Admissions, Enrollment Management, and Financial Aid

Admissions, Enrollment Management and Financial Aid

Admission
Financial Aid
List of Scholarships

Your eligibility for admission to Freed-Hardeman University depends upon your previous education, your character, and your sincere interest in a Christian education. Qualified applicants are accepted regardless of race, religion, sex, handicap, or national origin. Students are treated in a racially nondiscriminatory manner.

Applying for admission

For information about admissions, programs, or to request an application, telephone the Office of Admissions at 1-800-630-3480, or e-mail admissions@fhu.edu.

Applying to Freed-Hardeman is simple. Just submit the following:

1. Completed official admissions application. There is no application fee.

2. Transcript(s) of high school and any college transcripts.

3. ACT or SAT scores as soon as possible.

4. Housing Fee of $100 paid by April 1.

5. Complete the health form provided by FHU prior to enrollment.

Early admission

The Rising Senior program allows a high school junior to enroll for a maximum of 14 semester hours during the summer prior to his or her senior year of high school. Requirements for admission to the program are (1) the written recommendation of his or her high school counselor or principal and (2) either a high school average of 3.2 or above (A=4.00, B=3.00); an ACT composite score of 22 or above; or a combined SAT score of 1030 or above. A student may return to Freed-Hardeman University after high school graduation or may request that a transcript of credit earned be sent to another institution.

The Accelerated Senior program allows a student to enroll in Freed-Hardeman University concurrent with or rather than attending his or her senior year in high school. Requirements for admission to the program are (1) the written recommendation of his or her high school counselor or principal and (2) both a high school average of 3.2 or above (A=4.00, B=3.00) and an ACT composite score of 23 or above; or a combined SAT score of 1060 or above.

Academic Credit by Examination: Dual enrollment, AP classes, and CLEP. See "Academic Credit by Examination."

Acceptance Criteria

A student may be accepted for admission before high school graduation on the basis of grades through the junior year, conditioned upon graduating from a secondary school approved by a recognized agency such as a state education department or regional accrediting commission. Applications from students attending a non-accredited high school will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

The recommended minimum high school program is four years of English and at least two years each of social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences. Additional courses in mathematics and science increase student career choices and the probability of success in university studies.

Students with a high school average of 2.25 or above may be accepted conditionally upon taking the ACT and having scores reported to the university. If the ACT Composite score is 19 or above, or the *combined SAT score is 910 or above, applicants may receive regular admission in good standing. For students participating in honors curriculum, weighted grade point averages will be accepted if they appear on the official high school transcript. Freed-Hardeman will not recalculate unweighted GPA’s to reflect weighted scores.

If high school program, grades, and/or test scores indicate specific deficiencies in preparation for college work, freshman advisers may recommend or require courses and services designed to assist in becoming a successful student.

If high school GPA is below 2.25, or if the ACT composite score is below 19, or combined SAT score is less than 850, the Admissions Committee will review the application. Students may be admitted on academic restriction for full-time, but limited program of courses and activities to be prescribed or approved by the freshman advisers. See also Academics: “Students Admitted on Restriction/Probation.” This program will be tailored to abilities, background, goals, and major.

*SAT combined score includes reading and math, but does not include writing. ACT composite score does not include the writing element.

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Home Schooled students

Home schooled students will be considered for admission on the same basis as those listed above.

High school equivalency

Students who did not graduate with their high school class may apply for admission on the basis of an equivalency diploma or certificate, or GED and ACT, or comparable test scores indicating the probability of success in college work. The General Education Development (GED) tests are available through the Armed Services and most school systems. An average score of 450 or more on the GED tests in English, literature, social studies, natural sciences, and mathematics is accepted as high school equivalency.

Special or noncredit status

Applicants who are not working toward a degree or certificate from Freed-Hardeman University or who wish to take courses on a noncredit (audit) basis may apply for admission as a special student.

Transfer students and transfer credits

Students who have been enrolled in another college or university and plan to enroll at Freed-Hardeman University must request that an official transcript of all previous work be sent to Freed-Hardeman if they are to work toward a degree. Transfer students are expected to bring a copy of the catalog from their prior school to assist in the advising process.

Freed-Hardeman students expecting to earn credit at another institution and to use it to meet a FHU requirement must have written approval in advance. To arrange approval students should contact the dean of the school in which their major is located.

A transient student who is taking summer or other courses at FHU to be applied only toward a degree in another institution need request only an official letter of good standing from the dean or registrar of the other institution.

College graduates who are not working toward another degree at Freed-Hardeman University need only show evidence of high school or college graduation, such as a diploma.

Credit will be accepted for courses transferred from regionally accredited institutions to FHU which are reasonably parallel to offerings at Freed-Hardeman. Other credit will be evaluated. All credits are transferred at their original grade. If the quality point average on credits transferred is less than 2.00, the cumulative average must be brought up to 2.00 before a student can qualify for graduation.

For information on academic renewal, see Academics: “Academic Renewal.”.

Students with fewer than 30 semester hours of college credit must also submit a high school transcript and ACT (or SAT) scores.

Graduates of community and junior colleges should see the special provisions in this catalog under Academics: “College Graduates Entering FHU with AA or Baccalaureate Degrees.”

Probationary or other special academic status will be based upon current Freed-Hardeman University academic policies and standards.

Readmission

A former Freed-Hardeman student who plans to re-enroll must submit an application for readmission. After any period of academic or disciplinary suspension, students must apply to the Admissions Committee for readmission. In addition to the application, the student should submit a letter stating what plans are being made to ensure academic success. Such readmission is not automatic. Students re-enrolled after a waiver of suspension or readmitted after academic suspension will be on probation.

Admission to programs

Acceptance for enrollment or admission in good standing does not necessarily include admission to a particular program. Some programs, such as the honors program, teacher education, and social work, have specific admissions requirements or require prerequisites or demonstration of the probability of success before students may enroll in advanced courses.

Credit for noncollegiate courses

Evaluation of credit earned in noncollegiate courses generally follows the recommendations of the Program on Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction of the American Council on Education’s Office on Educational Credit as recommended by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. These recommendations are published in The National Guide to Credit Recommendations for Noncollegiate Courses. Academic, professional, and other college-parallel studies will be considered for credit. Department chairmen will determine whether such credit will substitute for requirements, count as elective credit, or be rejected for duplication of collegiate credit earned or to be earned.

Educational experiences in the Armed Forces

Evaluation of credit earned in the armed services generally follows the recommendations of the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Forces published by the American Council on Education. Academic and other college-parallel studies will be considered for credit. Two semester hours of physical education activity credit may be awarded to a student for prior military service of at least one year. Veterans should apply to the registrar for physical education credit and to the vice president for Academics for other credit. The charge will be $10 per hour of credit awarded and the grade P (pass).

International students

A citizen of a country other than the U.S. who holds a passport from that country and is not a U.S. resident alien (Green Card holder) is classified as an international student.

Applicants whose primary language is not English must prove proficiency in English by submitting one of the following:

• Internet-based TOEFL score of 61.

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) computer-based exam score of 173,

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) written exam score of 500,

• ACT English score of 17,

• SAT Critical Reasoning score of 415,

Students taking the TOEFL can visit the web site, www.toefi.org, to find out more information regarding the test. Students can also find additional information through a U.S. Consulate.

Before an international student will be considered for acceptance, the following must be received in the Office of Admissions:

1) Completed application for admission available online at web.fhu.edu;

2) Complete academic credentials (certificates, diplomas, matriculation examination results, degrees, etc.) carrying the seal or stamp of the issuing educational institution;

3) TOEFL scores (if native language is not English); Freed-Hardeman University' code is 1230;

4) FHU Personal Recommendation Form, available online at www.fhu.edu;

5) FHU Financial Certificate proving financial resources to enroll at FHU, available online at www

6) Student health form completed by an authorized medical professional;

7) Official ACT (FHU code is 3962) or SAT (FHU code is 1230) score;

8) Tuition deposit of $9,000 (U.S.).

Once the tuition deposit is received, and applicants are sent a letter of acceptance, the I-20 Form (Certificate of Eligibility) is issued. The I-20 Form, a valid passport and financial certification, must be presented at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the student’s country of citizenship or permanent residence to obtain the F-1 student visa necessary for study in the U.S.

Students admitted to the U.S. on an F-1 student visa must attend the university on a full-time basis to maintain status. International students may not engage in unauthorized employment. All international students must purchase and maintain health insurance through the university. While enrolled, international students should direct all questions regarding immigration, employment, etc. to the Primary Designated School Official, Wayne Scott, or to the Designated School Official, Eileen Anderson.

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Completing Admissions Requirements

All admissions requirements must be met before a student can register.

Financial Aid

There has never been a better time to participate in financial aid. There are several good federal and state grant programs and different types of loans offered. You may be wondering how you can apply for these grant and loan programs. Luckily for you, filing for financial aid has never been easier. By completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) a student opens the door to all federal and state-based programs.

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after January 1 as possible of your senior year of high school. The priority deadline for financial aid is February 15. Return the FAFSA to Freed-Hardeman's Office of Financial Aid. We will process it for you, reducing processing time. Tennessee residents should apply no later than March 1 due to the limited nature of the Tennessee Tuition Grant Program. Should you choose to mail the FAFSA directly to the Federal processor or access it on the WEB (www.fafsa.ed.gov), be sure to include Freed-Hardeman's Title IV code (003492) in step 6 of the FAFSA.

2. Soon after we have processed the FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) in the mail. READ IT! If everything is correct, you may keep the SAR for your records. If there are any errors on the SAR, make corrections on Part 2, sign it and return it to Freed-Hardeman's Office of Financial Aid so we can make corrections electronically. Signatures are required.

3. In addition to the SAR, you may receive a tracking letter from our office. This letter will notify you of any additional documents we need. (For example, we may request a copy of your tax return.) Please return all requested documents to us. We cannot process your aid until we receive these documents. If you need copies of your tax return, you may call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 and request a letter 1722.

Once we have received the required documents, we will send an award letter to you, listing all scholarships of which we are aware as well as any state and federal aid (grants, work-study, or loans) for which you qualify. Please review the information and return the blue copy signed by you within 30 days of the award letter date. Please note that this award is only valid for the current school year. A new application (FAFSA) must be completed for subsequent years. Also keep in mind the priority deadlines are the same for freshmen as well as upperclassmen.

Financial Aid Specific to Freed-Hardeman

Information regarding financial aid, i.e. grants, scholarships, loans, etc., in this catalog supersedes any other correspondence, other than the official award letter, the student or parent may have received in writing or verbally by the university, its faculty, staff, or other representatives of the university. The recipients and amounts of other university-awarded scholarships may change from year to year. The director of financial aid has the final authority in awarding and administering institutional and federal aid.

The following federal and state programs are based on need as determined by the FAFSA. These programs include Federal Pell Grants, Tennessee Tuition Grants (TN resident only), Tennessee HOPE Scholarship (TN resident only), Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Work Study, and Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans. You will be notified of your eligibility for federal and state aid programs based on need. February 15 is the priority date for aid applications for summer or fall semester, but later applications will be accepted.

Scholarships are awarded only to full-time students. Scholarships offered by the university (except for athletic grants-in-aid) can be applied only to the cost of tuition. They cannot exceed calculated need if federal or state aid is also received. All full-tuition scholarships and discounts are limited to 132 hours. Scholarships are divided equally between two semesters. The university reserves the right to limit the number of scholarships awarded and reserves the right to correct any clerical errors.

In addition to scholarships, the following discounts are available. For parents who work at a K-12 Christian school associated with the churches of Christ, the discount is 25 percent of tuition. For parents who work at a college or university associated with the churches of Christ, the discount is 50 percent of tuition. Please contact the office of financial aid for an employment verification form. The deadline to complete this form is July 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester.

A missionary discount is also available for missionaries who work full-time on foreign soil. The discount is $3000 per year.

You will be notified of your eligibility for an academic scholarship as soon as the necessary information is available. While most university scholarships are not based on need, any aid received through the university or through another agency will be considered in developing a financial aid package. Please notify the Financial Aid Office of any company, service club, state, or other scholarships or grants not awarded from the university.

Aid packages (combinations of federal, state, and university grants, loans, work, scholarships, etc.) are assembled and awarded to applicants as soon as federal program allocations are announced, or are made conditionally based on expected allocations. Later applications are accepted, and some late and mid-year awards will be made as funds are available; an early application is necessary to ensure consideration along with other applicants. If you are ineligible or federal aid funds are exhausted by grants to those with greater demonstrated need, alternatives will be suggested.

FHU offers institutional scholarships to qualified students. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for all institutional funds awarded through the Office of Financial Aid. The financial aid award letter will list any institutional funds that you receive.

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Academic Scholarships

Academic scholarships are awarded on the basis of GPA from high school and the ACT or SAT test scores. Scholarships will be limited to 50% of tuition for non-boarding students and 100% of tuition for on-campus students. Students must be full-time status to receive this academic scholarship. In order to receive an offer of an academic scholarship, FHU must have the following forms in the office of admissions: A completed application for admission, at least a three-year transcript from high school, and an ACT or SAT score. Academic scholarships begin at the 3.00 GPA level or a 22 on the ACT which is equivalent to a 980 on the SAT. Preference will be given to those who submit their required forms early. Early academic awarding begins in November of the senior year of high school. Academic scholarships are renewable each year provided the student maintains the appropriate GPA, up to 132 semester hours, including AP, IB, and CLEP credit. The students' college cumulative GPA is reviewed at the end of every spring semester. A student should keep his/her original scholarship letter to determine the GPA that is required to maintain his/her academic scholarship. In the event that a student does not maintain the required GPA, FHU will notify the student only by the absence of the Academic Scholarship on the student's award letter and/or the billing statements for the next year.

The chart below explains the required college cumulative GPA a student must keep based on the four-year scholarship amount.

Four-year award amount Required GPA

$400-$10,799 ...................................3.00

$10,800-$13,199 ..............................3.20

$13,200-$34,271 ..............................3.40

Trustees’ Scholarships. The Trustees' Scholarship, Freed-Hardeman's largest award, is equal to full tuition (up to 132 hours) and is awarded to entering freshmen who have earned a cumulative high school GPA of at least a 3.75 and at least an ACT score of 30 or an SAT score of at least 1320. The number of scholarships awarded is limited so preference will be given to those who have submitted the required forms (application, transcript, and test scores) by March 1. Students awarded this scholarship must maintain a 3.60 college cumulative GPA which is evaluated after every spring semester. Recipients of this award must live in university housing or a lesser award will be given. If a student does not maintain the 3.60 required GPA, then any academic scholarship awarded that is less than full tuition will be a part of the 132 hours. Students admitted prior to the 2007-08 school year will follow current policy.

National Merit Finalists. Students achieving this honor will receive a full-tuition award. To receive this scholarship, please send your official score report to the Office of Admissions by March 15. A photocopy will not be accepted. Students awarded this scholarship must maintain a 3.60 college cumulative GPA, which is evaluated after every spring semester. Recipients of this award must live in university housing or a lesser award will be given.

Transfer and Continuing Student Scholarships. Scholarships for students transferring 30 or more hours of college work and for continuing students who are not eligible initially will be computed on the basis of their cumulative college GPA. The student's college cumulative GPA is evaluated at the end of every spring semester. Students who receive the Transfer Scholarship must maintain a 3.0 college cumulative GPA.

Cumulative GPA. Annual Award

3.00-3.29 - $1500

3.30-3.59 - $2250

3.60-4.00 - $3000

Federal Financial Aid: Satisfactory Progress Requirement

The U.S. Department of Education requires that students receiving federal assistance make academic progress toward graduation. It is required that we have a standard of measurement both quantitative and qualitative (number of hours successfully completed and grade point average.) A maximum time frame of 150% of the published length of the educational program for a full-time student is mandated. Therefore, a full-time student may receive federal financial assistance at Freed-Hardeman until he/she graduates or for a maximum of six academic years (12 semesters) or 198 hours attempted, whichever comes first. This time frame requires the student to complete 11 hours per semester for federal financial aid eligibility.

A student must also maintain a GPA above that which will place him/her on academic probation. The student will be placed on academic probation if his or her GPA is below 1.60 at the end of any semester when he or she has attempted 10-33 cumulative hours, below 1.80 with 34-66 hours attempted, or below 2.00 with 67 or more hours attempted. See Academics: “Academic Probation.”

If the student fails to meet the above criteria, he or she will be placed on federal financial aid probation for one semester. If, at the end of this semester, the student has not raised his or her GPA to the above-mentioned level and passed 11 semester hours or passed 11 hours with a GPA of 2.00 or above, he or she will be placed on federal financial aid suspension and will not be eligible to receive federal financial aid the following semester. If, at the end of the following semester, the student has passed 11 hours with a GPA of 2.00 or has passed 11 hours and has brought his or her GPA up to a level which removes academic probation, he or she will again be eligible to receive federal financial aid. A student will be on federal financial aid probation for one semester after having financial aid reinstated following federal financial aid suspension.

A student is eligible to receive Federal Pell Grants and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants only until he or she meets the requirements for the first degree. The state grant is limited to eight semesters or meeting degree requirements, whichever comes first.

A suspension of federal financial aid due to lack of satisfactory progress may be appealed if there are extenuating circumstances. An appeal may be made to the Financial Aid Committee through the Financial Aid Office.

Federal Financial Aid Programs

All funds can be applied for by submitting a FAFSA each year. Students who need assistance in financing their education may apply for a federally guaranteed Stafford loan or a Federal Perkins Student loan. Loan programs and regulations are subject to change by legislation or by the university.

Federal Stafford loans. Under the Stafford loan program, you may borrow from a bank an amount needed for college expenses. The university certifies your application and the federal government, through a state agency, guarantees repayment. Under current regulations, you may borrow up to $3,500 for a freshman, $4,500 for sophomore academic year and $5,500 for a junior or senior year, up to a cumulative total of $23,000.

There are two kinds of Stafford loan programs. One is subsidized, meaning the federal government pays the interest on the loan while the student is in school. The other is unsubsidized, meaning that the student is responsible for quarterly interest payments while the student is in school. However, most lenders will accumulate the interest while the student is in school and will add the interest to the loan principal at the beginning of repayment.

Repayment of a Federal Stafford loan begins 6 months after graduation or when the student ceases to be enrolled half-time (6 hours). The interest rate is variable, not to exceed 8.25% on loans disbursed prior to July 1, 2006. Loans disbursed after July 1, 2006, will have a fixed interest rate of 6.8%. Information will be sent by the Financial Aid Office after application for aid has been submitted.

Additional Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan. An additional unsubsidized Federal Stafford loan is available for independent students for up to $4,000 for a freshman or a sophomore and up to $5,000 per year for juniors and seniors. Also, in some cases, a dependent student may obtain an additional unsubsidized Federal Stafford loan. Contact the financial aid office for more information. The maximum that can be borrowed under the additional unsubsidized Federal Stafford loan program is $23,000 for undergraduate work. Interest will be a fixed interest rate of 6.8%.

Federal PLUS loans (Parents Loan for Undergraduate Students) are available through various lenders or may be obtained through a local bank. The amount of the Federal PLUS loan is determined by the cost of attendance less any other financial aid the student receives, such as grants, loans, scholarships, (institutional or external) work study, etc. Interest is variable not to exceed 9% on loans disbursed prior to July 1, 2006. Loans disbursed after July 1, 2006, will have a fixed interest rate of 8.5%.

Federal Perkins Student Loans. If you can qualify on the basis of need, you may be able to borrow up to $4,000 per academic year under the Federal Perkins Student Loan program. These loans bear interest at the rate of 5% per year and repayment of the principal may be extended over a ten-year period, except that the institution may require a repayment of no less than $40 per month. The repayment and interest begin nine months after graduation or withdrawal. These loan funds are limited.

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Grants

Federal Pell Grants from $400 to $4,050 per academic year (2 semesters) may be used for regular academic-year expenses at Freed-Hardeman University.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants from $100 to $4,000 per academic year may be awarded by the university as a part of the financial aid package.

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) --a federal grant that is available to students with up to 47 hours who are full-time Pell-eligible U.S. citizens and who have completed a rigorous high school program as designed by their state. Students who graduated from high school on or after January 1, 2006, and have completed fewer than 24 hours are eligible for a maximum of $750. Students who graduated from high school on or after January 1, 2005, and have successfully completed 24-47 hours with a 3.0 college GPA are eligible for a maximum of $1,500.

National Smart Grant--a federal grant that is for full-time Pell-eligible U.S. citizens who have completed 48-95 hours of a four-year college academic program. The student must be pursuing a major in mathematics, science (including physical, life, and computer sciences), technology, engineering, or a critical foreign language (such as Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Russian). The student must also have a college GPA of 3.0. The SMART Grant is worth 4,000 per year.

Out-of-State Grants are available to some students on the basis of need and ability. Contact your high school counselor or our Financial Aid Office about your state’s program.

Veterans and dependents may be eligible for benefits. Veterans with more than six months of active duty in the United States Armed Forces may be entitled to monthly payment plus allowances for dependents for full-time or part-time study. Financial assistance may also be available to children of deceased or disabled veterans. Need is not a criterion for these benefits. For further information, see your veteran’s service officer, or write the Registrar, Freed-Hardeman University.

Vocational Rehabilitation assistance and service may be available to disabled students, provided the student’s rehabilitation counselor approves of his or her career objective and the university plans. Contact the vocational rehabilitation director of the Department of Education in your state or, for further information, contact the Office of Financial Aid at Freed-Hardeman University.

State of Tennessee Grants and Scholarships

Tennessee Student Assistance Awards are to provide non-repayable financial assistance to financially needy undergraduate students who are residents of Tennessee and are enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, at a public or an eligible non-public postsecondary educational institution in Tennessee. Students must be enrolled at least half-time. Based on funding, first priority is given to U.S. citizens. Maximum award amounts are determined by the TSAC Board of Directors prior to the beginning of the fall term. The maximum amount per year is $4,644 and the minimum per year is $4,164 for full-time students. No student will receive an award greater than the amount of tuition and mandatory fees assessed by the institution attended. A student's eligibility is determined in the same manner as is eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant. Students must have their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) processed by the federal processor by May 1 for the upcoming fall term. However, these funds are limited, so we highly recommend applying by February 20 in order to have your application processed in time for the higher level of funding.

Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (HOPE) is defined as a grant for study at an eligible postsecondary institution that is funded from net proceeds of the state lottery and awarded to students who are enrolled in college courses at eligible postsecondary institutions. It is designed to provide financial assistance to qualified college students in pursuit of postsecondary study at an eligible Tennessee public or private institution. The award amounts for the HOPE Scholarship are $3,300 per year for four-year institutions and $1,650 for two-year institutions:

1) Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applications must be received by September 1 for the fall semester, February 1 for the spring and summer semesters. Early application is recommended.

2) Must have been a Tennessee resident for one year by September 1, 2005. For students beginning spring and summer terms, residency determined by February 1, 2006.

3) Dependent children of U.S. military, Tennessee National Guard on active duty, of Department of Defense employees, who maintain Tennessee residency while stationed out-of-state are eligible.

4) Must enroll in one of the Tennessee public or private institutions.

5) Must enroll within 16 months of high school graduation or completion of a home school or GED program.

6) Home school students must have been enrolled in an accredited home school program for a minimum of two years prior to graduating.

7) An entering freshman (High School Class of 2005 and thereafter) must have a minimum of a 21 ACT (980 SAT) or an overall unweighted minimum 3.0 GPA.

8) Home school graduates must have a minimum 21 ACT (980 SAT).

9) GED applicants must have a minimum 525 and 21 ACT (980 SAT).

Renewal eligibility for the HOPE Scholarship will be reviewed by the institution at the end of the semesters in which the student has attempted a total of 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 semester hours. The students must meet the following criteria to receive the HOPE each year:

1) Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 after 24 attempted semester hours.

2) Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 after 48, 72, 96, and 120 attempted semester hours.

3) Must be enrolled full-time, unless approved by the Office of Financial Aid, in fall and spring semesters and maintain satisfactory academic progress.

The Aspire Award is a supplement to the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship. It is in the amount of $1,500 per year. To receive the Aspire Award the student must meet the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship requirements and must have a parents' or independent student's and spouse's adjusted gross income (AGI) of $36,000 or less on IRS tax form.

The Tennessee HOPE Access Grant is a non-renewable. It is in the amount of $2,400 per year for four-year institutions and $1,575 for two-year institutions. The requirements for the Access Grant is that entering freshmen must have a minimum unweighted 2.75 GPA and 18-20 ACT (860-970 SAT) and the AGI must be $36,000 or less on the IRS tax form for the parents or independent students and spouses. After the first year, the student receiving this grant will be eligible for the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship by meeting HOPE Scholarship renewal criteria.

The General Assembly Merit Scholarship is a supplement to the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship. It is in the amount of $1,000 per year. An entering freshman must have a minimum 3.75 weighted GPA and 29 ACT (1280 SAT). Home school students must complete 12 college credit hours (at least 4 courses) with a minimum 3.0 GPA at a Tennessee college or university while they are enrolled in the home school program.

Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program provides aid for Tennessee residents who meet citizenship requirements and who will be graduating from high school, or received a GED no more than one year prior to the award year. Recipients of these federally funded awards must have a 3.5 GPA, 570 GED or a 3.0 GPA and a score of 24 on the ACT. Recipients are identified from among qualified applicants utilizing a scientifically based stratified random selection procedure. Applications are available at high school guidance offices and TSAC and must be received by March 1.

Minority Teaching Fellows Program was established in 1989 to attract talented minority Tennesseans to enter the teaching field. The award is for $5,000 per year to pursue a teacher certification. Those who receive the award incur an obligation to teach at some K-12 level in a Tennessee public school one year for each year the award is received. To be eligible to apply, the applicant must be a minority Tennessee resident, a citizen of the United States, and a high school senior or a continuing college student. To be considered, high school seniors must have achieved at least a 2.75 high school cumulative GPA and either have scored a minimum composite score of 18 on the ACT (or its SAT equivalent) or have been in the top 25% of his/her high school graduation class. Continuing college students must have achieved at least a 2.5 college cumulative GPA. Applications are available at high school guidance offices, financial aid offices, and TSAC. TSAC must receive the completed application by April 15.

Tennessee Teaching Scholars Program is designed to encourage exemplary students who are Tennessee residents and U.S. citizens to enter the teaching field. Participation is limited to college juniors, seniors, and post baccalaureate candidates admitted to a state approved teacher education program at an eligible Tennessee College or University. Participants in this program incur an obligation to teach one year in a Tennessee public school for each year an award is received. To be considered, applicants must have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA and be admitted to the department of education at their post secondary institution. Applicants cannot be a licensed teacher or receive the scholarship while employed in a teaching position. Applications are available at financial aid offices and TSAC. Awards are very competitive and are based on funding. Applicants seeking initial licensure are considered. TSAC must receive the completed application by April 15.

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Athletic Grants-in-aid

Information may be obtained by contacting the athletic director or one of the following coaches: basketball, baseball, volleyball, softball, or soccer.

Work

Many students are able to finance part of the cost of their education through part-time work while in school and full-time employment during the summer or other off-campus employment during the semester. Students desiring campus employment must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students may not have more than one campus job.

The Federal Work-Study Program is available to students with established financial need as determined by the FAFSA. A student will be paid at the federal minimum wage rate. Campus jobs are available most often in the cafeteria, the library, faculty offices, the Sports Center, and facilities. Specific assignments and schedules are finalized after registration by the Office of Financial Aid.

Off-campus employment during a summer, fall, or spring semester may be sought through the Career Resource Center. You may be able to earn credit for field study during your work semester if the work contributes significantly to your educational or career goals. The Career Resource Center also maintains a file of openings for students, spouses, and graduates whose objective is income rather than field study.

Endowed Academic Scholarships

Two-thirds of Freed-Hardeman University's endowment is composed of scholarships. All scholarship funds are combined and invested by the Investment Committee of Freed-Hardeman University. Freed-Hardeman University's Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees has established a five-percent spending policy on endowed funds. Therefore, awards from endowed funds will not exceed an amount above five-percent of the total invested amount of the fund. These scholarships have the same recipient requirements as the academic scholarships and are awarded by the director of Financial Aid.

BIBLE

The BIBLE ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established for Bible majors.

The DR. JAY LOCKHART ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mr. and Mrs. Vanis Pennington in honor of Dr. Jay Lockhart. The scholarship is for Bible majors.

The G. RILE AND BERTHA NICHOLAS BLACKWOOD ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by the Mrs. Bertha Blackwood from Jasper, Alabama, for male Bible majors.

The JOE A. AND WANDA HALL JOHNSON ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Joe and Wanda Hall Johnson of Pocahontas, Arkansas. Sixty percent of the scholarship is to go to sophomore, junior, or senior Bible majors and forty percent is to go to counseling or social work majors.

The LUTHER AND LOUISE BROOKS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established from the estate of Mrs. Brooks and provides scholarships to students majoring in Bible.

The MARSE AND JOSEPHINE A. McPEAKE BIBLE ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established through the Estate of Josephine A. McPeake. The scholarship is to be awarded to young men who plan to preach the gospel or work as a youth minister.

The O.D. AND FRANCINE JOHNS ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established from the Estate of O.D. Johns of Jackson, Tennessee, and provides scholarships to students who major in Bible.

The RUTH MORGAN EDWARDS ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Helen Priba of Morrilton, Arkansas, for students preparing to become preachers and teachers in the churches of Christ.

The R. W. MORGAN, JR., ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Helen Priba for students who are Bible majors and are preparing to become preachers and teachers in the churches of Christ.

The WAYNE AND IDA HARGIS CLARK MEMORIAL ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Sidney and Virginia Clar of Bumpus Mills, Tennessee. This scholarship is awarded to students who major in Bible and plan to preach in the churches of Christ.

The WILLIAM “BILL” HOWARD JONES, JR., MEMORIAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Charles and Charlene B. Cobb in memory of Mr. William Jones, Jr. This scholarship is for junior or senior Bible majors preparing to preach in the churches of Christ.

CHEERLEADERS

The PATTI K. HASTON MEMORIAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mr. Kirk Haston in memory of his mother, Patti K. Haston. This scholarship is awarded to students who are cheerleaders for the university.

EDUCATION

The JAMES AND JEAN SCOTT ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP IN EDUCATION was established by Tommy Hodges, Bobby Vanatta, and Henry Willhotye to assist students who are junior or senior education majors with first preference to students from Bedford, Marshall or Maury counties in Tennessee.

FINANCIAL AID

The ALICE GERTRUDE CHEATHAM ETHERIDGE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by the estate of Mrs. Etheridge to provide scholarships to students who are in financial need.

The ANNIE CLARE AND MURRAY C. HAMILTON ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established from the estate gifts of Annie Clare Hamilton of Dyersburg, TN. This scholarship is for students first from Dyersburg, then from West Tennessee, with financial need.

The BENNIE AND DELORES HALE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Wayne and Kim Goode of Madison, Alabama, to provide scholarships to students from northern Alabama.

The BUCY ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Pamela L. Bucy of Madison, Tennessee. The scholarship is to be awarded to any student with financial need.

The CALLIE LEANN HUFFMAN MEMORIAL ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Rick and Linda Huffman in memory of their daughter Callie Leann Huffman. The scholarship has first preference to students from the Gilt Ridge church of Christ in Burlison, Tennessee, next to students from Tipton county, and last to students from West Tennessee.

The CLEO PRIBA MEMORIAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Helen Priba of Morrilton, Arkansas, and is awarded to students with financial need.

The GEORGE AND BETTY FOX BESSENT ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by the Bessent’s for pre-med, Bible, education, or family therapy majors first from Jacksonville, Florida, then from Florida.

The HATLER E. AND VIRGINIA BRANDON MORGAN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by gifts from the estate of Hatler Morgan of Marshall County, Kentucky, and is awarded to students from Marshall County, Kentucky.

The HERMAN AND EVA REED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Herman and Eva Reed of Tempe, Arizona, and is awarded to students who have financial need.

The HICKMAN CHURCH OF CHRIST ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by the members of the Hickman Church of Christ in Hickman, Kentucky, for any student with financial need.

The JOE H. AND MARTHA O. FOY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Joe and Martha Foy of Kerrville, Texas, to provide scholarships to students in financial need who graduated in the top third of their high school class.

The MILDRED SCOTT BEARD ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Mildred Scott Beart for students with financial need.

The PARKER ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by the Westside Church of Christ of Salem, Virginia, in honor of Howard and Mamie Parker. The scholarship is for students from Southwest Virginia.

The RALPH AND VELMA HILL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mr. Ralph Hill of Riverside, California, to provide scholarships to students who have financial need.

The ROBERT AND FRANCES WITT ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Frances Witt for students with financial need.

The STEPHEN HATCHETT ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mr. Rex Barker in honor of Stephen Hatchett. This scholarship is for top academic students with financial need.

The THOMAS J. AND MARGARET OLIVER DERRYBERRY ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Thomas and Margaret Derryberry of Hazen, Arkansas. This scholarship is for students who are in financial need.

The WILLIAM J. AND MILDRED R. PITTS ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established from the estate gifts of Mr. and Mrs. William Pitts. The scholarship is for students with financial need.

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MATH

The JOHN W. AND ROSEMARY KOPEL BROWN ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established for students who are majoring in math, computer science, pre-engineering, science, and pre-medicine.

MISSIONS

The JIM BROCK LEONARD MEMORIAL ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established from the estate of Jim Brock Leonard for students preparing to become ministers and who are anticipating foreign ministry work.

The SARAH LILLIAN ROBINSON MELTON MEMORIAL ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by estate gifts of Sarah Lillian Robinson Melton first for students who are preparing to become missionaries in foreign lands and second to students preparing to be missionaries in the United States.

The BOBBY MAYS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by William and Lois Mays in memory of their son Bobby Mays. The scholarship is for members of the Ambassadors.

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

The RICHARD L. CAVE PSYCHOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Loretta Cave and the Cave family in honor of Dr. Richard Cave. The scholarships is to be given to a junior or senior psychology major.

BIBLE

The A. NEAL HILL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Mary Hill in memory of Neal Hill and was funded by the estate of Mary Hill. One-third of the scholarship is for Bible majors.

The A.O. AND AUDIE HICKERSON SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Hickerson in honor of her grandchildren, Pittman Kenneth Baker, Andrew Lee Baker, and Kendra Baker Jones and is awarded to students preparing to become preachers.

The ADRON AND MIGNON DORAN SCHOLARSHIP was established to be awarded annually to a preaching student who will actively promote New Testament Christianity.

The ANDY DAVENPORT SCHOLARSHIP was established to provide scholarships to students preparing to become preachers.

The ARTHUR AND FLOY VAUGHAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established to provide scholarships to junior or senior Bible majors.

The ASA S. GRESHAM SCHOLARSHIP was established to provide scholarships for students preparing to become preachers.

The BALDWYN CHURCH OF CHRIST PREACHER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP was established by the members of the Baldwyn Church of Christ in Baldwyn, Mississippi, to assist students who are preparing to preach in the churches of Christ.

The B.B. JAMES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by the elders of the East Wood Church of Christ in Paris, Tennessee, to honor Brother Buford Belmont James and to provide scholarships to students majoring in Bible.

The BERRY PAUL AND MABLE COPELAND SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mr. and Mrs. Copeland from Mayfield, Kentucky, and is awarded to young men preparing to become preachers in the church of Christ. Preference is given to students from the following areas: 1. Northside Church of Christ in Mayfield, Kentucky 2. Melber Church of Christ in Graves County, Kentucky 3. Seventh and College St. Church of Christ in Mayfield, Kentucky 4. Any other church in the Western Kentucky area

The BILLY SMITH PREACHER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP was established by churches of Christ in Cannon County, Tennessee, and is awarded to students from Cannon, County, Tennessee, who are preparing to become preachers.

The BOBBY OTHEL AND DELLA MAE ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIP was established by Della Mae Anderson to provide scholarships to students majoring in Bible.

The BOODIE AND CAROL FOX ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP was established by Boodie and Carol Fox of Hixson, Tennessee, for students majoring in Bible.

The CHARLES AND LOUISE COX SCHOLARSHIP was established from lifetime and estate gifts of Charles and Louise Cox. Recipients of this scholarship are students majoring in Bible.

The CLARENCE AND EILEEN MCDOWELL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP was established by the family and friends of Clarence and Eileen McDowell. This scholarship is awarded to junior or senior Bible majors who are planning to preach. Preference shall be given to students who plan to minister to people of the Northeastern region of the United States and commit to spend a year in ministry in the Northeastern United States for each year the award is recieved.

The CLAUDE AND MAGGIE RANDOLPH SCHOLARSHIP was established from funds recieved from the Randolph's estate is awarded to students majoring in Bible.

The DR. AND MRS. JESS M. WILCOXSON SCHOLARSHIP was established by Jess and Hagan Wilcoxson and friends, and is awarded to married male preaching students.

The DR. S.L. PHARR SCHOLARSHIP was established to provide scholarships for students preparing for the ministry.

The DURRINGTON CHURCH EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR SCHOLARSHIP was established by Victor Durrington to assist students preparing to be full-or-part-time church educational directors. Recipients must be juniors or seniors.

The EARL GODWIN SCHOLARSHIP was established by Billie Godwin of Albertville, Alabama, to provide scholarships to students preparing to become ministers of the gospel.

The EAST WOOD STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST, PARIS, TENNESSEE, SCHOLARSHIP was established by the East Wood Street Church of Christ in Paris, Tennessee, to provide financial assistance to young men who plan to serve as full time pulpit ministers in the church of Christ. Preference shall be given to students from Henry County, Tennessee.

The EDDIE M. AND MARY SUE PINCKLEY PREACHER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP was established by Sterl A. "Bud" and Wanda Watson and Bennie and Earline Pinckley in memory of Eddie M. Pinckley and in honor of Mary Sue Pinckley. The scholarship is to be awarded to male students preparing to become pulpit ministers.

The EUGENE AND MARY HILLIARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by Jack and Lola Hilliard in memory of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hilliard.

The FINIS LEATH FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP was established by Rachel Leath to be used for students majoring in Bible.

The FLAVIL AND MARY NICHOLS SCHOLARSHIP was established by Flavil H. and Mary Nichols of Jasper, Alabama, to provide financial assistance to young men who are training to become preachers in the church of Christ.

The FRUITS CHAPEL CHURCH OF CHRIST ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP was established by the Fruits Chapel Church for students preparing to preach in the churches of Christ and who have maintained a 3.0 GPA.

The G.K. WALLACE SCHOLARSHIP was established to provide assistance for young men preparing to preach.

The GEORGE AND BILLIE JACOBS PREACHER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Billie Jacobs of Paducah, Kentucky, in memory of her late husband, George Jacobs. Recipients of the scholarship are to be young men who are training to become preachers in the church of Christ.

The GEORGE DEHOFF SCHOLARSHIP was established by Paul and Marie DeHoff and is awarded to students preparing to enter the ministry after graduation.

The GILBERT E. AND MARY GRESHAM SHAFFER SCHOLARSHIP was established by Dr. and Mrs. G.E. Shaffer of Lewisburg, Tennessee, for students preparing for the ministry.

The HAROLD AND MARK MINTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Martha Minton of Milan, Tennessee, in memory of her husband, Harold, and her son, Mark. It is for a student preparing for the ministry.

The ILENE MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP was established by the estate of Ilene Mitchell to provide scholarships to help train young gospel preachers.

The J.A. AND CLARA MCNUTT SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McNutt and is awarded to students majoring in Bible.

The J.B. AND MARY GAITHER SCHOLARSHIP was established by the J.B. Gaither Memorial Foundation of Dickson, Tennessee, to provide scholarships to students who actively give their personal time in service to the church.

The J.C. DAVIDSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by members of the Memorial Parkway Church in Huntsville, Alabama, to assist Bible majors with preference going to a third-year student who is an orphan.

The J.E. AND IRENE WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP was established by the late Mrs. J.E. Williams in memory of her husband and is awarded to 3rd or 4th year students preparing to become preachers.

The J.R. ENDSLEY SCHOLARSHIP was established in honor of Mr. Endsley's work in Christian education and especially at Freed-Hardeman University, where he taught for many years. The scholarship was also generously funded from the estate of Mrs. Gladys Gillespie, sister of J.R. Endsley. This scholarship is awarded to preaching students planning on entering the mission field.

The J.T. AND ANNETTE BARBER SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Barber to provide scholarships to students preparing to become preachers.

The JAMES WILLIAM SMITH, JR., MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mr. James W. Smith, Sr., in memory of his son to provide financial assistance to students majoring in Bible who are preparing to become preachers in the church of Christ.

The JAY AND LINDA CHANNELL SCHOLARSHIP was established by Jay and Linda Channell of Bentonville, Arkansas, to provide scholarships to students training to become preachers.

The JEREMY “PETE” PARKER ENDOWED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by the Hendersonville Church of Christ of Hendersonville, Tennessee, in honor of Jeremy “Pete” Parker. The scholarship is for Bible majors who plan to preach in the churches of Christ.

The JEAN A. AND DELPHIA H. THORNTON MINISTERIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mr. and Mrs. Thornton for the purpose of encouraging young men to preach.

The JOHN P. AND LETHA L. BURLESON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Letha Burleson in memory of John and in honor of Letha for Bible majors who plan to preach.

The LAUREL HILL CHURCH OF CHRIST SCHOLARSHIP was established by the Laurel Hill Church of Christ in Radford, Virginia. Preference for scholarship recipients shall be given to young men from Southwest Virginia preparing to become preachers.

The LEO AND MAUDE WHITE SCHOLARSHIP was established by the late Leo White of Webb, Mississippi, for students preparing to preach.

The LORENA LILES CREWS SCHOLARSHIP was established by Leon W. Crews in honor of his mother for a student preparing for the ministry.

The MACK AND GOLDA LYON BIBLE SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mack and Golda Lyon of Edmond, Oklahoma, and provides scholarships to students who are majoring in Bible.

The MARTHA DEAN ROBERTS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS was established by W.D. Roberts of Jonesboro, Arkansas, in memory of his wife to provide scholarships to students preparing to become preachers.

The MARVIN AND JEWELL RAINEY SCHOLARSHIP was established by Marvin and Jewell Rainey and is awarded by a committee to students preparing to become preachers.

The MATTHEW, SCOTT AND VALERIA GILLUM SCHOLARSHIP was established by Judye Gillum of Jackson, Tennessee, and is awarded to young men or women majoring in Bible.

The MR. AND MRS. V.E. HOWARD SCHOLARSHIP was established in honor of the Howards. Scholarships are awarded to students preparing for the ministry.

The MR. AND MRS. O.W. TAYLOR PREACHER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Parrish in memory of the parents of Mrs. Ruby Parrish to assist young men preparing to preach.

The MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM D. HENSLEY SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mr. William D. Hensley of Paducah, Kentucky, to provide scholarships to students preparing to become preachers. Preference will be given to students from Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois.

The NEAL PENNY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mr. Penny's family and friends from Milan, Tennessee, to provide scholarships to students preparing to become preachers.

The P.T. MENEFEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by his wife Evelyn to be awarded to men preparing to become preachers in the church of Christ.

The PAUL AND JO STEPHENSON SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stephenson and provides scholarships to students preparing for the ministry.

The ROY AND BERTA BLOOMINGBURG FOREIGN STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP was established from a bequest from the estate of Roy and Berta Bloomingburg by Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Bloomingburg and Mrs. Julia Bloomingburg for foreign students preparing to preach.

The RUBEN AND JUANITA SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by George A. Smith in memory of Ruben and Juanita Smith. The scholarship is to provide financial assistance to young men studying to become ministers of the gospel.

The SCOTT AND LEON PARRISH AND IDA PARRISH MOORE PREACHER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP was established by Roy and Ruby Parrish in memory of Roy’s brothers, Scott Parrish, who attended Freed-Hardeman in 1920, and Leon Parrish, who attended Freed-Hardeman in 1929. Ida Parrish Moore is the mother of Roy D. Parrish, as well as Scott and Leon Parrish. Recipients of this scholarship shall be young men who are preparing to become preachers in the church of Christ.

The SETH AND MIRIAM STYERS MINISTERIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Miriam Styers in memory of her husband. The recipient of this scholarship is to be a student preparing for the ministry and has financial need.

The STERL A. AND PAULINE WATSON PREACHER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP was established by Sterl A. “Bud” and Wanda Watson, Jr., of Gurley, Alabama, and Bennie and Earline Pinckley of New Hope, Alabama, to provide financial assistance to male students who have an inclination to become pulpit preachers in the churches of Christ.

The TOM BURKS BIBLE SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Juanita Burks in memory of her husband Tom Burks for students preparing to preach in the churches of Christ.

The TRANSOUTH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP was established by the TranSouth Educational Foundation of Columbia, South Carolina, and is awarded to students preparing for the ministry.

The V.P. BLACK MINISTERIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established to provide assistance for young men who have a strong desire to preach and have a financial need.

The W.C. “CHARLIE” AND BELLE WATSON SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mr. W.C. Watson and is awarded by a committee to students preparing to become preachers.

The WAYNE AND ETHEL M. WALLACE SCHOLARSHIP was established to provide scholarships to needy students who plan to do church work or preach. Need and promise will be the criteria for the selection of the recipient.

The WEBB HELM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Webb Helm and her daughter, Carole Helm, in memory of Webb Helm and is awarded to students preparing to become preachers.

The C.H. HILL, M.D., & BETTY HILL, R.N., PRE-MED ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP was established by Earl and Willene Priest of Memphis, Tennessee, and C.H. and Betty Hill of Troy, Tennessee. Recipients shall be students who have declared a major which will prepare them for entry to medical school and who have expressed their intention to attend medical school. In addition, recipients must have financial need, be active in the work of the church, and demonstrate academic excellence.

The CHARLES W. TUCKER AND DOVIE TUCKER BANKHEAD SCHOLARSHIP was established by Drs. Milton and Patricia Tucker in memory of his father and in honor of his mother to be awarded to a senior biology major who demonstrates both a deep desire to learn and a cooperative attitude.

The DR. CARROL SASSER AND JOHN CARROL SASSER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by family and friends and is awarded to a student majoring in pre-med with professional interest, potential, scholarship, and need the primary considerations.

The HIBBETT TRULL HEALTH ARTS SCHOLARSHIP was established to provide scholarships to students majoring in biology or chemistry who plan to have careers in the health care field.

The JOE AND LORENE BOSWELL SCHOLARSHIP was established by the Boswell family. The scholarship is to be given to a student majoring in physical science or biology.

BUSINESS

The BETTY BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP was established in memory of Betty Brooks, by Monte and Margaret Brooks to provide scholarships to students majoring in business.

The BILLY J. AND TERRY COZART SCHOLARSHIP was established by Billy J. and Terry Cozart of Franklin, Tennessee, and is awarded first to students from Tennessee majoring in business.

The BOBBY BUSH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP was established by George and Jane Washington in honor of Professor Bobby Bush for what he has done in teaching and directing their son Larry, a 1995 graduate of Freed-Hardeman University. Recipients of this scholarship will be students majoring in business.

The CAPTAIN STANLEY EDDLEMAN SCHOLARSHIP was established by Loren and Linna Eddleman of Anna, Illinois, and other friends for students majoring in business.

The EMMETTE L. BARRAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established in memory of Mr. Barran for students majoring in business.

The FRED AND MARIE COLVETT SCHOLARSHIP was established by Fred and Marie Colvett of Alamo, Tennessee, to assist students majoring in business who have financial need.

The INA WYNELLE HITEN SCHOLARSHIP was established by CSI alumni and business faculty for a junior or senior majoring in business who has demonstrated academic excellence.

The JAMES AND FAYE EDMONDS SCHOLARSHIP was established by James and Faye Edmonds of Covington, Tennessee, to provide scholarships to students majoring in business from Tipton County, Tennessee.

The JOE TATUM CASON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by his wife, Florine Splann Cason. The recipient is to have a major in the school of business.

The LARRY T. GLASS SCHOLARSHIP was established by Larry D. Glass to provide scholarships to students majoring in business and have financial need.

The RUTH ANN BALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by her husband for business majors.

The THOMPSON SCHOLARSHIP was established by Robert Thompson to provide scholarships to students majoring in business.

The TIBBALS BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS were established through contributions from the estate of Charles Tibbals of Oneida, Tennessee. These scholarships are offered to incoming freshmen each year who have a 3.5 high school GPA or an ACT score of 26 and above. These scholarships are four-year awards if the student maintains a 3.3 grade point average and continues to major in business.

The TRAVIS AND DOSKEY McCAIG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by Roy and Wanda McCaig of Talladega, Alabama, to provide scholarships to students majoring in business.

CHEMISTRY

The DAN T. REED MEMORIAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP was established by Kay Sasser Reed of Huntsville, Alabama, and provides scholarships to students studying Engineering.

The HENRY AND DOT PIPER SCHOLARSHIP was established by Henry and Dot Piper of Kingston, Tennessee, to provide financial assistance to students to attend the university who are pre-engineering or chemistry majors.

The RAYLA TUCKER BLACK AND CHARLES J. TUCKER SCHOLARSHIP was established by Drs. Milton and Pat Tucker in honor of their daughter Rayla Tucker Black and their son Charles J. Tucker for students who are majoring in chemistry or pre-engineering.

CONSUMER SCIENCE

The FRED AND MARIE COLVETT SCHOLARSHIP was established by Fred and Marie Colvett of Alamo, Tennessee, to assist students majoring in consumer science.

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EDUCATION

The ALYSON KATE BLACK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by Drs. Ron and Edna Butterfield in memory of their granddaughter, Alyson Kate Black. The scholarship is for education majors who plan to teach in early childhood education.

The BOB AND VERNA BURNEY SCHOLARSHIP was established for an education major.

The BILLY J. AND TERRY COZART SCHOLARSHIP was established by Billy J. and Terry Cozart of Franklin, Tennessee, and is awarded to students from Tennessee majoring in education.

The C.O. AND ROSA CARTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by Jack and Lola Hilliard in memory of her parents and is awarded to students majoring in education.

The CHARLES AND LOUISE COX SCHOLARSHIP was established from lifetime and estate gifts of Charles and Louise Cox. Recipients of this scholarship are students majoring in education.

The DR. J. WALKER AND LOUISE C. WHITTLE SCHOLARSHIP was established to be awarded to a full-time student of promise majoring in an area of education.

The G.L. AND RUBY MANN SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Mann of Hamilton, Alabama, for students in the school of education who plan to teach school in a mission setting.

The H.A. AND LOUISE DIXON SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Dixon in memory of her husband to benefit students who are Bible or Education majors working toward certification as elementary or secondary teachers.

The JOHN WALTER “J.W.” ROBERTS SCHOLARSHIP was established to provide scholarships to a junior or senior education major from Obion County.

The JOY J. SIMON MCDANIEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. McDaniel's husband, Henry A. McDaniel, Jr., and their children. The recipient is to be a future teacher in early childhood education.

The LORA N. LAYCOOK SCHOLARSHIP was established to be awarded annually to a young woman who plans to teach in elementary education who may have need and who has promise as a teacher.

The MR. AND MRS. E.F. BLOOMINGBURG SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Bloomingburg of Henderson, Tennessee, in memory of his parents. It is awarded to Bible majors who are also pursuing certification as teachers.

The PATRICIA BINGHAM TUCKER SCHOLARSHIP was established by Dr. Milton Tucker in honor of his wife Patricia and is awarded to students majoring in elementary education.

The ROBERT L. STOBAUGH SCHOLARSHIP was established as a memorial scholarship to Mr. Stobaugh by the Gulfport Church of Christ. Mr. Stobaugh is the father of Mrs. Kay DeLay, faculty member at Freed-Hardeman University.

The SCHOOL OF EDUCATION FACULTY MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP was established by faculty members of the Freed-Hardeman University School of Education to provide financial assistance to minority students who are preparing to become teachers.

The SHARON S. NICHOLS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by members of the Student National Education Association and friends in her memory. It is awarded to a senior elementary and early childhood education major.

The TOMMY AND JOANNE SNEED SCHOLARSHIP was established in memory of Tommy by his wife Joanne, and is to be awarded to an elementary education major.

The WANDA MCDOUGAL NANNEY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Traci Maners of Jackson, Tennessee and provides scholars