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Church in America (PCA), Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS), Protestant Reformed (PR), Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA), Bible Presbyterian, and Reformed Baptist. Christian Schools International (CSI) High Schools qualify as Reformed high schools, and other schools and denominations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Students are eligible for only one of the following scholarships: Homeschool, Christian school or Reformed.
Outside Scholarships
It is the responsibility of the student to notify Providence Christian College if they are awarded any additional scholarships from an outside source after they have been awarded their financial aid package. After the scholarship amount is verified, an adjusted award package will be given.
FEDERAL GRANTS Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant available to students who qualify by completing the FAFSA. This grant is available to students who demonstrate a financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Application is made by completing the form and releasing the results to Providence Christian College. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Continued eligibility is based on the recipient demonstrating financial need each year according to the FAFSA and maintaining satisfactory academic progress. Amounts vary from $555 – $5550.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is a need-based grant available to students who qualify by being eligible for the Federal Pell Grant.
INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS College Aid Grant
This grant is available to students who demonstrate a financial need based on the FAFSA and IAA forms. The amounts of this grant vary greatly as financial need among families also varies greatly. This grant is renewable for all four years based on a yearly resubmission of the FAFSA and IAA forms.
Travel Grant
This grant is automatically awarded to all students whose home residence is in the state of California and lives more than 300 miles from Pasadena. The amount of the grant is $300. All students whose home residence is outside the state of California will receive a grant between $300-$800 based on distance from the College. The scholarship amount is determined by the financial aid office and this is renewable based on the declared home residence of the student. Applicants need not apply for this grant; it is awarded automatically based upon the student's declared permanent residence.
Christian Ministry Grant
Students whose parents or legal guardians are employed as full-time Christian ministry workers may receive a Christian Ministry Grant. The Christian Ministry Verification Form available from the Office of Admissions must accompany the IAA. This grant is need-based, and the amounts vary. It is renewable upon resubmission of the Christian Ministry Verification Form.
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