Grants are financial aid monies given to students that the students do not need to repay.  Grants are awarded based upon a student's demonstrated need or by their meeting certain criteria.  The following grants are currently awarded by Providence:

College Aid Grant

This grant is available to students who demonstrate a financial need based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Institutional Aid Application (IAA).  The amounts of this grant vary greatly as financial need among families also varies greatly.  This grant is renewable for all four years based on a yearly resubmission of the FAFSA and IAA forms. 

• Applicants should complete the FAFSA and IAA to qualify for this grant.
• Due Date: March 1

Reformed Church Grant

All students whose home church is confessionally Reformed receive a $500 grant.  This is renewable each based on continuing membership.  If there is any question regarding church affiliation or Reformed denominations, contact the office of Admissions.

• To Apply: Applicants should complete the Reformed Church Grant Form, have their Pastor or Elder sign it and then mail it to Providence.
• Due Date: March 1

Supporting Church Grant

All students who are members of churches that financially support Providence will receive a $500 grant.  This is renewable each year based on continuing church membership and the church's continued support of Providence Christian College.  The church must submit the donation to the college by June 30 prior to the studen't enrollment in Providence.  Students whose church sends a donation after June 30 will be awarded the Supporting Church Grant in the following academic year.

• Applicants need not apply for this grant; however if is beneficial for you to complete the Supporting Church Grant Form and mail it to Providence to make the financial aid committee aware of your church's contribution to the college.
• Due Date: June 30

Travel Grant

All students whose home is outside the state of California will receive a $500 travel grant.  This is renewable based on the declared home residence of the student.

• Applicants will be automatically awarded the Travel Grant based on the address of their primary residence.

Christian Ministry Grant

Students whose parents or legal guardians are employed as full-time Christian ministry workers will receive a Christian Ministry Grant.  This grant is need-based, so the amounts vary.  It is renewable upon resubmission of the Christian Ministry Verification Form.

• To Apply: Applicants should complete the Christian Ministry Verification Form and submit it to the Office of Financial Aid.
• Due Date: The application form should be returned with the IAA by March 1.

Refer-a-Friend Grant

The Providence "Refer-a-Friend" grant serves to encourage current Providence students to in turn encourage friends and family members to enroll in the college.  In order to receive this grant, students must document the capacity in which they know the student and the manner in which they influenced that student to attend Providence.  The student recruit must enroll for two consecutive semesters in order for the Providence student to receive the $250 grant. 

• To Apply:  Student must fill out the Refer-a-Friend Grant Form and return it to the Financial Aid Office.
• Due Date:  April 30 if student is asking for the grant for the fall semester, and December 10 if the student is asking for the grant for the Spring semester.