Financial Aid

Every family approaches college with differing financial needs. Hiram College realizes no two families are alike and is committed to helping students find the resources they need to pay for college.

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A great college experience. A cost that makes sense.

We know paying for college is a big part of your decision. And while tuition numbers can seem intimidating at first, the price you see isn’t always the price you’ll pay.

At Hiram, scholarships, grants, and financial aid opportunities can make your education more affordable than you might expect. We’re here to help you explore your options, understand your costs, and feel confident about your investment.

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of admitted students receive some form of financial aid.

From merit scholarships to grants and other forms of assistance, financial aid can make a difference in what you actually pay.

Additional Information

Financial Aid Application Process

Complete the FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your first step toward being considered for federal and state aid, as well as institutional need-based grants. 

Complete your FAFSA online at studentaid.gov and be sure to include Hiram College’s school code so we receive your information.

Hiram College’s School Code: 003049 

Haven’t applied to Hiram yet? You’ll need to be admitted before you can receive an official financial aid offer. Start your free application now. 

Review Your Financial Aid Offer 

Once your financial aid offer is available, you’ll be able to review the scholarships, grants, and other aid you’re eligible to receive. Our team can help you understand your offer and what it means for your cost of attending Hiram.

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Reviewing and Accepting Aid

  1. Log in to the Student Portal using your Hiram username and password, then select the Financial Aid tab.
  2. Find your award. Select Award, then Award by Aid Year, and choose the appropriate academic year.
  3. Complete the required acknowledgments. Answer the Title IV question under Resources/Additional Information and review and accept the Terms and Conditions.
  4. Submit your decision. Open Accept Award Offer, review and accept or adjust your aid as permitted, then select Submit Decision.
Financial Aid Verification Financial Aid Policies

FINANCIAL AID FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

There are no arbitrary “cutoffs” in family income levels to eliminate an applicant for consideration for aid because several factors other than income will affect the calculation of eligibility. These variables include the size of the family, the number attending college at the same time, variations in student savings and earnings, and the relative strength of family assets.

You are required to apply for aid each academic year. Need-based aid can change from year to year depending on federal and state funding availability and changing family financial circumstances. For example, changes in family income, family size, and the number of family members in college affect aid packages. You should not expect an automatic increase in scholarship or grant assistance. Self-help components of aid, such as loans, increase over the years; also, corresponding improvements in family income help offset increased costs. Eligible students may borrow up to the maximum Federal Stafford Loan amounts as follow:

  • First-year students $5,500
  • Sophomores $6,500
  • Juniors $7,500
  • Seniors $7,500

To be considered for academic scholarships, you must submit a completed application for admission. There is no separate application process to be eligible for Hiram College merit scholarships. Any student qualifying for merit scholarships will receive notification following admission.

Once you begin study at Hiram College, your need-based financial aid will not be affected by grades unless you fail to make satisfactory academic progress or are placed on academic probation. Renewal of a merit award is governed by the specific stipulations of the particular scholarship you have received.

No. However, the data contained in your tax forms will help you to complete the FAFSA. And, if you are selected by the federal government for verification, Hiram is required to obtain copies of your tax forms to finalize your aid award.

There are non-work study jobs available on campus. Jobs have historically been readily available to those who wish to work. You may also check the Financial Aid Office’s Student Job Central Web site for job opportunities or attend Hiram’s annual Student Job Fair that takes place each August.

Because of federal government regulations, colleges and universities, as a standard practice, consider such awards as part of your resources. You must notify Hiram’s Financial Aid Office if you receive such an award.  If adjustments to the aid package are required due to an over-award the student will be notified in writing of the changes.

Like all students, athletes are awarded financial aid based on their calculated financial need or academic accomplishments. It is important to note that the NCAA Division III and the North Coast Athletic Conference do not allow financial aid to be awarded based on the student’s athletic participation or accomplishments.

If your family income changes in the middle of the year, you may ask the financial aid office to re-evaluate your family’s financial circumstances based on documentation regarding these changes. Examples would include parental unemployment or death, or serious illness in the family.

The U.S. Department of Education defines “independent” differently than the Internal Revenue Service. To be identified as “independent” for financial aid, a student must meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • be 24 years of age or older
  • be a graduate student in an approved degree program
  • be an orphan or ward of the court
  • be married
  • be a veteran
  • have other legal dependents.

In all other cases the student is considered a DEPENDENT student and parent/step-parent information will be needed to apply for financial aid. This is true even if students are living, by choice, on their own. It should also be noted that independent students do not always receive more financial aid.

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Questions about financial aid? We’re here to help.

From completing the FAFSA to understanding your financial aid offer, we know there can be a lot of questions along the way. Our Financial Aid team is here to help you explore your options, understand your costs, and feel confident about your next steps.

Contact the Office of Financial Aid 
Phone: 330.569.5107 
Email: financialaid@hiram.edu 

Office Hours 
Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.