What does the
program offer?
In harmony with its quality Christian
tradition, Roberts Wesleyan College offers a Partnership Program
for churches and their young people who enroll at Roberts. Roberts
Wesleyan College will match 50% to 100% of scholarship assistance
provided by the enrolling student's home church, up to a level of
$1000. For students that are enrolled for just one semester, the
maximum amount that will be matched is $500 . The level of the
match will be determined by the Director of Financial Aid upon
review of documented financial need and other resources awarded.
Most matching awards are for the full 100%.
Who qualifies?
All traditional undergraduate students enrolled during the
fall and/or spring semesters full-time at Roberts Wesleyan College
(Organizational Management excluded) are eligible for the
Partnership program.
How does it work?
The student
must submit the attached application form for assistance to his or
her home church. When the church has approved a scholarship amount,
it should notify the College in writing. The College will then
respond to the church and to the student with confirmation of the
Partnership Program. Note: Indication of how much the church would
like or is able to award the student must be received by June 30.
Payment is due by check to Roberts Wesleyan College on August 24th
for crediting to the student account.
Are there any
exceptions?
Roberts Wesleyan College is obligated to review
a student's total financial aid package. If receipt of this gift
from the College jeopardizes the student's eligibility for other
forms of aid, this matching gift will be adjusted. The student and
church will informed of the College's action.
Can a
relative give to the scholarship?
IRS regulations prohibit
parents and immediate family members from contributing to the
scholarship fund for the student. The purpose of this program is to
encourage support of Roberts's students by their home churches, not
parents or relatives.
Can the church contribute more then
$750 ($1000 for 09/10)?
Yes, the church may contribute as
much as it wishes toward a student's financial aid; however, the
College will only match up to $1000 in one year.
Why does
Roberts offer this program?
Since 1866, Roberts Wesleyan
College has been providing a quality Christian liberal arts
education. We believe that this is of particular interest to
students that have solid backgrounds with their home churches.
Therefore, we consider it appropriate to provide special
scholarship assistance for such students who enroll at Roberts.