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Top News |
First Intercollegiate Athlete Signs to Play for CIU Rams SoccerClick here to read the full story. |
History In The Making
We are embarking on one of the most exciting chapters in the history of CIU. For the first time in 89 years, CIU will field our first intercollegiate athletic teams in fall 2012. Why athletics at CIU? It fits with our purpose of educating people from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ. Imagine the outreach that student-athletes and coaches can have both at home and abroad using the platform of athletics to share the good news of Jesus Christ
Our Sports
Fall 2012 marks the beginning of an aggressive five-year plan introducing intercollegiate athletics at CIU.
Our League
CIU will compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), whose mission is to use athletic competition as an integral component of education, evangelism, and encouragement.
Our Mascot
The ram was chosen as the CIU mascot for its strength and its biblical significance. Not only are rams known as ferocious defenders of their territory and their flock, the ram is a symbol of God's provision - a foreshadowing of Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
CIU Rams Club
Click here for more information on becoming a founding member of the CIU Rams Club!
Moore Fitness Center
Cheryl Guinther is the communications coordinator for the Alumni Ministries Office of Columbia International University. She serves alumni with genuine personal care and a professional approach developed over years as an executive administrative assistant and missionary. Cheryl worked over six years for a Christian financial management company providing client-care to seniors. As a missionary with Brethren in Christ World Missions in Zambia, Africa, Cheryl managed a mission guesthouse, served with a church team taking the “Jesus Film” to outlying villages, and started a “Reading Room” ministry to help street children return to school. For the last five years, she has been a mentor in the Missions Development Program for Brethren in Christ World Missions. Cheryl and her husband, Peter, moved to Columbia from Mechanicsburg, Penn. in August of 2010 so that Peter could complete his Master of Divinity degree at CIU. She enjoys reading, gardening, volunteering at a women’s shelter, and the close fellowship with her neighbors in the CIU Village.
Cheryl’s favorite Scripture verse is Romans 13:8.
Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Financial Aid
Office of Student Financial Services
Columbia International University is excited about your interest in continuing your education with us. We recognize that funding a college education is a major investment and strive to offer students a quality education at the lowest possible cost. During the 2010-2011 academic year, CIU awarded over $12 million dollars of financial aid including federal, state and institutional aid.
Fast Facts for Undergrad Students
- Students who attend CIU can apply for federal, state, and institutional aid as well as outside scholarships and grants.
- Overall, 94% of the students enrolled in CIU's undergraduate program were assisted by the Office of Student Financial Services.
- The average financial aid package: $15,000 (includes $3,500 Stafford loan. Dependent students must live on-campus to receive CIU scholarships and grants.)
Fast Facts for Graduate and Seminary Students
- Students who attend CIU can apply for federal and institutional aid, as well as outside scholarships and grants.
- The average CIU scholarship: $2,000
We understand that the process of financial aid can be complex and time consuming, so we encourage you to explore our site for more details regarding the aid available at CIU. If you have additional questions, email us at finaid@ciu.edu, or call our office at (800) 777-2227, ext. 5036. We are excited about your interest in continuing your education at CIU, and want to assist you in any way possible.
View our Net Price Calculator here.
Dates to Remember
January 1 - The current FAFSA is available.
February 28 - CIU financial aid priority deadline for new students.
March 9 - CIU donor scholarship applications due!
April 15 - CIU financial aid priority deadline for returning students.
June 30 - Deadline for submission of FAFSA for SC residents receiving the South Carolina Tuition Grant.
Click here for Terms and Conditions of Financial Aid at CIU.
Click here for Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy - Federal
Click here for Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy - Institutional
"The Office of Student Financial Services supports the CIU Mission by actively participating in the student recruitment process through caring and effective customer service, timely processing, and maximizing financial aid opportunities for current and prospective students."
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