Admissions
Admissions Requirements
What does it take to be a Warrior?
First-time freshman:
Deposit and Housing
Pay Your Deposit
Have you been accepted to Sterling and have decided to call SC your new home? Pay your deposit today to secure your spot in the new student class!
A $100 non-refundable Housing Deposit ($50 for commuters) is required in order to hold your financial aid package and must be paid before you can apply for housing and register for classes.
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Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal from Courses
After the add/drop deadline, a students may elect to withdraw from a course and have a grade of “W” recorded on the transcript. To withdraw from a course, the student must complete a form, available from the Registrar’s Office, and have it signed by their academic advisor, coach, (if applicable) and instructor before returning it to the Registrar’s Office. The Academic Calendar provides the date of withdrawal.
Federal Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Violations
Drug Conviction and Financial Aid Eligibility
As part of the Higher Education Act, a student may become ineligible for federal student aid upon conviction of any offense involving the possession or sale of illegal drugs during a period of enrollment in which federal aid was received (including all grants, loans, or work assistance). The following table outlines the policy on financial aid eligibility.
The possession of a controlled substance - Ineligibility period:
Activity Scholarships
Activity Awards
In addition to an academic scholarship, a student may be awarded an activity award based on interest and participation in activities which include Athletics, Fine and Performing Arts and Ministry Teams.
Federal Work Study
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The Financial Aid Office may award students with federal work study as part of the student's financial aid package. Federal work study is a need-based program. |
Cost
2025-2026 Costs
Sterling College partners with students and families to make a college education more affordable. Every year, Sterling commits more than $6.5 million to student scholarships to help students obtain their educational goals. Sterling College is committed to its mission, To develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith.