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University Awards
Avila University seeks to make our quality educational
programs affordable to all students. Families of different
means find Avila affordable (see chart) because of
Avila’s commitment of institutional aid, in combination
with federal, state and private aid resources. Review the
information in this brochure to determine how Avila can be
affordable for your family.
Financial aid awards become official when a student has
been admitted, received a comprehensive financial aid
award letter and returned a signed copy of that letter to the
Office of Financial Aid. All Avila financial aid is renewable
as long as a student is enrolled full-time, meets renewal
criteria and/or continues to demonstrate financial need.
The value
of an academic merit scholarship is determined at the time of
a student's admission to the University. Students may qualify
for only one of the following academic merit schoarships, but
may also be awarded aid from other programs to
assist with financing an Avila education.
Avila
University Scholarship
- Provides a $15,000 scholarship and a $1,400 AU Scholar Service Award
annually for four years.
- Awarded to full-time, first-year students scoring 28 or higher on the ACT,
or a 1260 or higher on the SAT (Critical Reasoning and Math), and holding
at least a 3.25 GPA.
- Students are required to live on campus and participate in Avila community
service.
- $1,400 stipend is available upon completion of required community
service.
- Recipients must maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA for renewal.
- Actual award requires official campus visit and scholarship interview.
Go to www.avila.edu/admission/campusvisit.asp.
Avila Achievement
Scholarship
Avila Transfer
Achievement Award
- Provides up to $5,500 annually.
- Renewal requires a 2.75 GPA and continuous, full-time enrollment.
- Actual award requires official campus visit.
Avila A+ Recognition Scholarship
- Provides $4,000 annually for four years.
- Awarded to full-time, first-year students who successfully complete
the A+ Program.
- Recipients must also have a 20 ACT Composite.
- Recipients must maintain a 2.85 cumulative GPA for renewal.
- May not be combined with other Avila academic scholarships.
Avila Grant *
- Amount varies.
- May be awarded to full-time first-year students who demonstrate financial need by
filing the FAFSA.
Heritage Grant
*
- Provides up to $1,000, based on need, annually for four years.
- May be awarded to full-time, first-year students who self-identify before
March 1, 2010 and who are dependents or siblings of Avila alumni or family
members of Avila students.
Phi Theta Kappa
Transfer Award
- Provides $500 annually.
- Available to students who have attained membership in Phi Theta
Kappa at their transfer college.
Performance
Grant
- May be awarded to students demonstrating talent or interest in advertising,
art, athletics, athletic management, campus ministry, mock trial, music,
newspaper, theatre or video production.
- Requires direct contact with Performance Grant sponsor or coach.
- Renewal requires annual participation while enrolled.
Residence Hall
Grant
- Provides $1,000 annually for four years.
- Student must be living in Avila student housing to receive the
grant.
Service to the
Faith Grant *
- Provides up to $2,500, based on need, annually for four years.
- Awarded to any full-time, first-year student who self-identifies before
March 1, 2010 and who is the dependent of a lay employee or a nephew/niece
of a religious who is engaged full-time in a Catholic ministry.
Avila Work Program
*
- Provides on-campus, part-time employment opportunities to students
who do not qualify for the Federal Work-Study Program.
*
Maximum award depends on timely filing of the FAFSA and demonstration
of financial need.
For information
regarding Federal or State funded financial aid options, please
highlight the "Scholarships grants and loans" link above
and select the appropriate item from the drop-down menu.
Avila Payment
Plan
The Avila Payment Plan is administered by the Avila University Business Office. Information
regarding this program is mailed with each student's statement of
charges.
PLUS Loan (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Student)
Offers parents a low interest rate borrowing opportunity in support of their
student’s educational costs. Arrangements are made through the Financial Aid Office. 816-501-3600.
Alternative Loans
Available to students to assist in bridging the gap between college costs and other
financial aid resources. Loans are in the student’s name, based on credit-worthiness and usually require
a co-signer. Student may borrow up to the cost of attendance minus all other financial aid.
- How
do I qualify for an alternative loan? Each lender
has specific criteria you must meet to qualify for a loan.
Most lenders will review your credit history. Your interest
rate will depend on your credit history and you may be required
to have a cosigner.
- How
much can I apply for in an alternative loan? Each
student has a budget based on cost of attendance. Your estimated
cost of attendance is an estimate of what it will cost you to
attend Avila University for the academic year. The estimated
cost of attendance is based on the following: tuition and
fees, room and board, books, transportation and miscellaneous
expenses. Your financial aid package (including alternative
loans) cannot exceed your estimated cost of attendance.
To inquire about a specific dollar amount to apply for, please
contact the Office of Financial Aid.
- How
do I know which alternative loan is right for me?
There are many things to take into consideration when choosing
a lender for alternative loans. Here are some examples of
questions you may want to ask when deciding on a lender:
What is the loan origination processing fee?
What is the interest rate?
When does the loan go into repayment?
If you have any additional
questions regarding alternative loans, please contact the Office
of Financial Aid.
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