SCHOLARSHIP & TUITION DISCOUNT overview
Any questions you may have about financial aid at Urshan University can be sent to scholarships@urshan.edu. Additional financial aid may be available from numerous sources including the student’s home church or district, benevolent associations, private and public charitable funds, and various governmental bodies.
INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL AID
ADMISSIONS
- For students who are applying for enrollment as a new student, the entire enrollment application must be received by the University office by May 1st for the Fall Semester and November 15th for the Spring Semester.
- All who are applying for Urshan University scholarships must have the Scholarship Application completed by May 1st for the Fall Semester and November 15th for the Spring Semester.
- A $500 deposit is required before any scholarship can be awarded. (This $500 may count towards the student’s down payment for the semester.)
- Successful applicants will receive an award letter with an enclosed acceptance form postmarked by June 1st for fall applicants and December 31st for spring applicants. The acceptance form must be signed and returned, along with the $500 deposit, to the Registrar’s office by August 1st.
-If a student is eligible for multiple scholarships, he/she must choose which to receive as only one may be awarded to a student.
HOW TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
ADMISSIONS
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and consistent good character and spiritual conduct. Scholarships are applicable to tuition costs only.
Only one scholarship may be awarded per student, but students may apply for all for which they are eligible.
- Recipients must reside in campus housing.
- Applicants must carry a full-time academic load at Urshan College or the scholarship will be prorated.
- Newly matriculating applicants must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Returning students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA to be eligible for renewal of the scholarship
- Students placed on academic probation will forfeit the scholarship for the next semester. Students may reapply for scholarships once they have been removed from academic probation and achieved a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Only completed scholarship applications will be considered.
- New students must have completed the entire application process for admittance into Urshan College in order to be considered for a scholarship.
- Placement on disciplinary probation may be grounds for forfeiting scholarship funds.
- Scholarships are credited to the student’s account at the beginning of each semester with ½ credited in the fall semester and ½ credited in the spring semester of each year.
- Scholarships may not be deducted when determining the down payment.
- If a student withdraws from the College during a semester, all scholarship funds for that semester are forfeited. If withdrawal occurs during the fall semester, all scholarship funds are forfeited for the entire year. Exceptions may be considered when involving an approved leave of absence.
- Returning students must have completed both academic and financial registration during the registration period and completed new grant applications before the May 1 deadline.
- A non-refundable deposit of $500 toward the applicant’s down payment is required with the award acceptance form by August 1 for a scholarship to be awarded.
- Faithful tithing could be a factor when determining awards.
- The student’s account for the previous semester must be current.
Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the Scholarships Committee.
URSHAN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
ADMISSIONS
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
- Eligibility for the ACT/SAT scholarship will be determined based on the highest composite score reported at the time of enrollment.
- The yearly scholarship award is prorated according to ACT (Composite) or SAT (Combined Math & Reading) scores as follows:
- ACT 26/ SAT 1170-1200 – $500 towards the yearly tuition
- ACT 27/ SAT 1210-1230 – $1,000 towards the yearly tuition
- ACT 28/ ACT 1240-1270 – $1,500 towards the yearly tuition
- ACT 29/ SAT 1280-1310 – $2,000 towards the yearly tuition
- ACT 30/ SAT 1320-1350 – $2,500 towards the yearly tuition
- Late applications by new students may be considered, but any ACT/SAT scholarship granted will be subject to significant proration of funds.
ACT/SAT SCHOLARSHIP
ADMISSIONS
- The applicant must be recommended for the scholarship by the program director responsible for the applicant’s major area of study. The director of general education may recommend an applicant from any major.
- The applicant must have earned a minimum of 12 credits from Urshan University.
- The applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
- The applicant must have an exemplary disciplinary record while attending the university.
- The applicant must meet all of the general eligibility requirements for an Urshan University scholarship.
- In conjunction with the mentorship component of this scholarship, awardees must work 10 hours per week in the office of the Program Director awarding the scholarship.
- This scholarship provides $2,500 for one academic year.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR'S SCHOLARSHIP
ADMISSIONS
- In order to qualify for this scholarship, students must submit a 500-word essay to the scholarship committee at scholarships@urshan.edu. Essays should explain the definable mark that an Apostolic elder has left upon their life and how they intend to pass on the same apostolic commitment.
- This scholarship is renewable based upon the student’s academic, spiritual, and social record at Urshan.
- A new 500-word essay must be submitted each time you reapply for an Apostolic Legends Scholarship
APOSTOLIC LEGENDS SCHOLARSHIP
ADMISSIONS
Scholarship Application
- The total tuition discount per student must not exceed 40% of tuition (with the exception of the Missionary Child Tuition Discount and the Spouse Tuition Discount).
- To renew a tuition discount for the following academic year, a student must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
- Tuition discounts are limited to eight semesters per student.
- Placement on disciplinary probation may be grounds for forfeiting tuition discounts.
- If a student withdraws from the university before the completion of the school year, the full amount of the tuition discount for that academic year is forfeited.
- Failure to obtain an approved Leave of Absence before withdrawing from the university terminates the student’s eligibility to renew tuition discounts.
- Accounts from previous semesters must be paid in full to receive a tuition discount.
- Tuition discounts are credited to the student’s account at the beginning of each semester with ½ credited in the fall semester and ½ credited in the spring semester of each year.
- Tuition discounts may not be used as part of the down payment.
How to Apply for Tuition Discounts
ADMISSIONS
Tuition Discount Application
Offers of Tuition Discounts or Scholarships to Prospective Students
ADMISSIONS
All scholarships are subject to availability and the criteria are subject to change without prior notice.
The Johnsons
Our Senior Pastor Matthew Johnson has been involved in ministry for more than 25 years. Prior to full time ministry the Johnsons both worked in the healthcare field. Pastor Johnson is an Ordained Minister of the UPCI, received his MBA summa cum laude from William Woods University, received his specialty MBA summa cum laude in healthcare administration, and is board bertified in ambulatory surgery management.
Pastor Johnson serves on the Board of Trustees for Compassion Services International (CSI) as well as the UPCI Stewardship Advisory Council.
The Johnsons formerly served the executive team for UPCI Youth Ministries and also served as members of the Missouri Youth Ministries leadership team.
They are the proud parents of Abriah & Jace who are the joy of their lives, along with their two Goldendoodles, Opie Taylor & Ginger Lou. The Johnsons enjoy family time together kayaking, exploring the great outdoors, and also searching for new coffee shops wherever they travel.
The Venturinis
Nathan and Larkin Venturini have been married and serving in ministry together since 2018. They are looking forward to welcoming their first child in August of 2023. Outside of his involvement with The Sanctuary, Nathan is an Operations Analyst for Toyota Material Handling, and Larkin is a Speech Language Pathologist for Bartholomew County Schools. Larkin is a member of The Sanctuary Kids Ministry Team, participates in The Sanctuary Choir, and is involved with Bible Quizzing. They are glad to have made Columbus their home, and are excited about what is happening in the community and church.
Vaneesa McCreary
Vaneesa McCreary and her husband, James McCreary, married in 1998. Together they have one son, Jameson. Throughout the years Vaneesa has helped in a Private Christian middle/ high school office doing anything from state reporting to substitute teaching in various classes, as needed. In 2021, Vaneesa relocated and started working part-time in The Sanctuary daycare. Later on she was asked to fulfill the role as the new daycare director. From June 2022 to December 2022, she worked in each classroom to better understand the schedule and responsibilities as well as completed director specific job training. In December 2022, she officially became The Sanctuary Church Daycare Director.
The Gordons
Matt and Tamera Gordon have been married and have served in music ministry since 1997; as well as teaching music for many years. They have one daughter, Ava. The Gordon's have been a part of The Sanctuary since 2015.
The Ortizs
Jorge and Amy Otiz serve as our Spanish church pastors. Prior to their pastorship, they along with their 3 children, have helped in several missions works in various countries around the world.
The Vailes
Jonathan and Tori got married in 2014, have one daughter named Nora, and one dog named Gus. The Vailes have served as Children's Pastors at The Sanctuary since 2015 while also serving in many administrative capacities and other ministries. Prior to his transition to a full-time ministry position, Jonathan was a music teacher within the BCSC school corporation. Now, with his Master's degree in Business Administration, Jonathan is the Finance Coordinator and Children's Pastor. Tori is a 3rd grade teacher in the BCSC school corporation and serves part-time at The Sanctuary to support administrative needs.
The Sizemores
The Sizemores have served in youth ministry for over ten years, the past seven being the youth pastor's here at The Sanctuary. They lead our thriving youth and young adults group and are passionately serving in many other areas of the church. Mikayla earned her Bachelor's in Education from Indiana University and has been a special education teacher for nearly a decade. Austin earned his Bachelor's in Economics from Marian University where he won two national championships as a football player. They have been married for 7 years and recently had their first daughter Jade in 2021.
The McLaurines
Gwendolyn McLaurine MS, LMHCA, NCC completed her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling. She is a licensed mental health counselor in Indiana and a licensed professional counselor in Michigan. She is the owner of Living Water Mental Health LLC where she provides office and teletherapy services and specializes in helping individuals overcome the effects of childhood trauma. She has ten-plus years of individual, family, and crisis counseling experience. Gwendolyn is eclectic in her approach to therapy and seeks to use the most effective and appropriate method to address her clients' needs.
Gwendolyn is a wife, mother of two, and lover of shopping malls. She and her husband Reggie attend The Sanctuary in Columbus, Indiana, serving on the leadership team as assistant pastors
The Mullins
Assistant Pastors at The Sanctuary; Rebekka and Matthew Mullins have been married, and served together in ministry since 2004 and have 4 beautiful children. Matthew is Vice President at a global fortune 500 company and a partner and CEO of Equipping Leaders. With 20 years of pastoral experience, he also teaches global audiences, and offers coaching in strategy, human resources management, and leader development.
