Frequently Asked Questions
We get asked a lot of questions by prospective students like you. Here are the answers to some of the ones more commonly asked.
Admissions FAQ
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Yes, you can transfer up to 72 credits for a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. You can view more information on transferring credits on the transfer credits page.
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You can apply to our online degree programs through the online application form. Remember to submit official copies of your high school and/or college transcripts, along with any other required documentation that is specific to your degree program. You can visit the admissions process page to learn more about what to expect throughout the process.
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KHEAA is the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority. Campbellsville utilizes their services to process verification documents.
Financial Aid FAQ
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Yes. You will have to complete the FAFSA form, and we will then determine your eligibility for any financial aid. Visit our financial aid page to learn more about your options, which include scholarships and grants.
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Yes! You can search for outside scholarships online via Fastweb or CareerOneStop. In addition, scholarships may be available through community services, professional affiliations, or even your employer!
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Yes. Campbellsville will not review your FAFSA for aid eligibility until after you are accepted into the school.
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If you have financial aid in excess of your tuition and fees, you may choose to use the extra funds to cover your textbooks through our bookstore.
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Campbellsville University does offer a Transfer Scholarship for alumni and staff of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). New, incoming students may qualify. Ask your Enrollment Counselor for further information.
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Your financial aid will be disbursed directly to your account at Campbellsville.
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Yes! You can call Federal Student Aid at 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).
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Yes! There are many considerations when determining financial aid eligibility. Even if you don’t qualify for grant funds, there are other resources such as federal loans which are available regardless of financial need.
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Federal loans offer more flexible repayment options, generally lower interest rates, better tax benefits, and don’t require a cosigner or credit check in most cases. Due to these additional benefits, we recommend students utilize federal loan funds before private loan funds.
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Graduate students may qualify for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans or a Graduate PLUS Loan.
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SAP stands for Satisfactory Academic Progress. This is a set of requirements which must be met in order to continue qualifying for federal and state aid. This includes a GPA requirement, course completion requirement, and timeliness in completing a degree.
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Students who wish to use financial aid will need to start by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once a FAFSA is submitted, Campbellsville will receive it after you are accepted into the University. Campbellsville’s Financial Aid Office will review your FAFSA for any missing documents, and proceed with creating an award package for you. You will then have the option to accept or decline what you are offered.
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Federal Student Aid (FSA) may select your FAFSA for a review process known as verification. This process is essentially a quality control measure where Campbellsville will review your FAFSA for accuracy. During this review, Campbellsville will coordinate with KHEAA to request certain documents needed to verify accuracy.
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The FAFSA uses prior-prior year tax information. For example, the 2018-2019 FAFSA uses 2016 tax information.
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Typically, financial aid is credited to your account a couple of weeks into the semester. This date will vary based on your individual situation, so please be sure to consult your Financial Aid Counselor for an anticipated disbursement date.
Military and Veterans FAQ
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Yes! Campbellsville participates in VA Education Benefits programs, including the GI Bill. In addition, we are a Yellow Ribbon school.
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The Post 9/11 GI Bill does include a textbook stipend. Certain other programs may cover course materials. Contact our Certifying Official, Karen Smith, for additional information.
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Yes! Active duty military members may receive a discount for online, undergraduate degrees. This discount is $250 per credit hour.
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First, connect with our Certifying Official, Karen Smith, about which benefit you plan to use. Karen will be able to guide you through the process. If this is your first time using benefits at Campbellsville, you will need to either apply for benefits or transfer them to Campbellsville. This will generate a Certificate of Eligibility which will be mailed to you. You will need to submit this to Karen once you receive it. You will also need to submit a Veteran’s Tracking form, which includes information such as program of study and anticipated hours of enrollment.
Tuition and Costs FAQ
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At this time, Campbellsville does not offer a tuition reimbursement plan. However, you may utilize other funds (such as federal student aid) to pay for your courses upfront and reimburse yourself later.
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In most cases, you can choose which you would prefer.
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Graduate students will have a $75 technology fee per 8-week term. Otherwise, there are no flat fees but there may be additional fees by course.
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Yes, most classes will require a textbook.
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Undergraduate students may review payment options here. Graduate students should contact the Student Accounts office at 270-789-5203.
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For undergraduate students, bills are generated upon enrollment. For graduate students, preliminary charges will populate about a month before class start.
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Undergraduate students are billed by semester, and graduate students are billed by term.