Introduction
Olivet College seeks to award scholarships to deserving students who are most likely to benefit from the Olivet experience. Since 1844, Olivet College has provided a high quality, affordable education to thousands of students. Our focus has been on ensuring that Olivet College students are provided the financial resources they need to be successful on our campus. We know the cost of financing this type of investment in your future is an important consideration in your final college enrollment decision. As a result, outlined in this flyer are important steps that students and parents should follow in planning to finance an education at Olivet College.

1. What kind of students are successful at Olivet College?

• Students who take responsibility for their own learning
• Students who demonstrate positive attitude and effort
• Students who actively participate in Olivet College activities
• Students who have the ability to get along with others
• Students who are interested in preparing for a career and life's work

A Unique Educational Experience
For those students who choose to attend Olivet College, our unique educational experience will prepare them for their life's work better than any other college. The experience, wisdom and knowledge that you develop at Olivet College will last a lifetime. You will be prepared to become a leader in your profession and in your community.

Starting The Learning Process
The learning process at Olivet College starts with the Olivet Plan, which is a modified "Oxford Tutorial" program. The plan focuses on student learning and not simply teaching. Learning at Olivet College takes place inside and outside the classroom where faculty and staff provide personalized attention to each and every student. As a result, everyone at Olivet College including our students is an educator.

Curricular and Co-curricular Activities
Interest in college activities is important and we hope all students will participate in the full range of activities and student clubs/organizations while enrolled at Olivet College. It is possible to receive scholarship consideration for making an early commitment to participate in campus activities.

Olivet College Global Citizens Honors Program
To be admitted into the program, high school and transfer students must be in either the top 10% of their graduating class or possess a 3.5 GPA.

Olivet College Compact Certification
The Olivet College Compact serves as a guiding document of acceptable and responsible behavior and is based on students treating each other with dignity and respect. Students are also required through the Compact to take responsibility for their own learning. All scholarship recipients are required to read and commit in writing to the terms of the Compact.

2. How much does it cost to attend Olivet College?
Many families believe they cannot afford to attend a private college. What many people do not take into consideration is that there are numerous types of financial aid available to help students pay for college. In addition to state and federal grants, loans and work opportunities, Olivet offers a wide array of financial aid. Some is based on a student's need and some is based on a student's experiences.

3. What kind of financial assistance is available?
There are three kinds of financial assistance available to students: scholarships, grants and loans. Scholarships and grants come in a variety of forms and do not require students and parents to repay any of these resources. Most educational loans require repayment within a specified time period after graduation.

4. What kind of scholarships are available at Olivet College?
Scholarships are typically awarded using a merit-based criteria. For example, Olivet College has scholarship categories that allow us to recognize student excellence in two important areas:

(1) their academic achievements in high school and college, and:

(2) their involvement in service-based activities that provide important contributions to their communities.

Students receive a number of grants from Olivet College based on their financial need. To be eligible to receive any grants, students must complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. You can also go to Web sites such as finaid.org and fastweb.com to search for more scholarship opportunities.

Scholarships

Oaks Scholarships – Type I (based on previous academic performance)

Valedictorian Scholarship            Full Tuition
Awarded to admitted students who are valedictorian of their senior class.

Presidential Scholarship               Resident Student - $6,000
                                                            Non-Resident Student - $4,000
Awarded to admitted students with a high school grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Academic Scholarship                   Resident Student - $5,500
                                                            Non-Resident Student - $3,500
Awarded to admitted students with a high school grade point average of 3.0 to 3.49.

Olivet College Award                     Resident Student - $5,000
                                                            Non-Resident Student - $3,000
Awarded to admitted students who did not qualify for the Presidential Scholarship or Academic Scholarship.

Transfer Scholarship
Awarded to admitted students based on the following status:
Associate Degree/Resident Student - $8,000
Associate Degree/Non-Resident Student - $6,000
Non-Degree/Resident Student - $6,000
Non-Degree/Non-Resident Student - $4,000

Hosford Grants – Type II (based on financial need)

Heritage Grants                              up to $2,000
Awarded to admitted students based on financial need. Students and parents must submit the FAFSA application by March 1.

Student Employment                    Resident Student - $1,400
                                                            Non-Resident Student - $700
Awarded to admitted students based on financial need. Students and parents must submit the FAFSA application by March 1.

 

Shipherd Scholarships – Type III (based on service activities, various affiliations and campus involvement)

Church Scholarship                           $1,000
Awarded to admitted students with church membership. Students must submit documented membership material from their church.

Affiliated Church Scholarship         $2,000
Awarded to admitted students with membership in the United Church of Christ and the Congregational Christian Churches. Students must submit documented membership material from the affiliated church pastor.

Alumni Referral Scholarship           $2,000
Awarded to admitted students who are referred by an Olivet College alumnus/alumna.

Board of Trustees Scholarship        $2,000
Awarded to admitted students who are referred by a member of the Olivet College Board of Trustees.

Community Responsibility Scholarship                 $2,000
Awarded to admitted students with a documented history of leadership and involvement in community service-based activities. Students must submit a Community Responsibility Scholarship application by March 1.

Sibling Scholarship                              $2,000
Awarded to admitted students who have a sibling attending Olivet College.

Olivet Opportunity Scholarships:
Chicano Latino Advisory Committee Scholarships:           Full Tuition

• The Larry Vallar/Olivet College Scholarship of Excellence
• The Olivet College/Lansing School District Libertad Scholarship
• The Olivet College/Lansing School District Orgullo Scholarship

Awarded to Hispanic/Latino students who attend the Lansing School District high schools.

T.C. Wallace/Olivet College
Scholarship of Excellence                Full Tuition
Awarded to one female and one male senior from the Lansing School District.

Community Connection Grant         up to $9,290
Effective at the beginning of the 2009 spring semester, the Community Connection Grant will be available to new freshman, transfer or non-traditional commuter students from eligible area high schools.

Guidance Counselor Scholarship      $2,000
Awarded to admitted students who are nominated through documentation submitted by their high school guidance counselor.

-Journalism and Mass Communication - $2,000
-Music (vocal and instrumental) - $2,000
-Theatre - $2,000
-Visual Art - $2,000
Awarded to admitted students who excel in one of the areas of study listed above.

Note:  Music scholarship amount is based on completion of an audition. Visual Art scholarship amount is based on presentation of a portfolio.

Please Note:

Students cannot receive more than one Type I Scholarship.

Students cannot receive more than one Type III scholarship.

Students can receive a combination of Type I, Type II and Type III scholarships.

Receipt of the Community Connection Grant supersedes all other institutional aid.

5. Community Responsibility Scholarships
Community Responsibility Scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated a history of volunteer service and civic responsibility. The scholarships are valued at $2,000 per year. The college earmarked $1 million in 1996 and more than $10 million since then for scholarships rewarding students with a history of service to others. Olivet College is the first college in the nation to shift the focus of its scholarship program to reward community service.

Students may have demonstrated a commitment of service through concentrated involvement in one or two groups or activities or by their involvement in a number of discrete activities. For example, the young man who stayed with Scouting, achieved Eagle, developed and managed volunteer programs for his troop, and served as Jr. Assistant Scoutmaster. Or the young woman who each year during high school has recruited and organized a church based youth group to work within the Habitat for Humanity Program.

To apply you must submit an application that provides a review of your history and commitment to community service and civic responsibility. This will include an essay explaining how you will contribute to the betterment of the Olivet College community. The amount of the scholarship award is determined by a review of these materials and considers years of involvement, leadership positions held, special effort, and the impact of your efforts on your community. The Community Responsibility Scholarship is renewable each year by meeting annually published criteria.

Applications for Community Responsibility Scholarships are available from most high school and community college counseling offices. The application should be submitted by March 1.

6. When should I apply for Financial Aid?
Students should apply for financial aid in early January by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To ensure that students receive maximum consideration for Olivet College grants and all federal and state grants and loans, students are encouraged to submit this form by March 1. Students and parents can submit this form online by going to the federal financial aid Web site at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

While you are completing the FAFSA, make sure you list Olivet College first on your application, along with our federal code number of 002308. The FAFSA form takes approximately four to six weeks to process before Olivet College will receive the information that will allow us to send you a financial aid award letter. The federal government will send to you a summary document called the Student Aid Report (SAR) form. Remember to submit the FAFSA by March 1.

7. What kind of grants are available?
There are grants available from the federal government and the State of Michigan. The amount of grants will vary based on each student's financial need. The following is a listing of federal and State of Michigan grant programs.

Federal Pell Grant
Amount varies up to a maximum of $4,731

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Amount varies up to a maximum of $4,000

Michigan Tuition Grant
Amount varies up to a maximum of $2,100

Community Connection Grant - $9,290
Available to any new freshman, transfer or non-traditional commuter student living in the communities of Bellevue, Charlotte, Marshall, or Olivet, Mich. who is not currently enrolled at Olivet College. Beginning in the spring semester of 2009, the Community Connection Grant will be available to the following additional area high schools: Albion; Athens; Battle Creek Central; Battle Creek Lakeview; Climax-Scotts; Dewitt; East Lansing; Eaton Rapids; Grand Ledge; Harper Creek; Holt; Homer; Jackson; Jackson Lumen Christi; Lakewood; Lansing Catholic Central; Lansing Eastern; Lansing Everett; Lansing Sexton; Lansing Waverly; Maple Valley; Mason; Parma Western; Pennfield; Potterville; Springport; Tekonsha; and Union City.


Heritage Grants - up to $2,000
Awarded to admitted students based on financial need.
Students and parents must submit the FAFSA application.

Student Employment - $700 - $1,400
Awarded to admitted students based on financial need.
Students and parents must submit the FAFSA application.

8. What kind of loans are available?
The following are loan programs federally insured by various lenders, as well as various alternative loan venders.

Federal Stafford Loan
Freshman Year - $3,500 subsidized; $2,000 unsubsidized
Sophomore Year - $4,500 subsidized; $2,000 unsubsidized
Junior and Senior Year - $5,500 subsidized; $2,000 unsubsidized
Federal Perkins Loan amount varies up to $4,000 each year

Parent Loan for Undergraduate Study (PLUS)
Amount varies up to the total educational cost minus financial aid and parent approval of credit.

Citi-Assist, Signature and Key Bank Alternative Loans
Amount varies up to the total educational cost minus financial aid and credit rating.

9. Will I be able to work while attending Olivet College?
Olivet College provides on-campus employment for students during the school year. Students are awarded work-study based on financial need through the financial aid process. If you are awarded work-study, you can contact the Student Administrative Services Center to inquire about the types of on-campus employment opportunities.

Student Administrative Services Center
320 S. Main St.
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-7721
www.olivetcollege.edu

When can I expect to hear from Olivet College about my financial aid award?
If you complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1, we will be able to process your material and send you a financial aid award letter during the middle of March.

Scholarships and Grants from other sources
There are several free scholarship searches on the internet. The Web site http://www.finaid.org has information on all aspects of financial aid and has links to several free scholarship searches. Since most scholarships have deadlines that range from February to June, it is important that you complete your search during the fall of the year prior to your enrollment. In addition, high school seniors are advised to contact their guidance office for information about local area scholarships.

For more information or to request an estimate of what your costs to attend Olivet College might be, please contact the admissions office at admissions@olivetcollege.edu; phone (269) 749-7635; or write to Olivet College Admissions, 320 S. Main St., Olivet, MI 49076 U.S.A.

Who can I contact to receive further information?
You can contact the following key office to receive additional information or assistance:

Student Administrative Services Center
320 S. Main St. (269) 749-7645
Olivet, MI 49076 (800) 456-7189

Office of Admissions
(269) 749-7635
(800) 456-7189

Federal Student Aid
(800) 4-FED-AID

Information Center
(319) 337-5665

Michigan Student Financial
(517) 373-3394

Assistance Services - State of Michigan Office of Scholarships and Grants
(888) 447-2687

For more information or to request an estimate of what your costs to attend Olivet College might be, please contact the admissions office at admissions@olivetcollege.edu; phone (269) 749-7635; or write to Olivet College Admissions, 320 S. Main St., Olivet, MI 49076 U.S.A.