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CCSJ SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS Calumet
College of St. Joseph rewards academic and athletic excellence while addressing
the concerns of financially needy students. The College plans on awarding
over $1,700,000 in financial assistance during the 2008-2009 academic
year, a substantial increase over the previous year. See the scholarships
and grants listed below to see if you might qualify for CCSJ assistance.
You must have filed the 2008-2009 FAFSA for any award to be applied to
your account.
CCSJ Scholarships and Grants Available for 2008-2009
Academic Year
CCSJ Scholarships for First Time
Freshman |
| Types of Award |
Eligibility Criteria |
Annual Amount |
| Presidential Scholarship |
Minimum 1200 SAT or 27 ACT and 3.5 GPA. |
Up to $9,000 |
| Trustee Scholarship |
Minimum 1100 SAT or 24 ACT and 3.25 GPA. |
Up to $7,000 |
| C.PP.S Scholarship |
Minimum 1000 SAT or 22 ACT and 3.0 GPA. |
Up to $5,000 |
| St. Joseph Scholarship |
Enrolled in a Catholic high school. Based on merit. |
Up to $5,000 |
| Creative Performance Scholarship |
For students interested in:Art, Theater or Library Science. |
Contact the CCSJ Financial Aid Office |
| Scholarship consideration is given
once the student has been admitted to the College. All scholarships
are non-need based. The scholarships are competitive and for full-time
students only. Criteria listed represent the minimum to be considered
for award. Students cannot combine these scholarships with other forms
of CCSJ gift aid. Scholarships are renewable based on attainment of
3.0 GPA or above. |
CCSJ Scholarships for Transfer
Students |
| Types of Award |
Eligibility Criteria |
Annual Amount |
| Transfer Scholarship |
30 or more transferable college credits. 3.0 GPA. |
Up to $2,000 |
| Accelerated Program Scholarship |
52 or more transferable hours towards accelerated program major.
3.25 GPA. Student must transfer within 12 months of having attended
last college. |
Up to $1,200* |
| Associate Degree Grant |
Associate Degree from a regionally accredited two-year college and
enrollment at CCSJ with 12 months of attaining degree. |
Up to $2,000 |
| Transfer and Accelerated Program
Scholarships are granted based on criteria listed above, but are
limited in number and granted
on a first come, first served basis. Award amounts are based on credit
hours of enrollment. Transfer and Accelerated Program Scholarships
can be renewed for a second year only and require that the student
maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 CCSJ GPA; Associate Degree Grant
requires minimum 2.0 GPA. *Award is applied for first three semesters
of enrollment only. |
CCSJ Grants for both First-Year,
Transfer and Continuing Students |
| Types of Award |
Eligibility Criteria |
Annual Amount |
| Adult Learner Grant |
Enroll ay CCSJ and be at least 55 years
old. Demonstrate financial need. |
Up to $5,000 |
| Alumni Grant |
Bachelor degree graduate of CCSJ.
Enroll in CCSJ traditional college program. |
Up to $5,000 |
| Athletics Grant |
Participate in at least one NAIA sport per academic year. |
Up to $5,000 |
| CLASS-PACE Grant |
Be admitted as a first-year student in the CCSJ CLASS-PACE Bridge
Program. |
Up to $2,000** |
| CCSJ Grant |
Resident of Indiana and do not receive Indiana need based aid. Enroll
in a CCSJ traditional college program. Demonstrate financial need. |
Up to $4,000 |
| Diocesan Grant |
Full time employee of Diocese of Gary or Archdiocese of Chicago |
Up to $5,000 |
| Illinois Grant |
Resident of Illinois. Enroll in a CCSJ traditional college program.
Demonstrate financial need. |
Up to $4,000 |
| GED Grant |
250(0) or above on GED test. For first time college students only. |
Up to $2,000* |
| Lefko Grant |
Demonstrate financial need |
Up to $750 |
| Student Participation Grant |
Complete requirements as specified while serving as a CCSJ mentor,
tutor, club President or member of the drama group. |
Up to $2,000 |
| Summer Grant |
Summer Enrollment CCSJ.
Demonstrate financial need.
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Up to $1,000 |
| Transition to Teaching Grant: Elementary Ed. |
Baccalaureate graduate of CCSJ |
Up to $2,940** |
| Transition to Teaching Grant: Secondary Ed. |
Baccalaureate graduate of CCSJ |
Up to $1,470** |
| CCSJ Legacy Grant |
Be the son or daughter of a CCSJ bachelor or Masters degree recipient |
Up to $3,000 |
| All grants are limited
in number and are awarded based on a first come, first served
basis.
*Grants are renewable based on maintaining cumulative CCSJ GPA of
2.0 or above. Other grants are renewable based on need and availability
of
funding. **One time awards only. |
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