Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1942-1943 Page: 26
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plied by the college; 3. Take a course in Bible each semester while
attending Abilene Christian College or until 24 semester hours
have been taken; and 4. average 1.5 grade points on the work of
the preceding semester. (See page 31 for grading system).
The sons and daughters of preachers of the Gospel of Jesus
Christ are allowed 40 per cent reduction on their regular tuition,
provided their father is giving his full time to preaching and depending
on his ministerial support for a livelihood for himself and
family. In order to receive this concession, the student must average
1.5 grade points on the work of the preceding semester.
Students who come from any of the orphans' homes and have
no means of support are given free tuition, and an effort is made
to find work for them so they can earn their room and board. In
order to receive this concession, the student must average 1.5 grade
points on the work of the preceding semester.
Each year Abilene Christian College offers a limited number
of scholarships to outstanding graduates of standard high schools.
These scholarships are worth $100.00 in regular tuition in Abilene
Christian College. This is allowable as follows: Twenty-five dollars
on regular tuition for each of the first four semesters after high
school graduation and after the scholarship is granted, and the
student must average 2 grade points on the work of the preceding
semester.
These scholarships must be applied for, and are awarded by
a committee of the faculty. The following factors are considered
in determining to whom they are to be awarded: 1. Scholarship;
2. Character; 3. Health and physical fitness; 4. Residence; 5. Relative
need for assistance.
No scholarships are allowed for the summer session.
All concessions must be applied for on a regular blank which
the College provides for that purpose.
Loan Funds
The Herschel I. North Loan Fund.-This fund of five hundred
dollars was given in February, 1927, by Mrs. H. I, North in memory
of her husband. It is administered by a committee composed of the
President of the Board of Directors and the President and Dean of
the College. This money is lent to worthy students at a low rate of
interest.
Hudspeth Loan Fund.-In November, 1922, Mrs. A. J. Hudspeth
of Valley View, Texas, started this fund with a gift of one hundred
dollars. This fund has been merged with the Abilene Christian College
Loan Fund which was started during Lecture Week, 1922, and
now amounts to over nine hundred dollars. This money is lent to
worthy students who are unable to attend school without loans.
"W" Club Loan Fund.-On June 11, 1922, the "W" Club set
aside the sum of $87.50 as a permanent fund to be lent to worthy
young lady students of Abilene Christian College. This fund now
amounts to approximately $700. It is administered as the other funds
mentioned above. It is loaned at 5 per cent interest to worthy
young ladies.
Maynet Thomas Baley Loan Fund.-Because of her interest in
young people and because of her desire to help Abilene Christian
College better serve those who wish to get a college education in a
Christian environment, Mrs. J. C. Thomas established in 1936 the9.%a - _ _ __ -_ -
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