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• How to Apply for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Information for Prospective Students

Simple Tuition Loan Comparison Tool - Please be sure to indicate whether you are searching for a Subsidized or Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (or a combination of both) under the Loan Amount Distribution heading when using this loan comparison tool.
The basic terms of the Federal Stafford and PLUS loans are set by the federal government, so maximum interest rate, loan fees and deferment options will be identical for these loans no matter which lender you choose. However, lenders do have the ability to offer special benefits to borrowers, such as reduced interest rates for automatic debit payment, interest rate reductions at the point the loan enters repayment, interest rate reductions or cash back after a specified number of on time payments, etc. These special borrower benefits are unique to specific lenders and are not mandated or controlled by the federal government.
The lenders on Linfield’s suggested lender list offer competitive benefits, solid customer service, electronic payment of loan funds and a variety of savings programs during loan repayment. You may choose any lender you wish, including those not included on this list.
Linfield College does not benefit in any way from your choice of lender. The Office of Financial Aid will work to ensure the prompt processing and certification of Stafford or PLUS loans from any lender you select.

Helping students enroll in and graduate from Linfield College is the mission of Linfield’s financial aid programs. Some types of aid are based on academic performance and achievement, while other types of aid are based on the financial situation of the student and family. Over 90% of the students attending Linfield receive some form of financial assistance, and 70% of the students attending receive financial assistance based on their financial aid eligibility, or “financial need.” Academic scholarships are available to the best-qualified applicants each year, regardless of eligibility for other types of financial aid.

Learn more about the following topics:

Scholarships

Need based Grants

Student Employment

Non-Linfield Sponsored Scholarships

How to Apply for Financial Aid

Forms

FAFSA Forms

2008-2009 Verification Worksheet

Scholarships

Academic Scholarships for Freshmen

Linfield Merit Award

Students who are Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Corporation Scholarship Program, and who list Linfield as their first choice college, and are eligible for a college sponsorship through National Merit, will be awarded a Linfield Merit Award. The amounts range from half tuition ($13,575 in 2008-09) on a no-need basis, to full tuition ($25,390 in 2007-08) with sufficient financial need. The award is guaranteed through the sophomore year, and renewed for the junior and senior years if the student maintains a 3.35 Linfield cumulative GPA and applies for renewal of aid in a timely manner.

Linfield Trustee Scholarships

Trustee Scholarships are available for a selected number of outstanding students. Scholarship decisions are based on the student's academic record including grades, test scores and course selection. Only students with at least a 3.75 high school GPA will be considered. Dollar amounts for the 2008-2009 academic year range from $11,300 to $16,900. Information submitted in the Application for Admission is used to determine scholarship eligibility. A separate application is not required. The award is renewed at the same dollar amount for the sophomore year; for the junior and senior years the student meet the college's academic standards for enrollment and must apply for renewal in a timely manner to receive the award at the same dollar amount. At some point Linfield may change this award to a Linfield Endowed Scholarship for the same award amount and with similar renewal criteria. A portion of Linfield's institutional dollars is funded by over 200 endowed scholarships.

Linfield Faculty Scholarships

Faculty Scholarships are available for a number of top students. Scholarship decisions are based on the student's academic record including grades, test scores, and course selection. Only students with at least a 3.40 high school GPA will be considered. Dollar amounts for the 2008-2009 academic year range from $7,700 to $11,100. Information submitted in the Application for Admissions is used to determine scholarship eligibility. A separate application is not required. The award is renewed at the same dollar amount for the sophomore year; for the junior and senior years, the student must meet the college's academic standards for enrollment and apply for renewal in a timely manner to receive the award at the same dollar amount. At some point Linfield may change this award to a Linfield Endowed Scholarship for the same award amount and with similar renewal criteria. A portion of Linfield's institutional dollars is funded by over 200 endowed scholarships.

Linfield Competitive Scholarships

Department-sponsored competitions for prospective first-year students are held on the McMinnville campus. Participation is by invitation only. For students applying Fall 2009 the completed application for admission and the Competitive Scholarship Application form must be submitted by December 1. Departments can offer up to three scholarships: First Place - $16,000; second place - $12,800; third place - $10,000. Each award is distributed equally over 8 semesters of attendance. Thus, for a $16,000 award, a student will receive $4,000 for the first year and each of the following three years. The award is guaranteed for the sophomore year; for the junior and senior years, the student must maintain a 3.00 Linfield cumulative GPA to receive the award. To be considered, the application for admission and a separate application to take a Linfield Competitive Examination is required by December 1, 2008. A Competitive Scholarship may be received in combination with one of the other academic scholarships. The recipient must apply for renewal in a timely manner each year to receive the award at the same dollar amount.

Linfield Music Achievement Awards

Scholarships of varying amounts are awarded to entering students who are particularly talented in music performance and intend either to major or minor in music. Amounts range from $1,500 to $2,500 annually and are renewable based on continued participation in music. Interested students will be required to audition either in person or by cassette tape or CD by February 15 of each year. The Music Achievement Awards are distinct and separate from the Linfield Competitive Scholarships offered by the Department of Music, and students are encouraged to apply for both. For more information, please contact the Linfield College Department of Music at 503-883-2275.

Linfield Leadership Awards

Scholarships of up to $3,000 each will be awarded to up to five entering students (freshman/transfer) each year who have demonstrated high levels of leadership, initiative, and service to others through student government, school activities, community organizations, and church or social service agencies. Linfield College will extend invitations to apply by April 1st. Candidates will receive a separate application with instructions on how to apply. Candidates for the scholarship must first be admitted to the college to be considered. Financial need will be a consideration in awarding this scholarship. Renewal of the award after the first two years will be based on contributions to the Linfield and McMinnville communities. The student will need to submit a letter of request in the Spring semester of their sophomore year to the dean of students to have the scholarship renewed, and the letter must include evidence that the student has been active in leadership or service in the Linfield/McMinnville community.

Achievement Award

A merit award granted to students for recognition of their academic ability. Eligible students must have a minimum 3.60 high school gpa and an SAT score of 1000-1030. This award is renewable for up to 8 semesters.

Juan Young Trust Scholarship

This one-year, merit-based, competitive scholarship is for Oregon residents, under the age of 21 years old and planning on attending Linfield College (or continuing Linfield College students who are maintaining satisfactory academic progress). There is no minimum GPA. Preference is given to the lineal descendants of former employees of Kienow's Food Stores. Please notify the financial aid office if you qualify as a descendant. An application form must be filled out to apply for this scholarship.

Academic Scholarships for Transfers

Transfer Scholarships

Transfer Scholarships are awarded to selected students who have attended two- or four-year accredited colleges and universities on a full-time basis and who have at least a 3.25 GPA in transferable courses. 2008-09 dollar amounts range from $5,000 to $10,000, based on the tuition cost for two semesters. Information submitted in the Application for Admission is used to determine scholarship eligibility. A separate application is not required. The award is renewable at the same dollar amount each year if the student maintains a 3.00 Linfield cumulative GPA and applies for renewal in a timely manner.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships

Members of the Phi Theta Kappa (two-year college honor society) are eligible to receive a $2000 renewal scholarship. Up to 10 scholarships can be awarded each year. Only students with at least a 3.25 GPA in transferable courses will be considered. Entering freshmen are not eligible to receive this scholarship. The award is renewed each year at the same dollar amount if the student meets the college's academic standards for enrollment and applies for renewal in a timely manner.

Scholarships for International Students

International Student Scholarships are available to a limited number of full-time international students. The Office of Admission determines recipients and award amounts, and an evaluation of financial resources will be required prior to receiving an International Student Scholarship.

Need Based Grants

Linfield offers grants (gift aid that does not need to be repaid) to students with financial need. Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) is required for consideration of all types of need-based aid, including Linfield College funding, federal funding and State of Oregon funding to state residents. The priority date for filing the FAFSA is February 1st. Award amounts are dependent on financial need, specific requirements for the award, and availability of funding. Some need-based grant recipients are not selected by Linfield, such as the Federal Pell Grant and the Oregon Opportunity Grant.

Federal Sources

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) A federal grant awarded to students who are both Pell Grant eligible and U.S. citizens who meet other eligibility requirements as set forth by the Department of Education.

Federal Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who attend on at least a half time basis. The award formula to determine who is eligible for a Federal Pell Grant is established by Congress.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are awarded each year in combination with Federal Pell Grants. Students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant will be considered for the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, based on availability of funds.

Linfield Sources

Linfield College Grants are awarded based on need to full-time students. Award amounts vary. A separate application is not necessary.

Linfield Diversity Grants are awarded based on financial need or other factors to students of color who will contribute to the Linfield community. Recommendations for the grant are made for the McMinnville Campus by the Director of Multicultural Programs in consultation with the Dean of Enrollment Services and Director of Admission. The Director of Enrollment Services makes recommendations for the Portland Campus.

Talent Awards are awarded based on need to full-time students with special talents in activity areas including drama, forensics, journalism, and music. These awards are based on recommendations by academic departments and the amounts vary. A separate application is not necessary.

Oregon State Sources

Oregon Opportunity Grants are awarded to Oregon resident undergraduate students who enroll full or part time at Linfield. An analysis of responses to questions on the FAFSA will determine Oregon Opportunity Grant eligibility. Oregon Opportunity Grants are awarded solely on the basis of financial need. Award amounts are subject to change by the Oregon Legislature. The Oregon Opportunity Grant may be received for eight semesters if a student maintains satisfactory academic progress and files a new FAFSA each year to demonstrate continued financial need.

Student Employment

Federal Work Study

Federal Work-Study is a federally funded program allowing student participants to earn a portion of their educational expenses. On-campus opportunities include jobs as library assistants, laboratory and research assistants, clerical assistants, student government employees, food service personnel, and campus maintenance workers. Students are responsible for finding their own employment on campus. Students are responsible to their work supervisors for hours and performance. Wages are based on the Oregon State minimum wage of $7.90/hour.

View Linfield Student Employment Opportunities

Campus Employment

Campus employment is a Linfield funded program similar to the Federal Work-Study program. Job opportunities are similar and wages are the same.

Non-Linfield Sponsored Scholarships

Linfield encourages you to get as much outside financial assistance as possible. If you receive any outside scholarships, we’ll adjust your financial aid package to keep it as generous as possible.

Go to Non-Linfield Sponsored Scholarships

Other Non-Linfield Scholarship and Financial Aid Websites

Edfund   Fastaid   Fastweb   Finaid

How to Apply for Financial Aid

In order to qualify for any financial aid, you must first be admitted to the college.

Academic Scholarships

Fill out the Linfield College Application for Admission. The FAFSA is not required for academic scholarship consideration.

Need-Based Financial Aid

Submit the Linfield College Application for Admission. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1, 2007. The FAFSA is available from your high school, any local college or Linfield. You may complete the FAFSA electronically. The web address to file the form electronically is http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. The FAFSA form can be signed electronically with a PIN number. If you or your parents do not have a pin, you may have one assigned at www.pin.ed.gov. Linfield’s priority date for filing the FAFSA is February 1, 2007. The McMinnville Campus code number is 003198. The Portland Campus code number is E00614.

Early Action is the application option that allows students to resolve their college choice early in the senior year. The Early Action deadline at Linfield is November 15 (postmark). Choosing this option is not a commitment to enrolling at Linfield College.

Students who are considering Linfield’s Early Action Program will be required to complete the PROFILE form if they want an early estimate of need-based financial aid. The PROFILE form is available on-line at www.collegeboard.com, or contact Linfield for the appropriate registration materials.

What happens after you apply for financial aid?

After you have you have been admitted to the college and filed the FAFSA, Linfield will evaluate your application and determine eligibility for scholarships, grants, work and loans. An award letter and accompanying materials will be mailed to you. The award mailings will begin on the following dates:

Early Action (Fall 2008) — January 15, 2008

Regular Decision (Fall 2008) — April 1, 2008

You will need to meet the preferred filing timelines and have complete files in order to receive an award on this schedule. The award letter and listing of the types of aid offered, is commonly referred to as a “financial aid package.” The package can contain one type or many different types and amounts of aid. Included in the accompanying materials will be information about each type of aid. Forms and instructions will help you calculate your portion of the costs.

Determining Financial Aid Eligibility

The financial aid system recognizes the premise that the family, both parents and students, assume the primary responsibility for paying for educational expenses. Financial aid is intended to assist those who otherwise could not afford the entire amount of a college education.

The system requires a process to determine who is and is not able to pay for educational expenses. The calculation that determines financial aid eligibility (financial need) is:

  Cost of Attendance
- Expected Family Contribution
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  Financial Need

Cost of Attendance is determined by adding costs for tuition, fees, room, board, books, and other expenses.

The federal processor using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) calculates Expected Family Contribution.

Linfield College recognizes financial need as a starting point to determine which kinds of financial aid can be awarded. Not all students have their full financial need met through aid awarded by Linfield. You may not receive every type of financial aid available. It is important that you apply for all private scholarships available through high schools, businesses, foundations and community groups.

Your family contribution will stay approximately the same at any college you choose to attend, so you can expect to receive more financial assistance at a higher cost private college compared to a less expensive public college.

Families who demonstrate financial need can receive a package of financial aid which usually includes a combination of gift aid (scholarships and grants) and self-help (loans and employment) to meet the need.

Look at the table of costs for attending Linfield

Questions?

Please contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.883.2225 or email finaid@linfield.edu