Texas Lutheran University Applying for Scholarships and Financial

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Texas Lutheran University Applying for Scholarships and Financial Aid

Texas Lutheran University Applying for Scholarships and Financial Aid

 • • • TLU at a Glance Private, residential, liberal arts and sciences,

• • • TLU at a Glance Private, residential, liberal arts and sciences, faith-based 1400 students 14: 1 students to faculty ratio Average class size of 17 30 majors, 35 minors, 13 pre-professional programs 56% of full-time students live on campus 65% of students participate in community service 14 men’s and women’s Division III sports 1/3 of students participate in athletics

Financial Aid Financial aid: Funds provided to students and families to help cover the

Financial Aid Financial aid: Funds provided to students and families to help cover the costs of postsecondary educational expenses. Forms of Financial Aid: • Scholarships(TLU, External) • Grants (TLU, Federal, State) • Loans (Federal, State, Private) • Employment (Work-Study, On-Campus)

Freshman Academic Scholarships • Based on high school academic performance and SAT/ACT scores. •

Freshman Academic Scholarships • Based on high school academic performance and SAT/ACT scores. • Scholarships are renewable for up to an additional three years provided you maintain a minimum 2. 50 cumulative GPA at TLU. • These scholarships are awarded based on full time undergraduate enrollment.

Freshman Academic Scholarships (Composite /CR+M)

Freshman Academic Scholarships (Composite /CR+M)

TRANSFER ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS • Based on cumulative GPA from all institutions attended • Only

TRANSFER ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS • Based on cumulative GPA from all institutions attended • Only available to students admitted as transfers and are based on full time undergraduate enrollment • Students with dual credit hours who are classified as freshmen will not be eligible for these scholarships Academic Distinction Scholarship $11, 000 per year Academic Honor Scholarship $10, 000 per year Transfer Scholarship $9, 000 per year Transfer Achievement Scholarship $7, 000 per year Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - $3, 000 per year You must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa at a community college to receive this scholarship. Qualifying students will receive this award in addition to any TLU academic scholarship. Renewal of transfer academic scholarships is based on continued full-time enrollment and the cumulative 2. 50 GPA earned at TLU, the number of transfer hours accepted and the number of hours required for the degree. For example: Transfer Hours Accepted 0 -15 16 -30 31 -45 46 -60 61 -75 76 -90 91+ Total Semesters of Award 8 7 6 5 4 3 2

Other Scholarships Lutheran Advantage Scholarship ($1, 000) • Renewable for up to four additional

Other Scholarships Lutheran Advantage Scholarship ($1, 000) • Renewable for up to four additional years provided the student maintains a cumulative 2. 0 GPA at TLU. • Renewal criteria will carry over to the student's academic scholarship as well and replace the standard renewal criteria of three additional years and maintaining a 2. 5 GPA. Legacy Award ($1, 000 per year) is awarded to full-time students who are dependents of a TLU alumnus/a. Lutheran Clergy Grant ($1, 000 per year) is awarded to full-time students who are dependent children of ordained pastors of the Lutheran Church (ELCA, LCMS, WELS, or other) and to the dependent children of others serving on one of the official rosters of the ELCA (AIMS, deaconesses, and diaconal ministers).

Performance Scholarships Jones Audition Scholarship (music, music education, or dramatic media majors ONLY) -

Performance Scholarships Jones Audition Scholarship (music, music education, or dramatic media majors ONLY) - $3, 000 - $5, 000 Performance Award (non-music, music education, or dramatic media majors) - up to $3, 000 Participation Awards Publications Award - $500 to $3, 500 per year Athletic Training - Up to $2, 000 per year

Cost of attendance 2014 -2015 Tuition Student Activity Fee Room Board $26, 670 $130

Cost of attendance 2014 -2015 Tuition Student Activity Fee Room Board $26, 670 $130 $5, 400 $3, 840 Cost of Attendance $36, 040

Sources of Financial Aid Federal government Private sources • Aid awarded primarily on the

Sources of Financial Aid Federal government Private sources • Aid awarded primarily on the basis of financial need. • Foundations, businesses, charitable organizations • Must apply every year using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) File by April 1 Civic organizations and churches State • www. collegeforalltexans. com • To what organizations and churches do student and family belong? Employers • Companies may have scholarships available to children of employees and/or educational benefits for their employees.

Schedule a visit and — Tour the campus - Tours are M-F @ 10:

Schedule a visit and — Tour the campus - Tours are M-F @ 10: 30 a and 1 p Meet with a counselor Meet professors and coaches Sit in on a class

Thomas J. Oliver Vice President for Enrollment Services toliver@tlu. edu 830 -372 -8050 Remember

Thomas J. Oliver Vice President for Enrollment Services toliver@tlu. edu 830 -372 -8050 Remember to Like us on Facebook: facebook. com/tluadmissions Contact the Admissions Office — http: //www. tlu. edu/admissions/ Phone: 830 -372 -8050 Toll-free Phone: 800 -771 -8521 Email: admissions@tlu. edu

Thank You!

Thank You!