INVEST IN A
STRONG FUTURE.
YOURS. A GUIDE TO FINANCIAL AID
A strong education is not optional. Over your lifetime you’ll make many decisions about how to spend your hard-earned money. The car you drive. Travel opportunities. Your first home. But the choice you’re getting ready to make is one that will impact all of these decisions – and more. Because where you choose to attend college has both immediate and lasting implications. At Meredith, we know how important this investment is to your future. We also know the cost of college is a significant factor in making that choice. That’s why we offer a range of financial assistance options. Scholarships – both need-based and merit. Grants. Loans. All designed to make a Meredith education affordable for you and your family. Take the next step toward a strong education – and an even stronger future. Contact our Office of Financial Assistance today.
ZEENAT RAZVI, ’13 MEREDITH LEGACY SCHOLAR
PRESENTED RESEARCH
AT NATIONAL
CHEMISTRY CONFERENCE.
DESIGNED
SCIENCE IN ART COURSE WORK (WHILE STUDYING IN ITALY).
PH.D. CANDIDATE
AT DUKE UNIVERSITY. LATEST ACHIEVEMENT:
NSF RESEARCH
FELLOW.
A strong student gets her facts straight. College is among the most significant investments you’ll make in your lifetime. That’s why it’s important to get all of the information when you’re doing your search. Because the truth is, there are a lot of myths out there about the cost of college. Here are some facts to consider as you think about where to apply: Myth: Private colleges are a lot more expen-
public institutions. 98.5% of Meredith alumnae
sive than public schools.
are employed or attending graduate school
Fact: Private colleges often have more financial
within a few short months of graduation.
resources available than public institutions. In 2013-14, Meredith students received over
Myth: Only wealthy families can afford private
$46 million in financial assistance. Meredith
colleges.
funded $19 million in scholarships and grants
Fact: Students from all income levels attend
during that same period. And over 95% of our
Meredith. Approximately 95% of Meredith
students receive some type of financial aid.
students receive financial assistance ranging from institutionally funded grants, academic
Myth: As long as I get my degree, it doesn’t
merit scholarships, and talent scholarships to
really matter where I go.
federally-funded grants and loans. Middle-in-
Fact: Students who graduate from private
come families often qualify for need-based
colleges are more likely to do so within four
grants and scholarships as a result of submit-
years – and more women’s college students
ting the FAFSA. And Meredith’s tuition cost
graduate in four years or less than at co-ed
is $3,000 below the national average cost of
institutions. They’re also more likely to find jobs
4-year private schools, making it affordable for
closer to graduation than their counterparts at
all income levels.
Financial Assistance at Meredith College Academic Scholarships Meredith Legacy Scholarship – awarded to a limited number of high-achieving entering firstyear students. Students awarded Meredith’s most prestigious scholarship receive full tuition, room and board, books and supplies, interna-
scholarship awards range from $15,000 to $20,000 and are renewable for a total of four years. Tuition grants range from $10,000 to $14,000.
Scholars Programs
tional study, and other enrichment opportuni-
Honors Program – for gifted and highly-
ties, with an estimated value of $200,000 over
motivated students. Honors students
four years.
participate in innovative courses, travel opportunities, cultural enrichment programs,
Presidential Scholarship – awarded to
and community-based learning.
entering first-year students with outstanding academic credentials, intellectual promise,
Meredith Teaching Fellows – for students
and leadership ability. Presidential scholars
intending to become teachers. Students have
receive full tuition, with an estimated value of
opportunities to gain classroom experience,
$165,000 over four years.
learn from education professionals through a two-year mentorship program, study abroad,
Academic Merit Scholarships and Tuition
and take honors courses.
Grants – awarded to entering first-year students to recognize academic ability, achieve-
Paschal Scholarships – available to incoming
ment, and leadership potential. Academic
first-year and transfer students who intend
to major in computer science, mathematics,
completing at least 44 hours of transferrable
biology, chemistry, or engineering and demon-
general education requirements from a North
strate both academic potential and financial
Carolina community college with a GPA of
need. Students connect with women mentors
3.0 or higher, a $5,000 annual scholarship is
in STEM fields.
renewable for up to six semesters total.
Talent Scholarships
Other Scholarships
Art Scholarships – for incoming first-year
Thomas Meredith Baptist Heritage
students pursuing a major in art on the basis
Scholarship – for first-year students on the
of artistic talent. May be renewed annually for a
basis of academic excellence, outstanding
total of four years.
church and community service, and leadership ability. Recipients must be members of a North
Interior Design Scholarships – for incoming
Carolina Baptist church and provide a recom-
first-year students pursuing a major in interior
mendation from a church official. Renewable
design. Award is based on scholarship and po-
for a total of four years.
tential for success in the field. May be renewed annually for a total of four years.
Yellow Ribbon Program – for veterans and their eligible dependents, the program matches
Music Scholarships – for incoming first-year
certain grant and scholarship contributions
students pursuing a major in music. Award is
from Meredith. Current maximum Veterans
based on outstanding musical talent, aca-
Affairs (VA) benefit is $20,235. Meredith will
demic ability, recommendations, and potential
provide grants and scholarships up to $5,000
achievement in the field. May be renewed
per student for as many as 50 veterans and
annually for a total of four years.
dependents who quality.
Transfer Scholarships
Grants
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships – for admitted
Federal Pell Grants – for students with
students inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa
demonstrated financial need. Awards provide
Honor Society who have earned at least 30
up to $5,730 for the 2014–15 year and do not
hours of transferable credit. $5,000 annual
have to be repaid.
scholarships are renewable for up to six semesters total.
North Carolina Need-Based Scholarships – for N.C. residents attending private institutions.
Academic Incentive Scholarships – avail-
Consideration is automatic once applicants
able to those graduating with an Associate of
complete the FAFSA and list Meredith. Award
Arts or Science degree from a North Carolina
ranges from $2,100 to $7,200.
community college with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. $10,000 annual scholarships are renewable for
TEACH Grants – for prospective teachers,
up to four semesters total.
the Teacher Education Assistance for College
For those without an Associate’s degree but
and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program
provides up to $4,000 a year in grant aid to
Federal Parent PLUS Loan – Parents of
undergraduate and graduate students. Recip-
dependent undergraduate students may apply
ients agree to teach for at least four complete
for the Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate
academic years in a high-need field at a school
Students (PLUS Loan) to help pay for educa-
that serves students from low-income families.
tion expenses.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity
On-Campus Employment – Federal Work-
Grant – awarded to students with the highest
Study program provides part-time jobs for
demonstrated financial need. SEOG awards
qualified undergraduate students with financial
typically range from $100 to $4,000 and do
need.
not have to be repaid. Student Community Employment – The Meredith College Grants – for students with
Office of Financial Assistance advertises
demonstrated need. These grants are provided
off-campus, part-time community employment
by the College to supplement federal and state
opportunities for Meredith students. Jobs
aid, are eligible for renewal, and do not have to
posted typically include babysitting, tutoring,
be repaid.
and other similar positions.
Loans Federal Student Loans – The Federal Direct Loan program offers fixed, low-interest rate loans to students. Loans are issued directly from the federal government to the school.
SIERRA MOOREFIELD, ’18 MEREDITH LEGACY SCHOLAR
DEDICATED
STUDENT.
SEEKER OF SCIENTIFIC
DISCOVERIES. FUTURE PEDIATRIC
ONCOLOGIST.
CAME TO MEREDITH
TO DO IT ALL.
What makes us strong. Strong Rankings • Consistently ranked among the top 10
financial, and career plan that builds on those strengths
colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report • Among the top 20% of colleges in the country by Forbes • One of the “Best Colleges in the Southeast” according to Princeton Review
Strong Experiences • Experiential learning: 94% of our students participate in internships, undergraduate research, study abroad, or some other kind of experiential learning • Study abroad: 31% of our students study abroad (compare that to a 9%
Strong Academics • Student/Faculty ratio: 12/1 • Average class size: 17 students • Faculty: 122 full-time teaching faculty
national average) • Service Learning: 10,000 hours of service donated to the community each year • Internships: Available in all areas of
members. 91% of full-time professors
study. Recent placements include Credit
hold doctoral or terminal degree in their
Suisse, Lenovo, RTI International, SAS,
field.
Michael Kors, and many more.
StrongPointsTM • A comprehensive advising and coaching
Strong Connections • A network of 19,000 successful
initiative found only at Meredith. You’ll
alumnae who will become your mentors,
identify your unique strengths and
professional contacts, and friends.
then develop an academic, experiential,
Next Steps Contact Us
merit awards and tuition grants. Separate
Working with you and your family, our finan-
applications are required for talent scholarships
cial assistance staff will provide a financial aid
in art, interior design, and music; Thomas
package to help meet your needs. To sched-
Meredith Baptist Heritage Scholarship; Meredith
ule an appointment, call (919) 760-8565 or
Teaching Fellows; and Paschal Scholarships.
email us at finaid@meredith.edu.
You must apply to the Honors Program to be considered for Presidential and Legacy Scholar-
Apply for Assistance
ships. Applications are available from the Office
Apply for financial assistance by filling out
of Admissions or meredith.edu/admissions.
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Scholarship applications must be submitted by
(FAFSA). You do not need to wait for your
January 15.
admissions decision to start with the needbased financial aid application process.
International, Undocumented and non-US
FAFSA is available beginning January 1 from
Resident students can apply for financial
the U.S. Department of Education’s website
assistance through filing the Meredith’s Ap-
at www.fafsa.gov. Meredith’s priority FAFSA
plication for Institutional Aid for International,
date is February 15. Meredith will receive your
Undocumented and Non-U.S. Residents stu-
information electronically – just submit it with
dents. The form is available at meredith.edu/
our FAFSA Title IV Code of 002945.
financial_assistance/prospective_students/forms. Please complete the form by our Financial
Every student who applies for admission to Meredith is automatically reviewed for academic
Assistant Priority Date of February 15.
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