Financial Aid Links
Finding the time and money for school are major concerns for anyone looking to resume undergraduate study within a high-quality program.
Cairn University provides you with the support of Financial Aid professionals who are committed to helping you find the best way to meet your education costs.
2017-2018 TUITION
$546
per credit hour
Tuition & Costs
| 2018-2019 Degree Completion Program Tuition & Fees | |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per credit) | $546.00 |
| Graduation Fee | $120.00 |
| Course Audit Fee | $244.00/course |
Types of Aid
Eligible Degree Completion students may apply for various University Scholarships and tuition discounts through the Financial Aid Office.
As a Degree Completion student you are considered a full-time undergraduate if you are taking 12 or more credits – this means more aid may be available to you. We also encourage you to look into any incentives your employer may provide for continuing education and ask our Financial Aid Office about them.
Church Matching Scholarship
Cairn University will match up to $1,000 given by a church in support of a student. This award is for the fall semester only.
Aid amount:
Up to $1,000/year
How to apply:
A church official must submit the Church Matching Scholarship Application with payment to the Financial Aid Office by August 1st for the fall semester.
Christian School Educators Scholarship
Educators and employees who work in a Christian school are eligible for a scholarship up to 50% of tuition each semester.
Aid amount:
Up to 50% of tuition, including Federal and State Grant eligibility.
How to apply:
Complete Christian School Educators Scholarship Application
Spouse Discount
Married couples who register in the same semester may apply for a tuition discount.
Aid amount:
Degree Completion: 50% discount for spouse taking fewer credits
How to apply:
Complete the Spouse Discount Request
Need-based financial aid programs are designed to meet a student’s demonstrated financial aid need. Cairn University participates in all federal and state need-based grants, loans, and work-study programs.
Federal Pell Grant
Needy students taking at least 3 credits in an undergraduate degree program could be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant.
Aid amount:
$500-$5,815 (2016-2017 academic year)
How to apply:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Need-based grant awarded to students demonstrating the greatest financial need that qualify for a Federal Pell Grant.
Aid amount:
$500-$1,500/year
How to apply:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Federal Direct Loan
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan is a loan for students with demonstrated financial need. The government pays the loan interest for the student while the student is in school and this the preferred loan of the two direct loans due to this subsidy.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan is a loan which is not based on a students’ financial need. Students pay the loan interest while enrolled or the student can elect to have it deferred and capitalized upon graduation.
Aid amount:
Annual borrowing limits range from $5,500-$12,500.
How to apply:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Complete the Federal Direct Loan entrance counseling and a Direct Loan Agreement (MPN) at StudentLoans.gov.
FAFSA required prior to applying for a Direct Loan.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
Available to students demonstrating financial need.
Aid amount:
Determined by need and limited by the amount of work hours available.
Important Dates
- February 15 – FAFSA priority deadline
- August 1 – Church Match payment due
- August 1 – Fall tuition payment due
- December 15 – Spring tuition payment due
Helpful Links
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
StudentLoans.gov – Federal Direct, PLUS Loan Application
PA State Grant Program – Grant Application
U.S. Department of Education Student Guide
Fastweb.com– Scholarships
FinAid.org – Student Guide
Selective Service Registration
Cairn University Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements