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School of Education: Scholarships & Aid

See the information below to learn more about scholarships, grants and loans available for incoming graduate students in the School of Education. For current 51蹤獲 students, explore Scholarships for Current Students.

 

Teaching Credential Students

School of Education students who are pursuing their teaching credential and their teaching credential only, without an accompanying masters degree  should take a look at the specific financial aid opportunities available to see how to best finance their studies.

See Teaching Credential Financial Aid

Scholarships

Graduate Financial Assistance Scholarship

The School of Education awards over $60,000 to newly accepted and continuing students every year. These are privately awarded scholarships from the School of Education and students must be enrolled in a School of Education graduate program. 

New students may apply only if the admissions application is completed by the Early Action deadline.

Amount

Varies.

Application

Review the following application requirements:

  1. Complete your admissions application by the Early Action deadline.
  2. Complete and submit the .
Deadline

Fall Semester Applicants: May 1 

Spring Semester Applicants: October 1

Eligibility

Students must be newly accepted students or continuing students to be eligible.

Renewable Status

No, this scholarship is not renewable. Recipients who desire to be considered for funds again must fill out a new scholarship application every academic year.

James Samuel Gutshall Scholarship (Viola Vestal Coulter Foundation)

The James Samuel Gutshall Scholarship is a donor-funded restricted scholarship for students pursuing a teaching credential in special education. This is a one-time scholarship, which may be awarded to a single student or divided between multiple students or multiple semesters at the discretion of the School of Education.

Amount

Up to $5,500

Eligibility

Students must review the following eligibility requirements:

  • Applicant must use the funds to pay for Special Education program courses taken as a fully enrolled graduate student at 51蹤獲 in the School of Education.
  • Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
  • Applicant must have a completed on file with 51蹤獲 for the upcoming school year and a demonstrated financial need. Call the Office of Financial Aid at (562) 903-4742 for more information.
  • Applicant must have demonstrated the strength of character needed to complete his/her Education Specialist Credential, MAT or MAEd with a Special Education Concentration, M.S.SPED or the Special Education Certificate at 51蹤獲.
  • Applicant must have shown his/her ability to be a leader, motivator, and encourager whose warm, sincere spirit and true interest in teaching elementary students with ADD and ADHD, as well as other disabilities, inspires and equips young children to do their best and reach their goals.
  • Applicant must be committed to the mission, vision and values of the School of Education and 51蹤獲.
Application

Review the following application requirements:

  1. Complete the FAFSA application (listing 51蹤獲 as your institution) for the next school year
  2. Write a personal essay that demonstrates characteristics listed above in items four, five and six.
  3. Obtain a letter of recommendation from someone other than 51蹤獲 Faculty who would be able to cite and explain at least one instance where you demonstrated each of the characteristics mentioned in items four to six above.
  4. Complete the online application, which includes upload portals for both the personal essay and the letter of recommendation.
Deadline

April 30 for the following academic year

Renewable Status

No, this scholarship is not renewable. Recipients may only receive the scholarship for one year.

Purgason/Purnell Legacy Scholarship

The Purgason/Purnell Legacy scholarship is in honor of Dr. Kitty Purgason and Dr. Herb Purnell, who were the founding professors of the TESOL and applied linguistics programs at 51蹤獲. 

Note: This scholarship will become available during the 202425 academic year.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Students must review the following eligibility requirements:

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Students with financial need
  • Expressed financial need or demonstrated leadership, scholarship, or teaching excellence

Application

Applicants must be nominated by the School of Education's director, professor, former professor or alumni.

Deadline

Ongoing

TESOL and Applied Linguistics Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to graduate students pursuing an M.A. in TESOL or a graduate-level TESOL Certificate. Limited need-based departmental scholarship may be available for matriculated students. Priority will be given to students serving in the TESOL field as well as students who demonstrate need. 

This scholarship is awarded at the beginning of each academic year and possibly for students who are admitted in the spring terms.

Amount

Amount will vary

Eligibility

Students must review the following eligibility requirements:

  • New or continuing graduate-level students pursuing an M.A. in TESOL or a graduate-level TESOL Certificate
  • Must have demonstrated potential for being a successful teacher
  • Must have full-time status during the fall semester
  • Students who are TAs in the fall semester are not eligible
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Students must have financial need
  • Scholarship is renewable every semester (must be in good academic standing)
Application

Application will be sent to all eligible admitted students.

Deadline

Ongoing

Renewable Status

Yes, this scholarship is renewable every semester (must be in good academic standing)

51蹤獲 Missionary Scholarship

The 51蹤獲 Missionary Scholarship is a 51蹤獲-funded scholarship to assist students who demonstrate a calling on their lives for cross-cultural missions.

Amount

$4,000

Application

Students must review the following application guidelines:

    • New Applicants:
      1. Complete General Application
      2. Search and complete "51蹤獲 Missionary Scholarship - New Applicant" application
    • Renewing Applicants:
      1. Complete General Application
      2. Search for and complete 51蹤獲 Missionary Scholarship Renewing Applicant" application
Deadline

April 15, 2022

Eligibility

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Must be a new/accepted or continuing student 
  • Must maintain full-time enrollment in a traditional program
  • Special programs not eligible:
    • All certificate and non-degree seeking students
  • U.S. citizens and permanent residents only
  • FAFSA must be filed and sent to 51蹤獲 by application deadline
Renewable Status

Yes, this scholarship is renewable for one additional year. The renewal amount is $6,000.

Church Matching Scholarship

The Church Matching Scholarship is a 51蹤獲-funded match to church sponsorship funds.

Amount

51蹤獲 will match up to $750 of a churchs sponsorship funds.

Application

Students must review the following application guidelines:

  1. Confirm your financial aid file by the scholarship deadline, which includes a completed (online) and all requested forms; international students are exempt.
  2. Submit Church Matching Scholarship Application for appropriate aid year, and attach a church sponsorship check made out to 51蹤獲 by the scholarship deadline.
Deadline

Students must be aware of the following deadlines:

  • October 1 Deadline for students who attend the fall semester only, or both fall and spring semesters
  • March 1 Deadline for students who attend only the spring semester
Eligibility

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Student must be enrolled at least half-time
  • Student must be enrolled in a traditional degree program.
  • Student must demonstrate financial need based on FAFSA information.
  • Student must receive financial sponsorship from a church.
  • Special programs are not eligible. 
  • Please see the included instructions on the first page of the application for a list of all ineligible programs.

Renewable Status

Yes, this scholarship is renewable. Students must reapply each year.

Ahmanson Veterans Scholarship

The Ahmanson Veterans Scholarship was generously donated by The Ahmanson Foundation in an effort to support veterans who are eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill簧. Funds are applicable to tuition, Collegium membership, and the .

Amount

Up to $1,500 per year (for graduate students)

Application

Students must review the following application guidelines:

  1. Complete the (with 51蹤獲 listed)
  2. Provide a current Certificate of Eligibility to military.benefits@biola.edu
    • Complete the General Application
    • Search for and complete the Ahmanson Veterans Scholarship form
Deadline

Funds will be awarded first-come, first-serve throughout summer.

Eligibility

Students must review the following eligibility requirements:

  • Student veterans with current Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill簧 benefits are eligible to apply.
  • Student is eligible if he or she has demonstrated financial need and is at least a half-time student.
Renewable Status

No, this scholarship is not renewable. Students must reapply annually based on financial need and availability of funds.

Grants

School of Education Graduate Grant

The School of Education Graduate Grant is a 51蹤獲 grant calculated on cost of tuition, room and board against other resources available to the student.

Amount

Students may be eligible for up to $2,900 (prorated per enrollment).

Application

Students must review the following application guidelines:

  1. Complete the (with 51蹤獲 listed).
  2. Once students complete the FAFSA and submit all other paperwork requested by the Office of Financial Aid, which will determine Graduate Grant eligibility. If eligible, the Office of Financial Aid will contact the student.
Deadline

Priority is given to the earliest applicants with completed financial aid requirements.

Eligibility

Students must have sufficient financial need and be enrolled at least half-time.

Renewable Status

Yes, this scholarship is renewable (according to need determined by completing the FAFSA for the new financial aid year).

Federal TEACH Grant

The Federal TEACH Grant is a federal grant for students intending to teach four out of eight years in Title 1 (low-income) schools in high-need fields such as math, science, foreign language, special education, etc.

Amount

Up to $4,000 per year (prorated per enrollment status).

Application

Students must review the following application guidelines:

  1. Complete the (with 51蹤獲 listed)
  2. See the for additional instructions
Deadline

There is no deadline for this grant.

Eligibility

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Must be an undergraduate, graduate or teaching credential student
  • Must have a 3.25 grade point average
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Renewable Status

This grant may be renewable based on availability of funds and eligibility each year.

Golden State Teacher Grant Program

The Golden State Teacher Grant program (GSTG) is for students who are currently enrolled in a teacher preparation program to earn a credential in a high need field and commit to teach at a priority school, in California for four years, within five years after completing a teacher preparation program.

The definition of a high-need field and a list of priority schools can be found on this .

Amount for 202223 School Year

Up to $20,000 is available to eligible, currently enrolled students in 51蹤獲s teacher preparation programs.

Application

Review the following application requirements:

  1. with the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).
  2. The Office of Financial Aid will contact the applicant to review eligibility and will then certify eligibility with CSAC. Note that during this part of the process the applicant will complete a 51蹤獲 Golden State Teacher Grant Request Form which will be provided at that time.
  3. CSAC will provide the applicant with a Teaching Agreement to sign.
  4. Once the applicant has signed the Teaching Agreement, a check will be issued by CSAC in the students name. Note that it will take four to six weeks for the check to be issued. 
  5. Once the check is received by 51蹤獲, the student will come to the Office of Financial Aid to pick up the check which is made out to the student.
Deadline

Priority application deadline:

  • Two months prior to the start of an eligible term. 

    Because of the complexity of the program and the length of time it takes for CSAC to send the check, students are encouraged to complete the application as early as possible.
Eligibility

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements and obligation:

  • Be enrolled in a qualifying Teacher Certification program. At 51蹤獲, students are considered enrolled in a qualifying teaching certification program based on the following information:
    • Undergraduate Students
      • Enroll in LEDU 301
      • Apply to the teacher preparation program
      • Be accepted into the teacher preparation program
      • Remain in good standing
    • Graduate Students
      • Apply to the teacher preparation program
      • Be accepted into the teacher preparation program
      • Remain in good standing
  • Current eligible programs at 51蹤獲:
    • Mathematics or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), including career technical education in STEM areas
    • Science
    • Special education
  • Be committed to teaching in a high-need field in a priority school for 4 years (within the first 5 years of completion of a teacher preparation program).
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • If a grant recipient does not fulfill the program obligation for any reason, the recipient will be required to repay 25% of the total amount awarded annually for each year the recipient does not do one or more of the following:
    • Be enrolled in or have successfully completed a teacher preparation program approved by the CTC.
    • While enrolled in the teacher preparation program, maintain good academic standing.
    • Complete the required teaching service following completion of the teacher preparation program
Renewable Status

This grant is not renewable.

Additional Notes, Terms and Conditions
  • Because of the complexity of this process, please allow 2-3 weeks for initial processing by the Office of Financial Aid once you have submitted your application.
  • Eligibility for this grant cannot be spread over multiple years. If a student is not eligible for the full amount in one year, any unused funds will not be available in future years.
  • Resources:
    • California Student Aid Commission
      • Website: Golden State Teacher Grant
      • Email: goldenstateteachers@csac.ca.gov
      • Phone: 888-224-7268
    • 51蹤獲 School of Education
      • Email: education@biola.edu
      • Phone: 562-903-4843

International Student Aid Grant

The International Student Aid Grant is available to international students who have been accepted to 51蹤獲 and who are studying on the F1 Student Visa.

Amount

$2,000 per year for masters and doctoral studies.

Application

Application is sent to eligible admitted students who are planning to study on the F1 student visa.

Eligibility

Eligibility is based on academic achievement, leadership experience and preference is given to financial need. Students enrolled in the following graduate schools are eligible:

  • Cook School of Intercultural Studies
  • Rosemead School of Psychology
  • School of Education
  • Talbot School of Theology
Renewable Status

Renewable when maintaining minimum grade requirements and on-campus study.

Loans

Direct Unsubsidized Loan

The Direct Loan is a loan funded by the U.S. Department of Education that must be repaid with interest. Amount determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Amount and Interest

Up to $20,500.

For current Direct Loan interest rates and origination fee amounts, please visit the .

Application

Students must complete the following applications:

  1. (online form; with 51蹤獲 listed)
  2. (online form)
Deadline

April 15 This is the recommended deadline in order to be processed in time for the beginning of the school year. All loan requests must be received no later than the last day of the semester in which the funds are being requested in order to be processed.

Eligibility

Student must be enrolled at least half-time.

Repayment

Loan repayment is deferred while a student is enrolled at least half-time in a degree program. Repayment typically begins six months after a student drops below half-time enrollment.

Renewable Status

Yes, this loan is renewable yearly (with the completion of a FAFSA). MPN is valid for up to 10 years.

Graduating/Departing Information

Students must complete in preparation for graduating/completing their program.

Direct Grad Plus Loan

The Direct Grad Plus Loan is a loan funded by the U.S. Department of Education that must be repaid with interest.

Amount and Interest

Up to cost of attendance minus financial aid.

For current Direct Loan interest rates and origination fee amounts, please visit the .

Application

Students must complete the following applications:

  1. (online form; with 51蹤獲 listed)
  2. (online form)
Deadline

April 15 This is the recommended deadline in order to be processed in time for the beginning of the school year. All loan requests must be received no later than the last day of the semester in which the funds are being requested in order to be processed.

Eligibility

Student must be enrolled at least half-time, and must meet federal credit check standards.

Repayment

Loan repayment is deferred while a student is enrolled at least half-time in a degree program. Repayment typically begins six months after a student drops below half-time enrollment.

Renewable Status

No, this loan is not renewable. Students must apply yearly using the applications linked above

Graduating/Departing Information

Students must complete in preparation for graduating/completing their program.

Private Student Loan

You may choose to borrow Private Student Loan funds from a private financial institution to help fund your education after all other resources have been exhausted:

  • Federal direct loans are required by law to provide a range of flexible repayment options, including, but not limited to, income-based repayment and income-contingent repayment plans, and loan forgiveness benefits, which other student loans are not required to provide.
  • Federal direct loans are available to students regardless of income, whereas private student loans are dependent on student (and cosigner) credit. Private loans are not federally funded, and are dependent on student (and cosigner) credit. Private loans tend to have higher interest rates than federal direct loans, and in most cases, PLUS loans.
Amount and Interest

Minimum loan amounts begin at $1,000 and may also be large enough to cover the remaining cost of attendance (varies by lender).

Maximum loan amounts are determined by subtracting all of a student's financial aid from their cost of attendance for the school year.

Interest rates vary by lender.

Application

Students can complete a loan application with their chosen lender, or may look for a lender on our . Please note the following additional details:

  1. Part of your loan application will include completing an Applicant Self-Certification Form. This includes calculating your estimated cost of attendance. Learn more about how to do that on our FAQ page.
Deadline

June 1 This is the recommended deadline in order to be processed in time for the beginning of the school year. All loan requests must be received no later than the last day of the semester in which the funds are being requested in order to be processed. Please allow 46 weeks for processing.

Eligibility

Generally, the borrower must be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen with a U.S. address, or an international student with a U.S. citizen cosigner (varies per lender).

Cosigner Requirements

Criteria varies per lender. Unless you are steadily employed, earn at least $12,000 a year, and have a stable credit history with a good FICO score (over 700), you will more than likely need a cosigner in order to be approved for a private student loan.

Renewable Status

No, these loans are not renewable. Students must apply yearly using the application resources linked above.

Additional Resources

Know Your Options

The Office of Financial Aid provides different resources that can help you plan out your finances as you pursue your 51蹤獲 education.

Financial Aid Counseling

Have questions about the process? Call us or come by our office for a drop-in appointment with a knowledgeable financial aid counselor they can help.

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