Counselor Guide

Going to college is an investment. However, your educational and career goals should not be beyond your reach. That’s why 99% of our on-campus students receive tuition assistance to make college affordable. Our financial aid counselors are available to help you and your family every step of the way to discuss decisions with you regarding the affordability of your Christ centered education.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

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We understand that quality education is a serious financial investment. At Bluefield University, we feel that students from our local area, across Virginia and beyond deserve affordable college tuition options to earn a degree.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Bluefield University awards academic scholarships, which range from $3,000 to $13,000, to degree seeking students who meet the academic performance criteria for a specific scholarship. The number of scholarships offered is limited, so students have only 45 days to accept their award to ensure they receive it. That’s why we encourage students to apply for admittance and financial aid early. Academic scholarships are renewable for four years if you are enrolled full time and you maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. Your GPA is used to determine the amount of the scholarship. HONORS SCHOLARSHIP Incoming students have the opportunity to apply to the Honors Program. To qualify for the Honors Program, students must have a minimum of 25 ACT (composite score), 1140 SAT (a combination of math and verbal scores), or be eligible for the Presidential Scholarship. Students can apply and submit essays online. Students who are admitted into the program may qualify for up to $1,000 scholarships that are renewable each year of participation. For more information, email Dr. Rob Merritt.

BLUEFIELD ACCESS SCHOLARSHIP

Bluefield University awards the Bluefield Access Scholarship to non-athlete students based on need. Students must be accepted to the University and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be assessed for this scholarship. Virginia students not eligible to complete the FAFSA may submit Virginia’s Alternative State Aid Application (VASAA) instead. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP Each year, Bluefield University awards two full-tuition scholarships, available for only two (2) new freshmen. 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. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years. Students must meet the following: full-time enrollment, maintain Bluefield University cumulative GPA of 3.5 (reviewed at the end of each spring semester), continual enrollment (excluding summers), and 45 hours of tutoring per semester during Junior and Senior years.

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