Tuition Waiver Exchange Program

Tuition Exchange

Cornerstone University Policies and Procedures

Each year Cornerstone University accepts up to three new students from participating schools within the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) into the Tuition Waiver Exchange Program.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

  • Classification: entering new students (freshman or transfer)
  • High school G.P.A (and college G.P.A, if applicable)
  • ACT or SAT scores
  • Parent employed full-time and eligible for the tuition waiver exchange program
  • Major field of study
  • Potential for leadership and contribution to campus life

Application Process

  1. Apply and become accepted to CU
  2. Have the contact person from your school complete and submit the CCCU Tuition Waiver Exchange Program (TWEP) Application form to Cornerstone University by January 15.
  3. Recipients of the program will be notified by March 1.

Please note: The Tuition Waiver Exchange program covers the cost of tuition only. Non-tuition charges are the responsibility of the student.

Tuition Waiver Exchange Awarding Process

The awarding sequence for tuition remission recipients is as follows:

  • Federal and state grants will be applied first. This will require families to submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
  • Institutional aid will be applied next, including but not limited to academic scholarships and/or Cornerstone University need-based grants.
  • The tuition waiver will then be applied to the remaining tuition balance amount. Room & Board charges and any additional fees are the responsibility of the student.