Undergraduate - Clarion University

pages i-viiiFinancial Information42 Clarion University of Pennsylvaniathe date of the determination of the date of the student’swithdrawal.Refunds are allocated in the following order:• Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans• Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans• Federal Perkins Loans• Federal Parent (PLUS) Loans• Federal PELL grants• Federal ACG/SMART• Federal Supplemental Educatioal OpportunityGrantIf a student withdraws after completing 60 percent of thesemester, the percentage of Title IV funds earned is 100percent.Students who withdraw after the semester begins orreduce their credit hour load should contact the FinancialAid Office to determine the impact on their financial aidawards.Note: The university refund policy for tuition and fees isdifferent from the Federal Title IV regulations.Clarion UniversityUndergraduate StudentScholarshipsThe following information illustrates the many scholarshipopportunities available to students at Clarion University.Throughout the past year, endowed scholarships, annualscholarships, and athletic scholarships provided support tomore than 700 students. Most of Clarion’s scholarships arefunded by way of private support through the ClarionUniversity Foundation, and are managed by the Office ofScholarship Administration, within the EnrollmentManagement area of the university. Please contact SueMcMillen at 814-393-2306 if you are unclear about any ofthe information below.University-Wide ScholarshipsLori Ann Aaron Memorial Scholarship: Lori Ann (Bessetti) Aarongraduated from Clarion-Limestone School District in 1993. She was agifted student and pursued her higher education at Clarion University.She received her bachelor’s degree in finance in 1996 and completedher MBA in 2001. The scholarship was established by Lori’s husband,Mark Aaron, their families, and friends. To be eligible for consideration,a student must be an incoming freshman with a minimum 3.0 gradepointaverage in a high school college preparatory curriculum, and mustdemonstrate financial need determined by FAFSA. First preference shallbe granted to students from Clarion-Limestone School District. Secondpreference shall be granted to students at all other Clarion Countyschools. Students will be automatically considered via their admissionscredential.Clarion University Alumni Association Scholarships: The AlumniAssociation has made these scholarships available for each new academicyear plus eight Leadership Awards. At least two of the LeadershipAwards are reserved for children of Clarion University alumni. Specialconsideration will be given to participants in the University’s EagleAmbassadors program for one scholarship and three leadershipAwards. The awards are open to full-time undergraduate studentswho will have completed at least 30 credit hours at Clarion Universityprior to the next academic school year and will not be graduating beforeDecember of the next academic year. The selection criteria include a 3.0or better cumulative grade point average, community service, serviceto Clarion University, letters of recommendation and financial need.Applications are available in the Alumni Relations Office and questionscan be answered by calling 814-393-2637. Final date for returningapplication is January 31.Clarion University APSCURF Scholarship for Incoming Freshman:This scholarship was established as a memorial to deceased andretired Clarion University faculty and is funded annually by the ClarionUniversity Association of Pennsylvania State College and UniversityRetired Faculty (APSCURF). This scholarship perpetuates the longtermcommitment of retired faculty to Clarion University and present daystudents. To be considered for this scholarship, candidates must have aminimum SAT total score of 1000 or ACT composite score of 22, andgraduate in the upper two-fifths of high school class. Preference will begranted to a descendent of past or present Clarion University APSCUFmembers. Students meeting this preference and who feel they meet theacademic criteria need to submit a letter indicating they are a descendentof a retired Clarion University faculty member indicating the name ofthe faculty member to the scholarship administrator in the AdmissionsOffice, Clarion University, by February 1. Award offered in Februaryfor the following school year.Band Scholarships: Scholarships are available to students whoparticipate in the Marching and Symphonic Bands. Criteria for selectionare musicianship, instrumentation needs, academic promise, andleadership potential. Students selected by the conductor of bands. Theannual awards may be renewed subject to the availability of funds. Thenumber and amount may vary each year. For additional informationcontact the conductor of bands at 814-393-1828.Donna Dupont Bishop Presidential Scholarship for IncomingFreshman: This scholarship established by J. Donald Bishop in honorof his late wife, Donna Dupont Bishop ’72, is intended for an outstandingnew student. Award criteria include a minimum SAT of 1300, top twopercent of class, and first preference is given to a student with financialneed. This renewable award is offered once every four years. Whenavailable, students are automatically considered for this award whenthey submit their application for admission.The Bobbi Scholarship Fund: This scholarship established by Ms.H. Roberta “Bobbi” Heeter to provide financial support for ClarionUniversity students who are the dependent children of widows or widowers.Just prior to her retirement in 2002, after 28 years of service,Bobbi became the first recipient of the Clarion Proud Award. To beconsidered, candidate must be an incoming freshman, dependent childof widow or widower, show financial need, and achieved a good highschool academic credential. It is the intent of the donor that the awardwill continue to support the same student throughout his/her undergraduatecareer; therefore it is available once every four years. TheClarion University Scholarship winner must maintain a 2.5 cumulativegrade point average on a year-to-year basis. If you feel you qualifyfor consideration of this award, please send letter indicating so to theScholarship Administration Coordinator, Admissions Office, Clarion,PA 16214.Sara Cicciarelli Leadership Scholarships: Established by the estateof Sara (Milanovich) Cicciarelli, ’32, who taught English for 25 years inthe Union School District. To be considered, students must demonstratestrong grades in challenging curriculum and have a minimum SATtotal score of 1000 (critical reasoning and mathematics component)or a composite score of 22 on the ACT. First preference is given tostudents trom Union School District in Rimersburg. Second preferenceis given to students from other Clarion County schools. Students mustdemonstrate financial need and are automatically considered when theysubmit an application for admission.Clarion County Rod & Gun Club Endowment: Established in2003 by the members of the Clarion County Rod & Gun Club. Theorganization promotes academic values, and foremost, the study ofour native wildlife and habitaat and its management. The endowmentis in honor of Lewis Knight Sr., a founding member and leader, andis a way for the club to hellp young men and women who share ourmembers’ interest in the natural heritage of northwestern Pennsylvania.To be considered, the student must be an incoming freshman at Clarion