Grants and Scholarships
There are many grants available to undergraduate students. Start your financial aid search by exploring grants first – these don’t have to be repaid. Please read the description of each to find out if you are eligible and how to apply. Email LBC’s Financial Aid Office if you need to speak with a financial aid specialist.
There are several types of scholarships available for new, incoming students and continuing students. Most require that students maintain a certain GPA and good standing with the college.
LBC Scholarships (for new, incoming undergraduate students in the traditional program)
Federal & State Grants
Federal Pell Grant
- Federally funded student gift aid that does not need to be repaid.
- Awarded to undergraduate students who have high financial need who are working on their first bachelor's degree.
- Awarded based on expected family contribution and number of credits the student has scheduled.
- May be awarded to students who are less than half-time (six credits).
- The maximum fall-spring-summer award (for the 2015-16 academic year) is $5,775 for the academic year. The maximum per semester is $2,888.
- Students who complete the FAFSA are automatically considered for the grant.
- Students must meet federal student aid eligibility requirements.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
- Federally funded gift aid awarded by LBC to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need who are working on their first bachelor's degree.
- Must be enrolled at least half-time (six credits).
- Maximum award is $600 per year.
- Students who complete the FAFSA are automatically considered for the grant.
- Students must meet federal student aid eligibility requirements.
Pennsylvania State Grant
- State-funded gift aid awarded by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) to undergraduate Pennsylvania residents who demonstrate high financial need.
- Awarded based on financial need and enrollment status: full-time (12 or more credits) or half-time (six credits) for a maximum of eight semesters to students enrolled in a four-year major, and a maximum of four semesters to students enrolled in a two-year major.
- Maximum full-time award beginning with the 2014-15 academic year is $3,670 per year. Maximum half-time award is $1,835 per year.
- Students who submit their FAFSA information to PHEAA by May 1 are automatically considered for the grant.
- Students must meet federal student aid eligibility requirements.
- The Pennsylvania State Grant regulations state that, for an approved major of study, at least 50% of the coursework for the minimum major length must be taken through classroom instruction in order to remain eligible for Pennsylvania State Grant consideration. This does not include online or independent learning courses.
Note: If you choose to apply for a Summer Pennsylvania State Grant, it will be counted towards your maximum semesters of eligibility.
Grants from Other States
Connecticut
Capitol Scholarship Program
Department of Higher Education
61 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2326
860.947.1855
Delaware
Delaware Higher Education Commission
Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801-3509
302.577.3240
Maine
Finance Authority of Maine
Maine Education Assistance Division
5 Community Drive
P.O. Box 949
Augusta, ME 04332-0949
207.623.3263 or 800.228.3734 (within ME)
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance
454 Broadway
Suite 200
Revere, MA 02151
617.727.9420
Ohio
Ohio Board of Regents
Ohio Instructional Grant (OIG)
State Grants and Scholarships Department
P.O. Box 182452
Columbus, OH 43215-2452
614.466.7420 or 888.833.1133
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority
560 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 100
Warwick, RI 02886
401.736.1170
Vermont
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Champlain Mill/Grant Department
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
802.655.9602
West Virginia
West Virginia Higher Education
1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East Suite 700
Charleston, WV 25301-2827
304.558.4618
Academic Scholarships
Students are eligible for only one academic scholarship.
Transfer Academic Scholarship
$1,500 to 3,000 for first academic year.
- Students transferring minimum of 15 credits and earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 will receive a $3,000 Transfer Academic Scholarship
- Students transferring minimum of 15 credits and earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 - 3.49 will receive a $1,500 Transfer Academic Scholarship
- Bible Institute Scholarship recipients do NOT qualify. Renewable as Dean’s Scholarship.
Academic Merit Scholarship
Up to $12,000 over 4 years.
- First-time freshmen with ACT 19-21/SAT 900-990 (SAT combination of math/critical reading) and high school GPA of 2.5-4.0.
- Renewable with minimum cumulative yearly GPA of 2.5.
Academic Achievement Scholarship
Up to $16,000 over 4 years.
- First-time freshmen with ACT 22-23/SAT 1000-1090 (SAT combination of math/critical reading) and high school GPA of 2.5-4.0.
- Renewable with minimum cumulative yearly GPA of 2.5.
Superior Academic Scholarship
Up to $24,000 over 4 years.
- First-time freshmen with ACT 24-28/SAT 1100-1290 (SAT combination of math/critical reading) and high school GPA of 2.5-4.0
- Renewable with minimum cumulative yearly GPA of 3.0.
Distinguished Academic Scholarship
Up to $28,000 over 4 years.
- First-time freshmen with ACT 29+/SAT 1300+ (SAT combination of math/critical reading) and high school GPA of 2.5-4.0
- Renewable with minimum cumulative yearly GPA of 3.5.
Other LBC Scholarships
Scholarships are for full-time students except where noted.
AWANA Scholarship
Awarded to new freshmen who have earned specific awards in AWANA clubs. Timothy Award is $750; Meritorious Award is $1,000; Citation Award is $1,500. Verification is required from the student’s AWANA Commander. Renewable with 2.3 minimum GPA, and the student must be in good standing with the college.
Bible Institute Scholarship
Awarded to students transferring directly from Word of Life, Berkshire Institute for Christian Studies, Encounter Revival Ministries, New Tribes or New Brunswick Bible Institute. Students must complete at least one year at those schools. The admissions application file will be used for scholarship application. Students must have at least a 2.0 transferring in to receive this scholarship. $3,500 annual award. Renewable with a 2.3 minimum GPA, and the student must be in good standing with the college.
Child of Alumni Scholarship
Awarded to dependent students (under 24) of LBC alumni. $2,500 annual award. Alumnus’ standing must be verified through the LBC Alumni Office and/or CampusVue. Renewable with 2.3 minimum GPA, and the student must be in good standing with the college.
Child of Full-time Christian Worker Scholarship
Awarded to dependent students (under 24), whose parent is in full-time Christian ministry with a non-profit Christian organization. Verification of the ministry is required. In addition, students are required to file a FAFSA prior to May 1. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 annually, based on their EFC. Renewable with minimum 2.3 GPA, and the student must in good standing with the college.
Church Matching Scholarship
LBC will match up to $500 for both the fall and spring semesters. Students must complete the Church Matching Scholarship Application. Funds from the church must be submitted by August 1 (for fall) and January 3 (for spring) in order to be matched. Students must have minimum 2.0 GPA and must be in good standing with the college.
Sibling Scholarship
Awarded to dependent students (under 24) when two or more siblings from the same household attend LBC full-time in the traditional undergraduate program. $1,200 annual award. Renewable with a 2.3 minimum GPA, and the students must be in good standing with the college. (This does not apply to married students).
Financial Need Scholarship
This scholarship is for students with financial need. A FAFSA is required. A factor formula has been established by the Scholarship Committee to award these funds.
International Student Scholarship
A $3,000 annual tuition award is available to international students who have been accepted to LBC and demonstrate financial need as determined by the International Student Financial Aid Application. Scholarship is renewable with application, a 2.3 cumulative GPA, and the student must be in good standing with the college.
Presidential Leadership Scholarship
A $1,500 annual tuition scholarship is given to new students who will be enrolled full-time, who demonstrate good academic potential, and who have displayed leadership skills in high school, church and community activities. This scholarship is for one year only. Students may apply for the Heydt Presidential Leadership Scholarship each year.
Heydt Presidential Leadership Scholarship
All returning students who are actively involved in leadership roles and have a minimum 2.3 GPA can apply. Recipients receive up to a $4,000 annual tuition award and must participate and serve in at least five different LBC events and meet regularly with the V.P. of Student Services. Recipients are recommended by the V.P. of Student Services to the Scholarship Committee. Students must complete a scholarship application each spring.
Worship & Performing Arts Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to first-time freshman students enrolled in the Worship & Performing Arts major who have demonstrated ability and potential in the music field. Students must audition for this scholarship, typically at the February Open House and/or Spring Preview Day. Scholarship amounts vary and are renewable based on a 2.75 cumulative GPA and recommendation by the Chair of the Worship & Performing Arts major.
Scholarships for Continuing Undergraduate Students (Traditional)
Dean's List Scholarship (Students receiving an Academic Scholarship are not eligible.)
A $3,000 annual tuition scholarship is awarded to a continuing student who earns a cumulative GPA between 3.50 and 3.74, or a $4,000 annual tuition scholarship for a GPA of 3.75 and above. Students must be full-time both during the year of academic achievement and the upcoming fall semester. The only exception will be seniors who need only between 6 and 11 credits to graduate. In this case the award will be prorated.
Endowment Scholarships
All returning students can apply each year for several endowment scholarships. Criteria and amounts vary for each scholarship. Application is required by published deadline date.
Other Outside Resources
Veterans Benefits
Available to veterans of the Armed Forces or National Guard Reservists. Contact the LBC financial aid office for certification of educational benefits. Amounts vary. VA Phone: 888.442.4551
Vocational Rehabilitation
For physically or mentally challenged students. Apply at your local vocational rehabilitation office. Pennsylvania residents OVR phone: 800.762.6306
Private Scholarships
www.fastweb.com is a free scholarship search engine that matches as student’s personal data to eligible scholarships by scanning a pool of thousands of scholarships nationwide. Your high school guidance counselor is also a wonderful source of information regarding scholarships you may qualify for.