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The federal government provides a number of different grants to students with financial need. For most grants, the student only needs to complete the  (FAFSA) and be accepted
to an associate or baccalaureate degree program to be automatically considered. Below are listed the various grants that students may receive at 91ɫ��Ƭ. Students with prior Bachelor's degree are not eligible for grants.

Federal Pell Grant - Grant awarded to lower and middle income students.  Awards range from $750 - $7,395 per year.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)–Federal grant program assisting exceptionally needy students with preference given to Federal Pell Grant recipients.  Awards range from $200 to $2,000 per year.  To apply, complete the FAFSA by April 30 for priority consideration.

Troops to Teachers - Students in the TIP program who are in the military may be eligible for this grant.  U.S. Department of Education and Department of Defense program that helps eligible military personnel begin a new career as teachers in public schools where their skills, knowledge and experience are most needed.  More information can be found online for .

Loans

Students and parents may borrow funds to help cover educational costs. Loan funds are available through both federal and private programs. For federal loans, the student must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program and taking at least 6 credits per semester. The student must also be making satisfactory academic progress and not be in default on any prior student loans. The College also awards loans from several small loan programs. Students and parents should first consider the federal loan programs.

Federal Direct Stafford Loan–Federal student loans available through the federal government. The interest rate is fixed at 6.533% for Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans as of July 1, 2025 for undergraduate students.  The interest rate for graduate students is 8.083%. The federal government pays the interest while the student is enrolled at least half time if there is demonstrated financial need for a Subsidized Stafford Loan. The student will be responsible for interest payments for any unsubsidized loan. Loans are repaid over a period of up to ten years. Repayment begins six months after the student graduates, withdraws, or drops below half-time enrollment status. To apply, complete the  and the following necessary financial aid supplemental forms.  can be completed on-line with the FSA-ID. First-time borrowers must complete . Stafford Loans must be disbursed in two payments with the first at the beginning of the first semester and the second arriving at the College half way through the loan period.

Federal Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) are Federal loans designed to help parents meet educational expenses not already covered by financial aid. Like Federal Direct Stafford Loans, Federal Direct PLUS loans are available through the federal government. Parents may complete the online . Federal PLUS borrowers may borrow the difference between the student’s cost of education and any financial aid already awarded. The interest rate is set at 8.94% effective July 1, 2025.  Repayment begins within 60 days after the final loan disbursement for the loan term. However, parents may arrange deferred payment through the loan servicer.

The parent borrower must complete a PLUS Loan application each year which includes a credit check. The process may be completed online. The MPN is completed only once. The parent will use the parent FSA-ID as the electronic signature.

91ɫ��Ƭ is required to notify student or parent borrowers in writing whenever it credits the student’s account with Stafford or PLUS Loan funds sent electronically (EFT). This notification will be sent to borrowers no earlier than 30 days before and no later than 30 days after the College credits the student’s account. Student or parent borrowers have the right to cancel all or a portion of the loan by informing 91ɫ��Ƭ’s Financial Aid Office, in writing, within 14 days after the date of the College’s loan disclosure notice of their wishes.

Alternative Loans - Additional assistance is available to students through a number of private loan programs. Loans require a credit check and a student may need a co-borrower if there is no prior or a poor credit history.  Interest rates and repayment options vary. Student may check the  website to compare loan options from different lenders.

Many states offer scholarships based on financial need or merit.  Need-based grant programs require students to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and usually an additional form.  These grants have an application deadline that may be as early as February 15.  Below are listed some of the primary states where 91ɫ��Ƭ students reside. 

Work-Study

91ɫ��Ƭ provides part-time employment opportunities for students during the academic year in many different positions. Work sites may be related to a student's major such as in the Fitness Center, chemistry lab, or Equestrian Center. Other students may work in the library, tutor other students or provide literacy programs within the community.  Students work 8-10 hours per week. The work schedule is often flexible and can be arranged around the student's classes.  Students will be paid at the end of each month for hours worked.

Wilson welcomes veterans and dependent family members, Guard, Reservists and active duty personnel as students. 

The Financial Aid Office staff processes VA and Department of Defense education benefits. 91ɫ��Ƭ has been approved as a Yellow Ribbon institution by the VA. This means that if a student with 100% entitlement for Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI ��������® VA benefits exhausts their yearly benefit, 91ɫ��Ƭ and the VA will equally cover any remaining tuition and fee charges so that the student does not incur any out of pocket expense for these costs. This is available for up to 35 undergraduate students on a first-come, first-serve basis. Student's with less than 100% entitlement are not eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

• for GI ��������® and other VA education benefits
• Submit copy of eligibility letter to the Financial Aid Office
• Complete the 91ɫ��Ƭ VA certification form each semester you want benefits processed
• Also complete the since you may be eligible for additional aid
• Students who submit the eligibility letter and certification form by the start of the semester and whose benefits cover tuition and fees, will not incur late fees

Tuition and Fees

The VA will pay 91ɫ��Ƭ directly for Chapter 33 eligible students regardless of enrollment status and percentage of eligibility.  The VA requires that 91ɫ��Ƭ reduce the amount of requested payment by any tuition-based scholarship regardless of the source.  Following are examples of tuition-based scholarship assistance:

• 91ɫ��Ƭ Merit Scholarships
• 91ɫ��Ƭ Affiliation Scholarships
• Any outside scholarship is specifically designated to assist with the payment of tuition and fees.

The Chapter 33 eligible student is not required to pre-pay any portion of their tuition and fee charges that the VA will cover with education benefits payment.

Chapter 31 eligible students must provide documentation from their counselors regarding their eligibility for this assistance.  Students who are Chapter 31 eligible normally are eligible to receive benefits to cover 100% of all costs incurred during each semester minus any eligibility for tuition-based scholarships as indicated above. 

Chapter 31 eligible students must complete an Enrollment Certification Request Form each semester, provide copies of all text book receipts and must notify the Financial Aid Office of any changes in their enrollment.  Students may apply for other types of financial aid assistance by completing a FAFSA.  Chapter 31 eligible students are not required to pre-pay any portion of their charges that will be covered with VA education benefits.

Books

Chapter 33 VA Benefits for books are paid directly to the student.  Chapter 33 recipients who charge books to their student accounts using the E-Campus Bookstore option are responsible for payment of these charges to 91ɫ��Ƭ.  Chapter 33 recipients can apply for federal and state financial aid to assist with these expenses by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Housing Benefits

Chapter 33 recipients who live in campus housing and have a required meal plan are responsible for payment of these charges to 91ɫ��Ƭ.  Chapter 33 recipients can apply for federal and state financial aid to assist with these expenses by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Chapter 33 VA Benefits for housing (if the student qualifies) are paid directly to the student.  In order to receive a housing payment, the student  must have a rate of pursuit of greater than 50%.  This can very per semester depending upon the number of course credits that the veteran is enrolled in and the length of the term. Courses are valued at 1.0 to 3.0 credits.  Courses with labs or studio fees, language courses and a limited number of other courses that require higher contact hours will be reported to the VA with a credit value of 4.0 credits.   

The VA uses a rate of pursuit calculation to determine if you qualify for a housing allowance. Below is an excerpt from the VA customer service website () that provides information on determining rate of pursuit.

Undergraduate

“For undergraduate enrollments, 12 semester or quarter hours are generally required for full-time training. The school submits the term dates and credit hours of the enrollment to VA and we calculate the rate of pursuit.  For example, if 12 credits is considered full-time, a course load of 6 credits yields a rate of pursuit of 50% (6 ÷ 12 = .50), whereas a course load of 7 credits yields a rate of pursuit of 58% (7 ÷ 12 = .58). In this scenario, a Veteran would need to enroll for at least 7 credits (such as two 3-credit classes and a 1-credit lab) in order to receive the housing allowance benefits.

Some schools offer classes in terms that are shorter than a standard length semester or quarter. This is especially true for online classes and summer enrollments, but some schools offer accelerated terms at brick-and-mortar campuses year round. In these cases, VA calculates weighted "equivalent credit hours" so that fewer credits are required for full-time (and more than half-time) training.”

As always, the VA has the final say in your eligibility for a housing allowance.  You may need to review your schedule to see if your enrollment is such that if you will not qualify for housing, you  may want to consider adding additional coursework prior to the end of the semester's add/drop period.

Other VA Programs 

Students who are eligible for education benefits through VA Chapters 30, 35, 1606 and 1607 will receive payment directly from the VA.  Students in these programs are responsible for making payment to 91ɫ��Ƭ up front and can apply for other types of assistance by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Students in these programs are required to complete a VA Enrollment Certification Request each semester that they wish to have their benefits certified and must notify the Financial Aid Office of any changes in their enrollment.

Helpful links for Veteran's  programs include:

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Helpful links for Survivor's programs include:

Each semester, any student who is eligible for any type of VA education benefit should complete a VA Enrollment Certification Request Form and submit it to the Financial Aid Office in order for VA benefits to be processed.  Please remember that if your enrollment changes during the course of the semester, you must notify the Financial Aid Office so that we can provide updated enrollment information to the VA.

"GI ��������®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at .

Academic Merit Scholarships

91ɫ��Ƭ awards merit scholarships to incoming freshmen based on their weighted high school GPA at the time of acceptance.

Transfer students are awarded merit scholarships based on their cumulative college GPA at the time of acceptance.

If a student qualifies for an academic merit scholarship, it will be noted in the acceptance letter.

Merit scholarships are only awarded to full-time students.

Merit Scholarships for First Time in College and Transfer Students

Competitive Scholarships - applications are sent to admitted students

• Hagop Bogigian Scholarship - Established from the estate of Hagop Bogigian, this full tuition scholarship is awarded to students of Armenian descent with a preference for citizens of Armenia. These awards are renewable for up to 4 years while attending 91ɫ��Ƭ.  Only two students may receive this scholarship in any academic year.

• The Curran-Bonner Scholarships - Strong students with a proven history of service to community and/or church are invited to apply for Curran-Bonner Scholarships. These renewable awards range from a minimum of $4,000 for freshmen up to $7,000 for upperclassmen. The annual amount is based on the student's eligibility from need-based work-study and student loan programs. Curran Scholars complete a 260-hour volunteer service requirement each academic year and take two classes in religion and/or philosophy while at 91ɫ��Ƭ.  Scholars are also part of a leadership program.  In addition, recipients must attain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average after their freshman year and at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average every year thereafter. A student who receives a Curran Scholarship will not also receive a work study award. Applications are available from the Office of Admissions to students who are not receiving the Presidential Merit Scholarship.  The deadline for application is March 1.

• The Alumna-Student Contract (TASC) Scholarship - is a contract between alumnae and friends of the College and the student.  The alumnae and friends agree to help pay $1,500 each year towards the student's expenses until graduation.  The students who are selected agree to in turn become sponsors of future TASC recipients after they graduate.  The deadline for application is March 1.

Helping Students Attend College

Scholarships make a significant difference in our ability to attract new students, retain accomplished scholars and increase Wilson's capacity to prepare students well for the complex world they face upon graduation.

National Presbyterian College Scholarships

These awards are made to superior students preparing to enter as full-time incoming freshmen in one of the participating colleges related to the Presbyterian Church (USA), such as 91ɫ��Ƭ. Applicants must be active members of the Presbyterian Church (USA), be high school seniors, be US citizens or permanent residents, and demonstrate financial need. Awards range from $250 to $4000 per academic year and are renewable for four years. Applications must submitted by May 15 of the student's senior year in high school.  Applications are available .

Affiliation Scholarships

The following $1,000 scholarships are awarded automatically to fulltime, matriculated undergraduate students. These are awarded on a rolling basis; there is NO application deadline. Students eligible for more than one of these scholarships receive just one. Awards are renewable for up to four years provided that recipients enroll fulltime and maintain satisfactory academic progress. No affiliation scholarships are offered for study during the summer or to students who already hold a baccalaureate degree.

• Alumna/Alumnus, Daughter/Son Tuition Scholarship - Children and grandchildren of 91ɫ��Ƭ, Penn Hall Junior College, and Tift College alumnae/i.
• Presbyterian Student Tuition Scholarship - Active members of the Presbyterian Church (USA) A letter from the student's minister, on church letterhead, will be used to document eligibility.
• Franklin County Tuition Scholarship - Legal residents of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, receive a scholarship. Eligibility is based on parents' residence in the case of dependent students.  Commuter students will receive $500 and residential students will receive $1000.
• Transfer Student Tuition Scholarship - Students who graduate with an associate degree from one of the following institutions will receive a scholarship each academic year: Central Penn College, Cottey College, Frederick Community College, Hagerstown Community College, Harcum College, Harrisburg Area Community College, Howard Community College, Lehigh-Carbon Community College, and Luzerne County Community College.
• Pony Club -Pony Clubbers with a rating of C-3 or higher who have a high school GPA of 3.0 or better in a college preparatory curriculum and the recommendation of their district commissioner.  Certification should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office.
• Girl Scout Gold Award -Students who have achieved the Gold Award and who have at least a 3.0 high school GPA in a college preparatory curriculum will be eligible for this scholarship. The student's Girl Scout leader or Council needs to provide a letter that the student has received this award.
• Boy Scout Eagle Scout Award - Students who have achieved the Eagle Scout Award and who have at least a 3.0 high school GPA in a college preparatory curriculum will be eligible for this scholarship. The student's Boy Scout leader or Council needs to provide a letter that the student has received this award.
• Wohelo Award - Students who have achieved the Wohelo Medallion Award and who have at least a 3.0 high school GPA in a college preparatory curriculum will be eligible for this scholarship. The student's Campfire leader or Council needs to provide a letter that the student has received this award.

Specialty Scholarships

• Twins and Triplets Scholarship -91ɫ��Ƭ offers a scholarship to one set of twins and one set of triplets annually. The scholarship for twins is 45% of tuition for each student; both students need to enroll full-time each semester. For triplets, the scholarship is 45% of tuition; all three students need to be enrolled full-time each semester. These scholarships cannot be combined with other merit or affiliation scholarships awarded by the college with the exception of the Encompass and Disert awards. All the recipients must continue to enroll at 91ɫ��Ƭ fulltime. Students may receive this scholarship for a maximum of four years as long as they maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined in the college catalogue. Priority will be given to students who will reside on campus and to the set of twins and triplets who complete their enrollment process first.

• Military Survivors Scholarship -Military Survivors Scholarship -91ɫ��Ƭ recognizes the ultimate sacrifice that many service members made of their lives during the operations in Iraq and Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Wilson will provide tuition scholarships to two full-time children.

• Fostering Independence through Education Tuition Waiver - Pennsylvania residents who have been in foster care at the age of 16 or older and are not older than age 26 may be eligible for coverage of tuition and comprehensive or educational services fees.  More information is available from or by contacting the 91ɫ��Ƭ point of contact is Rachel Richards.