Undergraduate - Clarion University

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Stafford Loan recipients become a level 02 student once
30 new semester hours are earned; level 03 after 60 hours;
and level 04 after 90 hours.
Appeal Procedure
Students denied financial aid for any reason may appeal
the denial as follows:
1. Write to the Office of Financial Aid, Clarion
University of Pennsylvania, 840 Wood Street,
Clarion, PA 16214-1232, noting the denial and
stating the reasons why financial aid should not be
denied. Example: A student may be denied aid
because it appears he or she has fewer than 21 credits
for the year. Perhaps during the summer at another
institution the student has earned, for transfer to
Clarion, credits which will fulfill the normal progress
requirement but about which the university has not
been informed. The student may present the appeal
in person at the Office of Financial Aid in Egbert
Hall instead of writing.
2. The Office of Financial Aid will review the denial
in terms of information provided by the student.
3. Following the review, the Office of Financial Aid
will report back to the student concerning the appeal.
4. If the student questions the decision of the Office of
Financial Aid, an appeal may be made.
Refund Policy
Students receiving financial assistance from Clarion
University are subject to the same refund policies as those
who are not aid recipients.
Federal Title IV Regulations: If a recipient of Title IV
funds (Pell grant, SEOG grant, or Stafford loan) withdraws
from school after beginning attendance, a portion of the
Title IV funds may have to be returned. Title IV funds are
awarded to a student under the assumption that the student
will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance
is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no
longer be eligible for the full amount of the Title IV funds
that the student was originally scheduled to receive.
If a student withdraws before completing 60 percent of
the semester, the percentage of Title IV funds earned is equal
to the percentage of the semester completed. The university
is required to return the unearned portion.
If a student withdraws after completing 60 percent of the
semester, the percentage of Title IV funds earned is 100 percent.
Those students who withdraw after the semester begins
or reduce their credit hour load should contact the Financial
Aid Office to determine the impact on their financial aid
awards.
Note: The university refund policy for tuition is fees is different
from the Federal Title IV regulations.
Clarion University
Undergraduate Student
Scholarships
The following information illustrates the many scholarship
opportunities available to students at Clarion University.
Throughout the past year, endowed scholarships, annual
scholarships, and athletic scholarships provided support to
more than 700 students. Most of Clarion’s scholarships are
funded by way of private support through the Clarion
University Foundation, and are managed by the Office of
Scholarship Administration, within the Enrollment
Management area of the university. Please contact Sue
McMillen at 814-393-2306 if you are unclear about any of
the information below.
University Wide Scholarships
Clarion University Alumni Association Scholarships: The
Alumni Association has made these scholarships available for each
new academic year plus eight Leadership Awards. At least two of the
Leadership Awards are reserved for children of Clarion University
alumni. Special consideration will be given to participants in the
University’s Eagle Ambassadors program for one scholarship
and three leadership Awards. The awards are open to full-time
undergraduate students who will have completed at least 30 credit
hours at Clarion University prior to the next academic school year
and will not be graduating before December of the next academic
year. The selection criteria include a 3.0 or better cumulative grade
point average, community service, service to Clarion University,
letters of recommendation and financial need. Applications are
available in the Alumni Relations Office and questions can be answered
by calling 814-393-2637. Final date for returning application
is January 31.
Clarion University APSCURF Scholarship for Incoming
Freshman: This scholarship was established as a memorial to
deceased or retired Clarion University faculty and is funded annually
by the Clarion University Association of Pennsylvania State College
and University Retired Faculty (APSCURF). This scholarship
perpetuates the long-term commitment of retired faculty to Clarion
University and present day students. To be considered for this scholarship,
candidates must have a minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT
composite score of 22, and graduate in the upper two-fifths of high
school class. Preference will be granted to a descendent of past or
present Clarion University APSCURF members. Students meeting
this preference and who feel they meet the academic criteria need to
submit a letter indicating they are a descendent of a retired Clarion
University faculty member indicating the name of the faculty
member to the scholarship administrator in the Admissions Office,
Clarion University, by February 1. Award offered in February for the
following school year.
Band Scholarships: Scholarships are available to students who
participate in the Marching and Symphonic Bands. Criteria for
selection are musicianship, instrumentation needs, academic promise,
and leadership potential. Students selected by the conductor of bands.
The annual awards may be renewed subject to the availability of
funds. The number and amount may vary each year. For additional
information contact the conductor of bands at 814-393-1828.
Donna Dupont Bishop Presidential Scholarship for Incoming
Freshman: This scholarship established by J. Donald Bishop in honor
of his late wife, Donna Dupont Bishop ’72, is intended for an outstanding
new student. Award criteria include a minimum SAT of 1300,
top two percent of class, and first preference is given to a student
with financial need. This renewable award is offered once every four
Financial Information