I'm considering Cedar Crest College and am curious about the types of scholarships offered there. Are they mainly merit-based, or do they offer need-based options as well?
Cedar Crest College offers both merit and need-based scholarships. The college uses the results of your FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to assess both need-based scholarships and other types of financial aid.
In terms of merit-based scholarships, Cedar Crest offers academic scholarships that range from $5,000 to $25,000 per year based on your academic performance. These are available to first-year and transfer students. Your eligibility would typically be determined by your high school GPA and any other demonstrable academic achievements.
There's also a Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship that ranges from $1,000 to $2,500 per year, specifically for transfers who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
As with other schools, be sure to apply for financial aid and scholarships early in the application process. The school's financial aid office would usually be the best source of up-to-date, comprehensive information on available scholarships and their criteria. And of course, it's always a good idea to look for other non-institutional scholarships that you may qualify for.
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