303.963.3230 Scripture Memory Scholarship
CCU awards scholarships to students who demonstrate the ability to memorize portions of Scripture. Eligible books of Scripture and scholarship amounts vary.
Music Performance Scholarship
Available to undergraduate students who exhibit exceptional musical ability. Recipients must audition to qualify and are required to participate in choir or band ensemble. Scholarship amounts vary.
Athletics Scholarship
Available to undergraduate CCU student-athletes who are recommended by the CCU Athletics Department.
Post-9/11 G.I. Bill Yellow Ribbon Program
CCU contributes up to $10,000/year toward tuition and fees (matched by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs up to $10,000) for students qualifying for the federal Post-911 Yellow Ribbon benefit. For details, visit ccu.edu/finaid/ military.
Need-Based Awards
To apply for need-based financial aid, complete the FASFA beginning October 1 of your senior year of high school and list CCU as a specified recipient.
Partner Scholarships
Additional financial aid information can be found at ccu.edu/finaid
FAQS When should I apply for financial aid?
Eligible first-time freshmen or transfer students can qualify for one $1,250 annual partner scholarship from any of the four categories listed below. Partner Scholarships are renewed annually and awarded evenly by semester — totaling up to $5,000. For more information, visit ccu.edu/partners.
Submit your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon possible beginning October 1 of your senior year. CCU will review applications for financial aid in December. We’ll continue to award students throughout the year, but some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Partners in Christian Education
CCU recommends that all students complete the FAFSA annually. This allows for the full range of aid, including federal loans, CCU need-based grants, and federal work-study.
Partner Organizations
Can I get enough aid to cover the cost of attending CCU?
Available to students who are currently attending one of CCU’s partnering Christian high schools.
Available to students who are currently affiliated with one of CCU’s partnering organizations.
Legacy
Available to students who have parents or siblings who attended either CCU or its heritage institutions — including students who have currently enrolled siblings.
CCU Academy
Available to students who are currently enrolled in CCU Academy courses. Recipients can qualify for one online dual enrollment scholarship or one dual credit scholarship. The following requirements apply to all scholarships: 1. Scholarships are awarded evenly by semester (for up to eight semesters) and students must be enrolled each semester to be eligible. 2. Students must maintain GPA requirements for continued scholarship eligibility. For more, visit ccu.edu/finaid.
I won’t qualify for federal aid. Should I still complete the FAFSA?
Federal, state, and institutional financial aid are just three resources available to help pay for college. You can also utilize private scholarships, student income, assets, work income — or a PLUS loan.
When will I know the amount of financial aid that I am eligible for? Award packages are mailed beginning in December to students whose applications are complete (which means we have your application, all letters of recommendation, transcripts, test scores, and FAFSA report). If you complete your application later in the year, allow a minimum of three weeks of processing. We don’t estimate aid based on incomplete applications.
What payment options do I have?
In addition to the PLUS loan that the parents of a dependent student may take out, we offer the CCU FACTS Payment Plan. This allows you to spread your anticipated costs over 12 months without accruing interest.