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academic year. The policy regarding institutional aid can be obtained in the Office of Student Financial Services or online at
www.ciu.edu/become-student/financial-aid
.
Spouse Tuition Ben fits
CIU believes that training both the wife and husband makes a stronger family and ministry team. Because of this commitment,
CIU has created the following:
Guest Pass
:
This pass permits the spouse of a provisional or fully-admitted CIU student to audit courses at no charge on the
basis of available space. Guests must be in the same course as their spouse. Guests do not take exams or participate in course
assignments; participation in classroom discussion is at the discretion of the professor. A Guest Pass may be obtained from the
Office of the University Registrar.
Partners in Ministry Grant
:
This grant is available to the enrolled spouse of a full-time, degree-seeking student in any of the
colleges of the university. It pays tuition for one class per semester and is awarded based on available funding. Students
receiving this grant are not eligible for other CIU financial aid. Fees or other charges are the responsibility of the student.
Contact the Office of Student Financial Services for details regarding the application process and deadlines.
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Outside Scholarships
Thousands of scholarships are offered each year through private foundations and civic organizations. Students are
encouraged to visit
www.ciu.edu/become-student/financial-aid
for links to scholarship search websites.
Veteran’s Benefits
Those who are eligible veterans are encouraged to pursue the possibility of Veteran’s Educational Benefits. Visit
www.va.gov
for information and forms. Also visit the Columbia International University’s veteran’s website at
www.ciu.edu/become-
student/financial-aid/veterans-benefits
to learn how to apply your benefits as a CIU student.
Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits
Students who are overcoming physical and/or developmental obstacles may be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation benefits
through their state of residence. Students should contact their local Vocational Rehabilitation agency for more information.
International Students
International students do not complete the FAFSA. Instead, they should contact the Office of Student Financial Services to
obtain the necessary instructions related to the application process. International students seeking financial aid should be
aware that they are required by the U.S. federal government to demonstrate they have the funds necessary to attend the
university prior to arriving in the United States. The U.S. government has determined that, barring unforeseen circumstances,
adequate funding should be available from the same or equally dependable sources for subsequent years of study (U.S. Federal
code 22 CFR 41.61 (b) (ii)). Highest consideration in awarding CIU financial aid to international students will be given to those
students who meet the following criteria:
•
Have a proven record of ministry effectiveness, especially in leadership positions
•
Explicitly affirm their intention to return home to engage in a specific ministry role for which theological education
may provide a strategic advantage
•
Receive endorsement and financial backing from their native church and/or coordinating mission agency
•
Have strong references from CIU alumni, particularly those with whom they minister
•
Demonstrate mission quality to the institution
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Demonstrate strong Christian character and spiritual maturity
Financial Aid Refund Policy
Policies have been established in accordance with federal regulations to ensure a fair and equitable refund of tuition for CIU
students who are receiving financial aid and withdraw from the university either partially or completely during the course of
an enrollment period (semester or short-term). In order to make CIU scholarships and grants available to as many eligible
students as possible, all CIU scholarships and grants are forfeited when a recipient withdraws from CIU before the end of a
term or drops below 12 hours of enrollment for undergraduate and below nine hours for graduate or seminary students. In
such an event, CIU scholarship and grant recipients are responsible for complete repayment of funds. In addition, if a student
drops a class after the add/drop date, but within the refund period, and the student took out loans, any additional excess funds
will be returned to the lender. Refund policies are subject to federal regulations and may change during the course of a school
year. Contact the Office of Student Financial Services for a complete copy of the current refund policy.
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