School of Education: Scholarships & Aid

Review the following application requirements:

1. Complete your admissions application by the Early Action deadline.
2. Complete and submit the Graduate Financial Assistance Scholarship application.

Fall Semester Applicants: May 1 

Spring Semester Applicants: October 1

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

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.

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 Biola University in the School of Education.
• Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Applicant must have a completed FAFSA on file with Biola 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 Biola University.
• 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 Biola University.

Review the following application requirements:

1. Complete the FAFSA application (listing Biola 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 Biola 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 Viola Vestal Coulter Foundation-“James Samuel Gutshall Scholarship” online application, which includes upload portals for both the personal essay and the letter of recommendation.

April 30 for the following academic year

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

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

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

Ongoing

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 TA’s 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 will be sent to all eligible admitted students.

Ongoing

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

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Log into Scholarship Portal
   • New Applicants:
     1. Complete General Application
     2. Search and complete "Biola Missionary Scholarship - New Applicant" application
   • Renewing Applicants:
     1. Complete General Application
     2. Search for and complete “Biola Missionary Scholarship – Renewing Applicant" application

April 15, 2022

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 Biola by application deadline
  

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

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Confirm your financial aid file by the scholarship deadline, which includes a completed FAFSA (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 Biola University by the scholarship 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

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.

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

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Complete the FAFSA (with Biola listed)
2. Provide a current Certificate of Eligibility to military.benefits@biola.edu
3. Log into the Scholarship Portal
   • Complete the General Application
   • Search for and complete the “Ahmanson Veterans Scholarship” form

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

Students must review the following eligibility requirements:

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

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

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Complete the FAFSA (with Biola 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.

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

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

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

Students must review the following application guidelines:

1. Complete the FAFSA (with Biola listed)
2. See the TEACH Grant homepage website for additional instructions

There is no deadline for this grant.

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

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

Review the following application requirements:

1. Apply for a Golden State Teacher Grant 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 Biola 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 student’s name. Note that it will take four to six weeks for the check to be issued. 
5. Once the check is received by Biola, the student will come to the Office of Financial Aid to pick up the check which is made out to the student.

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.

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements and obligation:

• Be enrolled in a qualifying Teacher Certification program. At Biola, 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 Biola:
  
  • 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

This grant is not renewable.

• 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
      
  • Biola School of Education
    • Email: education@biola.edu
    • Phone: 562-903-4843

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

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 when maintaining minimum grade requirements and on-campus study.

Students must complete the following applications:

1. FAFSA (online form; with Biola listed)
2. Direct Loan Master Promissory Note & Entrance Counseling (online form)

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.

Student must be enrolled at least half-time.

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.

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

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

Students must complete the following applications:

1. FAFSA (online form; with Biola listed)
2. Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Application, Master Promissory Note & Entrance Counseling (online form)

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.

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

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.

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

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

Students can complete a loan application with their chosen lender, or may look for a lender on our Preferred Lender List. 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.

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 4–6 weeks for processing.

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).

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.

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