Financial assistance comes from a variety of sources including federal financial aid, institutional aid, and aid from outside sources, such as private scholarships, ROTC, Veterans’ Benefits, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and Vocational Rehabilitation.
Students must apply for financial aid each award year. Aid is divided into four categories: scholarships, grants, loans, and employment.
Eligibility for federal financial aid is established by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available online at https://studentaid.gov. New students and parents must create a Username and Password to access the FAFSA and sign the application electronically.
Federal financial aid includes Pell Grants, TEACH Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), Direct Loans, and the Work-Study program. For each of these, students must meet eligibility requirements as set forth by the U. S. Department of Education.
Financial Aid packages are determined based on information available at the time of packaging. Prior to disbursement, the information is confirmed, and aid offers may change to stay compliant with federal/state regulations and University policy. Any outside scholarship notifications that arrive after packaging will also result in an aid change. Students are informed of changes to financial aid packages via e-mail; students can view records online at any time by accessing your My Financial Aid page on the student portal.
The total of federal grants, institutional awards, discounts and endowed and outside scholarships received by a student may not exceed the total cost of tuition, fees, on-campus room and board and books for the semester.
It is important to file a FAFSA each year as early as possible to take advantage of all the aid for which you may be eligible, as some funds are limited. To receive federal financial aid, a FAFSA must be filed listing Evangel University as a college choice.
Evangel University's school code is 002463.
Priority Deadlines. All financial aid documents should be completed and returned prior to June 1 to ensure timely delivery of funds for the fall semester. Students who return paperwork after June 1 are subject to late processing and delayed delivery of funds. Spring applicants are expected to have all financial aid documents completed no later than November 15 to ensure timely delivery of funds for the spring semester.
Verification. If the application is selected for verification, the process must be completed before a student's financial aid is finalized. Federal aid is not disbursed until all required documents are received. It is imperative that you respond immediately if selected, to ensure availability of all aid for which you may be eligible. All necessary forms and worksheets are available at https://www.evangel.edu/financial-aid-and-scholarships/financial-aid-forms/.
Special Circumstances. A financial aid administrator or committee may use professional judgment on a case-by-case basis only, to alter the data used to calculate the EFC for financial aid. Families experiencing unusual circumstances may consider requesting a professional judgment. For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Dual Enrollment. Dually enrolled degree seeking students needing financial aid to cover costs at both schools must file a Consortium Agreement and be registered for all classes. Students can only receive aid from the school where their degree will be received. Financial aid eligibility will consider all hours in which a student enrolls at each institution that apply toward the student's degree program.
Study Abroad. Students desiring to study abroad must first facilitate all necessary paperwork through the Records and Registration office. Financial aid may be pursued once administrative approval is granted and all required documentation is provided to the Office of Financial Aid. If approved by the Studies Abroad Committee students may be eligible to use federal financial aid for their study abroad through Evangel University.
Special Students. Students who are not degree seeking and are admitted as "special students" are not eligible for financial aid.
Scholarships. General requirements for receiving any Evangel University scholarship or grant include full-time enrollment and a 2.0 cumulative GPA (except when otherwise noted).