Clearwater Christian College Financial Aid Programs


The following charts list the different grant, scholarship, and loan programs at Clearwater Christian College.

Grant Programs at Clearwater Christian College


GrantEligibility CriteriaRange of Awards
Federal Pell GrantMust complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This grant is based on financial need.$890-$4,731/year
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This grant is based on financial need. May be renewed as a sophomore with a 3.0 GPA.Freshman $750/year
Sophomore $1,300/year
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This grant is based on financial need. May be renewed with 3.0 GPA and qualifying major.$4,000/year
Federal (SEOG) Supplement Educational Opportunity GrantMust complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This grant is based on financial need.$500-$1,000 a year
Florida Resident Access GrantMust complete the FRAG application.$2,837/year
Florida Student Assistance GrantMust complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This grant is based on financial need. Full-time student.Averages $1,000/year

Scholarships at Clearwater Christian College


ScholarshipEligibility CriteriaRange of Awards
Adeeb Fayez Ayoub ScholarshipThis 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.$1,200/year
AndersonOpen to a full-time student majoring in English or Missions. Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.$1,000/year
Biblical StudiesOpen to all students who plan to enter the ministry through a Biblical Studies major. Students applying for this scholarship must give evidence of a consistent involvement in serving the Lord through their local church. This should be documented by way of a written essay and pastoral recommendation.$2,000/year
for four years
Christian WorkersThis scholarship is available to full-time Christian workers and/or the dependents of a full-time Christian worker whose income is the major source of support for the family.Up to $2,500/year
Clearwater First Generation ScholarshipThis 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.Up to $6,000/year
Clearwater International Student ScholarshipThis scholarship is available to eligible 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.Up to $4,000/year
Ethics in BusinessThe Ethics in Business Scholarship fund is made possible from the State of Florida Ethics in Business account. The applicant must be a Florida resident majoring in a business-related field.Variable
Florida Minority Teacher Education ScholarshipObtain application through www.ffmt.org. This scholarship is not based on financial need. A student must be a minority. In addition, a student must be a Florida resident, have a GPA of 2.5 or above, be a junior or senior, and must be accepted in the Teacher Education Program at Clearwater Christian College. Preference is given to community college transfer students.$4,000/year
Florida Scholarship for Deceased or Disabled VeteransObtain application through your VA Counselor. This scholarship is not based on financial need.$67 per credit hour, per semester
Florida Teacher Scholarship and Forgivable Loan ProgramObtain application through your high school Guidance Counselor. This scholarship is not based on need. Must be a full-time student and be accepted into your program of study. Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5.$4,000/year
Florida Bright Futures Florida Academic ScholarshipObtain application through your high school Guidance Counselor. This scholarship is not based on financial need. Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25.$4,026/year
Florida Bright Futures Medallion Scholarship and Florida Gold Seal VocationObtain application through your high school Guidance Counselor. This scholarship is not based on financial need. Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75.$2,626/year
General AcademicReturning students who have been awarded the Academic Scholarship may renew their scholarship by maintaining the required GPA of 3.5 for the $5,000 scholarship and 3.0 for the $2,750 scholarship.$2,750 or $5,000/year
Grace Kneibler Hanline ScholarshipThis scholarship is provided in memory of Grace Kneibler Hanline and is open to a full-time student who plans to be a church planter or one who trains church planters for the foreign mission field. Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a 2.5 GPA.$1,000/year
HunterOpen to all sophomore students majoring in physical education.$1,000/year
John CalvinOpen to students of the Reformed Faith. Priority given to students who are members of the Bible Presbyterian Church.$500 - 2,000/year
Johnson Family ScholarshipStudents must be enrolled in Bible, church ministries, or pastoral studies. Open to all enrollment classifications.$200 - 300/year
MacFarlaneOpen to all student classifications who major in English.$1,000/year
MotterOpen to all classifications in the teacher education program.$750/year
Multiple Family DiscountOpen to families who have more than one child attending CCC.$1,500/year divided equally among siblings
MusicPriority to music majors and minors. Must agree to enroll each semester for applied lessons and music groups. Auditions required.$1,000 - 3,000
/year
Robert Byrd Honors ScholarshipScholarship is awarded based on the recommendation of your high school guidance counselor. This scholarship is not based on financial need. Full-time student.$1,500/year
ROTCOpen to students who are accepted into the Air Force, Army, or Navy ROTC (Reserved Office Training Corps).Up to $2,000/year
Schmidt ArtsOpen to all classifications in any major offered by the Division of Arts.Up to $2,500/year
Schmidt BusinessOpen to all women who declare a major in Business.Up to $2,500/year
Schmidt MinistryOpen to all classifications in any major offered by the Division of Biblical StudiesUp to $2,500/year
Servant Leadership ScholarshipRenewal of this scholarship is based on the recommendation of two faculty/staff members and a short essay as explained on the Servant Leadership Renewal Application.$5,000/year
United Parcel Service/FICFOpen to all seniors from all programs of study. Evaluation includes academic progress, campus involvement, community service, and work experience.Up to $3,000/year
*The purpose of the CCC College-Funded Scholarship Program is to help students with the cost of tuition and fees paid to the institution. This excludes off-campus living and personal expenses. The College reserves the right to modify and/or rescind College-Funded assistance so that the combination of funds and other sources of aid (excluding loans and cash payments) DO NOT EXCEED tuition, room and board, and other fees payable to the institution.

Loan Programs at Clearwater Christian College


LoanEligibility CriteriaRange of Awards
Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized)Must complete the FAFSA, Entrance Interview, and Application/Promissory Note. At least a half-time student.$500-$5,500/year
Federal Stafford Loan (Unsubsidized)Must complete the FAFSA, Entrance Interview, and Application/Promissory Note. At least a half-time student.$500-$7,000/year
Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Student (PLUS)Application/Promissory Note. At least a half-time student.Up to the cost of attendance
Alternative/Private Student LoanApplication/Promissory Note. At least a half-time student.Up to the cost of attendance