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Scholarships - New/Transfer Students

Every student must complete a Financial Aid Application to be considered for any financial aid (including Music, Athletics and outside scholarships). The Master's College offers Merit-based Scholarships, Need-based Grants, and Federal/State Aid. See below for more details. All Institutional aid is awarded up to 4 years/8 semesters. All institutional aid is evenly disbursed between the two semesters.

Priority Deadline: March 2nd*
*Meet the Priority Deadline to ensure availability of scholarship and grant funds. Applications will continue to be accepted after the Priority Deadline of March 2nd.

Merit-Based Scholarships (FAFSA or FAFSA Waiver required)

Award	Amount	Additional Documents Needed
President's Scholarship Competitive scholarship awarded to full-time incoming freshmen. Applicants must have a high school GPA of 3.85 and a SAT I score (Critical Reasoning and Math sub-tests only) of 1400 or ACT score of 32. Renewable with a college GPA of 3.5. Deadline: January 25, 2013	$14,000	President's Scholarship Application
Distinguished Scholar Scholarship Awarded to traditional, full-time students Minimum GPA: 3.85 and SAT I score: 1050 - 1600 (incoming freshmen only; based on Critical Reasoning and Math sub-tests only) or ACT score: 22 - 36 Renewable with a 3.45 cumulative GPA Click here to see our Academic Scholarship Chart.	$6,000 - $9,000	None
Honors Scholarship Awarded to traditional, full-time students Minimum GPA: 3.65 and SAT I score: 1050 - 1600 (incoming freshmen only; based on Critical Reasoning and Math sub-tests only) or ACT score: 22 - 36 Renewable with a 3.45 cumulative GPA Click here to see our Academic Scholarship Chart.	$4,000 - $7,000	None
Merit Scholarship Awarded to traditional, full-time students Minimum GPA: 3.45 and SAT I score: 1050 - 1600 (incoming freshmen only; based on Critical Reasoning and Math sub-tests only) or ACT score: 22 - 36 Renewable with a 3.45 cumulative GPA Click here to see our Academic Scholarship Chart.	$3,000 - $5,500	None
Achievement Scholarship Awarded to traditional, full-time students Minimum GPA: 3.25 and SAT I score: 1050 - 1600 (incoming freshmen only; based on Critical Reasoning and Math sub-tests only) or ACT score: 22 - 36 Renewable with a 3.25 cumulative GPA Click here to see our Academic Scholarship Chart.	$2,000 - $4,000	None
Athletic Scholarship Awarded by the Athletic Department to students who demonstrate athletic ability and Christian character which will contribute to The Master's College and its athletic programs. Annual application is required. Please contact the Athletic department for more information. Students awarded athletic scholarships may only receive Federal/State Aid and Outside or Ministry Scholarships (outside portion only) in addition to their athletic scholarship. They do not qualify for any other institutional aid.	Varies	See Athletic Dept. athletics@masters.edu
Music Scholarship Awarded by the Music Department to students who demonstrate superior music ability and who are committed to The Master's College and the ministry focus of the programs. Annual application is required. Please contact the Music department for more information.	Varies	See Music Dept. music@masters.edu
AWANA Citation Award Awarded to full-time incoming freshman or transfer students who have completed twelve years of AWANA training and who are designated as Citation Award winners.	$1,000	Copy of Citation Award
Ministry Matching Grant Awarded to students who receive sponsorship from a Christian ministry. TMC will match, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, up to a total of $2,500 per student, as long as funds remain available. *Matching funds only guaranteed with eligible applications received before August 1st* Click here for more information on this grant.	Up to $2,500	Ministry Matching Grant Application

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Need-based Grants (FAFSA required)

Award	Amount	Additional Documents Needed
The Master's College Grant Awarded to students based on academic achievement and financial need. The student must be enrolled full-time at The Master's College and have a minimum GPA of 2.0.	Up to $15,000	FAFSA
Early FAFSA Filer Scholarship Awarded to new and transfer students who complete the FAFSA before the March 2nd priority deadline. Must fill out FAFSA before March 2nd and have a 2.0 GPA. Scholarship awarded automatically based on www.fafsa.ed.gov completion date. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.	$1000	FAFSA
International Student Grant Awarded to new and continuing international student based on financial need and academic achievement. Please contact the International Student Office for more information.	Varies	See International Student Office
Christian Ministry Dependent Awarded to full-time students demonstrating need, who are dependents of full-time Christian ministry personnel who provide the family's primary support and whose ministries are consistent with the mission of TMC.	Up to $3,000	Christian Ministry Dependent Application Doctrinal Statement of Organization
Outside Scholarship Matching Grant Available to students who receive a scholarship from a source other then the federal government, state government, or TMC. The Master's College will match on a dollar-for-dollar basis up to $1,000, as long as funds remain available. *Deadline: Last day of Add/Drop period*	Up to $1,000	Outside Scholarship Matching Application
John R. Dunkin Alumni Scholarship Available for the children of graduates (with bachelor's degree conferred) of Los Angeles Baptist College or The Master's College. The applicant must demonstrate financial need, be attending TMC full time and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.	$1,000	John R. Dunkin Alumni Scholarship Application

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Federal/State Aid (FAFSA required)

Award	Amount	Additional Documents Needed
Cal Grant Awarded to low and middle income California residents and is based on need and GPA. The student must be enrolled in at least a two year program. Annual application is required. Additional documentation is required. Applicant must have submitted GPA verification (via the Registrar's Office at their high school or college). Click here for more information. *Deadline: March 2*	Up to $9,708	GPA Verification Form FAFSA
Pell Grant Federal program based on need.	Up to $5,550	FAFSA
Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant Federal program based on need. The student must also be eligible for Pell Grant (see above).	Up to $1,000	FAFSA
Federal Work Study Program Part-time employment based on financial need and academic qualification. On-campus and off-campus opportunities range up to twenty hours/week. Limited number of postions available. Awarded on a first-come first-served basis.	$2,500 or $5,000	FAFSA