Scholarships + Grants
Crown College offers a variety of institutional scholarships and grants that serve as financial aid for our out-of-state and Minnesota Christian college students. In order to receive all institutional Crown College scholarships, a student must complete a FAFSA, be accepted and enrolled full-time, demonstrate financial need, and maintain satisfactory academic progress. Institutional aid will not exceed tuition.
Scholarships
FOR 2023 - 2024
These scholarships are intended for on-campus students, scholarships for online students can be found on the Online + Grad site.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
Freshmen
Award amount is based on your cumulative high school GPA (unweighted).
Scholarship 2023-24 Dollar Amount
- Trustee’s Scholarship $15,000
- President’s Scholarship $13,000
- Dean’s Scholarship $12,000
- Admissions Scholarship $10,000
- Promise Grant $7,000
New Transfer Students
Award is based on cumulative college GPA.
Transfer GPA Scholarship 2023-24 Dollar Amount
- 3.25 – 4.0 Transfer Faculty Scholarship $12,000
- 2.5 – 3.249 Transfer Director’s Scholarship $10,000
- 2.0 – 2.499 Transfer Ambassador’s Scholarship $8,000
- < 2.0 Transfer Support Grant $5,000
Academic Scholarship Renewal
Students must be enrolled full-time and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress to renew their scholarship each year.
HONORS SCHOLARSHIP
HONORS SCHOLARSHIP
Students accepted into the Crown Honors program can expect rigorous academic scholarship around the themes of Truth, Beauty, Goodness and Wisdom. Crown Honors students accepted into the program could receive up to a full-tuition financial aid offer.
- In the first two years Crown Honors scholars will take engaging courses, attend Honors community events and participate in a holistic Honors retreat, designed to challenge them in all areas of their lives.
- The next two years are focused on becoming a distinguished scholar. Students will be immersed in an academic study abroad trip and complete an Honors research/thesis project 1:1 with Crown Faculty.
Eligibility:
Minimum ACT/SAT score of 30/1330 SAT* and acceptance into Crown College. Other students will be considered by the Director on a case-by-case basis.
Students must be pursuing an on-campus degree program.
*Crown College does not require an ACT/SAT to be admitted, but is necessary for Crown Honors
CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE TUITION DISCOUNT
CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE TUITION DISCOUNT
Any new incoming on-campus students currently attending a C&MA church will receive a 50% tuition discount. This discount is made up of institutional grants and scholarships, i.e. a student’s academic scholarship, and other scholarships/grants they may be eligible for through Crown.
If not already at the 50%, an additional C&MA discount will be added to reach the 50% tuition discount. Students must complete an admissions application and demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
This amount will be locked in as long as a student remains a full-time on-campus student. The amount will not increase year over year as tuition increases.
PSEO SCHOLARSHIP
PSEO SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship available to students who attended Crown as a PSEO student and enroll as a full-time first year student for the academic year.
The maximum amount of this renewable scholarship is $2,000 per year. Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
FOUNDERS SCHOLARSHIP
FOUNDERS SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship available to dependent children of a C&MA licensed worker. The qualifying ministry must be the primary family income source. The maximum award amount is $2,000 per year. Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP
HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship available to students with siblings attending Crown full-time in the Arts and Sciences program or whose parent has completed two years or more of coursework at Crown College/St. Paul Bible College. The maximum award amount is $1,000 per year. Must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
Crown College offers all international students financial aid. The purpose is to assist students who are ineligible for federal, state, and private grants in the United States. The criteria include the following:
- All incoming international students who enroll in an on-campus program at Crown College will receive an academic scholarship.
- Recipients must be enrolled as full-time students (12 credits per semester minimum) at Crown College.
- U.S. citizens whose families reside abroad are not considered international students. These students are eligible to apply for federal, state and institutional grants, scholarships and loans using the FAFSA at http://studentaid.gov
- Students having dual citizenship (e.g., British and American) are considered U.S. citizens. These students are eligible to apply for federal, state and institutional grants, scholarships and loans using the FAFSA at http://studentaid.gov
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY SCHOLARSHIP
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY SCHOLARSHIP
Are you a young adult who senses the call to Christian ministry? Are you concerned about the time and money that it might take to complete your undergraduate and seminary training? Are you looking for a place to be mentored and prepared for a life of ministry impact? Crown’s Christian Ministry Scholarship is an initiative designed to:
- Prepare young leaders (under 25 years of age) who are called to Christian ministry.
- Accelerate their training so that they complete an undergraduate and seminary degree (MA or M.Div.) in just five years.
- Save students $9,000 – $18,000 in graduate tuition.
- Provide a mentoring community to those committed to accelerated ministry training.
The Christian Ministry Initiative is a flexible program providing the option for both On-Campus and Online students to combine an undergraduate and graduate degree. The following degree tracks are currently a part of this program.
For School of Arts and Sciences (On-Campus) students:
- BA in Biblical & Theological Studies + MA in Christian Studies (maintain 3.0 GPA)
- BS in Next Gen Ministry Leadership + MA in Christian Studies (maintain 3.0 GPA)
- BA in Pastoral Leadership + MA in Christian Studies (maintain 3.0 GPA)
- BS in Worship Ministry + MA in Christian Studies (maintain 3.0 GPA)
- BS in Youth & Social Ministry + MA in Christian Studies (maintain 3.0 GPA)
- BA in Biblical & Theological Studies + Master of Divinity (maintain 3.5 GPA)
- BS in Next Gen Ministry Leadership + Master of Divinity (maintain 3.5 GPA)
- BA in Pastoral Leadership + Master of Divinity (maintain 3.5 GPA)
- BS in Worship Ministry + Master of Divinity (maintain 3.5 GPA)
- BS in Youth & Social Ministry + Master of Divinity (maintain 3.5 GPA)
For more information about these Accelerated Degree Options go to the appropriate degrees in the online Catalog or academic webpages.
For School of Online Studies (Online) students:
- BS in Biblical Studies + MA in Christian Studies (maintain 3.0 GPA)
- BS in Christian Ministry + MA in Christian Studies (maintain 3.0 GPA)
- BS in Biblical Studies + Master of Divinity (maintain 3.5 GPA)
- BS in Christian Ministry + Master of Divinity (maintain 3.5 GPA)
For more information about these Accelerated Degree Options go to the appropriate degrees in the online Catalog or academic webpages.
As an added benefit, students who meet the Christian Ministry Scholarship criteria will be eligible to receive:
- Grants to help with graduate course fees during their junior and senior years.
- Additional grant of $4,500 during their 5th (M.A.) or 5 th and 6 th years (M.Div.) divided in equal parts.
