Social Studies Degrees

Scholarships

Make all those high school accomplishments count. Check out our scholarship offerings at Spring Arbor University. The list below includes scholarships through Spring Arbor University, as well as the federal government and state government. To learn more about the financial aid offered at the state level, visit the Michigan student financial aid Web site. Learn about federal student aid from the U.S. Department of Education by visiting www.studentaid.ed.gov.
SAU Scholarships
National Merit Scholarship Finalist
Eligibility: National Merit Scholarship Finalist; must enter SAU same year as high school graduation
Value: 100 percent of tuition
Renewal policy: Maintain GPA of at least 3.5 (as measured at the end of an academic year)
Applying: Submit copy of National Merit or Achievement Certificate
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
Eligibility: National Merit or Achievement Scholarship Semifinalist; must enter SAU same year as high school graduation
Value: 50 percent of tuition (plus an additional one-time grant of $500 for attending an Honors Showcase event)
Renewal policy: Maintain a GPA of at least 3.5 (as measured at the end of an academic year)
Applying: Submit confirmation of National Merit Semifinalist status
Trustee Scholarship
Eligibility: Freshmen – 12 points on eligibility table and composite ACT of 29 or SAT of 1280 (reading and math)
Value: $30,000 ($7,500 per year), plus an additional one-time grant of $500 for attending an Honors Showcase event
Renewal Policy: Maintain a GPA of at least 3.5 (as measured at the end of an academic year)
Applying: No application required
Presidential Scholarship
Eligibility: Freshmen enrolling in 2008 – 12 points on eligibility table
Value: $24,000 ($6,000 per year), plus an additional one-time grant of $500 for attending an Honors Showcase event
Renewal policy: Renewed annually with a GPA of at least 3.5 (as measured at the end of an academic year)
Current SAU students (enrolled in 2007 or earlier) may earn this scholarship at a value of $5,000 by achieving a cumulative GPA of 3.7
Applying: No application required
E.P. Hart Honors Program Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a Presidential or Trustee Scholar and accepted into the E.P. Hart Honors Program. Must also be in your second year at SAU
Value: $500
Applying: Complete the E.P. Hart Honors Program Scholarship Application
Renewal policy: Maintain a GPA of at least 3.6 and completion of annual E.P. Hart Honors Program participation standards
Applying: No application required
Provost Scholarship
Eligibility: Freshmen – 8-11 points on eligibility table; transfer students: 3.5 GPA
Value: $16,000 ($4,000 per year)
Renewal policy: Maintain a GPA of at least 3.3 (as measured at the end of an academic year)
Current SAU students may earn this scholarship at value of $3,000 by achieving a cumulative GPA of 3.5.
Applying: No application required
Faculty Scholarship
Eligibility: Freshmen: 4-7 points on eligibility table; transfer students: 3.3 GPA;
Value: $12,000 ($3,000 per year)
Renewal policy: Maintain a GPA of at least 3.2 (as measured at the end of an academic year)
Current SAU students may earn this scholarship at a value of $2,000 by achieving a cumulative GPA of 3.4.
Applying: No application required

(Check out our Academic Scholarship Estimator for more.)

** The amount of the academic scholarship is based on the scholarship amount at the time of your admission.
Partnership Scholarship
Eligibility: Freshmen: 1-3 points on eligibility table; transfer students: 3.0 GPA;
Value: $8,000 ($2,000 per year)
Renewal policy: Maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 (as measured at the end of an academic year)
Current SAU students may earn this scholarship at a value of $2,000 by achieving a cumulative GPA of 3.2.
Applying: No application required
Multicultural Leadership Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be an American minority student with a recognized interest in the advancement of minorities in American society
Value: $12,000 ($3,000 per year) (one awarded per year)
Applying: Must be admitted to SAU and complete an essay by Feb. 15
Renewal policy: Renewable each year; must maintain certified involvement in Multicultural Student Organization
Art Scholarships
Eligibility: Art major
Value: Varies
Applying: Submit portfolio and application; contact SAU Art Department
Renewal policy: Renewable
Music Scholarships
Eligibility: Music major, minor or participant in an SAU musical ensemble
Value: Varies
Applying: Submit application, contact SAU Music Dept., schedule an audition
Renewal policy: Renewable
Endowed and Annually Funded Scholarships/Grants

Endowed funds primarily serve as additional support for students who are currently enrolled on the main campus of SAU
Eligibility: Each scholarship has specific requirements
Value: Varies, depending on funding
Applying: Submit SAU Supplemental Aid Application by Feb. 15
Renewal policy: Renewable with annual application
Private Donors and Lenders

Financial aid from private parties usually takes the form of scholarships and grants that businesses, organizations or donors established to honor local students. Be it the Rotary or Lions Club, an area bank or hospital, or a wealthy citizen, you can be eligible for these by entering a certain field of study, attending a certain college or university, participating in certain extracurricular activities or graduating with a certain GPA. Loans might come from a bank or relative.
State and Federal Scholarships
Michigan Competitive Scholarship (MCS)
Eligibility: Michigan resident; ACT score and demonstrate need; student receiving MCS not eligible to receive MTG
Value: $2,100 maximum (for 2008-09)
Applying: File FAFSA by state deadline. Contact the financial aid office for official date
Renewal policy: Submit FAFSA annually
Michigan Promise Award (MPS)
Eligibility: Michigan resident and high school graduate; successful score on the MME (formerly the MEAP exam) as of April 30, 2007
Value: Up to $1,000 for each of first two years; see renewal policy for additional opportunities
Applying: Take the MME while in high school
Renewal policy: Up to $2,000 after completing first two years with a 2.5 GPA or up to $4,000 after first two years with a 2.5 GPA if student did not receive award during first two years

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Register for classes by using the SIS (the Student Information System) on the Web or register at the Registration Counter in Takena Hall.

I’m interested in the LBCC/OSU Degree Partnership Program
Visit www.linnbenton.edu/go/degree-partnership for more information
The application is available only online. The $50 application fee must be paid for with your credit card.

I want to transfer credits from another college to LBCC
LBCC accepts college-level credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities. The guide we use for determining acceptability is Transfer Credit Practices of Designated Educational Institutions, published by AACRAO, and Practices and Accrediting Institutions of Post-secondary Education, published by ACE.
To transfer credits, have your previous school(s) send Admissions an official transcript and complete a Transfer Credit Evaluation Request form. Evaluations are completed only for admitted students. Evaluations are completed on a first-come, first-served basis. Evaluation results are mailed to you after they are completed.
If you wish to transfer credits from a foreign college or university, you must have the credits evaluated by an external evaluation service. Contact the Admissions Office for a list of approved credential evaluation services.
International credentials are to be evaluated by any NACES (www.naces.org) member.

What programs do you have for high school students?
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I want to get my GED
Call 917-4710 for information.
Register for and attend a GED orientation session.
Pay the enrollment fee when you register for the course.
Visit www.linnbenton.edu/go/absd for more information.

I’m interested in Distance Education (classes via internet and TV)
Visit www.linnbenton.edu/go/distance-education for more information.

I’m under 18 – can I take classes at LBCC?
If you’re not yet 18, haven’t completed high school, and don’t have a GED certificate, you must file an Underage Enrollment form before you can take a credit class. (Forms are available at the Admissions Office/First Stop Center and from high school counselors.) Call 917-4753 for details.
To take a noncredit class, you do not need to submit an Underage Enrollment form, but you do need the instructor’s permission. If you are denied by the instructor, you may submit the form to be reconsidered for that specific course.
If you’re under 18 and want to start taking GED classes, you must provide evidence of release from compulsory attendance or home schooling, or you must be referred by your high school through use of the Underage Enrollment form