Kettering University
ABOUT KETTERING
You’re a problem solver. You learn with your mind and your hands. And whether you are interested in engineering, math, science or business, you’re ready to do stuff now. We like that about you.
We’re Different There isn’t another college like us. We’re a highly acclaimed university with the country’s most modern cooperative education and experiential learning program. We have the professors, the labs, and the experiences that bring knowledge and practice together better than anyplace else. What that means: whatever major you choose, you’ll alternate between study terms - learning amazing material in small, focused classes, and full-time work terms, where you will have a job in your field of interest. So you’re never just a college student at Kettering. You’re also making your mark in the professional world. And we’re the only program of our kind where students begin working as early as freshman year.
Customized for You Kettering offers fourteen Bachelor degree programs, and over 40 minors, specialties, concentrations and dual degrees, so your education can be as unique as you are.
The Kettering Advantage Everyone knows, the best way to learn is by doing, so at Kettering you get to start doing stuff right away. That’s right, at Kettering you will get into our stateof-the-art labs starting on day one - getting to blow things up, mix things up, and just getting your hands on a lot of cool stuff. Our Crash Safety Center, for example, is the only one of its kind in the nation used in an undergraduate program. We also offer labs in Fuel Cell Research, Polymer Optimization, Machining, Biomed and Acoustics – to name a few. At Kettering, you will learn more, simply because you will do more. That’s the Kettering Advantage - we get to the good stuff right away.
ABOUT KETTERING
You’re Different
CAMPUS SNAPSHOT
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Undergrad Enrollment: 1,844
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Minority Population: 15%
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Female Students: 18.5%
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26% live on campus
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Acceptance rate: 70%
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Average High School GPA: 3.7
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Average ACT score: 27; SAT: 1264
CAMPUS SNAPSHOT
Our Students
Our Faculty •
Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1
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90% of Full-time faculty hold a PhD
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124 Full-time faculty members
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Faculty promote hands-on learning and innovation
Tuition & Fees •
Tuition: $29,536
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Room and Board: $6,560
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Books and Supplies: $1,000
Financial Aid •
98% of students receive scholarships, grants, loans and/or work study (FAFSA required)
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Merit scholarships are awarded automatically to qualified students
Co-op & Experiential Learning •
Traditional cooperative education
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Undergraduate research projects
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Entrepreneurship & Innovation experiences
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Service learning opportunities
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Capstone/Thesis projects
Rankings •
Named a 2012 Best College in the Midwest by The Princeton Review for outstanding academic programs.
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2011 Edition U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Undergraduate Program” Rankings in Undergraduate Programs without a Ph.D. Program:
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# 2 - Mechanical Engineering
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#21 - Overall ranking for Kettering University
Our Graduates •
Historically, 90% of students graduate with full-time
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Approximately 60% of Kettering grads earn an
employment or grad school acceptance offers advanced degree and traditionally score in the top 90plus percentile on the GMAT or GRE •
According to PayScale.com, Kettering University is a Top Midwestern Colleges by Salary - earning a median starting salary of $56,500 and a median mid-career salary of $89,400
Academic Calendar TERM
MONTHS
A-SECTION
B-SECTION
Summer
July-Sept.
School
Work
Fall
Oct.-Dec.
Work
School
Winter
Jan.-March
School
Work
Spring
April-June
Work
School
DEGREE PROGRAMS
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Applied Mathematics Applied Physics Biochemistry Bioinformatics Business Administration Chemical Engineering Chemistry Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Physics Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering
CONCENTRATIONS Business Administration: • Accounting • Finance • General Business • Information Systems Management • Marketing • Supply Chain Management Computer Science: • Computer Gaming • System and Data Security Applied Physics or Engineering Physics: • Acoustics • Applied Optics • Materials Science Applied Mathematics: • Actuarial Sciences • Applied and Computational Mathematics • Applied Statistics • Mathematical Biology Industrial Engineering: • Healthcare Systems Engineering • International Study Quality Assurance
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Acoustics Applied and Computational Mathematics Applied Optics Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biology Business Chemistry Computer Engineering Computer Gaming Computer Science Economics Electrical Engineering Fuel Cells and Hybrid Technology History Information Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship International Business International Studies Literature Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science Medical Physics Physics Pre-Law Quality Engineering Statistics System and Data Security
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SPECIALTIES • • • • •
Aerospace Alternative Energy Automotive Engineering Design Bioengineering Applications Machine Design and Advanced Materials
COURSE OF STUDY •
Pre-Med
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS • •
Dual Degree Programs available for all majors A Bachelor/Master Degree Program available for certain majors
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Business Administration (MBA) Engineering Engineering Management Information Technology Manufacturing Management Manufacturing Operations Operations Management
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Starting as early as freshman year, you’ll alternate between terms of on-campus study and fulltime work experiences. During work terms, you’ll be a paid professional - gaining experience at a corporation that connects your studies and interests. Kettering students have done everything from test ballistic systems to re-engineer crowd management at Disney World, and everything in between.
Get an edge on all your friends By the time you graduate you’ll have up to two and a half years of experience, a very impressive foundation of knowledge, and an envy-worth resume.
Co-op soars (sometimes literally) At Insitu Incorporated, students work with unmanned aircraft systems. Kettering bioengineering students have worked on new laser catheter technology. All of our employers, such as Toyota, Sandia National Labs, GM, Bosch and the Department of Defense, are defining innovation in industry.
Make a better decision sooner Kettering gets you into co-op sooner than any other school. So you’ll find out early what you like - and what you never want to do again.
You get to keep the money Your co-op earnings can add up to as much as $65,000 over four and a half years. Use it for tuition, books, gadgets, or road trips; whatever. It’s yours.
Benefits of Co-op & Experiential Learning •
Up to 2 1/2 years of professional experience upon graduation
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Potential co-op earnings of $40,000-$65,000
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Ability to ‘test drive’ career before graduation
Wow ‘em at job interviews
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Development of a rich professional network
Research shows that co-op students are more mature, better problem solvers and more technically knowledgeable. And employers know that Kettering students are the cream of the crop. That’s the Kettering Advantage.
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Hands-on experience at school and on the job
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Benefits from the Kettering Thesis Project
over college career
Experiential Learning Options •
Traditional work assignment with a Kettering co-op employer partner
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Kettering-funded on-campus work assignment
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Work experience with any employer
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Internships related to the student’s goals
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Research experience with Kettering faculty or another academic/research institution
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Volunteer experience with any sponsoring organization
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Entrepreneurial endeavors
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Professional Strength Learning
LIFE AT KETTERING
LIFE AT KETTERING
The Social Scene
College is about a lot more than just textbooks. It’s the time in your life to explore new interests, meet people and make friends, and figure out who you want to be. So, to make sure you get a life along with an education, we offer student organizations in areas as varied as Anime, Hockey, Scuba Diving, Green Engineering and more. Plus, if the club you want to join doesn’t exist yet, you can start it yourself!
The Digs
Living in Thompson Hall puts you in the heart of the action. Students enjoy single rooms connected to their neighbors with a pocket door. If you want to have the chummy roommate experience you can, and if you never want to open that door, you can do that, too. We even provide a microwave/fridge in your room. Freshmen also enjoy the luxury of having a car on campus. With free parking! Don’t like going out in the rain? Get-up, get breakfast in our dining hall and go to class without ever going outside. Our underground tunnel makes year-round flip-flops a possibility.
Student Life •
More than 50 Student Organizations
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Community Service opportunities through the Student Civic Engagement Center
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Kettering Student Government
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13 fraternities and five sororities
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Student Radio - WKUF-LP FM
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Student Newspaper - The Technician
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Kettering Entrepreneur Society
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Intramural athletics and competitive hockey and Ultimate Frisbee teams
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Opportunities to explore fine and performing arts at the Flint Cultural Center
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Co-ed residence hall
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All single occupancy rooms equipped with a microwave, fridge, cable, Internet and A/C
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Free on-campus parking
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Two computer labs in Thompson Hall
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200 upperclassman apartments
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Most Greek Chapters offer housing
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20 computer labs + Internet access everywhere
FLINT, MICHIGAN
Nationally ranked universities, leading hospitals and internationally acclaimed performing arts groups can all be found in Genesee County. We are a community that values education, health, culture, business and a rich quality of life for Genesee families. Born with an entrepreneurial spirit that jump-started the automobile industry, the region continues to offer residents and visitors a wealth of amenities that embrace tradition and innovation.
Sports and Recreation
In Genesee County, we work hard and play hard too. Our community is home parkland, sports teams and an arena that plays hosts to professional sports games and other community events. Flint may be a big city (the metro-area has a population of approximately 102,000), but it still has 11,000 acres of woods, water and trails to offer – all part of Michigan’s largest county park system. Go golfing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, skiing, snowmobiling – and more, all right here!
Arts and Culture
Flint is a place where art is born and refined, and history is preserved and honored. Home to a collection of renowned museums, cultural centers and performing arts groups, the people of Genesee County embrace art from every era in all its many forms. Consider visiting the Flint Cultural Center - home to the Sloan Museum, The Whiting Auditorium, the Longway Planetarium and more! Take in the arts at the Flint Institute of Music (home to the Flint Symphony Orchestra) or the Flint Institute of Art . And you can enjoy more than just classical music – the nearby DTE Energy Music Center is one of the nation’s top ranked amphitheater venues, and hosts over 70 events each summer.
Shopping
For shoppers, there is the Genesee Valley Center and the Courtland Center, and Flint is a short drive to Prime Outlets at Birch Run and Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills. Flint is also centrally located - it’s just a short drive to destinations such as Detroit, Lake Huron, beautiful Northern Michigan, or even Canada. Whatever your interests, chances are you can find them right here in Flint. Entertain yourself! Find time for Flint!
FLINT, MICHIGAN
Community
STUDY ABROAD
Locations and Degree Programs
Fast Facts
Business • Reutlingen University in Reutlingen, Germany (fall)
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Chemistry • Reutlingen University in Reutlingen, Germany (fall) Computer Engineering • The Hochschule in Ulm, Germany (spring)
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Computer Science • The Hochschule in Furtwangen, Germany (fall) • The Hochschule in Ulm, Germany (spring) Electrical Engineering • Reutlingen University in Reutlingen, Germany (fall) • The Hochschule in Ulm, Germany (spring) Industrial Engineering • Reutlingen University in Reutlingen, Germany (fall) Mechanical Engineering • The Hochschule in Esslingen, Germany (spring and fall) • The Hochschule in Konstanz, Germany (spring term) • The Hochschule in Ulm, Germany (fall term) • Reutlingen University in Reutlingen, Germany (fall term) Programs in Development • Yangzhou University in Yangzhou, China • Tongji University in Shanghai, China • Ajou University in Suwon, South Korea • Chungju National University in Chungju City, South Korea • Yeditepe University in Istanbul, Turkey • Reutlingen University in Reutlingen, Germany - Graduate students
Classes taught in English Pay Kettering tuition Receive a $1,500 stipend Fits your schedule Most are for one academic term (three months) Scholarships are available Typically occurs junior year, but can be scheduled sophomore or senior year Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA or departmental approval and can’t fail a class the year prior to their program
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Credits fully applicable toward degree up to 16 credit hours. Students normally take three courses in their major and one social science class For credit to transfer, a student must earn a grade of 3.7 or higher. On this scale, a 1.0 is the best grade possible
Oswald Fellowship •
The Oswald International Student Fellowship provides grants for students involved in the study abroad program. Up to five grants are awarded on a competitive basis, with consideration given to financial need, academic record, the plan for the expenditure of the grant, and the country to be visited
STUDY ABROAD
Kettering’s Study Abroad Program prepares students for global leadership by providing knowledge and experience that will give them a competitive edge in the world market. Employers recognize that applicants who have studied, worked, or traveled abroad are more likely to possess the qualities in demand by the global economy - courage to take risks, imagination, adaptability, and self confidence.
GETTING IN
Items Needed
Home School
Transfer Students
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A completed application Official H. S. Transcripts ACT or SAT Scores
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English: Three years Algebra: Two years Geometry: One year Trigonometry: One semester (except for BBA) Lab Science: Two years (one must be chemistry or physics for all programs except the BBA)
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Pre-Calculus or Calculus Foreign Language Computers CAD and/or Drafting
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3.0 or better for combined Math, Science & English GPA ACT (Kettering’s Code: 1998) 25th - 75th Percentile: • English: 23-30 • Math: 26-31 • Composite: 24-30 SAT (Kettering’s Code: 1246) 25th - 75th Percentile: • Verbal: 560-680 • Math: 600-700
International Students • • • • •
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A completed application Secondary school transcripts SAT/ACT and/or TOEFL IELTS may be considered Personal statement indicating why you want to attend Kettering or why you want to study in the United States Two letters of recommendation Financial proof F-1 Student Visa
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Comprehensive transcripts from home school associations or primary teacher accepted. Transcripts should include course name, credit, grade, graduation date and a signature affirming that it is the official record of academic studies. If any credit was earned in a formal high school or college, the applicant must submit an official copy of the transcript from the respective school.
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An official AP transcript must be sent to Kettering from the College Board AP Program. AP credits don’t override prerequisite requirements. Students seeking International Baccalaureate (IB) credit should have an official IB transcript sent to Kettering. Kettering awards credit and/or waivers for IB HL scores of 5 or 6 or better for the following when the full IB diploma has been earned: Physics, Mathematics, and Biology.
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A completed application Official high school transcripts Official transcripts from all attended colleges ACT or SAT scores (if you have less than 30 credit hours at another college) List of courses in progress Catalog with course descriptions from each college attended Primary consideration is given to the applicant’s overall GPA and overall number of credit hours taken. A typical student should be taking 14 to 16 credit hours per semester of coursework similar to what is taken by a Kettering University student. Candidates who haven’t pursued full-time collegiate study and/or followed a program of studies that does not include extensive math and science will be evaluated on their high school and college records as well as their test scores.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
GETTING IN
If you’re ready to get the Kettering Advantage, get up to speed on our admissions process. You can apply online at admissions.kettering.edu or print an application and mail it to us. Although we accept applications throughout the year, it is best to apply as early as possible. Applications for admission are evaluated on the strength of academic preparation and scholastic achievement and aptitude as measured by the school or college grades, rank in class, and test scores.
GETTING AHEAD
IBO Exam
Required Score
Credits Granted
Kettering Course Number
Biology (HL)
6, 7
4
BIOL 241 and BIOL 242
Chemistry (HL)
5, 6, 7
4
CHEM 135 and CHEM 136
Computer Science (HL)
5, 6, 7
8
CS 101 and CS 102
Computer Science (SL)
5, 6, 7
4
CS 101
English (HL) and History (HL)
6, 7
4
SSCI 201
Foreign Language - Any (HL)
5, 6, 7
4 or 8
LANG 297
Mathematics (HL)
5, 6, 7
4
MATH 101
Physics (HL)
6, 7
4
PHYS 114 and PHYS 115
Sociology (HL)
6, 7
4
SSCI 201
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CREDITS Advanced Placement Exam
Required Score
Credits Granted
Kettering Course Number
Art History and English (Lit and Comp) 1 Biology 2
4, 5
4
HUMN 201
4, 5
3 and 1
BIOL 141 and BIOL 142
Calculus AB
3, 4, 5
4
MATH 101
Calculus AB Subgrade
3, 4, 5
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MATH 101
Calculus BC
3
4
MATH 101
Calculus BC
4, 5
4 and 4
MATH 101 and MATH 102
Chemistry
4, 5
3 and 1
CHEM 135/136 or CHEM 137/136
Computer Science A
4, 5
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CS 101
Computer Science AB
3
4
CS 101
Computer Science AB Environmental Science 2
4, 5
4 and 4
CS 101 and CS 102
4, 5
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BIOL 297
4, 5
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SSCI 201
4, 5
4
LANG 297
Human Geography
4, 5
4
SSCI 201
Macroeconomics
3, 4, 5
4
ECON 201
Microeconomics
3, 4, 5
4
ECON 201
European History Foreign Language 2 - Any
Physics C, Part I - Mech
4, 5
3 and 1
PHYS 114 and PHYS 115
Physics C, Part II - E&M Psychology 2
4, 5
3 and 1
PHYS 224 and PHYS 225
3, 4, 5
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FREE-297
Statistics 2
3, 4, 5
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BUSN 226
U.S. History and U.S. Government 3
3, 4, 5
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SSCI 297
World History
4, 5
4
SSCI 201
For specific questions, please contact the Registrar’s office at 800-955-4464 ext. 9583. 1 Both courses must be taken and both scores must be 4 or better. 2 Seek department advisement for curriculum requirement application. 3 Both courses must be taken and both scores must be 3 or better.
GETTING AHEAD
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE CREDITS
PAYING FOR IT
PAYING FOR IT
Paying for college doesn’t mean eating mac and cheese for the rest of your life! It’s all about value. A Kettering education comes with a big payoff that impacts your life (and finances) years before graduation. Remember, you can earn up to $65,000 through co-op - which can help boost your bank statement and take some of the stress out of paying for tuition, books, or pizza. You can also find a number of other sources of financial aid.
2011-2012 Costs* • • •
Tuition: $29,536 Room and Board: $6,560 Fees: $682
Kettering’s Commitment Kettering is committed to providing scholarships for a wide range of high-achieving students. Approximately 98% of Kettering students receive some sort of financial aid, with 88% of students receiving a Kettering Merit Scholarship.
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Kettering’s Co-op Wage and Benefit Survey: co-op.kettering.edu/docs/BenefSurvey.pdf Kettering grad’s starting salaries outpace competition:payscale.com/best-colleges/bestengineering-colleges.asp Kettering Graduate Salary Survey: co-op.kettering.edu/docs/GraduateSalary.pdf
IMPORTANT NOTE: In addition to need-based aid and merit scholarships, wages earned as a result of co-op or other experiential learning experiences can be used to off-set the cost of a student’s education. Nearly 98% of the 2011 entering class received financial aid or scholarships. For this reason, ALL families are encouraged to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to take advantage of the University’s need-based aid and state and federal gift aid.
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*Among top ranked schools, our tuition is among the lowest in the nation. Combined with professional co-op earnings and generous financial aid packages, Kettering is very affordable to our students. All figures may be subject to change.
ALL ADMITTED STUDENTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Merit Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance. Indicators used to assess awards include a combination of ACT and/or SAT scores, plus GPA. Kettering University Need-Based Grants are determined by the results of the FAFSA. All students are highly encouraged to complete the FAFSA starting January 1 of every year. Each year a student’s need-based aid is reevaluated to determine the new award for the next year.
FIRST Robotics: usfirst.org Award: up to $5,000/year Total Value: up to $22,500 National Co-op Scholarship Program: co-op.edu Award: up to $6,000/year Total Value: up to $27,000 SAE Scholarship: students.sae.org Award: $5,000/year Total Value: $22,500 DECA Scholarship Award: up to $2,500/year Total Value: up to $11,500 The Russell J. Ebeid ‘62 ACCESS Scholarship for Arab American Students Award: varies
TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID
Grants and Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and/or need and don’t need to be repaid. Possible sources are: high schools, churches, local businesses, and civic organizations. The best place to look for information about these private sources of funding is the reference section of your library or on the Internet.
Loans Loans are funds borrowed by the student or parent that must be paid back. The Direct Loan Program offers the following types of loans: • Subsidized Loans: For students with demonstrated financial need, as determined by federal regulations. No interest is charged while a student is in school at least half-time, during the grace period, and during deferment periods. • Unsubsidized Loans: Not based on financial need, interest is charged during all periods, even during the time the student is in school, and in grace and deferment periods. • PLUS Loans: Unsubsidized loans for the parents of dependent students. PLUS loans help pay for education expenses up to the cost of attendance minus all other financial assistance. Interest is charged during all periods. Alternative (private) Loans • Administered and processed by private lending institutions to be used for educational costs. • Alternative loans are not part of the Federal Loan Program and should be used for circumstances where you have exhausted all other options in regards to financing your education.
Work Study Work Study programs let you earn money toward your education by working on-campus. Funded by federal and state governments and by Kettering, work-study is available for nearly all interested students who apply for assistance. Please note: Applicable to United States citizens or permanent residents of the United States only.
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Kettering School Code: 002262 Complete the FAFSA by March 1st Federal Pell Grant: up to $5,550 per year, need based Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant: $500-$2,000 per year, need based Michigan Competitive Scholarship/ Michigan Tuition Grant: up to $1,512 per year, need based, MI residents only Kettering University Grants: amount varies, need based
TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID
Scholarships and Grants
CONTACT US Office of Admissions
• Phone: (810) 762-7865 or Toll-free in the U.S. & Canada at (800) 955-4464, ext. 7865 • Email: admissions@kettering.edu • Website: www.admissions.kettering.edu
Campus Visits
Student-led, one-on-one walking tours of campus, complete with a meeting with an admissions advisor are available Monday - Friday. • Tour Times: • 9:15 AM • 10:15 AM • 11:15 AM • 1:30 PM • Register: admissions.kettering.edu/visit or call the Office of Admissions
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