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Our ValueU.S. News & World Report recognizes Geneva College as a Top 3 Best Value Regional University! We qualified for this designation because of our high academic performance compared to the net cost of attendance for a student who received the average level of need-based financial aid.
And you receive a great return on your investment! 96% of our students are working or in graduate school within 12 months of graduation.
GENEVA COLLEGE
Our CommitmentGeneva College has provided students a high quality and affordable, Christ-centered educational experience for 170 years. We have a long-term commitment to keeping a Geneva education accessible to families from all economic backgrounds.
For the 2019-20 academic year, our costs are listed below. Please visit Geneva.edu/tuition for additional information.
Full Time Tuition & Fees (12-18 credits per semester)$28,190
Room & Board$10,530
Annual Estimated Cost$38,720
Our Assistance• Over 95% of first-year students receive Geneva
College grants and scholarships • Nearly 100% of first-year students receive
some kind of aid• Student Financial Services is committed to providing
financial information and solutions to enable students to attend Geneva College, Geneva.edu/sfs.
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Our ToolsNet Price Calculators First-year and transfer student calculators identify the academic scholarships and awards for which you may qualify, as well as overall financial aid, and provide an estimate of Geneva’s costs. Geneva.edu/calculator
Presentations and EventsThese are offered for FREE by the SFS Office to help students’ families better understand financial aid opportunities and biblical stewardship. Information and registration is available online. Geneva.edu/financial-seminars
Financial Literacy ResourcesWe’re here to help you understand student loan debt, as well as manage your finances while in college and beyond graduation. Geneva.edu/financial-literacy
A Guide to Costs, Scholarships and Financial Aid for
Undergraduate Students
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Geneva Scholarships & Grants Eligibility Amount Renewable?**Academic Sholarships:
Pro Christo, Founders, Alumni, Tower (Transfers)
For first-year students, based on SAT/ACT scores, high school grades and admissions application. College GPA used for transfer students.
$12,500 to 16,000 per year
For 8 semesters, with 3.0 cumulative GPA
Northwood Award For first-year students, based on SAT/ACT scores and high school grades.
$10,000 per year
For 8 semesters, with 2.0 cumulative GPA
Beaver County Scholarship Beaver County students, based on application. New students only.
Up to $2,000 per year For 8 semesters
Legacy Grant Student is an incoming freshman or transfer student who is the child or grandchild of Geneva alum. $1,000 per year For 8 semesters
Neighboring States Grant
Based on the state of residence on admissions application and financial need as determined by FAFSA. Awarded to new students only from NJ, DE, MD, WV, VA, OH, NY, DC, transfers are not eligible.
$1,000 minimum and up to $2,000 depending on financial need
For 8 semesters
Christian/Homeschool Grant* For new students only, based on admissions application & diploma.
Up to $2,500 per year For 8 semesters
Geneva Grant Awarded to full-time students with financial need as determined by the FAFSA annually.
Variable according to need
For 8 semesters, if needed per FAFSA
Beaver Falls High School Grant
Awarded to full-time students with financial need as determined by the FAFSA annually. Must enroll in the same year as graduation from Beaver Falls High School.
Variable according to need
For 8 semesters, if needed per FAFSA
Church Affiliation Grant:
NAPARC*, EPC*, CCNA*, CMA* or Affinity Church*
Awarded to students who are members of denominations listed. Based on affiliation at time of admission. May not be combined with Christian/Homeschool Grant.
Up to $2,500 per year For 8 semesters
RPCNA Grant*Membership of a RPCNA church at time of admission. May not be combined with Christian/Homeschool Grant.
Up to $4,500 For 8 semesters
Federal & State Awards Eligibility Amount Renewable?
Federal/State Grants Financial need as determined by FAFSA.Variable according to need
For 8 semesters, if needed per FAFSA
Federal Work Study Financial need as determined by FAFSA. Paid for hours worked
For 8 semesters, if needed per FAFSA
Federal Loans File FAFSA. $5,500 per year for freshmen
Yes, up to federal aggregate limits
This information is valid for the 2020-21 academic year only.
Geneva College also offers other financial awards such as music scholarships and church match scholarships. The amount of Geneva gift aid available may be subject to a maximum limit. Details will be available in the student financial aid award notification. For more information, visit Geneva.edu/grants_scholarships.
Our ProcessMaximize your financial aid award by following these steps:
1. Apply for admission to Geneva College
2. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for federal and state aid
• File between October 1 and March 15 for priority consideration
• Student and a parent should get a FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov
• File online at https://fafsa.ed.gov• Geneva’s college code is 003267• Please use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool
to transfer tax data
3. Search for private scholarships
• Visit Geneva.edu/private-scholarships• Check with churches, civic organizations,
employers and guidance counselors
Other Helpful WebsitesGeneva.edu/fa Geneva information, Net Price Calculator
pheaa.org PA state grant information
studentaid.gov Federal aid information
studentloans.gov Federal direct loans
Our TimelineSeptember – December
• Apply for admission and private scholarships.• Obtain student and parent FSA ID for filing the FAFSA.• Gather your tax information from 2018. • File the FAFSA at https://fafsa.ed.gov as early as October 1.
List Geneva, using our school code 003267. • Complete the PA state grant form, if applicable
(link at the end of the FAFSA process).
December – March• Receive and review your financial aid award email
notification.• Submit your enrollment deposit to secure your financial aid
award.• Apply for private scholarships.
March – May• Respond to your financial aid award email notification.• Complete necessary documents and loan requirements to
finalize your financial aid.• May 1 is the deadline to file the FAFSA for Pennsylvania’s
State Grant (PHEAA).
May – August• Fall semester bills are emailed to all students.• Notify Geneva of private scholarships you expect to receive.• Additional loan options can be considered. Applications
take several weeks to finalize so please apply soon.• Fall semester payment is due.• Enroll in payment plan.
*Student may receive only one of these awards.
**Geneva aid for 3+1 programs is only available for undergraduate portion of degree.