Liberty University / Liberty Christian Academy Scholarship

cumulative GPA to 2.5 or higher with the probationary grace semester, the student forfeits andis not eligible for the scholarship until the semester after a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher hasbeen achieved. Under no circumstances will forfeiture of any semester of eligibility extend thetime period of eligibility beyond the original eight Fall and Spring semesters for which thescholarship can be used. (This requirement is effective for scholarship students entering LibertyUniversity in the Fall of 2016 and thereafter).Additional terms and conditions:Scholarship is for prospective students only. Current students who did not receive thisscholarship upon matriculation to Liberty University are not eligible.The award is not stackable with other Liberty University funded aid or scholarships and is limitedto a maximum of eight consecutive Fall and Spring semesters.Recipients are not eligible for the New Student Book Dollars award.Failure to meet or comply with all of these terms and conditions may result in the forfeiture ofany remaining eligibility for this scholarship, which may be appealed by the student to thefinancial aid office.Hardship appeals will be considered for the on campus housing requirement if submitted to theadmissions office by June 1 of the student’s senior year of high school along with third partyprofessional documentation supporting the hardship, but appeals will not be granted forinconvenience or financial reasons.Liberty University reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of this scholarship atany time at its discretion, as well as to suspend or terminate the scholarship.Scholarship Award Amount: Students who were enrolled in grades PK-9 at LCA must complete theremainder of their grade school education (continuously through high school) at LCA and graduate inorder to receive the Liberty University/Liberty Christian Academy scholarship at 100% of remainingtuition costs. Otherwise, if the student breaks enrollment, the student earns the scholarship award of10% of remaining tuition costs for each grade year completed at LCA. The scholarship percentage isapplied to tuition costs after subtracting the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental EducationalOpportunity Grant, and Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant awards from the total cost of tuition.Students newly enrolled in PK through 12 th grade after January 24, 2012 (Category 3)Requirements: In order to receive and maintain eligibility for the Liberty University/Liberty ChristianAcademy scholarship, LCA seniors must meet all of the following requirements, terms and conditions.The students must:Meet Liberty University admissions requirements.Have attended Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, VA, graduate from LCA and directlyenroll the following fall semester into a Liberty University undergraduate resident degreeprogram.Revised 1_9_2013

Present a 2.75+ cumulative un-weighted high school GPA upon graduation from high schoolAND either score a 900+ on the SAT OR score a 19+ on the ACT.Submit the $250 confirmation deposit.Complete the VTAG application for Virginia residents and complete the FAFSA each year.Maintain full-time continuous enrollment in the Liberty University resident, undergraduateprogram for at least eight consecutive Fall and Spring semesters.Maintain sufficient satisfactory academic progress to maintain Liberty University enrollment.Timely pay the percentage of tuition balance (if any), all applicable non-tuition fees incurred (ex.technology, activity, transportation, auto, class, etc.) and any room and board charges.Be and remain in good standing with regard to conduct at LCA.Be and remain financially current with their LCA account.Live in an on campus residence hall for their first academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) ofenrollment at Liberty University. (This requirement is effective for all scholarship studentsentering Liberty University in the Fall of 2016 and thereafter).Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 each semester while attending Liberty University.If a student’s cumulative GPA falls below the minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50, the student hasone probationary grace semester of enrollment using the scholarship to re-establish acumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher. If the student is unsuccessful in restoring his or hercumulative GPA to 2.5 or higher with the probationary grace semester, the student forfeits andis not eligible for the scholarship until the semester after a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher hasbeen achieved. Under no circumstances will forfeiture of any semester of eligibility extend thetime period of eligibility beyond the original eight Fall and Spring semesters for which thescholarship can be used. (This requirement is effective for scholarship students entering LibertyUniversity in the Fall of 2016 and thereafter).Additional terms and conditions:Scholarship is for prospective students only. Current students who did not receive thisscholarship upon matriculation to Liberty University are not eligible.The award is not stackable with other Liberty University funded aid or scholarships and is limitedto a maximum of eight consecutive Fall and Spring semesters.Recipients are not eligible for the New Student Book Dollars award.Failure to meet or comply with all of these terms and conditions may result in the forfeiture ofany remaining eligibility for this scholarship, which may be appealed by the student to thefinancial aid office.Hardship appeals will be considered for the on campus housing requirement if submitted to theadmissions office by June 1 of the student’s senior year of high school along with third partyprofessional documentation supporting the hardship, but appeals will not be granted forinconvenience or financial reasons.Liberty University reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of this scholarship atany time at its discretion, as well as to suspend or terminate the scholarship.Revised 1_9_2013

Scholarship Award Amount: For students who first enroll or re-enroll at LCA after January 24, 2012, thescholarship award amount is based on the number of grade years the student completes at LCA prior totheir LCA graduation. The student earns a scholarship award of 10% remaining tuition costs for eachgrade year completed at LCA. The scholarship percentage is applied to tuition costs after subtractingthe Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and Virginia TuitionAssistance Grant awards from the total cost of tuition.Please see the following examples of LCA graduates for the Category 3 award:1. New kindergarten student that attends through graduation: 10% X 13 grades at LCA = 100%scholarship*2. New 3 rd grade student that attends through graduation: 10% X 10 years at LCA = 100%scholarship3. New 6 th grade student that attends through graduation: 10% X 7 grades at LCA = 70%scholarship4. New 10 th grade student that attends through graduation: 10% X 3 grades at LCA = 30%scholarship5. New 3 rd grade student that completes 3 rd grade, breaks enrollment, then re-enrolls in 9 th gradeand attends through graduation: 10% X 5 grades at LCA = 50% scholarship6. New kindergarten student that completes through 9 th grade, breaks enrollment, then re-enrollsin 11 th grade through graduation: 10% X 12 grades = 90% scholarship***Scholarship is capped at 100%, even if student attends LCA for eleven or more grade years** Continuous enrollment in high school is required to qualify for 100% scholarship. Otherwise, 90% isthe maximum award.Other Frequently Asked QuestionsAre there any restrictions on how the Liberty University/Liberty Christian Academy scholarship can beused?The Liberty University/LCA scholarship can be utilized for eight consecutive semesters of enrollment(approximately 128 total credit hours) at Liberty University after graduation from LCA. The student mustdirectly enroll the following fall semester into a Liberty University undergraduate resident degreeprogram. No audits will be covered by the scholarship. The scholarship can be used only in the Fall andSpring semesters; however, students may apply in advance to the financial aid office for a waiver so thescholarship can cover tuition costs for summer internships in their academic program. The scholarshipcannot be used to cover any fees (i.e. technology fees, activity fees, transportation fees, class fees,vehicle registration fees, parking tickets, book fees, meal plans, etc.). In addition, the student mustmaintain satisfactory academic progress to maintain enrollment at Liberty University and remain eligiblefor this scholarship.Revised 1_9_2013

Can the LCA scholarship be combined with any other Liberty University scholarships?No. The LCA scholarship is not considered stackable, and therefore cannot be combined, with any otherLiberty University scholarships including New Student Book Dollars. It can be combined withscholarships funded from outside of Liberty University and combined with loans from any source.Am I required to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Virginia TuitionAssistance Grant (VTAG) to receive the LCA scholarship?Yes. In order to receive a scholarship at Liberty University, all students must timely complete the FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. Virginia residents are also required to completethe VTAG application (currently a one-time application).Am I required to submit the $250 Confirmation Deposit?Yes. All students must place the $250 Confirmation Deposit at the beginning of the enrollment process.This payment will be credited towards the student’s account. The $250 Confirmation Deposit may berefunded on if the request is in writing and received by May 1 of the student’s senior year of highschool. The request can be addressed to Liberty University’s admissions office atadmissions@liberty.edu or at 1971 University Blvd., Lynchburg, VA 24502. The deposit is nontransferableand non-refundable after the above deadline.For LCA students enrolled during the 2012-2013 school year, what are the academic requirements tobe awarded the LCA scholarship?For current students in 10 th through 12 th grades who enrolled in LCA by January 24, 2012 (Category 1),the scholarship student must attain a cumulative un-weighted high school GPA of 2.75+ OR either scorea 900+ on the SAT (critical reading and math sections only) or a 19+ on the ACT (composite). In order toreceive the LCA scholarship, the student MUST meet all other eligibility requirements for admission toLiberty University and to maintain enrollment at Liberty University. Of course, all non-academiceligibility requirements must also be met.For current students in grades PK through 9 th grade who enrolled by January 24, 2012 (Category 2), thescholarship student must have a cumulative un-weighted high school GPA of 2.75+ AND either score a900+ on the SAT (critical reading and math sections only) or a 19+ on the ACT (composite). In order toreceive the LCA scholarship, the student MUST meet all other eligibility requirements for admission toLiberty University and to maintain enrollment at Liberty University. Of course, all non-academiceligibility requirements must also be met.For current students in grades PK through 12 th grade who enrolled after January 24, 2012 (Category 3),the scholarship student must have a cumulative un-weighted high school GPA of 2.75+ AND either scorea 900+ on the SAT (critical reading and math sections only) or a 19+ on the ACT (composite). In order toreceive the LCA scholarship, the student MUST meet all other eligibility requirements for admission toLiberty University and to maintain enrollment at Liberty University. Of course, all non-academiceligibility requirements must also be met.Revised 1_9_2013

Can I use the LCA scholarship as a part-time or online student at Liberty?No. LCA scholarship recipients must be enrolled at Liberty University as a full-time residential student.Full-time status consists of 12 or more credit hours each semester. The scholarship cannot be appliedtoward Liberty University Online credit hours unless a waiver is granted from the Financial Aid Office.How long can the LCA scholarship be utilized at Liberty University?The LCA scholarship is limited to a maximum of eight consecutive semesters of enrollment in the Falland Spring terms only. If a student breaks enrollment at Liberty University for any reason, the studentwill forfeit the remaining LCA scholarship for which he or she was originally eligible. If a student isplaced on disciplinary probation or is suspended, completes a withdrawal, or is dismissed for anyreason, the Liberty University/Liberty Christian Academy scholarship is subject to reduction or removalat the discretion of Liberty University. For scholarship students entering Liberty University in the Fall of2016 and thereafter, failure to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 for two semesters in a row (excludingsummer semesters) will result in loss of continuing eligibility to use the scholarship until the minimumGPA of 2.50 is restored.Why are scholarship students starting in 2016 required to live on campus as freshman and notpermitted to live with their parents in Lynchburg as was previously allowed?Students who do not live on campus are less likely to stay enrolled and graduate from Liberty University.Our research demonstrates that students who immerse themselves in Liberty University’s campusculture, including the convocations, the student life, the recreational offerings and the residential hallrelationships, have a greater change for succeeding at Liberty. Students in residence halls are prayed fordaily and have an accountability structure to help keep them on task. Retention and graduation ratesare superior for students who live on campus their first year of college. This residency requirement isbeing phased in so that by the Fall of 2016, it is expected to generally apply to all entering Libertystudents under 21 years of age who are not married. Families may apply for student loans if they areunable to afford the two semesters of on campus housing. If this requirement presents a non-financialhardship, appeals for waivers will be considered if submitted to admissions by June 1 of the student’ssenior year of high school. Appeals must be submitted with documentation from third partyprofessionals supporting the hardship. We trust that living on campus will help get all our students getoff to a great start socially and academically, and graduate with all of the tools they will need for theirfuture.What if I have a unique situation that is not mentioned above and I believe I should be eligible toreceive the scholarship?All questions regarding scholarship eligibility that were not addressed by the information above can bedirected to the Admissions Office at Liberty University. Please send any additional questions regardingthe scholarship or appeals before your initial enrollment to admissions@liberty.edu.Revised 1_9_2013

These information and Q&A sheets are not the complete statement of terms and conditions of thescholarship. For complete terms and conditions go tohttp://www.liberty.edu/financeadmin/financialaid/index.cfm?PID=24072.Liberty University reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of this scholarship at any timeat its discretion, as well as suspend or terminate the scholarship.Revised 1_9_2013