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Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Federal Financial Aid
Satisfactory Academic Progress is defined as the process of adequately proceeding toward the completion of a degree. The
Office of Student Financial Services is required by federal regulations to ensure that students who are receiving federal and
state financial aid for their education are making measurable progress toward completion of a degree in a reasonable period of
time. The complete policy is available at
www.ciu.edu/become-student/financial-aid
. If the student has any questions about
our policy, please contact Student Financial Services at 803.807.5036.
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Columbia International Univeristy awards institutional financial aid on a “first-come, first-served” basis as long as funds are
available. All awards are subject to revision. The Office of Student Financial Services works with the student to determine the
best overall financial aid package. For more detailed information, please refer to the financial aid page at
www.ciu.edu/become-student/financial-aid
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CIU Grants & Sch larships
CIU students must be enrolled full time in a degree-seeking program to be eligible for CIU scholarships and grants. They must
maintain satisfactory academic progress and meet all CIU community standards. CIU scholarships and grants are only
awarded during the Fall and Spring semesters. It is best to understand a grant as an entitlement that the student receives,
possibly in conjunction with other grants. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of specific criteria. Students may receive only
one of the following scholarships (below). Each scholarship and grant has a minimum GPA requirement. In order for a CIU
student to retain eligibility for institutional aid, the student must meet the following criteria:
Scholarships &
Grants
Undergraduate GPA
Graduate-Level GPA
R.C. McQuilkin
Scholarship
3.0
(Undergraduate only)
Board Scholarship
3.0
(Undergraduate only)
Presidential
Scholarship
2.5
3.0
Dean Scholarship
2.5
3.0
Servant Leader
Scholarship
2.5
3.0
National Merit
Scholarship
3.0
(Undergraduate only)
Donor Scholarship
2.5
3.0
All Other CIU Grants
2.0
2.7(Graduate programs)
2.3(Seminary programs)
CIU also awards endowed scholarships which have been established by and are funded through individuals, families, and
institutions that are deeply committed to God’s work around the world and the role CIU plays in training laborers for that
work. Student recipients of these scholarships are required to provide an appropriate “thank you” letter to the donor(s). A
complete list of such scholarships can be found at the end of this section.
Students not meeting the criteria noted above will have their CIU scholarships and grants removed as applicable. When
returning students are being reviewed for their financial aid packages for the upcoming academic year, those who fail to meet
the GPA and character requirements will not be awarded CIU institutional aid. GPA requirements are not reviewed in the
middle of the academic year; however, students on character probation can have their aid removed at any point in the
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