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For many students and their families, figuring out how to fund a college education can cause stress and anxiety. It鈥檚 one of the most important factors to consider when choosing which college to attend. In today鈥檚 blog, we discuss the three types of financial aid鈥揻ederal aid, institutional aid, and outside scholarships鈥搕o help you start thinking about how to fund your education.

Federal Aid

The U.S. government provides federal aid based primarily on financial need. It can include Pell Grants, subsidized and unsubsidized loans, parent loans, and work study.

You must fill out the (FAFSA) form each academic year to qualify for federal aid. We highly encourage you to fill out the FAFSA as it is the best way to maximize your funding options for college!

Read what steps you can take now to complete the FAFSA

How to Ensure Meredith Receives Your FAFSA

Institutional Aid

Institutional aid is provided by 缅北禁地. The College invests in strong women and their education through various scholarships. Below we have listed some of the scholarships we offer undergraduate students. Visit our Undergraduate Scholarships page for the full list of scholarships.

Academic Merit Scholarship

Every student who applies and is admitted to Meredith is considered for this merit scholarship. No separate application is needed. Students who are awarded the scholarship will receive up to $30,000.

Full-Ride Merit Scholarship

This scholarship is the highest honor available to first-year students and is awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, service, and character. Recipients receive full tuition, housing in residence halls, food, books, supplies, international study, and other academic enrichment programs with a total estimated value of $230,000.

Transfer Scholarships

To recognize strong transfer students, we offer the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, worth $5,000* annually, and the Transfer Academic Scholarship which ranges from $8,500 to $13,000*.

International Students

If you are an international or undocumented student, fill out our Application for Institutional Aid for International & Undocumented Undergraduate Students.

Outside Scholarships

Outside scholarships are free monies that are awarded by outside organizations or private donors that you do not have to repay. They can be based either on merit or financial need. It can be a great way to minimize your out-of-pocket college expenses.

There are various avenues to find outside scholarships, such as an employer, the internet, libraries, churches, community organizations, nonprofits, local businesses, and more. You can also begin by connecting with your high school guidance counselor or your prospective college鈥檚 financial aid office to ask about scholarship opportunities. They likely know of credible sources for you to explore.

How to Apply for Outside Scholarships and Know Which Are Credible

*Amounts are correct as of August 2024.听