Types of Aid
Financial Aid
Hope International University participates in many excellent programs of financial aid to assist students in fulfilling their life-long dreams. Federal, State, and Institutional sources include the following:
- Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) and National SMART Grants (SMART)
- Cal Grants A and B
- Federal Pell Grants
- FSEOG (Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant)
- Federal Perkins Loans
- Federal Stafford Loans
- Federal PLUS Loans (parent loans)
- Federal Work Study (FWS)
- Veterans Benefits
Hope International University Scholarships, Grants, and Other Aid (for PCC students only):
- Bible Bowl Scholarship (Western Regional. & National.)
- Dean's Scholarship
- Hope International Grant
- Minister's Dependent Tuition Grant
- Missionary Dependent Tuition Grant
- PCWA Scholarship
While many students will qualify for multiple sources of aid, some combinations of grants, scholarships, Federal work-study, private scholarships, and/or loans will not be allowed to exceed 75% of Hope tuition. For international students, please contact the Office of International Admissions.
Veteran’s Benefits- Submit a DD-214 and VA Application for Educational Benefits to the Registrar’s Office.
Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) and National SMART Grants (SMART)
The Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and National SMART Grants (SMART) were created as a result of the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 to be awarded beginning in 2006-2007. Awards range from $750 to $4000 for students meeting the grant criteria. For a complete description of the programs and eligibility requirements click here.
Cal Grants A & B (California State Grants)
File FAFSA, Hope FAQ and CSAC GPA verification form. All three forms must be postmarked by March 2nd. Cal Grants A: up to $9708,
Cal Grants B: up to $1551.
Requirements: Based on GPA, California Residency, and financial need.
Federal Pell Grants
File FAFSA, and Hope FAQ. Both forms are required. Award range up to a maximum of $4050 depending on cost of attendance, financial need, and funding levels approved by the federal government.
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
File FAFSA and Hope FAQ. Both forms are required. Amounts range up to a
maximum of $800 - 1,400
depending on financial
need, and funding levels
established by the federal
government. Awarded to undergraduate
students with exceptional financial
need until the dollar limit is
exhausted.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) provides funds to employ students (on-campus or off-campus in selected opportunities) who qualify for financial aid. Students must be enrolled at least half-time and demonstrate financial need (through the need-analysis process ). FWS awards typically range up to $2,000; however, requests for increases may be directed to the Financial Aid Office. Hourly wages are paid in compliance with minimum wage laws; students may work from 5 to 20 hours per week, depending upon the supervisor’s need and the student’s work-study award.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
- Hope Financial Aid Questionnaire:
Federal Work Study awards will continue to be offered to students as long as funds and job opportunities are available. Federal Work study employment is coordinated through the office of Human Resources and students must fill out a FWS Job Application via the Hope FWS Job Application link listed above. The Financial Aid Office will award the FWS funds upon receipt of notification that the FWS Job Application has been submitted to Human Resources.