Scholarships and Grants
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SCHOLARSHIP and Grant Opportunities
With a variety of scholarship and grant opportunities available, Hiram College is an affordable option. Check out our offerings below. Applying is easy.
Hiram College offers affiliation grants and merit scholarships that are renewable for up to four years. The admission staff considers all applicants for merit scholarships and are selected in a holistic manner for academic excellence, extracurricular distinction, personal motivation, and character. A separate application is not required.
HOW TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
Step 1: Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at https://studentaid.gov/ as soon as possible after October 1st. Include Hiram’s FAFSA code, 003049, on your FAFSA to ensure Hiram receives your information.
Step 2: Apply for admission. A separate scholarship application is not required.
Step 3: Wait for the results. We mail an all-inclusive financial aid packet that will include your award notification on an ongoing basis.
TUITION, FINANCES AND PLANNING INFORMATION
Take a look at the direct cost of attendance below to help with your financial planning.
When completing the FAFSA, please be sure to list HIRAM COLLEGE’S SCHOOL CODE (003049) so that Hiram receives your information from the U.S. Department of Education. You should apply for financial aid as soon as possible AFTER October 1st of the year you wish to start at Hiram College. For example, if you plan to start at Hiram College for the Fall 2018 semester, you would complete your FAFSA anytime after October 1, 2017.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Apply and be accepted to Hiram College
In addition to completing the FAFSA, you must also be admitted to Hiram College prior to receiving an official financial aid award from us. If you have not yet started your admission application or been accepted, start your application now by clicking here.
Verification
Some students are selected for a process called “verification”. If you have been selected for verification, you will be notified by our office regarding the necessary documents needed to complete this process.
Additional Information
A student’s state and federal aid and loan package may vary depending on family circumstances.
| Estimated Direct Cost of Attendance For Freshman/New Transfer Students Is | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $25, 500 |
| Room (double) | $5,300 |
| Meal Plan | $5,300 |
| 2022-2023 STUDENT TYPE | SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT | UP TO | TYPICAL RECIPIENT CREDENTIALS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS | Academic Merit Scholarships | $2,000 to $10,000 | Award is based on a holistic review of academic record |
| AFFILIATION GRANT | Alumni Grant | $1,000 | Child or grandchild of Hiram graduate |
| AFFILIATION GRANT | Legacy Grant | $1,000 | Niece, nephew or cousin of Hiram graduate |
| AFFILIATION GRANT | Sibling Grant | $1,000 | Brother or sister of Hiram student or graduate |
| AFFILIATION GRANT | Disciples of Christ Grant | $1,000 | Member of Disciples of Christ Church |
| AFFILIATION SCHOLARSHIP | Arts Scholarship | $1,000 | Major in Art & Design or Performing Arts |
| AFFILIATION SCHOLARSHIP | Honors Scholarship | $1,000 | Admission into Honors Program |
| TRANSFER STUDENTS | Platinum Transfer Scholarship | $10,000 | 3.75 or higher cumulative GPA |
| TRANSFER STUDENTS | Gold Transfer Scholarship | $8,000 | 3.5-3.74 cumulative GPA |
| TRANSFER STUDENTS | Silver Transfer Scholarship | $6,000 | 3.0-3.49 cumulative GPA |
| TRANSFER STUDENTS | Bronze Transfer Scholarship | $4,000 | Under 3.0 cumulative GPA |
| TRANSFER STUDENTS | Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship | $1,000 | Member of Phi Theta Kappa |
| INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | Global Scholarship | Varies | Holistic application review. Awards range from $2,000 to $10,000. May not be combined with other merit scholarships |
