Your Financial Aid Can Make a Big Difference at Messiah College

We understand the concerns of students and their families about the rising cost of a college education.

Messiah College is committed to keeping a Messiah education accessible and affordable. Students who enroll at Messiah College tell us that financial aid awards were an important factor in making their decision to attend Messiah.

We’re Committed to Making a Messiah College Education Affordable for you

• The AVERAGE first-year student financial aid package in Fall 2008 was $18,402.
• Messiah College contributed $20 million in financial aid in 2006.
• In 2006, the College announced an initiative that seeks to raise an additional $20 million in financial aid over the next five years.
• Of students who enrolled at Messiah College in 2008, 100% of Messiah students, determined through our analysis to have financial need, received financial aid
• In 2008, financial aid packages for enrolled students included:
  • grants or scholarships (99%)
  • one or more loans (70%)
  • work package or campus job (46%)