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Financial Aid Programs
Financial aid is awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement, financial need or a combination of both. Offers of assistance are designed to supplement the resources of the family and can range from $100 to $25,449 per academic year.
For federal, University, state and most private aid, family resources are measured by the needs analysis formula of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A family’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is based upon the information submitted on the FAFSA, which includes income, assets, number of people in the family and other family factors. All students are required to file the FAFSA if they wish to apply for federal, state and University aid and scholarships. The FAFSA may be filed by paper application or electronically at www.fafsa.ed.gov, an official U.S. Department of Education site. Filing through the internet is currently a two-step process: submitting data electronically AND sending official signatures via U.S. mail to the federal aid processor. All students and families with computer access are encouraged to take advantage of the electronic process. Students may also estimate their EFC on the internet. Wheeling Jesuit recommends the "Financial Aid Estimation Form." It can be found at www.finaid.org, a comprehensive financial aid site. An estimated EFC is for personal planning use only. Official EFCs may vary from an estimated one and only official, federally calculated EFCs resulting from the FAFSA can be used to determine financial aid eligibility at Wheeling Jesuit. The difference between the Expected Family Contribution and the Cost of Attendance (COA) for an academic year represents a student’s “financial need.” Financial assistance may be in the form of federal, state, University or private aid. There are three types of aid: grants (“gift aid,” including scholarships), loans (low interest loans requiring repayment) and work opportunities. All financial aid is disbursed directly to students’ accounts for charges relating to tuition, fees, room and board. Aid exceeding student account charges may be issued as a refund to the student for other educational expenses (books, supplies, etc.). How to Apply 1. The student must be accepted for admission to the University in order to receive an official offer of financial aid. If applying after January 1 of the high school senior year, an applicant should apply for financial aid and for admission concurrently. 2. An applicant for aid must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and list Wheeling Jesuit University Federal school code: 003831. Most states use the FAFSA for their grant programs; check with your state grant agency for details. FAFSA’s are available from Wheeling Jesuit University and from high school guidance counselors. Once the FAFSA has been filed and processed, the Department of Education (DOE) will send the student a paper Student Aid Report (SAR) and the University an electronic SAR, provided the student listed the correct Federal school code. The student and Wheeling Jesuit can make corrections on the SAR and send electronically or by mail to DOE for reprocessing. 3. Wheeling Jesuit University may require verification of information and may request a copy of an applicant’s Federal income tax return, the applicant parents’/spouse’s Federal income tax return, W-2 statements and other documents. Academic Scholarships The Wheeling Jesuit University Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students who demonstrate potential for scholarship and leadership. These awards are based on demonstrated merit and may be unrelated to financial need. (However, the awards may affect other need-based aid in the aid packages.) Awards range from $5,500 to $10,000. DEAN’S AWARD Awarded on the basis of average high school academic performance, average ACT/SAT scores and academic potential at WJU. Awards of $5,500 per year are awarded for a maximum of four years. To retain the scholarship, the student must maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Awarded on the basis of above average high school academic performance and above average ACT/SAT scores. Awards of $5,500 to $10,000 per year are awarded for a maximum of four years. To retain the scholarship, the student must maintain at least a 2.7 cumulative GPA at the end of the first year and a 3.0 cumulative GPA in subsequent years. WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS Admitted incoming students may compete during their senior year in high school for academic and merit based awards. Renewal of these scholarships require academic progress, required GPA and required major. Awards range from $1,000 to full tuition and room. Stephen J. Laut, S.J. Memorial Scholarships Four-year full tuition scholarships are awarded each year to two winners of a competition among entering freshman who plan to enter the Laut Honors Program at Wheeling Jesuit University. Competition is open to high school seniors with these qualifications: 3.4 cumulative high school average and a combined score of 1100 on the SAT or a composite score of 25 on the ACT. To retain this scholarship for the following year, a student must attain a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of the freshman year, 3.1 cumulative GPA at the end of the sophomore year and 3.2 cumulative GPA at the end of the junior year. The Biology Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring. This competition is open to entering freshmen who plan to major in biology, environmental studies or pre-med. The Business Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring by the business faculty. The competition is open to entering freshmen who plan to major in marketing, management, accounting, international business or sports medicine. The Chemistry Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring. The competition is open to freshmen who plan to major in chemistry or pre-med. The Computer Science Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring. The competition is open to freshmen planning to major in computer science. The Criminal Justice Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campu early in the spring. The competition is open to freshmen majoring in criminal justice. The English Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring. This competition is open to entering freshmen who plan to major in English. The History Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring. The competition is open to entering freshmen majoring in history. The International Studies Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring. The competition is open to entering freshmen who plan to major in international studies. The Mathematics Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring. This competition is open to freshmen who plan to major in mathematics. The Modern Language Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring. This is a competition open to entering freshmen majoring in nuclear medicine. The Nuclear Medicine Technology Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring. The competition is open to entering freshmen majoring in nuclear medicine. The Nursing Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring by the Nursing faculty. This competition is open to entering freshmen who plan to major in nursing. The Philosophy Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring. The competition is open to entering freshmen majoring in philosophy. The Physics Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring. This competition is open to entering freshmen who plan to major in physics or pre-engineering. The Political Science Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring. This competition is open to entering freshmen majoring in political science. The Political & Economic Philosophy Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring. This competition is open to freshmen who plan to major in political economic philosophy and plan to pursue a career in law. The Professional Communication Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring by the English faculty. This competition is open to entering freshmen planning to major in professional communications. Recipients are required to participate satisfactorily in the University’s student newspaper or yearbook. The Psychology Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring by the psychology faculty. The competition is open to entering freshmen who plan to major in respiratory therapy. The Respiratory Therapy Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring. This competition is open to entering freshmen who plan to major in respiratory therapy. The Teacher Preparation Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring. This competition is open to entering freshmen who plan to major in elementary education, secondary education or special education. The Technology Development Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring. This competition is open to freshmen who plan to major in technology development. The Theology Academic Scholarship is an award of $4,000 over a four year period based on a competitive examination administered on campus early in the spring. The competition is open to entering freshmen planning to major in theology and religious studies. The Arrupe Award is an award of $8,000 over a four year period provided that they maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. This competition is open to entering freshmen who have a distinguished record of community service as a Christian leader. Recipients must continue to be actively involved as a leader in a campus-based community service organization. The Choral Award is an award of $8,000 over a four year period and based on competitive auditions and interviews that take place early in the spring. Auditions are open to entering freshmen with choral experience. Recipients must be participants in the University’s choral groups each year to receive the entire award. The Music Ministry Award is an award of $8,000 over a four year period and based on competitive auditions and interviews that take place early in the spring. Auditions are open to freshmen with liturgical music experience. Recipients must actively participate in the chapel music programs (including four concerts per year). The WJU Community Band Award is an award of $8,000 over a four year period and based on competitive auditions that take place early in the spring. Auditions are open to entering freshmen and must actively participate in the band performances. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS Unless specifically noted, no special application is necessary. Admitted students with FAFSA results on file will be considered for these scholarships as funding becomes available. William F. Troy, S.J. Memorial Scholarship These awards to students of academic ability and demonstrated need from the Greater-Wheeling area are funded by the faculty, staff and administrators of the University, who maintain and administer this fund. Tom F. Carrigan Alumni Scholarship An award established by the WJU Alumni Association in memory of alumnus, Tom Carrigan. Alumni children or grandchildren with a 2.5 GPA and who display compassion, commitment and a work ethic which involves genuine friendship and loyalty are eligible for consideration. Application and interview required. Frank H. Kirk Memorial Scholarship Established by a generous but anonymous donor through the WJU Alumni Association, this award is available to needy students, with preference given to those from Pittsburgh, Pa. or the surrounding metropolitan area. Amount and number of awards vary. Guy and Marie Paul Biery Memorial Scholarship Fund Established in loving memory of Guy and Marie Paul Biery. This scholarship will assist needy students who are residents of Ohio County, West Virginia, and graduates of Wheeling Central Catholic High School. The Sally Bodkin Memorial Music Ministry Scholarship This award is based on a competitive audition for students with liturgical music experience and was established in honor of a WJU alumnus from the class of 1969. James B. Chambers Memorial Scholarship Awards available to residents of Ohio County, West Virginia, who demonstrate need and academic promise. The Virginia Frantz and Maurice W. Cogan Memorial Scholarship Funded by the Cogan family, the scholarship is awarded to a student from the Cleveland area. The recipient must reside within 50 miles of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Cleveland. Preference is given to students from St. Ignatius High School. Lidano DiTrapano Scholarship Through the generosity of a friend of the family, this scholarship is awarded each year to a needy student from Charleston (WV) Catholic High School or from the Charleston area in memory of Lidano DiTrapano. Theodora Eick Scholarship Established in loving memory of Theodora Eick. This scholarship will benefit a student from either Belmont or Ohio County. Rev. Edward J. Gannon, S.J. Scholarship Donated by a grateful alumnus in honor of a favorite professor, the Gannon scholarship is available to needy juniors and seniors. Greene County and Washington County (Pennsylvania) Scholarship Funded by grants from CONSOL, Inc. and other donors, these awards go to worthy students from these two counties. Applications may be submitted to Admissions Counselor. Henry and Beverly Hawk Scholarship Funded by these generous friends of the University, the Hawk award is for needy students with high academics who are graduates of Lima Central High School. William Randolph Hearst Appalachian Scholarship Established by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation to assist needy students from West Virginia and the surrounding Appalachian area who demonstrate academic promise and intend to reside in the U.S. at the completion of their education. Number and amounts vary. Margaret Blackford Hess Scholarship
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