarship, Schumm Scholarship for Science Students, Shipley Memorial Scholarship, Harold C. Shuck Endowment Fund, Shuttleworth Scholarship, Henry and Doretta Smith Scholarship, State Bank of Markle and Don Hoopengarner Scholarship, Stemen Music Scholarship, Student Senate Impact Initiative Scholarship, Bee Swoveland Dellinger Teacher Education Scholarship, Ted’s Memorial Scholarship, Robert and Ruth Thompson Scholarship, Thorne Music Scholarship, Tinnerstet-Morgan Scholarship, United Methodist Memorial Home Employee Scholarship, Wabash Inc. Scholarship, Jean & John Walmsley Scholarship, Bob Wilson Scholarship, Helen D. Wilson Scholarship, Doris Ann Woodcock Wiest Scholarship, and Wynder Family Scholarship.

Further information on specific awards may be obtained from the admissions or financial aid office.

University Grants and Performance Awards

Through the University’s grants and awards program, the University brings to the campus students with particular skills to enhance the overall programs of the University. The University also administers various governmental aid programs that enable worthy and needy students to attend. Students receiving awards are expected to uphold the ideals of the University as a condition of their awards. University awards may not exceed the amount that would diminish state or federal awards and may be awarded as partial awards to meet University award guideline limitations or based on academic achievement. University awards are applicable only toward tuition for the first baccalaureate degree. Financial aid packages include appropriate self-help contributions from work-study earnings, loans, parental contributions and summer earnings and savings. Students must maintain continuous enrollment for renewable awards and, unless otherwise noted, must have a 2.3 gpa to be eligible for an award. One-half of the award is given per semester.

United Brethren Grants

United Brethren Grants are provided to full-time, regularly admitted undergraduate students who are members of the United Brethren in Christ Church based on need and academic achievement. Students must have a high school gpa above 2.3. Returning students can renew this award with a cumulative gpa of 2.0. The Merillat UB Scholarship is funded by the Merillat Foundation for students who are members of UB or federation churches. Students may receive up to $4,000 if their gpa is above a 3.2 with 1000 SAT or 21 ACT and up to $2,500 if their gpa is above a 2.7 with 900 SAT or 19 ACT. Renewal of these awards requires a 3.0 and 2.5 gpa, respectively. UB Endowment Grants are awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 based upon financial need and state of residency. Church Service Grants are given to students based on need and academic achievement for dependents of full-time licensed ministers of the gospel in good standing or foreign missionaries currently serving. Matching Church Grants may be awarded based on the criteria described in the Matching Church Grants section.

Merillat Scholarships Scholarships funded by the Merillat Foundation for students who are members of a UB (or federation) church, Youth for Christ student leader, children of alumni, or ACSI/CSI grad . Students may receive up to $4,000 if their gpa is above a 3.2 with 1000 SAT or 21 ACT and up to $2,500 if their gpa is above a 2.7 with 900 SAT or 19 ACT. Renewal of these awards requires a 3.0 and 2.5 gpa, respectively.

Governmental Programs

Federal Pell Grants are provided by the federal government to needy students in amounts that are determined by the student’s ISIR, the cost of attendance at the University, and a payment schedule issued by the US Department of Education.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are provided by the federal government to students with exceptional need, subject to federal funding guidelines. The award is based on the family’s ability to contribute as determined from the FAFSA and the amount of grant funds made available to the University. Eligible students enrolled less than full-time may receive partial grants. Students should contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACC) are for undergraduates receiving Pell Grants who are U.S. citizens enrolled full-time in their first or second academic year of study. Students must have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study and graduated from high school after January 1, 2006. Second academic year students must have at least a 3.0 cumulative gpa at the completion of their first year postsecondary study.

National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grants (National Smart Grant) are for undergraduates receiving Pell Grants, who are U.S. citizens enrolled full-time in their third or fourth academic year of an eligible degree program majoring in physical, life or computer sciences; engineering; technology; mathematics; or a critical-need foreign language and have at least a 3.0 cumulative gpa.

State of Indiana Grants are provided to residents of Indiana through the Frank O’Bannon Grant Program. Awards covered under this program include Indiana Higher Education Grants, Freedom of Choice Grants and 21st Century Scholar Awards. These awards provide funding to eligible students based on need and differential cost of attendance at private institutions.

Veterans’ Benefits provided by government agencies may be used at Huntington. The University is approved for educational training of veterans and their families under US Code Title 38, Section 1775. Applications and certifications for veterans programs are handled through the Office of the Registrar.

Vocational Rehabilitation Grants are under the provision of Public Law 565, in which the federal and state governments jointly provide funds for grants to students who have a physical or mental impairment that constitutes a vocational handicap. The State Vocational Rehabilitation Division determines the grants that may be applied to tuition and certain fees. The Office of Financial Aid will complete the requested Financial Aid Communications form.

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Student Loan Programs

Students without immediate resources to complete payment for their educational expenses may choose to borrow against future earnings through several loan programs. Borrowing for such an investment may well yield monetary returns, but the greater return on an investment for one’s education comes in the enhanced quality of life and sense of self-worth.

Student Employment

Students should have at least one semester’s expenses on hand before beginning college and preferably one year’s expenses. The University recognizes, however, that many students need to earn part of the cost of their education while in college.

Graduate Student Assistantships are provided in limited number as tuition grants. Off-Campus Employment in the city of Huntington is possible in the many retail stores, restaurants, shops, factories, and homes.