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Financial Aidand Scholarship Guide

william jewell college

Jewell awards more than14 million dollars annually in

the form of achievementbased scholarships and/orneed based financial aid

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Getting Started: Helpful Hints to Understanding

the Financial Aid and Scholarship Process

What is Cost of Attendance (COA)? Cost of attendance is the full estimated cost of completing a full year, as a full-timestudent, at Jewell. The COA typically includes: Tuition and fees,books and supplies, room and board, personal expenses, and costof transportation.

What are Scholarships? Scholarships are a form of institutionalaid provided by Jewell to help you further your education and donot require repayment. Scholarships are awarded on various criteria, including academic standing, talent, and co-curricular activities.

What are Institutional Funds/Grants? Institutional fundsinclude a variety of types of gift aid and are awarded based onfinancial need, academic standing, and talent. Institutional fundsdo not require repayment and decrease your family’s out-of-pocket expenses toward paying for college.

What is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA)? The FAFSA is a form that can be prepared annuallyby prospective and current college students in the United Stateswho are US Citizens or permanent residents. The form is used todetermine your eligibility for state and federal financial aidincluding the Federal Pell Grant; Federal Unsubsidized andSubsidized Loans; and Federal/State Work-study programs. Inaddition, the FAFSA determines your Expected FamilyContribution (EFC).

What is Expected Family Contribution (EFC)? ExpectedFamily Contribution is a measure of your family’s financialstrength and is calculated according to a formula establishedthrough the filing of the FAFSA. Your EFC determines certaintypes and amounts of aid for which you will qualify. In addition,the college will use the EFC to determine your eligibility for allsources of financial assistance.

What are Federal and State Funds? Federal and State Fundsare a combination of grants, loans, and work-study that help youand your family afford college. Filing of the Free Application forFederal Student Aid determines the type of aid you will be awardedand your responsibility for repayment.

Scholarship and Financial Aid Opportunities at Jewell

?Investing in your college education is one of the most important decisions you will encounter. Through a collaborative effort and a combination of institutional funds, federal and/or state funds, and family contribution, you’ll find that Jewell’s distinctive education is a valuable investment for your future.

“In an economy thatis dependent on innovation and

global savvy, liberal arts educationoutcomes have

become the keys toeconomic vitality and

individualopportunity.”

– LEAP NationalLeadership Council

Who should applyfor Federal/State Aid?

Everyone!Many families mistakenly think they don't

qualify for aid and prevent themselves from

receiving financial aid by failing to apply for

it. In addition, there are a few sources of aid

such as the Federal Unsubsidized Direct

Loan and the PLUS (Parent) Loan program

that are available regardless of need.

Why invest in a Jewell Education?

A Prestigious Liberal Arts Journey ...

How Jewell Awards Scholarships and Financial Aid

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A liberal arts education provides you with tools to successfully meet 21st century challenges. As a nationally ranked liberal arts college, Jewell provides students with opportunities to becomedecision-makers, thinkers, and leaders. We use the formula below to help you determine how aJewell education fits into your future, both academically and financially.

Scholarships and Grants( Jewell, Federal, Stateand Other)

• Jewell Scholarships and Grants

• Federal/State Grants

• Other (external scholarships you receive from your local community oroutside agency)

- - =Federal Loans(Student and/or Parent)

• Amount determined from filing of FAFSA.

• Federal student loans

• Federal parent loans (based on credit history)

Your Out-of-PocketCost

• Amount you and your family will pay out-of-pocket toward your college cost.

• The out-of-pocket cost may be reduced if individual qualifies to participate in Federal Work-study program. Earnings are applied to your direct cost of attending Jewell

Direct Costof Jewell

• Tuition

• Fees (if applicable)

• Room

• Board

Jewell/Federal/State/Other Grants =

Upon completion of the FAFSA, and the determination of theExpected FamilyContribution (EFC), aid inthe form of Federal, State,and/or Jewell need-basedgrants may be awarded.Grants do not have to berepaid and directly reducehow much your family mustpay to the college.

Federal Loans =

Aid in the form of Federalloans (Student and/orParent) is determined bysubmission of the FAFSAand the determination ofyour Expected FamilyContribution (EFC).

Work-study =

Through the completion ofthe FAFSA, students mayqualify to participate in theFederal Work-studyProgram. Work-study is nota grant (you must work toearn it), and it is not a loan(you don't have to repay it).It is an opportunity to holdan eligible campus job.

Additional campus employment can be foundthrough the college’sStudent Workers program.

Scholarships =

Students are awarded academic, talent, and/or co-curricular scholarshipsbased on specific academic,co-curricular, or talent qualifications. Scholarshipsdo not have to be repaidand directly reduce howmuch your family must payto the college.

Jewell works individually with families to create a comprehensive financial aid package that mayinclude scholarships, institutional/federal/state grants, federal loans, and/or federal work-study.

Payment Plan: Jewell offers an interest-free Tuition Payment Plan for families to spread the out-of-pocketexpenses for tuition, fees, room and board over 4-payments throughout the semester. The first payment is dueAugust 1. Final payment for the fall semester is due November 1 and final payment for the spring semester is dueApril 1.

Contact the Jewell Business Office at 816-415-5989 for details on using this plan or extending the planover 12 months.

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William Jewell College Academic Scholarships

William Jewell College awards academic scholarships for first-year and transfer students upon the completion of theWilliam Jewell Application for Admission and admittance to the college. Academic Scholarships are awarded based onyour academic achievement, standardized test scores (if applicable), and extra-curricular involvement.

First-Year Scholarships

Transfer Scholarships

Presidential Scholarship $11,000 - $14,000

The Presidential Scholarship is awarded to all students who demonstrate academic excellence. Submission of the William Jewell College Application forAdmission automatically grants eligibility to receive the Presidential Scholarship award.

Minimum Requirements May Include:• Completed William Jewell College Admission Application • 23 ACT or 1070 SAT (CR+M)• High school GPA of 3.0 (sixth-semester) • Rank in top 30% of class

Jewell Scholarship $15,000, $17,000, or Full Tuition(Replaces previously awarded Presidential Scholarship)

The Jewell Scholarship is William Jewell College’s top academic scholarship. Students must apply and be chosen to receive the prestigious Jewell Scholarship award.

Minimum Requirements Include:• Completed William Jewell College Admission Application • Rank in top 20% of class• Submission of William Jewell College Scholarship Application • Submission of Jewell Scholar Essay• High School GPA of 3.5 (sixth-semester) • Participation in Scholar Recognition Day (Jan. 29th, Feb. 5th or Feb. 19th)• 27 ACT or 1220 SAT (CR+M) • Comprehensive Activity, Honor, and Service Resume

Oxbridge Honors Scholarship $15,000(Replaces previously awarded Presidential or Jewell Scholarship)

The Oxbridge Honors Scholarship is awarded to all students who will participate in William Jewell’s Oxbridge Honors program. Students must apply andbe admitted to the program to be eligible to receive the award. The program typically requires a minimum 3.75 GPA, 28 ACT/1250 SAT, and class rank intop 10%.

Requirements of the Program Include:• Completed William Jewell College Admission Application • Invitation to Oxbridge Program Interview• Submission of Oxbridge Essay • Admission to the Oxbridge Honors Program

(Found on William Jewell College Admission Application)• Two Letters of Academic Recommendation

Achiever Scholarship $8,000 - $10,000

The Achiever Scholarship is awarded to all transfer students who demonstrate academic excellence. Submission of the William Jewell College Application forAdmission automatically grants eligibility to receive the Achiever Scholarship award.

Minimum Requirements May Include:• Completed William Jewell College Admission Application• Transfer GPA of 3.0 in one full-time semester (15 credit hours) of transferable coursework

Presidential Scholarship $12,000

The Presidential Scholarship is William Jewell College’s top academic scholarship for transfer students. Submission of the William Jewell College Applicationfor Admission automatically grants eligibility to receive the Presidential Scholarship award.

Minimum Requirements May Include:• Completed William Jewell College Admission Application • Transfer GPA of 3.75 in 60 hours of transferable coursework• Transferring from an accredited Community College

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship $1000

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship honors students involved in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Minimum Requirements May Include:• Completed William Jewell College Admission Application• Phi Theta Kappa Membership in good standing at the community college most recently attended3

William Jewell College Talent and Co-Curricular Scholarships*

William Jewell College offers a variety of Talent and Co-Curricular Awards, including athletic awards. Scholarships awarded for talent or co-curricular involvement can reach up to full tuition. All Talent (excluding athletics) and co-curricular awards require submission of theScholarship Application. All require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Please review specific requirements below and mail allrequired materials to the Office of Admission at: William Jewell College, Office of Admission, 500 College Hill, Liberty, MO 64068.

Co-Curricular Scholarships related to Major of StudyH.J. Hester Scholarship Music Scholarships

Talent and Co-Curricular ScholarshipsAthletic Scholarship Journalism Scholarship

Church Partnership Match

Debate Scholarship

Music Scholarship

Theatre Scholarship

Requirements Include:• Submission of the “Vocational and Spiritual Exploration”

application by February 1 and a minimum GPA of 3.5• Essay addressing the topic: What role do you see academic

study playing in your preparation for and ongoing commitment to full-time religious service?

• Letter from your church, synagogue, or mosque affirming your pursuit of full-time religious service

For additional details, contact: Dr. Brad Chance, Professor of Religion at chanceb@william.jewell.edu or 816-415-7555.

Requirements Include:• Registration with the NCAA Eligibility Center• Recruitment and recommendation for scholarship by head coach

For additional details and to contact athletic coaches,visit www.jewell.edu/athletics/.

Requirements Include:• Completion of the Church Matching Grant Agreement

m William Jewell College will match scholarships awarded by a student’s church, up to $250 per semester

Requirements Include:• High school or community college participation in competitive debate• Letter of application describing your level of

experience and individual record• Interview with Dr. Gina Lane, Debate Coach

For additional details, contact: Dr. Gina Lane, Professor of Communication at laneg@william.jewell.edu or 816-415-7621

Heritage Scholarship

Requirements Include:• Must be a child or sibling of William Jewell alumni or

sibling of current William Jewell student • Listing of familial relationship to William Jewell graduate or

current student on William Jewell Application for Admission

Theatre Scholarship

Requirements Include:• Consideration for performance theatre scholarships consist of an audition, which includes a four-minute acting piece portraying a single character• Consideration for technical theatre scholarships require submission of a portfolio and on-campus interview

For additional details, contact: Dr. Kim Harris, Professor of Communication and Theatre, Director of Theatre at harriskb@william.jewell.edu or816-415-7586. Or contact Mr. Nathan Wyman, Associate Professor of Communication and Theatre,Theatre Technical Director and Scenographer atwymann@william.jewell.edu or 816-415-7588.

Requirements Include:• Consideration for performance theatre scholarships consist of an audition, which includes a four-minute acting piece portraying a single character• Consideration for technical theatre scholarships require submission of a portfolio and on-campus interview

For additional details, contact: Dr. Kim Harris, Professor of Communication and Theatre, Director of Theatre at harriskb@william.jewell.edu or816-415-7586. Or contact Mr. Nathan Wyman, Associate Professor of Communication and Theatre,Theatre Technical Director and Scenographer atwymann@william.jewell.edu or 816-415-7588.

Requirements Include:• Submit the music questionnaire and Music Department

Scholarship application - www.jewell.edu/depts/music/• Schedule and attend a Music Department audition

For additional details, audition requirements and dates, contact: Anne Aunspaugh, Administrative Associate at music@william.jewell.edu or 816-415-7537.

Requirements Include:• Letter describing school journalistic involvement, personal

strengths, and enjoyment of working for a paper• Portfolio of work from school paper• Letter of recommendation from a teacher who can comment on

writing ability and work ethic• Involvement with Jewell’s collegiate paper The Hilltop Monitor

For additional details, contact: Dr. Lois Anne Harris, Professor ofCommunication at harrisl@william.jewell.edu or 816-415-7593

Requirements Include:• Submit the music questionnaire and Music Department

Scholarship application - www.jewell.edu/depts/music/• Schedule and attend a Music Department audition

For additional details, non-major requirements, audition requirements anddates, contact: Anne Aunspaugh, Administrative Associate atmusic@william.jewell.edu or 816-415-7537

Vocational and Spiritual Exploration (VSE) ScholarshipRequirements Include:

• Submission of the Vocational and Spiritual Exploration application• Letter from your local church, synagogue, or mosque affirming

your pursuit of a vocation related to part- or full-time religious service

• Interview with the Dean of the ChapelFor additional details, contact: Dr. Andy Pratt, Dean of the Chapel at pratta@william.jewell.edu or 816-415-7556.

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*Students may only be awarded one talent and/orco-curricular scholarship.

William Jewell College The Financial Aid and Scholarship Package

Sample Jewell Financial Award Packages

Low-Income Student: Jon is from a Missouri Family of four,

and will be the first to attend college. The family has an income

of $38,500 and $3,000 in assets.

Cost of Attendance (2010 - 2011) $40,890Family ResourcesExpected Family Contribution (EFC) $1,552Student’s Financial Need $39,338Award Package Scholarships $11,000Federal & State Grants $6,750Institutional Grants $5,850Student Loans & Work-study $9,000Total Award Package $32,600Tuition, Room and Board (2010 - 2011) $35,650

Family’s payment - Tuition, Room and Board $3,050Per Semester $1,525Jewell Payment Plan $381(Total Cost per semester divided by fournon-interest payments)

Middle-Income Student: Sarah is an only child of a Minnesota

family. The family has an income of $75,000 and $3000 in assets.

Cost of Attendance (2010 - 2011) $40,890Family ResourcesExpected Family Contribution (EFC) $11,872Student’s Financial Need $29,018Award Package Scholarships $11,000Institutional Grants $6,400Student Loans & Work-study $8,000

Total Award Package $25,400Tuition, Room and Board (2010 - 2011) $35,650

Family’s payment - Tuition, Room and Board $10,250Per Semester $5,525Jewell Payment Plan $1,281(Total Cost per semester divided by fournon-interest payments)

High-Income Student: Isabelle is from an Arkansas family of

four. She has one sibling in college. The family has an income of

$175,000 and $38,400 in assets.

Cost of Attendance (2010 - 2011) $40,890Family ResourcesExpected Family Contribution (EFC) $25,152Student’s Financial Need $15,738Award Package Scholarships $7,000Institutional Grants $400Student Loans & Work-study $5,500Total Award Package $12,900Tuition, Room and Board (2010 - 2011) $35,650

Family’s payment - Tuition, Room and Board $22,750Per Semester $11,375Jewell Payment Plan $2,844(Total Cost per semester divided by fournon-interest payments)

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William Jewell College ranks among the top 50 liberal arts colleges in the nation for future earning potential of its graduates!

– Payscale.com 2010/2011 Salary Report

High-Middle Income Student: Joshua is from a Texas family

of five; he has one sibling in college. The family has an income of

$120,000 and $8100 in assets.

Cost of Attendance (2010 - 2011) $40,890Family ResourcesExpected Family Contribution (EFC) $14,129Student’s Financial Need $26,761Award Package Scholarships $13,000Institutional Grants $500Student Loans & Work-study $7,200Total Award Package $20,750Tuition, Room and Board (2010 - 2011) $35,650

Family’s payment - Tuition, Room and Board $14,900Per Semester $7,450Jewell Payment Plan $1,863(Total Cost per semester divided by fournon-interest payments)

The Form Where To Get It Deadlines

Application for Admission –First-year students, transfer students,and international students.

Scholarship Application –First-year students, transfer students, and international students.

Free Application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA) -U.S. citizens and permanent residents only

Enrollment Confirmationand Deposit

Complete the online application atwww.jewell.edu/apply/

To apply for prestigious merit-based,co-curricular, or talent scholarships,complete the William JewellScholarship Application online atwww.jewell.edu/scholarapp/

Submission of the William Jewell Application for Admissionautomatically grants you eligibility for consideration toreceive academic scholarships.

Complete the FAFSA online atwww.fafsa.gov. William JewellCollege’s FAFSA Code is 002524.

To hold your spot in the incomingclass, submit the EnrollmentConfirmation Form and refundable $300 deposit online atwww.jewell.edu/nextsteps/ orreturn the Jewell Acceptance packet.

Early Application Deadline: Nov. 1Priority Application Deadline: Dec. 1Late Application Deadline: May 1

Vary depending on scholarship. Viewall scholarship deadlines online at www.jewell.edu/scholarships/

Earliest date FAFSA can be submitted: January 1FAFSA Priority Deadline: March 1Missouri Need-based Grants: April 1

Enrollment Confirmation and Deposit Deadline: May 1

How to apply for Scholarships and Financial Aid

Questions?We understand that the scholarship and financial aid process can be confusing, and are available to answerany questions that you may have. The Jewell community is here to help, please contact us at anytime.

To reach all offices call 888-253-9355, email admission@jewell.eduor visit us at www.jewell.edu/admission/

Office of Admission816-415-7511

Office of Financial Aid816-415-5975

Business Office816-415-5989

At Jewell we feel that having a plan for paying for college is important. We want to provide you with themost accurate information possible when talking about scholarships and financial aid. To do this, there is agood amount of paperwork you must complete. Our admission and financial aid staff are available to walkyou through the process.

Jewell offers a $1000 scholarship* to incoming freshmen who complete the FAFSAby March 1st.

*Student-Athletes are not eligibile to receive the FAFSA ScholarshipTip:

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CHARACTER: A four-year, private, residential, coeducational, liberal arts college founded in 1849

LOCATION: A 200-acre campus in the picturesque and historic town of Liberty,Missouri (pop. 25,000) just 15 miles fromdowntown Kansas City

ENROLLMENT: Approximately 1,100 full-time undergraduates from 23 statesand 14 countries

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AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 16

FACULTY: 78 full-time; 88% hold a doctorate or equivalent highest degree in their field

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Visit CampusExperience the personal nature of a Jewelleducation by visiting campus. Sit down withyour admission counselor one-on-one and discuss yourscholarship and financial aidopportunities at Jewell. Schedule your visit at www.jewell.edu/visit/