Additional Funding Resources

On Campus

Employment

Part-time jobs are available to students to help offset their expenses. Our Student Employment Office is here to help you find and apply for positions in departments and offices at the College.

Off Campus

While there are many outside scholarship and loan sources available, we do not recommend using fee-based services. However, the following resources are legitimate organizations to which you might consider applying for aid.

Albert Baker Fund

This private organization provides resources for the education and development of Christian Scientists, including grants and low-interest loans to students. For information and an application, go to their website at www.albertbakerfund.org.
Note: The Albert Baker Fund also has specific tuition funding available for Alaska students who are attending Principia College.

Sunnyside Foundation

This organization provides grants to Texas residents who are Christian Scientists and who attend a U.S. college or university. Visit their website at www.sunnysidetexas.org, or call 214.692.5686.

Illinois Educational Foundation for Christian Scientists

Residents of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin may be eligible for these grants. Contact: Midwest Educational Foundation for Christian Scientists, PO Box 737, Leland, Michigan, 49654 or www.midwestedfoundcs.org.

Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis

This interest-free loan program for undergraduates awards loans of up to $4,500 annually. Loans are available to students who are permanent residents of the St. Louis metropolitan area or who live in specific counties in Missouri and Illinois. For further information, visit www.sfstl.org, or call 314.725.7990.

Private Grants/Scholarships

Many firms and unions provide scholarships to employees and their children. Local philanthropic organizations also provide aid to residents. In addition, some churches may also have specific funding to help students with college expenses. Contact your guidance counselor, your church, union office, or company personnel office for information.

Other Resources

Books are available at public libraries with information on grant, loan, and scholarship programs across the country. Scholarship information can also be found online. These two websites might be helpful: www.finaid.org and www.fastweb.com.

Your Contribution

Since Principia aid does not cover 100 percent of college costs, it is expected that you will come to Principia with enough funds to cover whatever remains after financial aid has been applied. Many students find that summer jobs are vital to help them pay for expenses during the school year.