As funds permit, the College offers several scholarships to deserving and needy students. The College does not participate, on principle, with any government-sponsored financial aid programs, believing that these programs exceed the biblical role of civil government and pose a significant threat to the religious integrity and freedom of our Christian institutions. Instead, private scholarship organizations and student loan programs are being established to provide assistance to needy and deserving students.
All College-funded scholarships and financial assistance awards are made upon the review and recommendation of the Scholarship Committee.
Students interested in a student loan from the Sallie Mae Corporation or scholarships from the Paideia Scholarship Fund should notify the College's admissions officer. Applicants for admission to the College are automatically considered for scholarships and financial aid based on their applications once admitted. No additional forms or special application materials are required. Applicants should indicate their interest in scholarships or need for financial assistance in their Statement of Financial Commitment and Ability.
However, applicants must submit their completed application forms and materials by no later than the February 15 deadline to be eligible for scholarships and financial aid consideration.
College-based Scholarship Awards
As funds permits, the College offers the following scholarships for first-year full-time B.A. students.
1.The Presidential Scholars award is a full tuition scholarship offered only to the College's most distinguished students, recognized for their outstanding academic achievements and Christian character.
2. The ACCS Alumni Scholarships provide up to a 25 percent tuition reduction for first-time college freshmen with strong academic records and outstanding Christian character who graduated from an Association of Classical & Christian Schools member school.
3. The ACCS Educators Scholarships provide up to a 50 percent tuition reduction for first-time college freshmen with a strong academic record and outstanding Christian character who have at least one parent who is a full-time teacher (with at least five years of full-time ACCS experience) at an ACCS-member school.
Need-based Scholarships and Assistance
The College also offers additional scholarships and financial assistance to deserving and needy students, including
1. The Jan-Louis du Plooy Scholarship for orphans and children of widowed parents.
2. The Joyce Gray Memorial Scholarship for students with bona fide financial need.
3. Other need-based financial assistance is available from the College on a limited basis.
Presidential Scholar Awards
The College’s highest scholarship and distinguished student award includes full tuition scholarship and recognition as a New Saint Andrews Presidential Scholar (student is still responsible for all fees and other non-tuition charges).
Number of Awards: Up to two awards per entering class. The College is not obligated to award this scholarship every year.
Eligibility:
First-time
College
freshmen seeking the B.A. degree with superior academic record and outstanding Christian character who apply for admission by February 15. Applicants who have documented a combination of outstanding high school academic record (3.85+ GPA), standardized test scores (SAT: 1450+; ACT: 34+), distinguished record of awards, honors, and church and community service, and sterling pastoral evaluation are automatically considered. The Scholarship Committee may conduct personal interviews for additional information, especially when multiple applicants are eligible for the award.
Renewal: Up to four years. Recipients must remain candidates for the B.A. degree and maintain a CL grade point average or higher for automatic renewal. Recipients whose grades drop below the CL average or are under discipline for poor academic performance or violations of the student code of conduct are not eligible for renewal of their Presidential Scholars award.
ACCS Alumni Scholarships
These scholarships provide up to a 25 percent tuition discount (students are still responsible for all fees and other non-tuition charges).
Number of Awards: Up to four awards per entering class
Eligibility:
First-time
College
freshmen seeking the B.A. degree from an ACCS-member school (including an ACCS-member home school) with strong academic record and outstanding Christian character who apply for admission by February 15. Applicants who are graduates of (or on track to graduate from) an ACCS-member school, have a strong high school academic record (3.3+ GPA), good standardized test scores (SAT: 1200+; ACT: 26+), record of church and community service, and a positive pastoral evaluation are automatically considered. Preference is given to applicants whose parents have two or more children enrolled at NSA or other ACCS schools at the same time, and/or have demonstrated financial need as evidenced in their Statement of Financial Responsibility. The Scholarship Committee may conduct personal interviews for additional information, especially when multiple applicants are eligible for the award.
Renewal: Up to four years, as long as eligibility conditions are met. Recipients must remain candidates for the B.A. degree and maintain a CH grade point average or higher for automatic renewal. Recipients whose grades drop below the CH average or are under discipline for poor academic performance or violations of the student code of conduct are not eligible for renewal of their ACCS Alumni Scholarship.
ACCS Educators Scholarships
These scholarships provide up to a 50 percent tuition discount (students are still responsible for all fees and other non-tuition charges).
Number of Awards: Up to two awards per entering class
Eligibility: First-time College freshmen seeking the B.A. degree with a strong academic record and outstanding Christian character who apply for admission by February 15 and have at least one parent who is a full-time teacher (with at least five years of full-time ACCS experience) at an ACCS-member school. Applicants must have a good high school academic record (3.0+ GPA), reasonable standardized test scores (SAT: 1100+; ACT: 24+), record of church and community service, and a positive pastoral evaluation are automatically considered. Preference is given to applicants whose parents both work for an ACCS school, have two or more children enrolled at NSA or other ACCS schools at the same time, and/or have demonstrated financial need as evidenced in their Statement of Financial Responsibility. The Scholarship Committee may conduct personal interviews for additional information, especially when multiple applicants are eligible for the award.
Renewal: Up to four years, as long as eligibility conditions are met. Recipients must remain candidates for the B.A. degree and maintain a CH grade point average or higher for automatic renewal. Recipients whose grades drop below the CH average or are under discipline for poor academic performance or violations of the student code of conduct are not eligible for renewal of their ACCS Educators Scholarship.
Need-Based Scholarships and Financial Assistance
The Jan-Louis Du Plooy Memorial Scholarship
Named in memory of the Rev. Jan-Louis Du Plooy, who was pastor of the Potchefstroom-Noord congregation of the Reformed Church (Gereformeerde Kerk) in South Africa at the time of his death in 1999, this scholarship provides partial or full tuition waiver for up to four continuous years of study for orphans or children of widowed parents. Applicants who may qualify for this scholarship are invited to indicate their eligibility in their Letter of Financial Ability when they submit their applications. The number and amount of the awards vary annually.
The Joyce Gray Memorial Scholarships
Named in memory of Mrs. Joyce Gray, who was a long-time resident of Viola, Idaho, pianist at Christ Church, farmer, interior decorator, mother of three, grandmother of 10, and friend of the College, and passed away in 2002 this scholarship provides assistance to continuing full-time students who have bona fide financial need. The number and amount of the awards vary annually.
Other Need-Based Financial Assistance
The College endeavors, as its financial resources allow, to assist any student who has significant financial need. Students who may be unable to continue their studies at New Saint Andrews because of limited finances should contact the College's Director of Fiinancial Services. Awards may include direct aid, revised tuition agreements and payment schedules, and/or work-study opportunity.
Outstanding Student Honor Awards
Each year the College faculty recognizes selected second-, third-, and fourth-year students for their outstanding academic achievement and community leadership. Faculty members nominate students to the Scholarship Committee for consideration. The number and amount of these awards vary annually. Students are recognized publicly at graduation and have their names engraved on a plaque displayed at the College.
