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Financial assistance is available in many forms and most students are eligible for one or more of the following types of assistance. An overview of available financial aid is found in more detail in Bryn Athyn College's Guide to Financial Aid (PDF).

Federal Financial Aid

Bryn Athyn College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. For information about federal financial aid, see www.studentaid.ed.gov.

All students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who wish to be considered for financial aid should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students should use the school identification code 003228 to designate Bryn Athyn College as a school they wish to receive their information in the appropriate section of the form. Students who complete a FAFSA may become eligible for Stafford loans, parent PLUS loans, Pell grants, and several types of state grants.

As per the requirements of the Higher Education Opportunity Act, Bryn Athyn College has adopted a code of conduct to describe our expectations of integrity while working with students and lenders to assist families in utilizing the Federal Student Loan program.

Institutional Grants

Institutional grants from Bryn Athyn College are available when students are not eligible for federal financial aid or when federal financial aid does not fully meet the student's financial need as determined by our internal formula.

Students who wish to apply for an institutional grant must apply for federal aid and submit our Supplemental Form for Institutional Aid (PDF). International students who are not eligible for federal student aid should submit an International Student Certification of Finances (PDF) instead.

The information provided in the application is used to calculate the applicant's Expected Family Contribution (EFC), and accordingly, the student's financial need. Our internal calculation is based on the formula used by the U.S. Department of Education, but differs slightly in a few key areas. Therefore a student who applies for both federal financial aid and an institutional grant may have a different EFC result from each application. Applications that are received late will be considered, but grants will be awarded only in so far as funds are still available. Applications received more than two weeks after the first day of term will only be considered for the following term.

Special Grants

There are several non-need based grants available for students in special categories:

• The New Church Grant is a special tuition discount for students who are baptized into or who have a parent who is a member of one of the three recognized New Church organizations. The discount is $1,050 per year for a full-time student, or $34 per credit for a part-time student. Sign and submit a New Church Grant Request Form (PDF) to the Financial Aid Office at Box 462, Bryn Athyn, PA, 19009, or fax it to 267-502-2593 in order to receive the discount. Contact Matthew Posey for clarification if you are unsure whether or not you are eligible.
• Bryn Athyn College offers scholarships to students demonstrating exemplary achievement in academics. Contact the Admissions Office for additional information.
• The Doering Fund Grant is offered to male Canadian students who meet certain eligibility requirements. Contact Rev. Jim Cooper for additional information.
• The Southeast District Grant is offered to students whose permanent residence is in one of the states included in the United States Southeast District as defined by the General Church of the New Jerusalem, and who meet certain eligibility requirements. Write to the Southeast District Fund Committee at 11914 Chantilly Lane, Mitchellville, MD, 20721 for additional information.

Some New Church societies offer private scholarships to students who are members of that congregation. Interested students should contact their society's treasurer.

Student Employment

All students may apply for part-time on-campus employment for which they will be paid semi-monthly. Applications for student employment are mailed to students prior to entrance and are also available from the College Office (267-502-2543). Students who are given on-campus jobs may arrange to pay a portion of their tuition and fees via an automatic payroll deduction over the course of the school year.

Institutional Loans

In cases where students have maximized all other resources for assistance (federal financial aid, institutional grants, special grants, and student employment) and yet still are unable to pay the necessary fees, a loan from the Academy's Asplundh Loan Fund may be available. Eligibility for a loan from this fund is determined on a case by case basis, and application for it should be directed in the form of a letter to the Associate Director of Financial Aid at PO Box 711, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009. These loans are non-interest bearing while the student is still in college or professional school.

Useful Tools

• Bryn Athyn College Financial Aid Calculator