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Institutional Grants and Scholarships

Appalachian Leaders College Scholarship

Alice Lloyd College awards tuition guarantees for residents of 108 central Appalachian counties, regardless of income, who are eligible for admission. Students from this special service area will have their cost of education (tuition) met by a combination of grants, scholarships, and participation in the required Student Work Program. The scholarship is renewable for 10 semesters upon maintaining satisfactory progress toward completion of a degree.

Minimum Criteria for Appalachian Leaders College Scholarship:

Honors Program

Alice Lloyd College Honors Program provides academic scholarships for select students from our 108 central Appalachian county service area who have a commitment to service in the Appalachian region. This prestigious program consists of the Presidential Scholarship and Dean’s Distinguished Scholarship. The Presidential Scholarship covers the full cost of education, including tuition, food, housing, fees, and books. The Dean’s Distinguished Scholarship provides an additional $1,500 per year in addition to the Appalachian Leaders Scholarship, which covers the cost of tuition. Additionally, both scholarships provide continued assistance throughout graduate and/or professional school through the Gatton Winston Scholars Program, provided the student meets Gatton Winston Scholars requirements.

Honors Program Criteria

  • Exemplary character, consistent with traditional Christian values, as evidenced by outstanding leadership, strong work ethic, and community service
  • Resident of the 108-county service area
  • A desire to strive for excellence and to be successful
  • Minimum ACT of 25 or SAT of 1210
  • Minimum 3.50 core GPA

Submission of the following documents to the Office of Admissions: 

  • Application for Admission
  • Official high school transcript
  • Official ACT or SAT scores
  • Completed Housing/Commuter Form and Deposit
  • Completed Interview Process
  • Two academic recommendation letters (i.e., principal, teacher, etc.) stating specific examples of the student’s character and leadership
  • Two character-based recommendation letters (ex., Pastor, community leader, etc. stating specific examples of the student’s character and leadership
  • Personal Statement
  • Completed FAFSA

The Admissions Office should receive all documents by April 1st to be eligible for the Honors Program. Contact admissions@alc.edu if you are interested in applying for the Honors Program. 

Geddes GPA Scholarship 

The Geddes GPA Scholarship is awarded to incoming and current ALC students who maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Following receipt of a final high school transcript an incoming ALC student will be awarded the Geddes GPA scholarship of $500 ($250/semester) for the subsequent academic year if the high school cumulative GPA is at least a 3.00.

For current ALC students the Geddes GPA scholarship will be awarded following processing of Satisfactory Academic Progress for the spring term. The Geddes GPA scholarship of $500 ($250/semester) for the subsequent academic year will be awarded if the student’s cumulative ALC GPA is at least a 3.00

The Geddes GPA Scholarship cannot be stacked with other institutional scholarships (Performance Scholarship, ALC Honors Program scholarships, or athletic scholarships). The scholarship is renewed on an annual basis as long as Satisfactory Academic Progress is being maintained.

Performance Scholarships

Performance Scholarship

Alice Lloyd College prioritizes student involvement in athletics and extracurricular activities. A $500 ($250/semester) scholarship will be applied to student financial aid accounts for students who participate in the following athletics/activities on campus:

  • Archery
  • Baseball
  • Basketball (Men’s and Women’s)
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross Country
  • eSports
  • Golf
  • Soccer (Men’s and Women’s)
  • Softball
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Voices of Appalachia

The Alice Lloyd College Performance Scholarship cannot be stacked with other institutional scholarships (Geddes GPA, ALC Honors Program scholarships, or other athletic scholarships). The scholarship is renewed by semester dependent on student participation and Satisfactory Academic Progress being maintained. The Director of Financial Aid should receive updated, corrected rosters from the Athletic Director for all athletic teams at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the following semester. The Director of Financial Aid should receive updated, corrected roster from the Director of the Voices of Appalachia at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the following semester.

If a student is eligible for both the Geddes GPA and a Performance Scholarship, the respective Performance Scholarship will be the default scholarship award granted.

Alice Lloyd College Endowed Scholarships

Due to the generosity of alumni, staff, trustees, churches, societies, businesses, foundations, and countless friends across America, students from the 108-county service area in central Appalachia may attend Alice Lloyd College regardless of financial circumstances. Tuition is guaranteed through several sources, but in particular through endowed scholarships that produce income to fund the supreme financial aid packages available to qualified students. The following scholarships are awarded annually, and donors receive detailed reports along with personal letters from students who benefit from the funds.

For a complete list of Endowed Scholarships offered by Alice Lloyd College, click here.

State Grants and Scholarships

The Commonwealth of Kentucky offers various grants and scholarships for its residents. For more information on these financial opportunities, please click on the links provided.

Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) | KEES “On Track to Graduate” Policy
CAP
Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG)

Federal Grants

Federal Pell Grant

The Pell Grant is one of the most popular types of federal financial aid. For many students, a Pell Grant provides the foundation onto which other types of financial aid may be added. You are not required to pay back a Pell Grant after you graduate, and only undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s degree (four-year college degree) or a professional degree are eligible to receive a Pell Grant.

To apply for a Pell Grant, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can apply online at FAFSA on the Web. When you submit your FAFSA, the U.S. Department of Education uses a formula developed by congress to evaluate your eligibility. This standard formula produces an Expected Family Contribution (EFC). A Student Aid Report (SAR) containing your EFC and other important information will be mailed to your home. Each college you listed on your FAFSA will receive your EFC electronically.

The maximum Pell Grant for an academic year is based on federal funding levels. The amount of Grant funds you will be eligible for depends on your EFC, Cost of Attendance (COA), and Enrollment Status. The amount of Federal Pell Grant you qualify for may vary from year to year.

Alice Lloyd College will process your financial aid and present you with a Financial Aid Package once your enrollment has been verified by our Admissions Office. Your financial aid package will explain the amount of your Pell Grant and any other financial aid that you are eligible to receive for the current academic year. The Pell Grant will be paid at least once per term (semester) as long as you maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and meet all other eligibility requirements.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

A Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need-that is, students with the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Priority is given to students who receive the Federal Pell Grant. An FSEOG does not have to be paid back.

The U.S. Department of Education guarantees that each participating school will receive enough money to pay the Federal Pell Grants of its eligible students. There is no guarantee every eligible student will be able to receive an FSEOG; students at ALC will be awarded an FSEOG based on the availability of funds.

The amount of a FSEOG award will vary from college to college, depending on when you apply, your level of need, and other financial resources assisting you in attending college. The FSEOG will be paid at least once per term (semester) as long as you maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress and meet all other FSEOG requirements.

Other Federal Grants and Loans

For more information on these specific Federal Grants and Loans, please click on the links provided.

Federal Direct Loans

To apply, please see the Alice Lloyd College Financial Aid Office or log on to your Financial Aid EagleNet Portal.