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    Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church. The University was founded in 1920 as Marion College and is committed to liberal arts and professional education.

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    Indiana Wesleyan University offers over 280 academic programs, certificates and endorsements in business, technology, education, science, ministry, nursing and more. We offer program options online, on campus in Marion, IN, and at our onsite regional centers in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.

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    God has gifted you with a unique set of gifts—on purpose, and for the purpose of changing the world in a way that only you can. We are here to help you discover, clarify or develop that calling. The world is waiting.

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    Whether your intent is to complete an associate degree, finish your bachelor's degree, prepare for special education licensure, enter the world of higher learning with a master's degree, pursue a doctoral degree, or earn one of our many certificates, our education programs are designed specifically for your busy lifestyle.

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TIMELINE FOR CHURCH REPRESENTATIVE

 

Check Deadlines  |  FEBRUARY

Check this page for the upcoming academic year's deadlines.

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Gather Forms  |  MARCH - APRIL

Churches with accounts, look for our spring promotional mailing with info on CMS award 

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Send in Forms  |  APRIL - JUNE

Select students you would like to receive a scholarship and send in an award form for them.

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Fall Semester Deadline  |  JUNE 1

Submit Fall semester award form and funds.

SEPTEMBER 1
If you submitted an award form by June 1, this is the extended deadline.

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Spring Semester Deadline  |  JANUARY 4

Submit Spring semester award form and funds.

APRIL 4
If you submitted an award form by January 4, this is the extended deadline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

is the church matching scholarship (CMS) program limited to certain denominations?

All Christian denominations are eligible to participate.

How Much will IWU match?

Churches may support their students with larger scholarships, but IWU will only match up to $1,500 per eligible student for Wesleyan denominational churches and up to $1,000 per eligible student for all other Christian churches.

Are students eligible for the cms every year?

Once a student is enrolled in the program, he or she may continue to benefit as long as:

  • the student meets all the eligibility guidelines
  • the student's church submits an official application to IWU by the CMS deadline each year
  • scholarship funds are received at IWU by any required deadlines

Students of IWU employees are not eligible to receive the IWU Matching award; however, they may receive CMS funds from their congregation.

is CMS available to all IWU students?

The IWU match is available only to our IWU-Marion students.

What if a student doesn't qualify for financial aid under the existing federal and state guidelines?

No federal or state financial aid forms need to be submitted to qualify. The student may still receive the benefit of the CMS program award of up to $1,500 from IWU for Wesleyan denominational churches and up to $1,000 from IWU for all other churches. 

Can individuals and businesses contribute to our CMS fund?

Yes. However immediate family members can not contribute while their student is receiving the benefit of CMS.

Individuals and businesses from your church can give directly to IWU and designate their gifts to your church's CMS account. The individuals would be gift-receipted for a donation to IWU and the dollars would go into your church's CMS account.

To ensure there is no delay in their gift being added to your church’s CMS account, make sure the check is payable to Indiana Wesleyan University and in the memo line on the check, write "Church Name - CMS”. Giving online is also an option; include the Church Name in the Designation box. 

Mail checks to:

Advancement Services
4201 S. Washington St.
Marion, IN  46953

Can the family (parents, grandparents, etc.) of an IWU student give to this fund?

No. Gifts by immediate family, per IRS regulations, cannot be accepted during any year the contributor's child is a recipient of any gift through the CMS program. The intent of the CMS program is to provide new forms of financial aid for students. Awardable monies in this program must be derived from sources that are "detached and of disinterested generosity.”

Per IRS regulations, parents, grandparents, and siblings of students currently receiving or applying to receive CMS may not contribute to their church's CMS account.

If I work for a company that matches gifts to IWU, will my gift and my company's matching gift go into our church's CMS account?

Yes, gifts given to CMS can be matched by your employer. A church's scholarship account at IWU will grow more rapidly as donors utilize their employers’ matching programs. Please contact your employer’s Human Resources office to check if they offer this benefit and to find out how you can participate. We encourage you to take full advantage of your employer's matching gift program if they have one. If your child is not benefiting from the CMS program that year you may give through this type of program.

State of Indiana Tax Credit

Indiana tax code states that Indiana taxpayers may take a tax credit of 50% of their gift to Indiana Wesleyan University. For a joint return, the maximum credit is $200, based on the gift of $400 or more. For a single return, the maximum credit is $100 based on a gift of $200 or more.

What if a student withdraws from school or decides not to attend?

Any unused scholarship money remains in the church's account for future use.

Can I support a specific student through CMS?

No, all donations go directly into your church’s CMS account.  Your church submits an official application to IWU by the CMS deadline each school year. This application designates which student to apply the funds toward.

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