Additional Information: Traditional Students

Types of Financial Aid

There are various types of financial aid available to you as a student. You may be eligible for some or all of the financial aid programs listed below.

Loans

Student loan programs provide long-term, low-interest loans for students. Students must enroll in at least six credit hours each semester in order to qualify for student loans. All loans must be repaid. There are several types of loans available, including federal loans such as Stafford Loans and Parent PLUS Loans.

Grants

Grants, unlike loans, do not need to be repaid. Students who demonstrate appropriate financial need may be eligible for federal grants, such as the Pell Grant and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant. Georgia residents are eligible for the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant.

Work-Study

The Federal Work-Study Program provides students with part-time employment to assist with educational and living expenses. Eligibility for this program is dependent upon financial need and available funds. Students can work on campus, and consideration will be given to the student's course schedule. Students must complete a FAFSA to be eligible.

Scholarships

Point awards a number of merit-based scholarships each year. These are typically awarded based on academic or leadership ability and Christian character. Students must maintain good standing with the University in order to keep their scholarships. To be considered, fill out the scholarship application form included in your application for admission.

Private scholarships are also available from thousands of organizations and foundations, both corporate and nonprofit. Many are awarded based on a student's ethnic or religious background. A customizable online scholarship search like FastWeb is the best way to find these types of scholarships.

Georgia residents with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible for the HOPE Scholarship. The 3.0 GPA must be maintained throughout college in order to keep the scholarship.

Additional Information and Links

The following list of links is intended to help students not only learn about financial aid and prepare responsibly for managing their finances, but also to help students find potential outside sources of funding, through scholarships and grant programs.

If you have any questions about the financial aid programs listed above, please contact our office at 706-385-1018 or 855-37-POINT (outside metro Atlanta), or by email.