Financial Aid Process - McPherson College Catalogs

Over 99 percent of McPherson College students receive financial assistance each year from McPherson College scholarships and awards, federal and state programs, work-study programs, and educational loans.

McPherson College has a financial aid awarding policy that considers a variety of factors including academic achievement, participation in co-curricular activities, and financial need. The college’s goal is to award enough financial assistance to provide incentive, recognition, and access.

Financial Aid Application Process

To be considered for and receive financial aid, students should take the following steps:

Submit their Application for Admission and academic transcripts to McPherson College. Students must be admitted to McPherson College in order to be considered for aid.
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). McPherson College’s priority deadline for FAFSA submissions is March 1 each year. McPherson College’s federal school code is 001933.
Review their Student Aid Report (SAR) and submit verification documentation to the Financial Aid Office. Students whose Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is selected by the Department of Education for verification must complete the Verification Worksheet (Dependent, Independent) and submit official tax transcripts from the IRS for the student and/or parents/spouse. If supporting schedules are required, the college will ask for them separately.
Await receipt of their Financial Aid Award Notice, which the college prepares and mails/emails, usually within 3–5 working days after their financial aid record is complete.
Follow the instructions enclosed with the Financial Aid Award Notice by the date indicated to acknowledge acceptance of awards.
Complete the required application/promissory note if taking advantage of student loan opportunities.
Complete entrance interview if borrowing direct loans.

Financial Aid Calendar

October 1 – Application process begins. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
November 1 – Financial aid award notification begins for admitted students.
March 1 – Priority deadline for financial aid. Offers of aid after this date will be extended only as funds remain available.
April 1 – FAFSA submission deadline for Kansas Comprehensive Grant.

Scholarships and Awards

Every student meeting McPherson College’s admission standards who is enrolled full time is eligible for a Merit Award. In addition to the Merit Award, qualifying students may receive additional scholarship assistance based on academic achievement, co-curricular participation, demographic characteristics, leadership qualities, and major areas of interest. A financial aid calculator and detailed information about institutional awards and scholarships are available at https://www.mcpherson.edu/admissions/scholarships/

Endowed Scholarship Funds

The endowed scholarships and loan funds listed below have been established through personal generosity and a desire on the part of the donors to assist future generations of students in attending McPherson College. The college is grateful for these endowed gifts, which provide a permanent expression of love and support for the college and for the students who will benefit from this kindness. These gifts fund the existing McPherson College Scholarship and Grant Program.

Unrestricted Endowed Scholarship Fund with no specifics for awarding:

Walter E. Beery Scholarship Fund
Virgil Meyers Berkebile Scholarship
Earl Bowman Scholarship Fund
R.S. Christensen Endowment Scholarship Fund
Earl E. Curtis Memorial Scholarship Fund
Samuel L. Elrod Scholarship Fund
Esther Eslinger Memorial Scholarship Fund
Leland and Pauline Flory Endowment Scholarship Fund
Oscar C. Frantz & Flora Gish Frantz Scholarship
Roy O. Frantz Endowed Scholarship Fund
Harry H. and Marguerite Gilbert Memorial Endowment Scholarship
Raenell Hall Endowed Scholarship Fund
Ira M. Hoover Endowed Scholarship Fund
Helen Jacobs Memorial Scholarship
Ralph F. Johnson & Irene Ramey Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Edith Keller Scholarship Fund
John Giolin Pearson Scholarship
Ralph H. Rindt Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scott Robinson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Ray Simmons Endowed Scholarship Fund
Stucky Scholarship Fund
Dr. Galen M. Tice & Ruth Kilmer Tice Memorial Scholarship Fund
Robert George Wolfe Memorial Scholarship
Worthington Church Scholarship Fund
Una Yoder Memorial Scholarship

Restricted Endowed Scholarships

African-American: Harrison African-American Academic Scholarship
Alumni Legacy Scholarship—for children and grandchildren of alumni
Andes: John and Elrae Andes Performing Arts Scholarship—for performing arts &/or music majors
Appel Family Scholarship—supports student with need in an internship experience
Austin: Charles & John Austin Memorial Scholarship Fund—no restrictions
Austin: Glen D. Austin Scholarship—western Colorado residents
Barrett-Jackson Auction Co.: Brian Jackson Scholarship—auto restoration students with financial need; 3.0 GPA
Barrett-Jackson Auction Co.: Russ Jackson Scholarship—auto restoration students with financial need; 3.0 GPA
Beam: Royce & Phyllis Bowman Beam Scholarship in Vocal Music—student(s) enrolled in Performing Arts with preference to vocal music students
Beech: Olive Ann Beech Scholarship—Wichita, Kansas residents
Beeghly: Milford & Dorothy Graham Beeghly Scholarship—Iowa or Northern Plains District Church of the Brethren; display leadership qualities
Bell: Pauline L. Bell Memorial Scholarship—junior or senior students majoring in music education or music
Bittinger: Desmond & Irene Bittinger Scholarship—institution acceptable academic standing
Bowman: J.L. & Elva Bowman Scholarship—science majors
Brammell: Ira N.H. & Freda E. Brammell Scholarship—excellent leadership ability
Breon: Earl & Margaret Breon Scholarship—financial need
Breon: Phil & Clara Breon Scholarship—financial need
Brown: Elizabeth & Ed Brown & Classic Thunderbird Club of S. Florida Scholarship—2nd-, 3rd-, or 4th-year auto restoration students
Brown: Larry Brown Scholarship—student athletes majoring in physical education
Brubaker: Earl Brubaker Scholarship—financial need
Butler: Edward R. & Judith Brammell Butler Student Leadership Scholarship—students who demonstrate leadership potential in student services
Campbell: David V. Campbell Scholarship—orphaned, handicapped, and underprivileged students
Casebeer: John & George Casebeer Scholarship—financial need
Cassler: Winston Cassler Scholarship—students studying music
Chisholm: Will Edwin & Olive M. Chisholm Scholarship—no restrictions
Class of 1953 Scholarship— freshman student with financial need
Class of 1967 Scholarship**—full-time student in any academic program; minimum GPA; financial need
Class of 1968 Scholarship—full-time student in any academic program; minimum GPA; financial need
Cobb: Redell & Barbara Cobb Scholarship—former students of Canton-Galva High School; 3.0 GPA
Coppock: X.L. & Martha Coppock Scholarship **—financial need
Crago Family Scholarship—financial need; exchange student; minimum GPA or students(s) pursuing math, science or business major
Dalke: Elmer O. & Velma L. Dalke Scholarship—financial need
Darby: Edith & Harry Darby Foundation Scholarship— juniors and seniors; minimum GPA
DeCoursey: Wesley & Verda DeCoursey Scholarship in Chemistry—full-time student majoring in chemistry; minimum GPA; without regard for financial need
Dell: Lois E. Dell Scholarship Fund for Women—women who have been absent from a college campus; business majors
Dennison: Nora Dennison Scholarship—financial need
Detrick: Herbert & Lula Detrick Scholarship— financial need
Dodson: Susan Wheeler Dodson Scholarship—visual arts major; minimum GPA; without regard for financial need
Doman: David T. Doman/Franklin Club Scholarship – freshmen or sophomore auto restoration major; priority to student with H.H. Franklin Club membership
Dotzour: Royer & Edna Dotzour Scholarship—freshman male & female; Kingman County (KS) high school graduates; preference to Norwich High School
Duesenberg: Fred Duesenberg Scholarship—auto restoration student
Eisenbise: Bernette Eisenbise Scholarship—sophomore, junior, or senior teacher education major
Elliott Family Scholarship—financial need
Evans: Franklin Evans & Roberta Brown Evans Scholarship—sophomores, juniors, seniors; minimum GPA; leadership/campus involvement
F & J Foundation Scholarship—auto restoration student
Fasnacht: Everett M. & Joy C. Fasnacht Scholarship—Church of the Brethren members seeking career in church service, peace studies, conflict resolution
Fike: Duane & Ruthita Fike Scholarship **—no restrictions
Flory: Glen & Esther Flory Family Scholarship—financial need
Forror: Elizabeth Wagoner Forror & Jo Wagoner Scholarship—Church of the Brethren members or student seeking service-oriented career in health services or dependents of missionary workers
Forsyth/Switzer: Lyle & Florence Forsyth & Merl & Ola Switzer Scholarship – financial need
Frankenbery/Werner Family Scholarship—financial need; student(s) in natural science and education; minimum GPA
Frantz: Earl & Lela Frantz Scholarship —Church of the Brethren members; financial need
Frantz: Edward R. & Virginia L. Frantz Scholarship – students pursuing interest in Entrepreneurship and/or athletics; enrolled full-time; financial need
Frantz: Merlin & ImoJean Sheller Frantz Scholarship—financial need
Fries: Ramona R. Fries & Arthur H. Fries Scholarship—academic merit; financial need
Geisert: Fred J. & Martha E. Geisert Scholarship—Dickinson County (KS) high school graduate or resident; preference to New Basel United Church of Christ, Abilene, KS, members/children
Gish: Warren & Luella Gish Scholarship—no restrictions
Glaser: Adelaide Glaser Scholarship—sophomores, juniors, seniors; Kansas resident; B average; financial need; good leadership qualities
Global Studies Endowed Fund—no restrictions
Goering: Raymond “Dutch” & Dorothy L. Goering Scholarship—financial need
Greim: Mary Roop Greim Scholarship—Missouri residents
Groff: Forrest & Della Groff Scholarship—Church of the Brethren/Groff family members; minimum GPA
Grossnickle: J. Edgar & Willa Grossnickle Scholarship—Iowa Church of the Brethren members, COB students from Iowa, or students from Iowa; preference given to COB students
Grover: Mable Beyer Grover Scholarship—financial need
Haas: William W. Haas Scholarship—Dickinson County (KS) high school graduates
Hall: Henry & Nellie Krebbs Hall Scholarship—financial need
Harden: Len & Stella Harden & Joyce Harden Brown Scholarship—juniors & seniors; science, math, pre-med majors
Hart: Dorothy Bryant Hart Scholarship—financial need
Hatcher: Eugenia D. Hatcher Scholarship—female students
Hatfield: Verlin L. & Florence M. Hatfield Scholarship—resident students; financial need
Haury: Kenneth Haury Scholarship—business or accounting majors
Hershey: Dr. J. Willard Hershey Scholarship—juniors & seniors; science majors
Hess: Dick & Beverly Hess Fine Arts Fund—fine arts students; leadership/service ability; financial need
Hess: Dick & Beverly Hess Science Fund—science students who have demonstrated talent; financial need
Hess: Lou Ann (Dyck) Hess Fine Arts Fund—music students; other fine arts students; financial need
Hess: Lou Ann (Dyck) Hess Science Fund—biology students; other science students; financial need
Hewitt: Sharon & David Hewitt Scholarship—JR/SR students interested in auto or motorcycle restoration
Hoerner: Della Hoerner Scholarship—students seeking career in nursing, medicine, medical technology
Hofen: Phillip J. Hofen Scholarship—Iowa residents; financial need
Hoffman: Paul & Joanna Hoffman Scholarship—Church of the Brethren members (US)
Hoffman: Samuel Hoffman Scholarship**—financial need; high achievement
Holden Family Scholarship—student enrolled in automotive restoration program; financial need; show interest in restoration and preservation of vehicles or vintage cars of historic importance
Holl: Dennis A. Holl Scholarship—Church of the Brethren members; students with Brethren Volunteer Service experience; financial need
Hornbaker: Royal & Norma Hornbaker Scholarship—financial need
Ikenberry: Alta Gross Ikenberry Scholarship—freshman Idaho or Kansas resident, female athletes or pursuing career in education, pre-med or pre-dental
Ikenberry: Ernest & Olivia Ikenberry Scholarship**— financial need and good academic standing
Ingalls: Grace Vaniman Ingalls & Roscoe Ingalls Scholarship—financial need and good academic standing
Insurance Management Association Scholarship – business majors; financial need
Jewell: J. Paul & Fern Watkins Jewell Scholarship – full-time business and economics major; preference to 2nd-, 3rd-, and 4th-year students; minimum 3.0 GPA
Johnson: Daniel Palmer Johnson Scholarship—students majoring in math or science
Keim: Howard Keim & Winifred O’Connor-Keim Scholarship—women who will have achieved 23rd birthday prior to award; financial need
Kindig: Ethel Ward Kindig Scholarship—Nebraska residents; students interested in Christian ministry or service; financial need; good academic standing
Kinzie Foundation Scholarship—juniors or seniors; Church of the Brethren members; financial need
Kough: John K. & Arlene Flory Kough Scholarship—Church of the Brethren members from Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Colorado, North Dakota, Texas, and Montana
Kreider: Roy Levi Kreider Scholarship—financial need
Kuhn: Walter & Ruby Kuhn Scholarship—business, computer science, auto restoration majors
Lee: William & Mary Lee Scholarship—financial need
Lehman: Harry & Minnie Lehman Scholarship—financial need
Lehman: Harvey & Ruth Kurtz Lehman Scholarship—financial need
Lehman: Henry L. Lehman & Anna Burkholder Lehman Scholarship—demonstrated academic and leadership ability; financial need
Lengel: Leland L. Lengel Scholarship in History—sophomores, juniors, seniors; top history majors in each class; minimum GPA
Lichty: Henry Lichty Lovett, Dorothy Lichty Vogel, Mr. & Mrs. Glenn A. Lichty, Lucile Lichty West Scholarship—financial need; students from Northeast quarter of Kansas
Lingenfelter: The Fern Lingenfelter Artist Series and the Fern Lingenfelter Scholarship of Music—full-time student majoring in music; minimum 3.0 GPA
Long: V. Allen Long Scholarship—physical or natural science major and good academic standing
Marchand: F.E. & Cora A. Marchand Scholarship—Church of the Brethren members; financial need
Martin: Alice B. Martin Scholarship—financial need
Martin: Martha Cecile Martin Endowed Scholarship—teacher education student; McPherson County origin; financial need
Maune: Louie Maune Scholarship—financial need
McCluggage: The Denise McCluggage Scholarship—female student demonstrating passions in the fields of auto restoration, journalism, photography, communication, media arts, and/or writing; minimum 3.0 GPA
McDaneld: Wallace & Nellie Wagner McDaneld Scholarship—Kansas residents; interested in Christian ministry or service; financial need
McGhee: Grace Brunk McGhee Scholarship— financial need
McGonigle: Josephine Shirar McGonigle Scholarship—financial need
McHugh: Ellen McHugh Scholarship— financial need
McIlwaine: Delia Chavez McIlwaine Scholarship—music education major
McSpadden: Dwight McSpadden Scholarship—student athletes
Meguiar Family Scholarship in Automobile Restoration—auto restorations students
Melhorn: J. Mark & Katherine J. Ramsey Melhorn Scholarship—McPherson County student participating in at least one athletic program and intention to major in science field
Merkey: Samuel R. Merkey Scholarship—financial need
Metzler: Burton & Mabel Metzler Scholarship—financial need
Metzler: David & Doris Metzler Scholarship **—full-time student preparing for the ministry or Christian service or PreK-12 classroom teaching
Miller: Delma Miller Scholarship—Church of the Brethren members
Miller: Oscar & Vida Miller Scholarship— financial need
Mingenback: Mary Mingenback Scholarship—art or music students; financial need
Moats/Neher: Edgar & Marie Moats/Roy & Wava Neher/Edna Neher Scholarship—preference to Ivester (Grundy Center, IA) and Osage (McKune, KS) Church of the Brethren members
Moore: Alma Anderson Moore Scholarship—speech/theatre students
Morrison: Milton & Rebecca Morrison Scholarship—financial need
Moyers: David W. & Florence Smith Moyers Scholarship—Church of the Brethren members who demonstrate church leadership potential
Mugler: Carrie Mugler Scholarship—financial need
Murrey: Chester & Pearl Crumpacker Murrey Scholarship—freshmen, first-year transfer; financial need
Myers: Phil & Jean Myers Scholarship—priority consideration given to students who, due to unique opportunities, crisis situations, or extraordinary accomplishments and/or contributions to their community in the face of difficulties, deserve recognition and encouragement to complete their education; minimum 3.0 GPA; financial need
Negley Family Scholarship— Church of the Brethren members; financial need
Nichols: Connie Nichols /Ethel McClure Scholarship—interior design or art majors; participate in at least one extra-curricular or volunteer activity on campus or in McPherson
Nonken: Ray Nonken Scholarship—Kansas residents who reside in a rural area; athletes; minimum 3.0 GPA
Nordling: Barbara & Bernard Nordling /Leland E. Nordling Family Scholarship—Kansas residents west of Highway 81, excluding Sedgwick County; academic achievement
Noyes: Pat Noyes Men’s Basketball Scholarship—juniors and seniors in previous year; exemplify character of Pat Noyes (leadership, positive attitude, team player, exert maximum effort, passion for the game of basketball); good academic standing
Pair: Paul & Pauline Vaniman Pair Scholarship for Computer Science—computer science majors
Pair: Pauline Vaniman Pair Scholarship for the Fine Arts—art, music, theatre majors; good academic standing
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Scholarship—auto restorations majors
Peckover: Lila Marie Peckover Scholarship—Hutchinson (KS) Community Church of the Brethren members
Penland: M.W. & Hallie Goforth Penland Scholarship—philosophy/religion, science, or education majors
Pepsi-Cola Scholarship—auto restorations majors
Peterson: Ernest & Inez Peterson Scholarship—juniors and seniors; business and accounting majors; minimum GPA
Porter: Irwin and Betty Porter Fund—no restrictions
Powell Family Scholarship in Science and Religion—science or religion/philosophy majors with preference to those studying both disciplines
Prather: A.B. & Vera Prather Scholarship—financial need
Quapaw: Benjamin Quapaw Scholarship—Native-American students
Quint: Don Quint Memorial Soccer Scholarship Fund—business majors who also are a member of the soccer team; minimum GPA
Ray: Art Ray Track & Field /Cross Country Scholarship—students participating in track and field or cross country; minimum GPA
Reed: Blake Reed Mac2Mac Scholarship—graduated from McPherson High School and participated in high school football program as a senior and plans to attend McPherson College and participate in the college’s football program; current McPherson College football player with financial need
Rock: Kenneth M. Rock Scholarship—upper 25% of their high school class; financial need
Rolls-Royce Foundation Scholarship—auto restorations students with demonstrated interest in Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars
Royer: Patricia A. .Royer Endowed Scholarship Fund—full-time students; affiliated with COB; majors in fine arts, business, sciences, or teacher education; minimum 3.0 GPA
Royer: William D. & Alice Nash Royer Scholarship—biology majors
Sahl: Bob Sahl Scholarship—2nd-, 3rd- and 4th-year auto restoration students who demonstrate interest in pre-’16 autos; recommendation from the auto restoration faculty; financial need
Sargent: Paul & Rowena Vaniman Sargent Scholarship in Business—priority given to business majors; minimum GPA; financial need; nominated by business faculty
Sargent: Paul & Rowena Vaniman Sargent Scholarship in Foreign Language – for majors in any field with a commitment to study abroad for a minimum of one (1) semester
Sell: Orlin N. Sell Scholarship—students interested in Christian education, ministry, teaching, or social work
Sheller: Arlene Barley Sheller Scholarship—Ivester Church of the Brethren members/friends
Smith: Delbert L. & Barbara J. Smith Cross Country and Track & Field Scholarship—Student who participates in cross country and/or track and field; financial need
Smith: Dwight Smith Scholarship—financial need
Smith: Paul E. “Gene” Smith Scholarship—junior; football player who excelled at athletic performance, attitude, sportsmanship, and team play during sophomore year; recommendation from athletic staff
Snavely: Paul & Edna Snavely Scholarship—financial need
Snell: Dale Snell Scholarship—junior or senior music major; good academic standing
Spear: Spear Brothers Scholarship—full-time student enrolled in the Auto Restoration program; financial need
Staats: Elmer B. Staats & Margaret Rich Staats Scholarship for Public Service—students seeking career in public service
Strickler: Dale & Velma Strickler Scholarship—junior or senior students interested in social work, business or economics
Sutton: Charlie & Wilma Sutton Scholarship – full-time student; financial need
Trinity Church of the Brethren Scholarship—students interested in ministry
Trostle: Bernice McClellan Trostle Scholarship—priority to history, English, humanities, or social science majors
Trostle: Raymond H. Trostle Scholarship—priority to chemistry or history majors
Turner/Harris: Turner/Harris Endowed Scholarship—full-time students in automotive restoration, graphic arts, or music programs; minimum 3.0 GPA; preference given to veterans
Ullom: Victor and Rosalie Ullom Scholarship—Colorado residents; financial need
van Asselt/Higgins: Peggy van Asselt/Pam Higgins Scholarship**—priority to biology/foreign language double majors; financial need may be considered
VanGoethem: James & Lori VanGoethem Family Scholarship—full-time student; financial need; minimum GPA
Vaniman: Elmer E. Vaniman Scholarship in Music—music students; priority to Church of the Brethren students
Voshell: LaVerne M. “Tony” Voshell Athletic Scholarship—students participating in football, basketball, or track
Wall: Ernest A. Wall & Eunice Almen Wall & Rollyn E. Wall Scholarship—freshmen students
Ward: John Ward & Bonnie Martin Ward Scholarship—resident of McPherson, Kansas; planning to become a teacher; minimum GPA
Watkins-Gerhard Scholarship—financial need
Weaver: Paul & Frances Weaver Scholarship—students pursuing career in Christian ministry; philosophy/religion students
Will: W. Marvin & Doreen Will Scholarship—two annual scholarships to incoming freshmen majoring in political science, history or both
Wise: Jacob & Ruth Wise Scholarship—financial need
Witmore: Irma Cloe Witmore Scholarship—students of English, journalism, communication, theatre or library science who participate in at least one (1) extra-curricular or volunteer activity on campus each semester
Wittig: Randy & Sonya Wittig Scholarship—auto restoration students
Wittig: Roger & Rita Wittig Scholarship—auto restoration students
Yoder: Dayton & Hazel Yoder Scholarship—Church of the Brethren students with rural/agricultural background; academic achievement, leadership ability
York: H. Laverne & Evelyn Herr York Scholarship—student athlete majoring in physical education
Ziegler: Paul Ziegler Scholarship—priority given to member of the tennis team; demonstrate compassion, encouragement, and leadership; financial need

** not fully funded

Work Study and Employment

All students may apply for on-campus jobs, but students qualifying for the Federal College Work Study program are given priority. These jobs include clerical assistants, maintenance workers, housekeeping, resident assistants, admissions assistants, athletic event staff, etc.

Off-campus employment is usually available to students. The community of McPherson normally enjoys an unemployment rate far below the national average, and there are many requests for part-time student help. The Career Services Offices posts notices of available positions for both on- and off-campus jobs online at https://www.mcpherson.edu/career/.

Other Sources of Financial Assistance

Veteran’s Benefits may be used to attend McPherson College. For information on eligibility and to obtain application materials, students should contact the Veteran’s Administration by phone at 1-888-442-4551 or online at http:www.gibill.va.gov.

Local service agencies such as Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions, PEO, AAUW and others often have funding available for qualified students. Inquire with these agencies for scholarship forms.

Other forms of financial aid may also be available. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for further information.