Scholarships and aid for Catholic college

Catholic colleges with the lowest net price

What families paid on average after grants and scholarships, per year (federal data). Your own price can differ: every college has a net price calculator on its website.

1. –Universidad Central de BayamonBayamón, PR$4,827
2. 64Brescia UniversityOwensboro, KY$8,709
3. 50Trinity Washington UniversityWashington, DC$9,302
4. 66Christian Brothers UniversityMemphis, TN$9,854
5. –Holy Apostles College and SeminaryCromwell, CT$10,117
6. –Mount Carmel College of NursingColumbus, OH$10,420
7. 60Saint Xavier UniversityChicago, IL$10,970
8. –Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-AreciboArecibo, PR$11,117
9. –Donnelly CollegeKansas City, KS$11,476
10. –Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-MayaguezMayaguez, PR$11,502

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Scholarships to apply for

• FederalFAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)The one form for federal grants such as the Pell Grant, work-study and student loans. Most colleges also use it to award their own aid, so file it even if you don’t expect to qualify.Official page: amounts, deadlines and how to apply
• CatholicKnights of Columbus Pro Deo and Pro Patria ScholarshipsFor students entering their first year at a Catholic college who are members of the Knights of Columbus, children of members, or Columbian Squires.Official page: amounts, deadlines and how to apply
• CatholicCatholic United Financial scholarshipsA one-time scholarship for members starting their first college, technical or trade program.Official page: amounts, deadlines and how to apply
• CatholicCatholic Order of Foresters scholarshipsScholarships for members going to college or trade school.Official page: amounts, deadlines and how to apply
• CatholicCatholic Daughters of the Americas scholarshipsScholarships and contests run by the national organization and local courts, including a graduate scholarship.Official page: amounts, deadlines and how to apply
• NationalHispanic Scholarship FundFor students of Hispanic heritage at any accredited college, Catholic or not.Official page: amounts, deadlines and how to apply

Ask each college

• Many Catholic colleges have their own awards, for example for graduates of Catholic high schools or for students recommended by their parish. Ask the financial aid office what they offer.
• Your parish, your diocese and your parents’ employers sometimes offer scholarships too. Ask your parish office and your high school counselor.
• When the aid offers arrive, compare them side by side: grants and scholarships don’t have to be repaid; loans do.