Student Scholarship Chart
Lubbock Christian University awards academic scholarships to beginning freshmen based on ACT or SAT score. Transfer students are awarded based on grade point average. The following academic scholarship levels are available to new students entering in the Fall of 2008 or later.
You must be a full-time student to receive an academic scholarship. Other scholarships are also available. These scholarships stack on top of any federal and state grants for which you may qualify.
There are a few special programs you might be eligible for that would eliminate this offer. For example, a student on an athletic scholarship or a tuition discount would not be eligible.
Apply early. Many grants and preferred loans are issued on a first come first served basis.
Male citizens of the U.S. and male immigrant aliens 18 through 25 years old must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System to be eligible for federal student loans and grants. Men can register at any post office, or register now on-line at http://www.sss.gov/regist.htm.
There are many other types of financial assistance, click here (Spanish version here) for more information. Listed below are some of the grants and scholarships available:
LCU Grant Program & Student Success Scholarships
Scholarships for Freshmen Students
Scholarships are offered to freshman students based on SAT and ACT scores
| ACT | SAT | Required GPA | Award | 4-Year Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 860-930 | 2.50 | $2,000 per year | $8,000 |
| 20-21 | 940-1010 | 2.5 | $2,500 per year | $10,000 |
| 22-23 | 1020-1080 | 2.7 | $3,500 per year | $14,000 |
| 24-26* | 1090-1200 | 3.0 | $4,500 per year | $21,000 |
| 27-28* | 1210-1270 | 3.0 | $5,000 per year | $23,000 |
| 29-30* | 1280-1350 | 3.0 | $5,500 per year | $25,000 |
| 31-32* | 1360-1450 | 3.0 | $6,500 per year | $29,000 |
| 33-34* | 1460-1550 | 3.25 | $7,500 per year | $33,000 |
| 35-36* | 1560-1600 | 3.25 | $8,500 per year | $37,000 |
Scholarships for Transfer Students
GPA for all post-secondary work attempted after high school
| Former GPA | Required GPA | Academic Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 2.5 | $1,800 per year |
| 3.0 | 2.7 | $2,500 per year |
| 3.2* | 3.0 | $3,000 per year |
| 3.5* | 3.0 | $3,500 per year |
| 3.7* | 3.25 | $4,000 per year |
* Award increases $500 each year if required GPA is met and full-time status during the academic year (consecutive fall and spring semesters). SAT Scores are based on critical reading and math scores only.
**Students not initially qualifying for the LCU Grant may establish eligibility for a $2,000 per year LCU Grant for subsequent years by completing 24 semester hours at LCU, and achieving and maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Grants
| Pell Grant (need-based) | $5,645 max per year |
| SEOG (need-based) | $1,000 max per year |
| TEG (must be Texas resident) | $3,239 max per year |
Subsidized Loans
| Stafford Student Loans | |
| Freshman | $3,500 per year |
| Sophomore | $4,500 per year |
| Junior | $5,500 per year |
| Senior | $5,500 per year |
| Perkins Loan | $5,500 per year |
Unsubsidized Loans
Effective July 1, 2008, undergraduate students who are enrolled at least half time are eligible for an additional $2,000 per year in Unsubsidized Stafford Loans.