 |   Clearwater Christian College Financial Aid ProgramsView the following charts below that list the different grant, scholarship, and loan programs at Clearwater Christian College. Donor Memorial ScholarshipsDonor Memorial Scholarships are awarded on March 1, 2012. To qualify for consideration, a student must be accepted to the College and have a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office. | Program | Requirements | Number of Awards | Range of Awards | Renewal | | Adeeb Fayez Ayoub Scholarship | This scholarship is provided in memory of Adeeb Fayez Ayoub, a former Christian school teacher. Open to any out-of-state student who is enrolled full-time. | Single | $1,250/year | Possible | | Andreas and Despina Pavlides Memorial Scholarship | To be eligible, the student must be an entering freshman who intends either to pursue a vocation in elementary or secondary education, or major in pre-law or pre-med. | Single | $4,000/year | One-time | | Dr. Jan Anderson Scholarship | Open to all student classifications who major in Missions or English. | Single | $1,000/year | One-time | | John Calvin Scholarship | Open to students of the Reformed Faith. Priority given to students who are members of the Biblical Presbyterian Church. | Multiple | $500-$2,000/year | Possible | | Grace Kneibler Hanline Scholarship | Open to sophomore, junior, and senior with interest in church planting. Must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. | Single | $1,000/year | Possible | | Mary Hayes Scholarship | Open to students majoring in Bible or Pastoral Studies. Open to all enrollment classifications. | Single | $1,000/year | Possible | | Hunter Scholarship | Open to all sophomore students majoring in physical education. | Single | $1,000/year | One-time | | Johnson Family Scholarship | Eligible students must be enrolled in Bible, Church Ministries, or Pastoral Studies. Open to all enrollment classifications. | Single | $300/year | Possible | | Lois Klein | This scholarship is provide in memory of Lois Klein, community patron and friend of the college. Open to students pursuing a degree in the division of Education either on the undergraduate or graduate level. Based on Financial Need. | Single | $1,000/year | Possible | | Mabel Haines Leuthy and Paul Leewood Leuthy Scholarship | Available to eligible students preparing for pastoral ministry, youth ministry or missions. Based on Financial Need. | Single | $750/year | One-time | | MacFarlane Scholarship | Open to all student classifications that major in English. | Single | $1,000/year | Possible | | Joan Sands Scholarship | Open to all full-time resident students who have completed the FAFSA. Preference will be given to those students whose EFC range is 5,500 to 12,000. The scholarship may be awarded to up to four (4) students, one of which must be majoring in psychology. Preference will also be given to students who work on campus. | Multiple | Up to $2,500/year | Possible | | Schmidt Arts Scholarship | Open to all classifications in any major offered by the Division of Arts. | Single | $2,500/year | Possible | | Schmidt Business Scholarship | Open to all women who declare a major in Business. | Single | $2,500/year | Possible | | Schmidt Ministry Scholarship | Open to all classifications in any major offered by the Division of Biblical Studies | Single | $2,500/year | Possible | | Suncoast Christian Elementary Education Scholarship | Open to all sophomore, junior and senior students majoring in elementary education with preference given to those seeking to teach in a Christian elementary school. | Single | $2,500/year | Possible |
College Funded Scholarships| Program | Requirements | Number of Awards | Range of Awards | Renewal | | Academic Scholarships | First-time, full-time students with an ACT score of at least 28 or an SAT score of at least 1270 will be awarded up to $5,000. Students with ACT scores of 26-27 or SAT scores of 1180 to 1260 will be awarded up to $2,750. Students transferring in with 30 or more credits must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 for all college work completed. | Multiple | Up to $5,000/year | Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. | | Business Scholarship | Open to new students who plan to major in Business Administration or Accounting. Students applying for this scholarship must submit a short essay and provide a personal reference regarding the applicant's character. Priority date is March 1. | Single | $2,000/year | Possible | | Christian Workers | This scholarship is available to full-time Christian workers and/or the dependents of a full-time Christian workers whose income is the major source of support for the family. | Multiple | Up to $2,500/year | Possible | | Clearwater First Generation Scholarship | This scholarship is awarded to students who are the first in their family to attend college. Students must be enrolled as full-time, degree seeking students. The FAFSA must be completed. Preference will be given to students whose family’s combined income is $30,000 or less. Four awards will be given; one of which must be to a student majoring in education. | 4 (first-come, first-serve basis) | Up to $6,000/year | Possible | | Clearwater International Student Scholarship | This scholarship is available to eligible first-time CCC students whose sole citizenship is a country other than the United States, provided they are full-time and degree-seeking. Students must earn at least a 2.00 GPA for each academic year in order to maintain eligibility. | Multiple | Up to $4,000/year | Possible | | Dual-enrollment Scholarship | This scholarship has two aspects. First, individuals enrolled as high school students in the Dual Enrollment program are eligible for a 50% discount on tuition. The discount is renewable for subsequent semesters. In addition, when these individuals graduate from high school and are accepted to the College as a degree-seeking student, they may receive a one-time scholarship up to $3,000 to be awarded their first academic year. | Multiple | Up to $3,000/first year | One-time | | Multiple Family Discount | Open to families who have more than one child attending CCC. | Multiple | $1,500/year divided equally between siblings | Possible | | Music Scholarships | Auditions required. Contact your Admissions counselor. Priority date is March 1. | Multiple | $1,000 - $3,000/
year | Possible | | Servant Leadership Scholarship | Open to first-time, full-time freshmen. Students will be expected to participate in a peer-mentoring program which will include on-campus student service requirements, as well as off-campus Christian service activities. Students are encouraged to progress in these qualities sufficiently to merit renewal of the scholarship based on recommendation. Must have an SAT score of at least 1030 and an ACT score of at least 22. The application and other requirements can be found online. Deadline is March 1. | Multiple | $5,000/year | Possible | | AWANA | This scholarship is available to all full-time students who were awarded the AWANA Timothy, Meritorious, or Citation award. Awards are broken down into the following...Timothy ($500/year), Meritorious ($1,000/year), and Citation ($1,500/year). Proof of award status is required. | Multiple | $500 to $1,500/year | Possible |
Florida Scholarships and Grants| Program | Requirements | Number of Awards | Range of Awards | Renewal | | Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholarship* | See your high school Guidance Counselor to verify submission of your grades to the State of Florida. Apply online after December of your Senior year of high school at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/*. | Multiple | $101**/credit | Must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 to renew | | Florida Bright Futures Medallion and Gold Seal Scholarships* | See your high school Guidance Counselor to verify submission of your grades to the State of Florida. Apply online after December of your Senior year of high school at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/. | Multiple | $76**/credit | Must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 to renew | | | Florida Minority Teacher Education Scholarship | Obtain application through your FMTES contact. This scholarship is not based on financial need. A student must be a minority. In addition, a student must be a Florida resident with a GPA of 2.5 or above, a junior or senior, and be accepted into the Teacher Education Program at CCC. | Multiple | $4,000/year | Possible | | Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG)* | Must complete the FRAG application and submit two documents verifying residency in Florida for the most recent 12 month period of time.* | Multiple | $2,149**/year | Possible | | | Florida Scholarship for Deceased or Disabled Veterans | Obtain application through your VA Counselor. This scholarship is not based on financial need. | Multiple | 76**/credit | Possible | | Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)* | Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This grant is based on financial need. Student must be full-time.* | Multiple | Averages $1,000/year | Possible | | United Parcel Service/ICUF | Open to seniors from all programs of study. Recipient does not have to be a Florida resident. Evaluation includes academic progress, campus involvement, community service, and work experience. | Single | Up to $2,700/year | One-time |
*Completed FAFSA Required. **Based on 2011-12 awards Federal Grants| Program | Requirements | Number of Awards | Range of Awards | Renewal | | Federal Pell Grant | Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This grant is based on financial need. | Multiple | $555-$5,550/year | Possible | | Federal (SEOG) Supplement Educational Opportunity Grant | Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This grant is based on financial need. | Multiple | Averages $300/year | Possible |
Campus Work Program| Program | Requirements | Number of Awards | Range of Awards | Renewal | | Campus Work Program | Must complete the CCC Work application | Multiple | Starting at $6.70/hour | Possible |
Loan Programs| Program | Requirements | Number of Awards | Range of Awards | Renewal | | Federal Direct Loan (Subsidized) | Must complete the FAFSA, Master Promissory Note, and Entrance Counseling. At least a half-time student. | Multiple | $500-$5,500/year | Possible | | Federal Direct Loan (Unsubsidized) | Must complete the FAFSA, Master Promissory Note, and Entrance Counseling. At least a half-time student. | Multiple | $500-$12,500/year | Possible | | Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) | Must complete the FAFSA and Master Promissory Note. At least a half-time student. Pending credit approval. | Multiple | Up to the cost of attendance | Possible | | Private/Alternative Loans | Application/Promissory Note. At least a half-time student. Pending credit approval. | Multiple | Up to the cost of attendance | Possible |
CCC is approved for veterans training programs such as the GI Bill Education Benefit, Vocational Rehabilitation Program, War Orphans Educational Assistance Act, and Education Assistance to Children of Disabled Veterans. |
