Scholarships and Grants
Announcing New Merit Scholarships for Fall 2013
Hiram College created a new scholarship program for entering students in the fall of 2013 that serves to recognize academic achievement and help students and families who deserve a private college education during a time of economic uncertainty. Our new scholarship program recognizes academic achievement and hard work based upon GPA and standardized test scores, and is blind to financial need.
The scholarships for the incoming class of Fall 2013:
| Annual Award | Name | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
|
Full Tuition 3/4 Tuition $16,000 |
Trustee Scholarship Presidential Scholarship Dean's Scholarship |
Awarded by Scholarship Committee. Minimum 3.8 Cumulative GPA and 28 ACT or 1260 SAT - Awardees are notified by December 15 Awarded by Scholarship Committee. Minimum 3.8 Cumulative GPA and 28 ACT or 1260 SAT - Awardees are notified by December 15 3.6 GPA and 26 ACT or 1200 SAT |
| $12,000 | Heritage Scholarship | 3.4 GPA and 22 ACT or 1000 SAT |
| $10,000 | Hiram Scholarship | 3.0 GPA and 20 ACT or 900 SAT |
| $13,000 | Transfer Scholarship | 2.5 GPA with 12 completed transfer hours |
| $15,000 | Phi Theta Kappa |
Membership in Phi Theta Kappa |
Note: the SAT score criteria are based upon the combined critical reading and math scores.
Other available awards:
| Annual Award | Name |
Criteria |
|---|---|---|
|
Up to $5,000 |
Alumni Grant | Children and Grandchildren of Alumni |
| Up to $3,000 | Disciples of Christ Grant | Disciples of Christ Church Member |
|
Up to $3,000 |
Out of State Grant | Enrolled student from out of state |
|
Up to $3,000 Up to $3,000 Up to $3,000 Up to $3,000 Up to $3,000 $1,000 |
Art Scholarship Education Scholarship Music Scholarship Political Science/Pre-Law Scholarship Theatre Scholarship Sibling Grant |
For students majoring in Art For students majoring in Education For students majoring in Music For students majoring in Political Science or Pre-Law For students majoring in Theatre Brothers or Sisters of Currently Enrolled Students |
How to Apply for Scholarships and Financial Aid
- In most cases all that is required to receive a merit-based award is to apply and be offered admission to Hiram College.
- Complete financial packages are available in the spring after families file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- You may file the FAFSA for Fall 2013 anytime after January 1, 2013. We recommend that you complete your FAFSA by February 15, 2013.
- If you successfully submit your FAFSA by February 15, 2013 you should expect to receive a financial package sometime in early March.
- Hiram's FAFSA code is 003049. Use this code to send your information to Hiram.
Tuition and Finances: Planning Information
- Hiram College offers our distinctive Tuition Guarantee. Tuition and fees for Fall 2013 have not been determined. For planning purposes, tuition and fees for Fall 2012 were as follows:
- Tuition: $29,065
Comprehensive Fee $975
Room (double): $4620
Board (continuous serve): $4,940
Total: $39,750 - A student's state and federal aid and loan package may vary depending on family circumstances. State and federal financial aid and loans are not reflected in the average figures above.
For more information visit our Financial Aid site.
