SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

Columbia College Hollywood is committed to cultivating, inspiring, and empowering students with a wide variety of need- and merit-based scholarships and grants. Unlike student loans, these scholarships and grants don’t have to be repaid and are awarded exclusively to Columbia College Hollywood students enrolled on the Los Angeles Main Campus, at the Chicago Branch Campus, and in a CCH Online degree program.

Each scholarship or grant has specific eligibility requirements, application instructions, and submission deadlines. Students are encouraged to apply for all scholarships for which they may be eligible, as some scholarships can be combined up to the total tuition and institutional charges per academic year.  

Scholarship deadline information can be found HERE.

All institutional grants and scholarships are non-transferable and carry no redeemable cash value. Credit balances created as the result of the application of an institutional grant(s) or scholarship(s) to a student account will be retained on the student’s account and applied to the subsequent term(s) until exhausted. Final scholarship awards are at the sole discretion of the Scholarship Committee. In the event that a student delays their original start date, all institutional scholarship and grant awards may be forfeited.

2021 CCH SCHOLARSHIP PORTFOLIO

*NEW* CCH Career Accelerator Scholarship

Los Angeles  •  Chicago  •  Online | CCH Students in Summer and Fall 2021 Terms

Getting to your dream job faster and save money while doing it!

• Graduate sooner, in as little as 3 years
• Save a year on housing
• Up to $18,950 reduction in tuition cost
• Start earning money and gaining experience sooner

MAXIMUM AWARD VALUE

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the CCH Career Accelerator Scholarship students must:

• Be matriculated in July or September 2021 pursuing a BFA degree
• Be enrolled for 12 or 16 quarter credits per term
• Remain enrolled continuously from quarter to quarter to maximize discount
• Maintain academic standing in compliance with the requirements listed in the institutional catalog
• Maintain Good credit standing (no past due amounts)

DISTRIBUTION

Earn scholarship funds based based on continuous enrollment from term to term. Existing students must stay enrolled in Summer 2021 Quarter to maximize the award.

*NEW* CCH GOLDEN STATE INSTITUTIONAL GRANT

Los Angeles | New and continuing students

At Columbia College Hollywood (CCH), our commitment has always been to empower creatives to pursue their craft. We recognize the global pandemic has impacted many students and their families, both personally and financially. As a liberal arts college, we want to do our part in helping students start their degree with affordable options for covering the cost of tuition. The CCH Golden State Institutional Grant is offered in lieu of Cal Grant as CCH is not participating for the 2021-22 academic year.

Columbia College Hollywood anticipates resuming participation in the Cal Grant program in the 2022-23 academic year. Eligible California residents are encouraged to apply to FAFSA by March 2nd each calendar year for new or continued eligibility.

MAXIMUM AWARD VALUE

The CCH Golden State Institutional Grant will match a student’s Cal Grant Award for the 2021-2022 academic year.

ELIGIBILITY & DISTRIBUTION

• California campus students must provide their award letter (available July 2021) from the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) verifying aid eligibility for a Cal Grant award for the 2021-22 academic year.
• Eligibility is based on very specific and limited criteria that can be found on the California Student Aid Commission website.
• Please contact your Financial Aid Officer or email cchfinancialaid@columbiacollege.edu if you believe you qualify.

EARLY DECISION SCHOLARSHIP

Los Angeles  • Chicago • Online | High School Seniors graduating in 2021 only

The Early Decision Scholarship is awarded to 2021 high school graduates who submit an application for admission on or before December 31, 2020. All application materials, supporting documents, transcripts, and financial aid applications and documents must be submitted by March 02, 2021.

This scholarship is awarded to students that meet the eligibility requirements as outlined below.

MAXIMUM AWARD VALUE

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the Early Decision Scholarship, students must:

• Be scheduled to graduate High School in 2021
• Apply for admission to the college by December 31, 2020 for a program start date during the 2021 calendar year and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per term/semester
• Complete the following by  March 02, 2021:
  • Submit all required admissions materials, supporting documents, and transcripts 
  • Be admitted to the college for a term beginning in 2021
  • If applying for Financial Aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 
  • Apply for all institutional scholarships of interest
  • Attend a minimum of two CCH virtual events 
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress for continued eligibility beyond 1st academic year

DISTRIBUTION

LA award funds are applied in three equal installments (one installment per term) in the 2021 academic calendar year. Los Angeles students enrolled 16 credits each term will receive the maximum award of $2,500 in the academic year.  LA students enrolled for 12 credits will receive 75% of the per-term award.  

Chicago award funds are applied in three equal installments (one installment per semester) in the 2021 academic calendar year. Chicago students enrolled in 15 credits each Fall and Spring semesters (9 credits in Summer semester)  will receive the maximum award of $2,500 in the academic year.  Chicago students enrolled in 12 credits in Fall and Spring semesters (6 credits in the Summer semester) will receive 75% of the per-term award.

OPPORTUNITY GRANT

Los Angeles  •  Chicago  •  Online | New Students • CCH/Flashpoint graduates enrolling in a new program

The Opportunity Grant provides extra tuition assistance to students who demonstrate financial need and are newly enrolled in a degree program with an original program start date during the 2021 calendar year.

This grant is awarded to students that meet the eligibility requirements as outlined below.

MAXIMUM AWARD VALUE

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the Opportunity Grant, students must:

• Be newly enrolled in a degree program with an original program start date during the 2021 calendar year and take a minimum of 12 credits per term/semester
• Be Pell Grant eligible
• Maintain Pell Grant eligibility for continued eligibility beyond 1st academic year

DISTRIBUTION

LA award funds are applied in three equal installments (one installment per term) in the 2021 academic calendar year. Los Angeles students enrolled 16 credits each term will receive the maximum award of $900 in the academic year.  LA students enrolled for 12 credits will receive 75% of the per-term award.  

Chicago award funds are applied in three equal installments (one installment per semester) in the 2021 academic calendar year. Chicago students enrolled in 15 credits each Fall and Spring semesters (9 credits in Summer semester)  will receive the maximum award of $900 in the academic year.  Chicago students enrolled in 12 credits in Fall and Spring semesters (6 credits in the Summer semester) will receive 75% of the per-term award.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Los Angeles  •  Chicago  •  Online | New Students • CCH/ Flashpoint graduates enrolling in a new program

MAXIMUM AWARD VALUE

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the Academic Achievement Scholarship, students must:

• Be newly enrolled in a degree program with an original program start date during the 2021 calendar year and take a minimum of 12 credits per term/semester
• Meet the following CGPA or GED Test Score criteria at the time of Admission Committee review:
  • Los Angeles applicants
    • • Show proof of an unweighted  cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher on a 4.0 scale from the most recently attended accredited institution
    • GED – Both Campuses
      • GED 2014-present (Fifth Test Series) Average Score: 175 or higher
      • GED 2002-2013 (Fourth Test Series) Average Score: 550 or higher
      • GED 1988-2001 (Third Test Series) Average Score: 45 or higher
  • Maintain at minimum a 3.0 cumulative GPA for continued eligibility beyond 1st academic year

DISTRIBUTION

LA award funds are applied in three equal installments (one installment per term) in the 2021 academic calendar year. Los Angeles students enrolled 16 credits each term will receive the maximum award of $1,800 in the academic year.  LA students enrolled for 12 credits will receive 75% of the per-term award.  

CREATIVE CONTRIBUTOR SCHOLARSHIP

Los Angeles  •  Chicago  •  Online | New Students • CCH/Flashpoint grads enrolling in a new program

The Creative Contributor Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship awarded to exceptionally creative students who are newly enrolled in a degree program with an original program start date during the 2021 calendar year.

MAXIMUM AWARD VALUE

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the Creative Contributor Scholarship, students must:

• Be newly enrolled in a degree program with an original program start date during the 2021 calendar year and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per term/semester
• Submit: a portfolio of the applicant’s original creative work that meets the submission criteria for the applicant’s enrolled degree program. See Portfolio Submission Criteria below.  Incomplete portfolio submissions will not be accepted.
• Email completed submissions directly to scholarship2021@columbiacollege.edu
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress for continued eligibility beyond 1st academic year

DISTRIBUTION

LA award funds are applied in three equal installments (one installment per term) in the 2021 academic calendar year. Los Angeles students enrolled 16 credits each term will receive the maximum award of $3,000 in the academic year.  LA students enrolled for 12 credits will receive 75% of the per-term award.  

Chicago award funds are applied in three equal installments (one installment per semester) in the 2021 academic calendar year. Chicago students enrolled in 15 credits each Fall and Spring semesters (9 credits in Summer semester)  will receive the maximum award of $3,000 in the academic year.  Chicago students enrolled in 12 credits in Fall and Spring semesters (6 credits in the Summer semester) will receive 75% of the per-term award.

PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION CRITERIA: 

YELLOW RIBBON G.I. EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Los Angeles  •  Chicago  •  Online | Military Veterans only

Columbia College Hollywood participates in the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship Program to assist new and continuing veteran students in funding their education. Under the Yellow Ribbon Program, the college coordinates with the Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA) to ensure full coverage of a veteran’s institutional charges from the college.

MAXIMUM AWARD VALUE

The college’s scholarship amount ensures that the veteran student’s tuition and fees are covered 100% despite the annual cap set by the VA.

ELIGIBILITY

In order to access this benefit, a veteran student must qualify into the 100% coverage tier of the Chapter 33 Benefits Program.

Please see the School Certifying Official on the student’s campus of enrollment for current contribution rates and distribution information.

Note: Students using Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment benefits (CH31) or Post-9/11 G.I. Bill® (CH33) will be allowed to enroll in and attend courses and access campus facilities while the college awaits payment for tuition and fees from the VA. While awaiting receipt of funds from the VA, Columbia College Hollywood will not impose any penalty, charge late fees, or require an eligible student to borrow additional funds to cover tuition or fees. This waiting period begins on the date the student provides appropriate documentation and continues until funds are received from the VA, up to 90 days after the School Certifying Official has certified the student’s enrollment for tuition and fees.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

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