Academic Catalog 2019-2020

apply. Parents may borrow an amount equal to the cost of attendance minus any other aid. Repayment begins within 60 days after the second disbursement with a minimum monthly payment of $50 and a maximum repayment term of 10 years. Payment deferment may be available upon approval from The Department of Education. Parents must can apply for deferment through their loan servicer. Loan servicer can be found at www.nslds.ed.gov. STATE PROGRAMS Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG): This is an estimated $3,300 state grant for residents of Virginia. To be eligible, students must be a domiciled Virginia resident, complete the 2018-19 VTAG application by the July 31, must not have moved to Virginia for purpose of attending a post-secondary school, and pursuing undergraduate studies of seeking a Master’s of Science in Nursing. Students who have previously received VTAG in a prior award year do not need to complete the application. Virginia TwoYear College Transfer Grant (CTG): The standard award is $1,000 and up to an additional $1,000 for certain majors (science, teaching, mathematics, and nursing). To be eligible, students must complete a FAFSA, be an undergraduate in-state student (first time entering freshman no earlier than Fall 2007), be a Virginia domiciled resident, must not have moved to Virginia for the purposes of attending a post-secondary school, must meet the selective service requirements, have an EFC of $12,000 (or less depending on the year it was first awarded), must have earned anAssociate’s degree at aVirginia two-year public institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 for the Associate’s degree, maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA at Bluefield College, and be enrolled full-time by fall semester following completion of the Associate’s degree (limited to 3 years). INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Institutional Grants and Scholarships for Traditional Students Students are eligible to receive institutional awards for up to 4 years of full-time, continual enrollment. Awards are determined based upon acceptance, financial need, and/or talent. Academic Scholarships: These scholarships, which range from $2,000 to $10,000, are awarded based on your academic performance and are renewable for up to four years. A combination of GPA and SAT/ACT score are used to determine the scholarship level. These scholarships include the Lansdell, Harman, Trustees’, Deans’, and Alumni scholarship. BCAccess Scholarship: These scholarships are determined by academic performance and need. Students must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA and not be receiving athletic scholarship. The amount is unique for each qualifying student.. Presidential Scholarships: Each year, Bluefield College awards two full-tuition scholarships, available for only (2) new freshman. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and a minimum 1140 SAT (combination of math and verbal scores) or 25 ACT (composite score) in order to complete. Potential recipients will be asked to provide two letters of recommendation, come to campus for an interview and to write an essay that will be reviewed by select faculty members. Spire Scholarship: Each year, Bluefield College awards ten freshmen an additional $2,000 in academic scholarships. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and a mini- mum 1140 SAT (combination of math and verbal scores) or 25 ACT (composite score) in order to compete. Potential recipients will be asked to provide two letters of recommenda-

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