Federal/State Aid
Southwest Baptist University offers a comprehensive financial assistance program designed to recognize student financial needs and to meet these needs with a combination of university, federal, state, and private assistance sources. All assistance is awarded on the basis of financial need ,and the total amount of assistance cannot exceed that need. The assistance extended to students consists of loan, grant, and work programs that are administered by the Office of Financial Aid. Application for assistance is made by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA, which is the application for the Pell Grant and C. Gallagher Missouri Grant) and, if selected for verification, supplying additional information as requested by the Office of Financial Aid.
All assistance application forms must by completed before aid can be awarded by the University. Application for admission to SBU must also be in progress so that scholarship information can be compiled with financial assistance data. All questions concerning the application process, application deadlines, or the following available assistance programs should be directed to the Offices of Financial Aid or Admissions.
C. Gallagher Financial Assistance Program-$1,500 per year
The Coordinating Board for Higher Education has established the C. Gallagher Financial Assistance program for permanent residents of Missouri who will be attending college in Missouri on a full-time basis. Grants from this program range up to $1,500 and can be applied for by completing the FAFSA obtained from the Offices of Financial Aid or Admissions. FAFSA forms must be received by the federal processor by April 1.
Missouri College Guarantee Program-Up to $4,800 per year
To be eligible for the Missouri College Guarantee program, students must be Missouri residents and demonstrate financial need. The amount of the award varies, with the maximum award being $4,800 per year. The FAFSA must be received by the federal processor by April 1 to be considered. Requirements include high school GPAs of at least 2.5 on a 4.00 scale, 20 or higher ACT or 950 or higher SAT scores. Extracurricular activities are also considered.
Federal Pell Grant-Up to $4,050 per year
The Pell grant is funded by the U.S. Office of Education. Grants range up to $4,050 and are dependent upon need, as determined by the FAFSA, which may be obtained from the Offices of Financial Aid or Admissions.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant-Up to $1,000 per year
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant funds are allocated to the University by the federal government and are awarded based on financial need. Grant awards are dependent upon the need of the student and the funds available. Students with the greatest financial need and who apply by the institutional deadline of March 15 have priority on receiving SEOG funds.
Federal College Work Study-Up to $1,080 per year
Southwest Baptist University participates in the Federal College Work Study Program, which enables those students having financial need and seeking employment to have jobs on campus. Students must be qualified on the basis of financial need as well as ability to do a specific job. This program is designed to assist students in meeting their university expenses. All wages, hours of work, and job descriptions are controlled by federal regulations. Students are expected to abide by the guidelines of their particular work study assignments and to perform the duties satisfactorily as outlined by job supervisosr. Federal College Work Study funds are limited and awarded on a first-come-first-served basis. Participation in this program is limited to undergraduate students attending the Bolivar campus. Prior to starting work, Human Resources must have on file a completed I-9 form and copies of two forms of identification.