Academic Catalog 2010-2011 - Union Presbyterian Seminary

Union Presbyterian Seminary Academic Catalog 2010-2011CHARLOTTE CAMPUS AIDEstablished in 2002 as an extension of Union Presbyterian Seminary, classes at Union Presbyterian Seminary,Charlotte Campus are organized for part-time, working students with classes offered on weekends. The followinggrant, scholarship, and prize programs are available for Charlotte campus students.FINANCIAL AIDMATCHING GRANT PROGRAMFinancial aid for students attending Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte Campus is primarily in the form of aMatching Grant Program. Institutional matching grants are available only to degree-seeking students enrolled inone of the Charlotte campus degree programs. To be eligible, students must be taking the normal course load(two credits per term) available in Charlotte in each of the three academic terms. The Matching Grant Program(applicable to two credits per term, up to three terms per academic year) involves the student, the student’s church,and the seminary. Each party will provide one-third of the student’s tuition. After a student pays his or hermatch and the church pays its match, then the seminary will pay the final 1/3 match.GRANTS FOR CONTINUING STUDENTSOther grant assistance may be available to degree-seeking students after their first year of enrollment. Interestedstudents should contact the dean of the Charlotte campus.MERIT AWARDSA limited number of merit awards are available for gifted students in their preparation for Christian ministry.No application is necessary for consideration.PRIZESReturning Charlotte campus students are eligible for prizes awarded in the spring by the faculty’s committee on studentassessment and awards. Except for prizes that require an essay and certain faculty fellowships that require a formalapplication, no application materials are necessary for consideration.7-6