FINANCIAL COUNSELING SERVICES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
Financial counseling services are available to assist you in seeking, obtaining, and making the best use of all financial resources available. For financial counseling services, contact the DCP Financial Counselor at 800-576-3111.
VETERANS EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS AND VETERANS VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION BENEFITS
For forms and information, contact the VA at 800-827-1000, www.gibill.va.gov, or a DCP enrollment counselor at 800-576-3111.
PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (OVR)
OVR is a state agency that helps persons with disabilities help themselves to prepare for, start, and maintain a career. You should apply if (1) you have a disability; (2) the disability causes substantial problems in preparing for, getting, or maintaining a career; and (3) you want to work. For information, call the district office responsible for the county in which you live.
DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM PHI THETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP
This is a renewable Geneva College scholarship of $1000 per DCP term for transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of the Two-Year College. To apply, you must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa prior to enrolling in the Degree Completion Program. Scholarship applicants must have a cumulative transfer CPA of at least a 3.25 and 64 or 66 semester hours with full academic acceptance to the Geneva College DCP. Awards are renewable per DCP term for a maximum of four terms by maintaining a 3.2 cumulative CPA after matriculating in the DCP. To apply for a DCP Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, apply for academic admission to the DCP and submit proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership to your enrollment counselor.
JAMES W. NAIM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
If you are an incoming Degree Completion Program student with full academic acceptance, Geneva invites you to apply for this scholarship. Recipients are chosen based on financial need and a written essay.
FINANCIAL AID
If you wish to apply for financial aid, including federal grants and loans, state grants and Geneva College DCP grants, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You can also request a FAFSA form by calling 800-576-3111, or you may pick one up at the Degree Completion Program office in Beaver Falls.
PELL GRANT
Federal grants awarded on the basis of financial need to assist undergraduate students.
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (SEOG)
Federal grants awarded on the basis of financial need to assist undergraduate students. Subject to funds availability.
PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY (PHEAA) GRANT
State grants awarded to Pennsylvania residents on the basis of financial need to assist undergraduate students.
OHIO INSTRUCTIONAL GRANT PROGRAM
State grants awarded to Ohio residents on the basis of financial need to assist undergraduate students.
GENEVA DCP GRANT
Institutional grants awarded on the basis of financial need to assist DCP students.
FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN-SUBSIDIZED
Federal loans awarded on the basis of financial need to undergraduate students.
FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN-UNSUBSIDIZED
Federal non-need based loans awarded to undergraduate students.
OTHER LOAN RESOURCES INCLUDE:
Key Bank Alternative Loan. Apply online at www.key.com/educate/alternative
CitiAssist Loan. Apply online at www.studentloan.com
SallieMae Signature Education Loan. Apply online at www.salliemae.com/signature Or contact the Geneva College DCP office for an application.
