Scholarships & Aid
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School is eligible to participate in the following Title IV programs:
Federal Pell Grant, Cal Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans, PLUS Loans and Federal Work Study (FWS).
SBC&GS’s Federal School Code: 016802
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School offers institutional scholarships and awards. To be considered for the following scholarships and awards, you must file a FAFSA. Any Title IV funds must be applied toward a student’s tuition before SBC&GS scholarships will be calculated.
Deadlines
The deadlines for consideration by the Scholarship Committee for all grants and institutional awards is August 15 for fall semester, December 15 for spring semester, and April 15 for summer semester. The FAFSA must have been received and verified by the deadlines.
Application
The awarding of institutional awards requires the submission of the SBC&GS Scholarship Application by the student each academic year the scholarship is awarded. Granting of the scholarship is contingent each term upon meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress and approval by the Scholarship Committee. Forms can be found on the website: www.shasta.edu. Click on the financial aid tab and look for the application on the right-hand side of the page.
Policies
The Scholarship Committee can award up to 30% of tuition with a combination of institutional grants. Exceptions of greater than 30% the Talents for Christ National discount. Other exceptions must be approved by the President’s Office.
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School offers a limited number of scholarships. The scholarships offered by SBC&GS will be applied towards the student’s tuition expenses only. Institutional aid cannot be used to pay for any institutional fees or California STRF fees. There is no cash value and cash will not be paid to the student. Should the student’s expenses be covered by other assistance, the award may be carried forward to the next semester of study (one semester only).
All SBC&GS scholarships require that the student fill out a FAFSA and an SBC&GS scholarship application. Application forms are available on the website at www.shasta.edu under the financial aid tab. Scholarships are awarded by the Scholarship Committee and their decision is final. For any exceptions, see the Financial Aid Director.
Some awards are granted to students without the requirement of need (FAFSA and Need formula not required). The student must apply for these awards annually before the fall deadline of August 15 with the SBC&GS Scholarship Application. Awards are granted by the Scholarship Committee and any exceptions are made by the Scholarship Committee at the time of the award.
All awards that can be awarded for a second semester are dependent upon a minimum GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates and 2.5 for graduate level students.
Deadlines
The deadline for consideration by the Scholarship Committee for all grants and institutional awards is August 15 for fall semester, December 15 for spring semester, and April 15 for summer semester. The FAFSA must have been received and verified by the deadline dates.
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School offers institutional scholarships and awards. To be considered for the following scholarships and awards, you must file a FAFSA. Any Title IV funds must be applied toward a student’s tuition before SBC&GS scholarships will be calculated.
Non-need based Institutional Awards (Undergraduates and graduates):
FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT: Any undergraduate student enrolled full-time with 15 units or more in a semester is eligible for $1000 tuition discount. Graduate students enrolled full-time with 9 units or more in a semester are eligible for a $575 tuition discount. No forms required. On-campus and online classes qualify. The award will be added to the student’s account after verification of enrollment at the census point in the semester (Monday of the third week of the semester).
Non-need based Institutional Awards (Undergraduates only):
GARBC Talents for Christ Award: The first-place winner in the regional GARBC contest is awarded $500 to be applied toward tuition at the rate of $250 per semester for the first year in attendance at SBC&GS. Second semester award is dependent upon a GPA of 2.0.
Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program: This award is for qualifying veteran students up to $500 per year of unmet tuition and fees not covered by the VA. The student must meet the eligibility criteria. The VA will match the same amount. The Financial Aid Office will work with the student and the VA to ensure the disbursement of the award.
AWANA Citation Award: A tuition credit in the amount of $1000 ($500 per semester) is applied to the first year’s bill of any full-time student who has earned the AWANA citation award. A copy of the citation certification is required. Second semester award is dependent upon meeting SAP requirements.
Academic Excellence Award (incoming freshmen only): This award is for incoming freshmen for $500 for a high school GPA of 4.0 or better (awarded $250 per semester for two consecutive semesters); $400 for a GPA of 3.85 and $300 for a GPA of 3.75 (awarded over two consecutive semesters if satisfactory academic progress is met). The award is not for homeschooled students, but student who attended either a public or private school. Application is the standard SBC&GS form found on the financial aid page online.
Homeschooled Scholarship: This scholarship is for $250 for incoming full-time freshmen for fall semester who were homeschooled. It is renewable for spring if GPA standards are met. Application is the standard SBC&GS form found on the financial aid page online.
InFaith Summer Missionary (Forward Bible Camp) Scholarship: This award is for first time students who have worked as summer missionaries at Forward Bible Camp. Forward Bible Camp will scholarship the student up to $1000 and SBC&GS will match the amount up to $1000 for the first year. Application is the standard SBC&GS form found on the financial aid page online.
EPIC Summer Missionary (Shasta Children’s Ministry): This award is for first-time full-time students who have completed the EPIC summer training program and worked as a summer teacher. This award is worth $500 ($250 for the first two semesters provided satisfactory academic progress is made). (A copy of the graduation certificate is required.)
Word of Life Awards: A tuition credit in the amount of $1000 ($500 per semester) is applied to the first year’s bill of any full-time student who has earned the Word of Life Children’s Steadfast Award or $750 ($375 per semester) for the Student Ministry’s Creative Discipleship Award.
Word of Life Bible Institute Certificate Award: This award is for students who have completed the Word of Life Bible Institute certificate program and are transferring as full-time students seeking a B.A. degree. The award is in the amount of $1000 ($500 per semester for one year for full-time students).
Ethnos 360 (New Tribes) Bible Institute Certificate Award: This award is for students who have completed the Ethnos 360 (New Tribes) Bible Institute certificate program and are transferring as full-time students seeking a B.A. degree. The award is in the amount of $1000 ($500 per semester for one year for full-time students).
Ecola Bible Institute Certificate Award: This award is for student who have completed the Ecola Bible Institute Certificate Award and are transferring as full-time students seeking a B.A. The award is in the amount of $1000 ($500 per semester for one year for full-time students). The second semester is dependent upon a GPA of 2.0.
Jackson Hole Bible College Certificate Award: This award is for students who have completed the JHBC Diploma in Biblical Foundations and are transferring as full-time students seeking a B.A. The award is in the amount of $1000 ($500 per semester for one year for full-time students). The second semester is dependent upon a GPA of 2.0.
Warthan Family GARBC Scholarship: This scholarship provides up to $500 per semester for students committed to pastoring within the General Association of Regular Baptist Church network. This award is renewable each semester up to four years. The Warthan Family Scholarship is funded by the Warthan family and is subject to approval. Dr. David Nicholas oversees the submission of applications.
Christian Leadership Scholarship: This scholarship is available for one student from each local church every year. Requirements for this scholarship include a minimum 2.5 grade point average and recommendations from the Youth Pastor and Senior Pastor. To apply for this scholarship, complete the SBC&GS application and submit it along with a letter of recommendation stating what you have done to demonstrate Christian leadership. This is a one-time $250 scholarship per student.
The ACSI Distinguished Christian High School Student Award: This scholarship is for $1000 for one year for full-time students. It is awarded $500 for fall semester and $500 for spring if satisfactory academic progress is met. A copy of the award is required with the application.
Alumni Tuition Discount (Graduates only): Students who received their BA from Shasta Bible College and Graduate School are eligible for a 10% tuition discount for their graduate degree. Student must be registered in a master’s level program.
GARBC Church Member Discount (General Association of Regular Baptist Churches) The is a 10% need based institutional grant for tuition only is for active members of GARBC member churches. Full eligibility requirements include a letter of recommendation from the GARBC National Representative or pastor of the GARBC church of which the student is a member and proof of need with the submission of a FAFSA application. The student must fill out the SBC&GS application annually found on the financial aid page of the SBC&GS website. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The formula for financial consideration is Tuition – Aid x 10% = discount.
Need based Institutional Tuition Discounts (Undergraduates only):
The following are need based tuition discounts offered after federal and state grants have been applied to a student’s tuition account. The formula for the discount is Tuition – Aid x % = discount. Note that all institutional aid is non-refundable to the student and is for tuition only.
Christian Ministry Discount: The Full Time Christian Ministry Discount is a NEED BASED institutional grant for students and their dependents for tuition only. The student must fill out a FAFSA. Any exceptions must be discussed with the Financial Aid Director. It is offered as an incentive and encouragement to those in full-time ministry and their dependents.
The SBC&GS definition of “full-time ministry” is that the family receives its primary source of income from a ministry job such as a missionary, Christian school teacher or administrator, pastor, para-church worker or other non-profit organization worker that focuses on spreading the gospel of Christ. Volunteer work does not apply.
The definition of “dependent” is a spouse or an unmarried child living at home. One form of proof of dependency must be submitted with the application: The student is listed as a dependent on the student’s FAFSA, or as a dependent on 1040 Tax Forms.
Dependent recipients of this award must be enrolled full time in order to receive the tuition discount. Independent students employed in full time Christian ministry or Christian education may receive the scholarship for less than full time.
The student must fill out the application annually found on the financial page of the SBC&GS website. The first time the application is submitted, a letter of recommendation must be submitted from the governing ministry board stating that the family is employed full time in the ministry and is in good standing with the organization.
All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The formula for consideration is Tuition – Aid x 25% = discount.
Talents for Christ National Award: This award is given to the first-place winner of the national Talents for Christ competition sponsored by the GARBC. The award amounts to a 50% tuition discount each semester for four consecutive years, provided the student attends full time each semester. The second-place national winner receives a 25% discount each semester for four consecutive years, provided the student attends full time each semester. The formula for the discount is Tuition – Aid x % = discount.
Multiple Sibling Discount: Shasta Bible College and Graduate School offers a multiple sibling financial credit as follows: First student – no discount. Second student- 10% tuition discount. Third and subsequent students – 20% tuition discount. Multiple siblings must attend on campus concurrently. Married students are not eligible for the multiple sibling discount. The formula for the discount is Tuition – Aid x % = discount.
Senior Citizen (age 62) on campus tuition discount: Senior Citizens (age 62) may receive a 25% tuition discount for regularly scheduled on-campus classes. This does not apply to Distance Education classes. A FAFSA is required as federal financial aid may be applicable. The formula for the discount is: Tuition – Aid x 25% = discount. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. This is for undergraduates only.
Retired Veterans Discount: Individuals who retired honorably from the armed services are eligible to apply for a 25% tuition discount. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The formula for the discount is Tuition – Aid x % = discount. Application is the standard SBC&GS form found on the financial aid page online.
Veterans Discount: Former military personnel with an honorable discharge who no longer have VA educational benefits may apply for a 10% tuition discount. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The formula for the discount is Tuition – Aid x % = discount. Application is the standard SBC&GS form found on the financial aid page online.
Non-need based Institutional Year-End Awards (Undergraduates and Graduates):
The following awards can be granted annually at graduation. Students do not apply for these awards. They are awarded by the faculty and staff based on merit (No FAFSA or need formula required. No application required). They are worth $50 for the following fall and spring semesters:
Beverly Ann MacNeill Memorial Award: This is given at the end of each school year to a student who displays a consistent Christian testimony, who possesses personality, talents, and spiritual gifts appropriate to vocational ministry, and who senses the call of God upon his/her life for Missionary or Ministry service.
Christian Teacher Education Award: This is given at the end of the year to a student who shows great promise as a Christian educator.
Gerald K. Duckett Memorial Award: This is given at the end of the year to a student who evidences potential excellence in Bible teaching and/or Jewish evangelism.
Faye L. Messler Memorial Award: This is given at the end of the year to a student who evidences an interest in and propensity for International ministry in memory of Faye L. Messler.
Oran Smith Memorial Award: This is given at the end of each school year to a student who has shown academic excellence in school that year.
Presidential Award: This is given at the discretion of the President to students who evidence exceptional potential for Christian ministry and/or who demonstrate dedication to the promotion and advancement of Shasta Bible College and Graduate School.
Samuel Post Memorial Award: This is given to selected students who evidence the potential and sincere desire for future pastoral or teaching ministries. Awarding of this scholarship is determined by the decision of the Administrative Committee.
Spiritual Life Award: This award is given to a student who has demonstrated the fruit of the Spirit as seen in his Christian maturity and leadership in the life of the student body.
Student Recruitment Award: This is given to students who significantly influence new full-time students to attend Shasta Bible College and Graduate School.
Robert G. Nicholas Memorial Award: This award is given in recognition for exceptional evangelistic commitment and effectiveness.
Music Ministry Award: This award is given at the end of year in recognition of a student who shows promise and interest in developing his or her gifts and talents in the area of music. The recipient of this award will have plans to enter a vocation in church music or music education.
Word Sower Bible Memory Award: This is given to students who demonstrate exceptional skill in memorizing and publicly reciting Bible verses and passages.
Keith H. Stone Memorial Award: This award is given to a student who has demonstrated an ability in practical Christian ministry.
Striving for Excellence Award: This is given to the student who demonstrates significant academic improvement through diligent study and commitment to Christ-honoring excellence in the classroom.
Romaine Oliver Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is available to worthy students of Native American descent in memory of Romaine Oliver, veteran missionary to the Navajo Indians.
Non-need based Institutional Tuition Discounts (Graduate students only):
Alumni Tuition Discount (Graduates only): Students who received their BA from Shasta Bible College are eligible for a 10% tuition discount for their SBC&GS graduate degree. Students must be registered in a masters level program.
Need based Institutional Tuition Discounts (Graduate level students):
The GARBC Partnership Discount: This award is a 25% need based institutional grant for tuition only for ministry workers and their dependents who work full-time in a GARBC related ministry in positions such as a missionary, pastor, Christian school teacher or administrator. It is offered as an incentive and encouragement to all ministry personnel of the GARBC. Full eligibility requirements include proof of employment with a letter of recommendation from the governing body of the GARBC ministry or the GARBC National Representative, proof of dependency for a spouse or child, and proof of need with submission of a FAFSA application with the federal government. The student must fill out the application annually found on the financial aid page of the SBC&GS website. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The formula for financial consideration is Tuition – Aid x 25% = discount.
The discount is also available to other ministry partners, not just the GARBC. The Christian Ministry Discount Form can be found on the Financial Aid page on the website.
Retired Veterans Discount: Individuals who retired honorably from the armed services are eligible to apply for a 25% tuition discount. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The formula for the discount is Tuition – Aid x % = discount. Application is the standard SBC&GS form found on the financial aid page online.
Veterans Discount: Former military personnel with an honorable discharge who no longer have VA educational benefits may apply for a 10% tuition discount. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The formula for the discount is Tuition – Aid x % = discount. Application is the standard SBC&GS form found on the financial aid page online.
The GARBC Church Member Discount: This award is a 10% need based institutional grant for tuition only for active members of GARBC member churches. Full eligibility requirements include a letter of recommendation from the GARBC National Representative or pastor of the GARBC church of which the student is a member and proof of need with the submission of a FAFSA application with the federal government. The student must fill out the application annually found on the financial aid page of the SBC&GS website. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The formula for financial consideration is Tuition – Aid x 10% = discount.
Federal Pell Grant, Cal Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans, PLUS Loans and Federal Work Study (FWS).
SBC&GS’s Federal School Code: 016802
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School offers institutional scholarships and awards. To be considered for the following scholarships and awards, you must file a FAFSA. Any Title IV funds must be applied toward a student’s tuition before SBC&GS scholarships will be calculated.
Deadlines
The deadlines for consideration by the Scholarship Committee for all grants and institutional awards is August 15 for fall semester, December 15 for spring semester, and April 15 for summer semester. The FAFSA must have been received and verified by the deadlines.
Application
The awarding of institutional awards requires the submission of the SBC&GS Scholarship Application by the student each academic year the scholarship is awarded. Granting of the scholarship is contingent each term upon meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress and approval by the Scholarship Committee. Forms can be found on the website: www.shasta.edu. Click on the financial aid tab and look for the application on the right-hand side of the page.
Policies
The Scholarship Committee can award up to 30% of tuition with a combination of institutional grants. Exceptions of greater than 30% the Talents for Christ National discount. Other exceptions must be approved by the President’s Office.
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School offers a limited number of scholarships. The scholarships offered by SBC&GS will be applied towards the student’s tuition expenses only. Institutional aid cannot be used to pay for any institutional fees or California STRF fees. There is no cash value and cash will not be paid to the student. Should the student’s expenses be covered by other assistance, the award may be carried forward to the next semester of study (one semester only).
All SBC&GS scholarships require that the student fill out a FAFSA and an SBC&GS scholarship application. Application forms are available on the website at www.shasta.edu under the financial aid tab. Scholarships are awarded by the Scholarship Committee and their decision is final. For any exceptions, see the Financial Aid Director.
Some awards are granted to students without the requirement of need (FAFSA and Need formula not required). The student must apply for these awards annually before the fall deadline of August 15 with the SBC&GS Scholarship Application. Awards are granted by the Scholarship Committee and any exceptions are made by the Scholarship Committee at the time of the award.
All awards that can be awarded for a second semester are dependent upon a minimum GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates and 2.5 for graduate level students.
Deadlines
The deadline for consideration by the Scholarship Committee for all grants and institutional awards is August 15 for fall semester, December 15 for spring semester, and April 15 for summer semester. The FAFSA must have been received and verified by the deadline dates.
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School offers institutional scholarships and awards. To be considered for the following scholarships and awards, you must file a FAFSA. Any Title IV funds must be applied toward a student’s tuition before SBC&GS scholarships will be calculated.
Non-need based Institutional Awards (Undergraduates and graduates):
FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT: Any undergraduate student enrolled full-time with 15 units or more in a semester is eligible for $1000 tuition discount. Graduate students enrolled full-time with 9 units or more in a semester are eligible for a $575 tuition discount. No forms required. On-campus and online classes qualify. The award will be added to the student’s account after verification of enrollment at the census point in the semester (Monday of the third week of the semester).
Non-need based Institutional Awards (Undergraduates only):
GARBC Talents for Christ Award: The first-place winner in the regional GARBC contest is awarded $500 to be applied toward tuition at the rate of $250 per semester for the first year in attendance at SBC&GS. Second semester award is dependent upon a GPA of 2.0.
Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program: This award is for qualifying veteran students up to $500 per year of unmet tuition and fees not covered by the VA. The student must meet the eligibility criteria. The VA will match the same amount. The Financial Aid Office will work with the student and the VA to ensure the disbursement of the award.
AWANA Citation Award: A tuition credit in the amount of $1000 ($500 per semester) is applied to the first year’s bill of any full-time student who has earned the AWANA citation award. A copy of the citation certification is required. Second semester award is dependent upon meeting SAP requirements.
Academic Excellence Award (incoming freshmen only): This award is for incoming freshmen for $500 for a high school GPA of 4.0 or better (awarded $250 per semester for two consecutive semesters); $400 for a GPA of 3.85 and $300 for a GPA of 3.75 (awarded over two consecutive semesters if satisfactory academic progress is met). The award is not for homeschooled students, but student who attended either a public or private school. Application is the standard SBC&GS form found on the financial aid page online.
Homeschooled Scholarship: This scholarship is for $250 for incoming full-time freshmen for fall semester who were homeschooled. It is renewable for spring if GPA standards are met. Application is the standard SBC&GS form found on the financial aid page online.
InFaith Summer Missionary (Forward Bible Camp) Scholarship: This award is for first time students who have worked as summer missionaries at Forward Bible Camp. Forward Bible Camp will scholarship the student up to $1000 and SBC&GS will match the amount up to $1000 for the first year. Application is the standard SBC&GS form found on the financial aid page online.
EPIC Summer Missionary (Shasta Children’s Ministry): This award is for first-time full-time students who have completed the EPIC summer training program and worked as a summer teacher. This award is worth $500 ($250 for the first two semesters provided satisfactory academic progress is made). (A copy of the graduation certificate is required.)
Word of Life Awards: A tuition credit in the amount of $1000 ($500 per semester) is applied to the first year’s bill of any full-time student who has earned the Word of Life Children’s Steadfast Award or $750 ($375 per semester) for the Student Ministry’s Creative Discipleship Award.
Word of Life Bible Institute Certificate Award: This award is for students who have completed the Word of Life Bible Institute certificate program and are transferring as full-time students seeking a B.A. degree. The award is in the amount of $1000 ($500 per semester for one year for full-time students).
Ethnos 360 (New Tribes) Bible Institute Certificate Award: This award is for students who have completed the Ethnos 360 (New Tribes) Bible Institute certificate program and are transferring as full-time students seeking a B.A. degree. The award is in the amount of $1000 ($500 per semester for one year for full-time students).
Ecola Bible Institute Certificate Award: This award is for student who have completed the Ecola Bible Institute Certificate Award and are transferring as full-time students seeking a B.A. The award is in the amount of $1000 ($500 per semester for one year for full-time students). The second semester is dependent upon a GPA of 2.0.
Jackson Hole Bible College Certificate Award: This award is for students who have completed the JHBC Diploma in Biblical Foundations and are transferring as full-time students seeking a B.A. The award is in the amount of $1000 ($500 per semester for one year for full-time students). The second semester is dependent upon a GPA of 2.0.
Warthan Family GARBC Scholarship: This scholarship provides up to $500 per semester for students committed to pastoring within the General Association of Regular Baptist Church network. This award is renewable each semester up to four years. The Warthan Family Scholarship is funded by the Warthan family and is subject to approval. Dr. David Nicholas oversees the submission of applications.
Christian Leadership Scholarship: This scholarship is available for one student from each local church every year. Requirements for this scholarship include a minimum 2.5 grade point average and recommendations from the Youth Pastor and Senior Pastor. To apply for this scholarship, complete the SBC&GS application and submit it along with a letter of recommendation stating what you have done to demonstrate Christian leadership. This is a one-time $250 scholarship per student.
The ACSI Distinguished Christian High School Student Award: This scholarship is for $1000 for one year for full-time students. It is awarded $500 for fall semester and $500 for spring if satisfactory academic progress is met. A copy of the award is required with the application.
Alumni Tuition Discount (Graduates only): Students who received their BA from Shasta Bible College and Graduate School are eligible for a 10% tuition discount for their graduate degree. Student must be registered in a master’s level program.
GARBC Church Member Discount (General Association of Regular Baptist Churches) The is a 10% need based institutional grant for tuition only is for active members of GARBC member churches. Full eligibility requirements include a letter of recommendation from the GARBC National Representative or pastor of the GARBC church of which the student is a member and proof of need with the submission of a FAFSA application. The student must fill out the SBC&GS application annually found on the financial aid page of the SBC&GS website. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The formula for financial consideration is Tuition – Aid x 10% = discount.
Need based Institutional Tuition Discounts (Undergraduates only):
The following are need based tuition discounts offered after federal and state grants have been applied to a student’s tuition account. The formula for the discount is Tuition – Aid x % = discount. Note that all institutional aid is non-refundable to the student and is for tuition only.
Christian Ministry Discount: The Full Time Christian Ministry Discount is a NEED BASED institutional grant for students and their dependents for tuition only. The student must fill out a FAFSA. Any exceptions must be discussed with the Financial Aid Director. It is offered as an incentive and encouragement to those in full-time ministry and their dependents.
The SBC&GS definition of “full-time ministry” is that the family receives its primary source of income from a ministry job such as a missionary, Christian school teacher or administrator, pastor, para-church worker or other non-profit organization worker that focuses on spreading the gospel of Christ. Volunteer work does not apply.
The definition of “dependent” is a spouse or an unmarried child living at home. One form of proof of dependency must be submitted with the application: The student is listed as a dependent on the student’s FAFSA, or as a dependent on 1040 Tax Forms.
Dependent recipients of this award must be enrolled full time in order to receive the tuition discount. Independent students employed in full time Christian ministry or Christian education may receive the scholarship for less than full time.
The student must fill out the application annually found on the financial page of the SBC&GS website. The first time the application is submitted, a letter of recommendation must be submitted from the governing ministry board stating that the family is employed full time in the ministry and is in good standing with the organization.
All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The formula for consideration is Tuition – Aid x 25% = discount.
Talents for Christ National Award: This award is given to the first-place winner of the national Talents for Christ competition sponsored by the GARBC. The award amounts to a 50% tuition discount each semester for four consecutive years, provided the student attends full time each semester. The second-place national winner receives a 25% discount each semester for four consecutive years, provided the student attends full time each semester. The formula for the discount is Tuition – Aid x % = discount.
Multiple Sibling Discount: Shasta Bible College and Graduate School offers a multiple sibling financial credit as follows: First student – no discount. Second student- 10% tuition discount. Third and subsequent students – 20% tuition discount. Multiple siblings must attend on campus concurrently. Married students are not eligible for the multiple sibling discount. The formula for the discount is Tuition – Aid x % = discount.
Senior Citizen (age 62) on campus tuition discount: Senior Citizens (age 62) may receive a 25% tuition discount for regularly scheduled on-campus classes. This does not apply to Distance Education classes. A FAFSA is required as federal financial aid may be applicable. The formula for the discount is: Tuition – Aid x 25% = discount. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. This is for undergraduates only.
Retired Veterans Discount: Individuals who retired honorably from the armed services are eligible to apply for a 25% tuition discount. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The formula for the discount is Tuition – Aid x % = discount. Application is the standard SBC&GS form found on the financial aid page online.
Veterans Discount: Former military personnel with an honorable discharge who no longer have VA educational benefits may apply for a 10% tuition discount. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The formula for the discount is Tuition – Aid x % = discount. Application is the standard SBC&GS form found on the financial aid page online.
Non-need based Institutional Year-End Awards (Undergraduates and Graduates):
The following awards can be granted annually at graduation. Students do not apply for these awards. They are awarded by the faculty and staff based on merit (No FAFSA or need formula required. No application required). They are worth $50 for the following fall and spring semesters:
Beverly Ann MacNeill Memorial Award: This is given at the end of each school year to a student who displays a consistent Christian testimony, who possesses personality, talents, and spiritual gifts appropriate to vocational ministry, and who senses the call of God upon his/her life for Missionary or Ministry service.
Christian Teacher Education Award: This is given at the end of the year to a student who shows great promise as a Christian educator.
Gerald K. Duckett Memorial Award: This is given at the end of the year to a student who evidences potential excellence in Bible teaching and/or Jewish evangelism.
Faye L. Messler Memorial Award: This is given at the end of the year to a student who evidences an interest in and propensity for International ministry in memory of Faye L. Messler.
Oran Smith Memorial Award: This is given at the end of each school year to a student who has shown academic excellence in school that year.
Presidential Award: This is given at the discretion of the President to students who evidence exceptional potential for Christian ministry and/or who demonstrate dedication to the promotion and advancement of Shasta Bible College and Graduate School.
Samuel Post Memorial Award: This is given to selected students who evidence the potential and sincere desire for future pastoral or teaching ministries. Awarding of this scholarship is determined by the decision of the Administrative Committee.
Spiritual Life Award: This award is given to a student who has demonstrated the fruit of the Spirit as seen in his Christian maturity and leadership in the life of the student body.
Student Recruitment Award: This is given to students who significantly influence new full-time students to attend Shasta Bible College and Graduate School.
Robert G. Nicholas Memorial Award: This award is given in recognition for exceptional evangelistic commitment and effectiveness.
Music Ministry Award: This award is given at the end of year in recognition of a student who shows promise and interest in developing his or her gifts and talents in the area of music. The recipient of this award will have plans to enter a vocation in church music or music education.
Word Sower Bible Memory Award: This is given to students who demonstrate exceptional skill in memorizing and publicly reciting Bible verses and passages.
Keith H. Stone Memorial Award: This award is given to a student who has demonstrated an ability in practical Christian ministry.
Striving for Excellence Award: This is given to the student who demonstrates significant academic improvement through diligent study and commitment to Christ-honoring excellence in the classroom.
Romaine Oliver Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is available to worthy students of Native American descent in memory of Romaine Oliver, veteran missionary to the Navajo Indians.
Non-need based Institutional Tuition Discounts (Graduate students only):
Alumni Tuition Discount (Graduates only): Students who received their BA from Shasta Bible College are eligible for a 10% tuition discount for their SBC&GS graduate degree. Students must be registered in a masters level program.
Need based Institutional Tuition Discounts (Graduate level students):
The GARBC Partnership Discount: This award is a 25% need based institutional grant for tuition only for ministry workers and their dependents who work full-time in a GARBC related ministry in positions such as a missionary, pastor, Christian school teacher or administrator. It is offered as an incentive and encouragement to all ministry personnel of the GARBC. Full eligibility requirements include proof of employment with a letter of recommendation from the governing body of the GARBC ministry or the GARBC National Representative, proof of dependency for a spouse or child, and proof of need with submission of a FAFSA application with the federal government. The student must fill out the application annually found on the financial aid page of the SBC&GS website. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The formula for financial consideration is Tuition – Aid x 25% = discount.
The discount is also available to other ministry partners, not just the GARBC. The Christian Ministry Discount Form can be found on the Financial Aid page on the website.
Retired Veterans Discount: Individuals who retired honorably from the armed services are eligible to apply for a 25% tuition discount. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The formula for the discount is Tuition – Aid x % = discount. Application is the standard SBC&GS form found on the financial aid page online.
Veterans Discount: Former military personnel with an honorable discharge who no longer have VA educational benefits may apply for a 10% tuition discount. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The formula for the discount is Tuition – Aid x % = discount. Application is the standard SBC&GS form found on the financial aid page online.
The GARBC Church Member Discount: This award is a 10% need based institutional grant for tuition only for active members of GARBC member churches. Full eligibility requirements include a letter of recommendation from the GARBC National Representative or pastor of the GARBC church of which the student is a member and proof of need with the submission of a FAFSA application with the federal government. The student must fill out the application annually found on the financial aid page of the SBC&GS website. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee. The formula for financial consideration is Tuition – Aid x 10% = discount.
