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Scholarships and Financial Aid at Elmhurst 2017–2018

A great education is an excellent investment in the future. And at

Elmhurst College, it’s an affordable one, too.

That’s because most families at Elmhurst don’t pay anywhere near

the listed tuition price. We reduce your costs to an affordable level

through exceptionally generous financial aid packages including

scholarships, grants, loans and work-study opportunities. In recent

years, the average financial aid package was $25,830.

In these pages you’ll find information about scholarships and other

financial aid opportunities at Elmhurst, along with tips on how to apply.

If you have further questions, please contact us.

Office of Admission & Student Financial ServicesElmhurst College 190 Prospect Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-3296

(630) 617-3400 Admission (630) 617-3015 Student Financial [email protected]@elmhurst.eduwww.elmhurst.edu/finaid

updated 9/2016

About Financial Aid Financial aid at Elmhurst comes in four forms: • Scholarships• Grants• Loans • EmploymentMost scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, while most grants are based on need.

Student loans and campus employment are available on both a need and non-need basis. Financial aid can come from the College or from state or federal sources.

ScholarshipsElmhurst awards scholarships based on merit in a variety of categories, including academic achievement, musical talent and membership in the United Church of Christ or Disciples of Christ. All students who apply for admission are automatically considered for scholarships.

Applying for a Scholarship at Elmhurst Complete the Application for Admission and send it, along with your academic transcripts and supporting materials to the Office of Admission. Your admission application is your scholarship application. There is no deadline. Students planning to major in music-related areas must audition as a part of their consideration for a scholarship.

Academic Scholarships for First-Year StudentsIf you’re a first-year student with a strong academic record, you may be eligible to earn a scholarship that can be renewed each year of your studies at Elmhurst. We award these scholarships based on:• High school GPA and curriculum • Composite ACT or SAT scores• We may also consider your essay, letters of recommendation

and extracurricular activities

Presidential Scholarship: up to $19,000What we look for:• Performance in a challenging high-school curriculum, including

advanced placement and honors courses• Superior high-school academic performance including excellence

in standardized testingTo renew your scholarship:• Maintain a 3.00 Elmhurst College grade-point average and

full-time enrollment

Dean’s Scholarship: up to $17,000What we look for:• Performance in a strong high-school program, including advanced

placement and honors courses• High–level performance in standardized testing and grade patterns

across the academic curriculumTo renew your scholarship:• Maintain a 2.75 Elmhurst College grade-point average and full-time

enrollment

Founders Scholarship: up to $15,000What we look for:• Performance in a solid college-bound curriculum• Above-average abilities in standardized testing and grade patterns

across the academic curriculumTo renew your scholarship:• Maintain a 2.50 Elmhurst College grade-point average and


Trustee Scholarship: up to $11,000What we look for:• Performance in a solid college-bound curriculum• Demonstrated abilities in standardized testing and grade patterns

across the academic curriculumTo renew your scholarship:• Maintain a 2.00 Elmhurst College grade-point average and


Academic Scholarships for Transfer StudentsIf you're a transfer student, you may qualify for valuable scholarships that may be renewed each year of your studies at Elmhurst. These scholarships are awarded based on a cumulative GPA from all college-level coursework at the time of application.

Transfer Excellence Scholarship: up to $16,000What we look for:• Cumulative 3.50 transfer grade-point average on a 4.00 scale at

the time of applicationTo renew your scholarship:• Maintain a 3.00 Elmhurst College grade-point average and

full-time enrollment Transfer Achievement Scholarship: up to $12,000What we look for:• Cumulative 3.00 transfer grade-point average on a 4.00 scale at



Transfer Recognition Scholarship: up to $10,000What we look for:• Cumulative 2.50 transfer grade-point average on a 4.00 scale at



Transfer Heritage Scholarship: up to $8,000What we look for:• Demonstrated abilities in college level coursesTo renew your scholarship:• Maintain a 2.00 Elmhurst College grade-point average and


Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: $2,000 to $4,000 (can be added to other scholarships offered by Elmhurst)What we look for:• Membership in Phi Theta Kappa• Cumulative 3.50 transfer grade-point average on a 4.00 scale at

the time of application. Award amount determined by cumulative grade-point average.

To be considered:• Identify your PTK membership on your application for admissionTo renew your scholarship:• Maintain 3.00 Elmhurst College grade-point average and full-time

enrollment

Other ScholarshipsAmerican Dream Grant: up to $2,000 (may be added to other scholarships offered by Elmhurst)Who’s eligible:• First-year and transfer students who indicate on the application for

admission that they are first generation college students (neither parent or guardian has earned a bachelor's degree)

To be considered:• Apply for admissionTo renew your scholarship: • Maintain a 2.00 Elmhurst College grade-point average and


United Church of Christ Scholarship: up to $2,000 (may be added to other scholarships offered by Elmhurst)Who’s eligible:• First-year and transfer students who belong to congregations of

the United Church of Christ or Disciples of ChristTo be considered:• Apply for admission and ask your pastor to submit a letter confirming

your current membership in a United Church of Christ or Disciples of Christ congregation to the Office of Student Financial Services

To renew your scholarship:• Maintain a 2.00 Elmhurst College grade-point average and


Music Scholarships: up to $21,000Who’s eligible:• First-year and transfer students planning to major in music, music

education, music business, music theory and composition, or jazz studies

Awarded based on:• Academic credentials• AuditionTo be considered:• Apply for admission and schedule an audition prior to June 1

by contacting: Gayle Bisesi Director of Music Admission (630) 617-3524 [email protected] renew your scholarship:• Maintain Elmhurst College GPA associated with your awarded

academic scholarship and full-time enrollment

Post-Baccalaureate Recognition Scholarship: up to $10,000Who’s eligible:• Students attending Elmhurst College full time to earn an additional

bachelor’s degreeTo be considered:• Apply for admission and provide official transcripts showing a conferred baccalaureate degree

To renew your scholarship:• Maintain a 2.00 Elmhurst College grade-point average and


Legacy Scholarship: up to $2,000 (may be added to other scholarships offered by Elmhurst)Who’s eligible:• Students with directly related family members (father, mother,

brother, sister, grandfather, grandmother) who have graduated from or are enrolled full-time at Elmhurst

To be considered:• Identify your legacy relative on your application for admission

Art and Theatre Talent Scholarships: up to $2,000 (may be added to other scholarships offered by Elmhurst)Who’s eligible:• Students who demonstrate exceptional talent in art or theatre• Art Talent Scholarships are limited to Art majors onlyTo be considered:• Apply for admission and contact the appropriate director for

audition or portfolio submission details

ArtMary Lou StewartChair and Professor (630) [email protected]

TheatreJanice PohlDirector of the College Theatre (630) [email protected]

To renew your scholarship:• Maintain a 2.00 Elmhurst College grade-point average and full-

time enrollment.

Promise Grant: up to $2,000Elmhurst College awards this grant to first-year or transfer students who are undocumented individuals or DACA students. Eligible students must maintain full-time enrollment with a 2.00 Elmhurst College grade-point average.

Out-of-State Grant: up to $2,000 (may be added to other scholarships offered by Elmhurst)Elmhurst College awards this grant to new first-year or transfer students who are residents outside of Illinois who are enrolled as full-time students and maintain a 2.00 Elmhurst College grade-point average.

International Student Grant: up to $2,000(may be added to other scholarships offered by Elmhurst)Elmhurst College awards this grant to new first-year or transfer students who are full-time students studying on an F-1 student visa (international student) and maintain a 2.00 Elmhurst College grade-point average.

Scholarships and Grants: The Fine Print• Elmhurst makes scholarship decisions at the time of admission,

based on credentials and supporting materials submitted at the time of application.

• Scholarships described here apply to students regularly admitted to Elmhurst as first-time bachelor’s degree candidates enrolled full-time (with the exception of the Post-Baccalaureate scholarship).

• Students who fall below the academic standard for renewal of a scholarship may regain the scholarship in a subsequent term by submitting an appeal for consideration to the Office of Student Financial Services.

• International students (studying on an F-1 visa) are ineligible to receive the Out-of-State and/or Promise Grants.

• UCC or Disciple of Christ members will receive, at minimum, 1/3 in tuition scholarships.

Financial AidHow do I apply for financial aid?You will be automatically considered for merit scholarships when you submit your application for admission. To apply for grants, loans and work-study, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after October 1. The FAFSA is available at www.fafsa.gov. Elmhurst's FAFSA code is 001676.

What is the FAFSA?The FAFSA determines your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the minimum amount you will be expected to contribute toward your education. It takes into account your income and assets, your parents’ income and assets, the size of your family, and the number of your family members attending college. The difference between a college’s total costs—including tuition, room, board, fees, books, supplies and personal expenses—and your EFC equals your need. Most college grants and loans are based on need, while most scholarships are based on academic credentials.

What happens after I submit the FAFSA?You will be notified once your Student Aid Report (SAR) is available online. This official document will report the contributions that you and your family are expected to make—information that Elmhurst College will use to determine how much and what type of financial aid each student can receive. The College may ask you to verify information before finalizing your aid package, and then you’ll receive your award notice.

When do I learn if I have received financial aid?The Office of Student Financial Services begins sending out award notices in early December to admitted students applying to our Early Action Program who completed and submitted their FAFSA forms by November 1. The process continues on a daily basis beginning in January as students are admitted to the College on rolling admission and as we receive FAFSA information.

If I receive a scholarship from an outside source, will Elmhurst reduce its grants or scholarships?Not usually. If you receive a scholarship from an outside source of $4,000 or less per year, Elmhurst will not reduce its grants or scholarships.

I received an academic scholarship from Elmhurst College. Do I still need to fill out the FAFSA form?If you and your family feel that your academic scholarship is adequate assistance to help pay the costs of attending Elmhurst, you do not need to file the FAFSA. However, if you would like to know all of your eligibility from all sources of financial aid, including loans, you must complete the FAFSA each year.

Can I receive an estimate of my financial aid eligibility before I apply for admission?Yes. Our Net Price Calculator will give you an estimate of your financial aid opportunities based on information you provide. The calculator, available at elmhurst.edu/finaid, is designed for full-time, degree-seeking traditional students.

Can I pay my tuition over time?Yes. The College offers several payment plans to pay your tuition. Additional information about the payment plan may be obtained by calling the Office of Student Financial Services at (630) 617-3015.

What happens to my financial aid after the first year of college?We recognize that financing a college education is a multi-year commitment and that family circumstances change from year to year. To respond to your needs, we review your financial aid package each year, based on your most recent financial information.

In order to receive a financial aid package each year, you must file the FAFSA on an annual basis.

What is the average loan debt of students graduating from Elmhurst?For Elmhurst College students, the average federal student loan debt in 2015 was $24,766. This is more than $4,000 lower than the national average and comparable to what many students borrow to attend a public university.

How can I learn more?We are always happy to answer any questions regarding the student financial process. Give us a call at (630) 617-3015, stop by or make an appointment with a financial aid counselor or visit our website to learn more at elmhurst.edu/finaid.

Checklist √ Apply for admission to Elmhurst College.You have to be admitted to the College before we can award financial aid.

√ Submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid). Complete your FAFSA after October 1 and before November 1 (if applying Early Action). Residents of Illinois are encouraged to sub-mit their FAFSA by December 15 to ensure consideration for the State of Illinois MAP Grant. To submit your FAFSA, go to fafsa.gov, and be sure to list Elmhurst College to receive your application.

√ Review your Student Aid Report (SAR).Approximately two weeks after you submit your FAFSA, you’ll receive your SAR—a summary of the information in your FAFSA. Be sure to check it for errors.

√ Accept your financial aid offer from Elmhurst. When you receive your financial aid offer from Elmhurst, make sure all the information is correct, and accept or decline your aid using the MyElmhurst Campus Portal.

√ Explore additional sources of financial assistance. Many foundations, businesses and civic organizations offer scholarships to students who fit certain criteria. Check with your high school guidance counselor/community college advisor to find out what’s available to you.

For more information, go to elmhurst.edu/finaid.

Student Costs 2016–2017Full-Time EnrollmentTuition $35,250Room $6,002 Board (standard plan) $3,926Total $45,178 Part-Time Enrollment 11 or fewer semester hours: $997 per semester hour

Other FeesMatriculation FeeNew full-time freshmen $225New undergraduate transfers $75

Academic Technology FeeAll full- and part-time students; per year $250

Residential Network FeeAll residents living in the halls; per year $150

Recommended Deadlines

Apply for Admission

Submit FAFSA by

Financial Aid Notification

Early Action

byNovember

1

November 1

December 1

Rolling Admission first-year students

afterNovember 2 December 15*

begins January

on-going

Rolling Admission

transfer students

byJuly 15 December 15*

begins January

on-going

* Residents of Illinois are encouraged to submit their FAFSA by December 15 to ensure consideration for the State of Illinois MAP Grant. FAFSA applications received after December 15 will still be considered for available funding.

Financial Aid Programs

Program Source Amount Criteria Number of Recipients

Need-Based Grants

Elmhurst College Grants Elmhurst College Up to $24,600 Need, full time 1,533

Pell Grants Federal Up to $5,775 High need 1057

SEOG Federal Up to $4,000 High need, full time 1038

Illinois Monetary Award State Up to $4,720 Need 785

Loans

Subsidized Direct Loan Federal Freshman $3,500 Need, at least half time 1,547

Sophomore $4,500

Junior, Senior $5,500

Unsubsidized Direct Loan Federal Minimum $2,000 At least half time 1,819

Parents (PLUS) Loan Federal Up to cost minus student’s aid At least half time 373

Additional Sources of Funding

Elmhurst College Employment Elmhurst College Up to $1,850 Job skills, full time 305

Federal Work-Study Programs Federal Up to $1,640 Need, job skills, 299

full time

Grants and subsidized loans are renewable based on continuing need. By completing the

FAFSA, you are requesting consideration for all sources of aid. The recommended filing date

is December 15 or earlier.

Keep Us InformedWe appreciate your feedback and hope you will let us know how we can help you achieve your college goals. Keep in mind that financial aid is not a “one size fits all” process. Working out the financial arrangement that recognizes your abilities and serves your needs often requires more than one conversation, and we are always happy to talk to you or your family.

Office of Admission and Student Financial ServicesElmhurst College190 Prospect AvenueElmhurst, Illinois 60126

(630) 617-3400 Admission(630) 617-3015 Student Financial [email protected]@elmhurst.eduwww.elmhurst.eduFollow us on Facebook Twitter ec_admissions

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