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Consortium Agreements
Institutional scholarships and grants may be awarded to students taking classes under formal consortium agreements as long
as the student’s degree major or minor requires study at that outside institution. The institutional aid is limited to one
semester, except in the case where two semesters are required for the degree (i.e. the Middle Eastern Studies major requiring
two semesters at Jerusalem University College).
Other study abroad programs that meet graduation requirements but are not mandatory for the degree the student is
currently seeking may receive up to 50% of the student’s institutional aid. This award is limited to one semester.
Student aid packages for those studying at other institutions will be reviewed and awarded on a case-by-case basis. Students
must be in good standing and enrolled full time in courses applicable to their degree to be considered for institutional aid.
Education Benefits
Students receiving education benefits as a dependent or spouse of a full-time CIU employee are not eligible for additional
institutional aid from CIU.
Partnerships
Any employee or dependent with our partner agencies is eligible for a 25% tuition reduction for any course, with the
exception of doctoral-level courses. Students receiving a partnership discount are not eligible for additional institutional aid
from CIU. The Financial Aid office evaluates each student to determine the best financial aid source (partnership discount or
CIU institutional aid). To view a list of our eligible partner organizations, please visit
www.ciu.edu/partnerships
.
Spouse Tuition Benefits
CIU believes 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. The Guest Pass is to 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 Financial Aid office 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/other-resources
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.benefits.va.gov/gibill/
for information and forms. Also visit 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 Financial Aid office 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
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