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

COVID-19 RELIEF SCHOLARSHIP

Los Angeles  •  Chicago • Online | Continuing CCH/Flashpoint students that withdrew in 2020

Higher education has been hit hard in 2020 by the impact of the global pandemic.  Students are facing unprecedented financial and health challenges that have caused significant obstacles to reaching their academic goals.  We understand that a temporary interruption of studies was a necessary step in ensuring a safe return to personal and family stability. 

In response to these headwinds and to help students return to complete their degrees, CCH has created the COVID-19 Relief Scholarship to assist in offsetting some of the expenses incurred in this difficult time.  

This scholarship is awarded to any student that withdrew from CCH/Flashpoint in 2020 due to economic hardship from the pandemic and meets the eligibility requirements as outlined below.

MAXIMUM AWARD VALUE

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the COVID-19 Relief Scholarship students must: 

• Be a formerly active CCH/Flashpoint student that withdrew in 2020 due to a COVID-related issue 
• Enroll in Winter/Spring 2021 term/semester for a minimum of 12 credits
• Submit a 750 word essay outlining how COVID-19 has had an impact on you or your community.  Include in this essay how you are participating in potential solutions to the crisis you or your community are facing.
• Los Angeles submissions:
  • Email completed submissions directly to cchfinancialaid@columbiacollege.edu
• Flashpoint Chicago submissions:
  • Email completed submissions directly to flashpoint.financialaid@columbiacollege.edu

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.

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.
• Los Angeles submissions:
  • Email completed submissions directly to cch.admissions@columbiacollege.edu
• Flashpoint Chicago submissions:
  • Email completed submissions directly to flashpoint.admissions@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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