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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.  The hiring process for all students is the responsibility of the student.

Outside Resources

Principia College provides information about online scholarship searches as a service to our students. Principia does not endorse any of the individual sites listed. The student uses these scholarship search services at their own risk. However, as general advice in order to avoid scholarship scams, we recommend that you do not pay for scholarship search services. Learn more about how to avoid scholarship scams.

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.

Midwest 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.

External Scholarships

These funds are awarded directly to the student from sources outside of Principia College (community, company, private agency, tuition reimbursement, etc.).  These scholarships may require the completion of separate applications.  Many firms and agencies extend educational benefits to their employees. Contact the personnel office of your parents’ place of employment to find out if the employer(s) will help finance your education. Don’t forget to contact businesses and organizations within your community for possible scholarship funds.  Computerized scholarship searches containing information on national and local scholarships are available on the Internet at the following sites:

  • Peterson's
  • Scholar’s App
  • fastweb
  • U.S. News & World Report 
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund
  • Gates Millennium Scholars

Your Contribution

While Principia is committed to meeting the full demonstrated financial need of all students, financial 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 pay for expenses during the school year.

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