Scholarships

RENEWAL CRITERIA FOR UNDERGRADUATE NEW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Tier 1 / The National Merit / GED 1 & 2 Scholarship Criteria:

• The scholarships noted above are renewed for a second year with a 2.5 GPA, for a third year with a 2.75 GPA, and for a fourth year with a 3.0 GPA. Students are also required to maintain full-time status each semester [To graduate in four years, a student should average 15 credit hours per semester. Taking fewer than 15 credit hours will extend the time to graduation by as much as a year, but scholarships will not extend beyond four years. Taking 15 credit hours per semester versus 12 credit hours (both are full-time) per semester could save you and your family $30,000 by avoiding a fifth year]

• Academic scholarships are limited to a maximum of four (4) consecutive academic years for all bachelor’s degrees. Engineering students completing the dual degree program are limited to a maximum of three (3) consecutive academic years.

Tier 2 / GED 3 & 4 Scholarship Criteria:

• To renew the scholarships mentioned above a student is required to maintain full-time status each semester and a 2.0 GPA [To graduate in four years, a student should average 15 credit hours per semester. Taking fewer than 15 credit hours will extend time to graduation by as much as a year but scholarships will not extend beyond four years. Taking 15 credit hours per semester versus 12 credit hours (both are full-time) per semester could save you and your family $30,000 by avoiding a fifth year].

• Academic scholarships are limited to a maximum of four (4) consecutive academic years for all bachelor’s degrees. Engineering students completing the dual degree program are limited to a maximum of three (3) consecutive academic years.

GENERAL ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD GUIDELINES

• Awards are not transferable to other terms, years, or persons.

• State and federal grants, as well as other external scholarships, grants and subsidies, will be awarded before Oakwood University scholarships are applied. Oakwood University’s scholarships, including denominational tuition assistance, cannot exceed total cost for tuition, room, and board. Recipients cannot be over-awarded or receive refunds from academic awards. Scholarships are non-transferable and cannot be converted to cash.
• Renewable scholarships and grants for new freshmen are for eight (8) consecutive semesters (Fall & Spring only). Students who initially enroll in the spring will only be awarded for seven (7) consecutive semesters or prorated according to classification for transfer students.
• Oakwood University is not responsible for off-campus room and board expenses. Scholarships and grants do not cover the cost of tuition, room, and board during summer sessions.
• Scholarships initially awarded to high school seniors are based on partial transcript information (grades 9th-11th). Consequently, scholarships may change based on the final grade point average received from the official final transcript verifying graduation.
• A student that participates in the Adventist College Abroad (ACA) program will be eligible to renew their scholarship(s) when they return.

HOME SCHOOL ATTENDEE AWARD

• See Recruitment Scholarships if home school curriculum taken was from an accredited program recognized by the state in which the program emanates.

• See General Education Diploma (GED) if home school curriculum is from an unaccredited program.

Oakwood University 30%
Church Subsidy Matching Scholarship

Oakwood University will match up to 30% of tuition and matriculation fees ONLY for students receiving 70% subsidies from church-related employers. Thus, students could receive a total of 100% coverage of tuition and matriculation fees. To be eligible, students must have at least one parent who receives NAD tuition assistance (per NAD Working Policy, Y 24 05) at 70% of Oakwood University’s tuition cost.

To be eligible, student must:

• Reside on campus (Oakwood University residential facility).  

• Complete the FAFSA and submit any outstanding documentation.  

• Have an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) range of $0 to $39,500 (based on financial aid budget) 

• Be a registered full-time student (be registered for at least 12 credit hours)  

**Participation in the 30% Church Subsidy Matching Scholarship may result in ineligibility for other Oakwood University aid as well as state/federal grants, as listed below**  

Criterion NOT Eligible for 30%

• Premier Scholarship  

• Prestige Scholarship  

• Achievement/Academic Schol. 

• Incentive Schol.  

• National Merit  

• Transfer Schol.  

• GED/Home School  

• >30% reimbursed by sponsoring organization   

• >50% of PELL  

• SEOG  

• LEAP/AP4/Graduate Program X  

Disclaimers:

• The Church Subsidy Matching Scholarship is non-refundable.  

• The maximum Church Subsidy Matching Scholarship is limited to a match based on 16 credit hours.  

• The Church Subsidy Matching Scholarship will be awarded on a per semester basis and once awarded, will not be reversed if eligible scholarships are added.  

• If a student is awarded and receives any of the ineligible criterion, the 30% matching scholarship will be reversed, if awarded 

Many students have exited the University for various reasons and subsequently did not complete their bachelor’s degree. Throughout the years, former students have expressed a desire to return and complete their undergraduate degree, but in some cases aged account balances present a formidable obstacle. Oakwood University will offer financial amnesty or “debt forgiveness” to former students who have not attended Oakwood University in the past five years, and who desire to complete their bachelor’s degree at Oakwood University.

Contact Enrollment Management  at 256-726-7356 for further information.

Oakwood University offers the following opportunities as a commitment to supporting a new generation of leaders for the Adventist church.

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Oakwood University will match up to 30% of tuition and matriculation fees ONLY for students receiving 70% subsidies from church- related employers. Thus students could receive a total of 100% free tuition and matriculation fees. Students must have at least one parent who receives NAD tuition assistance (per NAD Working Policy) at 70% Oakwood University’s tuition cost to be eligible.

Participation in the plan may result in ineligibility for other Oakwood University Scholarships, financial aid, as well as state and federal grants.  Students must reside in an approved Oakwood campus-based residential facility, and purchase an approved meal plan in order to be eligible.

For more information on these scholarships or to apply to attend Oakwood University, please contact Student Accounts at (256) 726-7383 or email at ousa@oakwood.edu.

*Confirm eligibility by contacting the Financial Aid Office at 256-726-7210. This scholarship requires that at least one parent is currently employed by a Seventh-day Adventist organization and is eligible for the NAD Tuition assistance program (per NAD Working Policy, Y 24 05) at 70% of Oakwood’s tuition cost. Student must reside in one of the residence halls to be eligible. Receiving these scholarships may result in ineligibility for other Oakwood financial aid as well as state and federal grants.

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• Scholarship Opportunities
• Early Bird Scholarship | $1,000

Oakwood will provide up to $3,000 annually ($1,500 per semester awarded at the end of the semester) to assist students who enter Oakwood as first-time freshman and who complete and receive credit for at least 15 earned Oakwood University hours each semester and maintain a 2.0 GPA. Students can receive the scholarship for a maximum of nine semesters.

May not be combined with any other OU scholarships, awards, or discounts.

• The Oakwood University Career Advancement and Readiness Education (C.A.R.E.) Program is the key to unlocking your dream of an affordable college education. When you join the work scholarship program at OU, your earnings will be applied to reduce your educational expenses. The OU C.A.R.E. Program will offer you, as a first-time

ELIGIBILITY – What makes students eligible for the C.A.R.E. program?

• OU CARES Slots are limited. OU CARE Work study or Matching Scholarship is contingent on availability of funds.
• Admission to Oakwood University as first-time freshmen starting Fall 2020
• Qualifying for federal financial aid (completing FAFSA for US citizens)
• Completing the Student Aid Index (SAI) with supporting documents for International citizens
• Possess an unmet financial need (according to the FAFSA/SAI)
• A minimum GPA of 2.0+ or an approved Academic Student Engagement Plan (ASE) with the Center for Student Success (CSS).
• Enrolled in at least 12-15 credit hours each semester
• Hours of work should be captured by time clock entry
• Committed to working to defray educational expenses
• Residence hall occupancy during matriculation
• Community-minded and service-oriented
• Dedicated to continuous development.

Oakwood University offers the following opportunities as a commitment to supporting a new generation of leaders for the Adventist church.

View PDF version

Oakwood University will match up to 30% of tuition and matriculation fees ONLY for students receiving 70% subsidies from church- related employers. Thus students could receive a total of 100% free tuition and matriculation fees. Students must have at least one parent who receives NAD tuition assistance (per NAD Working Policy) at 70% Oakwood University’s tuition cost to be eligible.

Participation in the plan may result in ineligibility for other Oakwood University Scholarships, financial aid, as well as state and federal grants.  Students must reside in an approved Oakwood campus-based residential facility, and purchase an approved meal plan in order to be eligible.

For more information on these scholarships or to apply to attend Oakwood University, please contact Student Accounts at (256) 726-7383 or email at ousa@oakwood.edu.

*Confirm eligibility by contacting the Financial Aid Office at 256-726-7210. This scholarship requires that at least one parent is currently employed by a Seventh-day Adventist organization and is eligible for the NAD Tuition assistance program (per NAD Working Policy, Y 24 05) at 70% of Oakwood’s tuition cost. Student must reside in one of the residence halls to be eligible. Receiving these scholarships may result in ineligibility for other Oakwood financial aid as well as state and federal grants.

The Student Training Entrepreneurial Program (STEP) is designed to ensure students develop entrepreneurial skills that will assist them in their matriculation process at Oakwood and aid them as they depart to serve the world-wide community

STEP is designed to help students cover 20% of the cost of attendance at Oakwood University.   Students who commit in writing to participate in Literature Evangelism Training Center (LETC) Campaigns at least three times weekly for 12 weeks during fall and winter break campaigns can earn a $1 for $1 match up to $2,600.

Oakwood University will contribute up to $2,600 to match the amount of commission students earn in the LETC campaigns for a total contribution of $5,200.

For more information please contact The Office of Spiritual Life at (256) 726-7018

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