Academic Catalog - Concordia College

3) be a citizen of the United States or in the process of becoming a citizen of the
United States;
4) be an Alabama resident;
5) be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in an eligible program in an
approved institution; and
6) not be enrolled and not intend to enroll in a course of study leading to an
undergraduate degree in theology, divinity, or to the field of preparation for a
religious vocation.
Application forms can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office at Concordia College. Deadline
for applying is September 15 for Fall Semester and February 15 for Spring Semester. Awards
depend upon funds available and the total number of eligible students enrolled at eligible
institutions.
Work-Study Program. This program provides part-time jobs through which students enrolled at
Concordia may earn a portion of their educational expenses. The institution determines
eligibility, rate of earning, and work areas.
To qualify for work-study, a student must be enrolled in at least six (6) semester hours of course
work, must be making satisfactory progress, and must have established a financial need by
means of a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) from the U.S. Department of
Education.
Federal Pell Grants. Federal Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government to
undergraduate students for educational purposes. These grants, which do not have to be
repaid, may vary in the amount awarded from year to year. To apply, the student and parent(s)
must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) and return it to the address
given on the form. This application is also available on line at www.studentaid.gov. The student
will receive a report indicating his eligibility for the grant. This eligibility report should be
submitted to the Financial Aid Administrator at Concordia College. Students must be enrolled in
at least six (6) semester hours of classes to be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG). This grant is a federal aid
program designed to provide financial assistance to students attending post high school
educational institutions. Eligibility requirements are 1) American citizenship, 2) at least a halftime
student and 3) satisfactory academic progress. No grant may be awarded for a full
academic year that is less than $100 or more than $4000.
Church-Worker Financial Assistance. Students who plan to enter full-time work in the Lutheran
Church-Missouri Synod may be eligible for a financial-aid package that will cover most of their
cost of attending Concordia College, Selma. This package will include applicable grants,
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