ACADEMIC CATALOG 2018-2019

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18│ COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2018-2019 │FINANCIAL AID
only one of the following merit scholarships listed 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
Achievement
Scholarship
2.0 (Undergraduate only)
All Other CIU Grants 2.0
Varies. Must maintain minimum GPA
requirement for program of study.
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 to the role CIU plays in training students for such
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.
When returning students are being reviewed for their financial aid packages for the upcoming academic year, those who
fail to meet the GPA will not be awarded CIU institutional aid. GPA requirements are not reviewed in the middle of the
academic year. Policy regarding institutional aid can be obtained in the Financial Aid Office or online at
Consortium Agreements/Study Abroad
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. 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. Study tours may not count towards
federal, state, or CIU institutional aid eligibility requirements.
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. The institutional aid is limited to one semester.
Education Benefits
Students receiving education benefits as an employee, dependent or spouse of a full-time CIU employee are not eligible for
additional institutional aid from CIU.
Partnerships
CIU has partnered with several Christian agencies to offer a tuition reduction to employees and their dependents for any
course, with the exception of doctoral-level courses. Students who receive 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