Tuition and Financial Aid

Notes:

• Fixed expenses are the same regardless of citizenship or residency.
  
• Room and Board: Double occupancy room, full meal plan.

• Health insurance is required.



Estimated costs for books, supplies, transportation, and other expenses
Books, Supplies, and Personal Expenses	$1,500
Transportation (Round Trip)	$500-$2,500
Total Estimated Costs	$2,000-$4,500

 

Total Fixed Costs	$33,730
Total Estimated Costs	$2,000-$4,500
TOTAL COSTS	$35,730-$38,230

 

Students should plan on at least a 5% increase in the above costs each year to attend Messiah College.

 

Financial Aid

Merit-Based Academic Scholarships



Provost’s Scholarships: US$6,000–$10,000 annually

• All students who meet the criteria are awarded scholarships.
  
• Minimum academic qualifications: SAT of 1100+, ACT of 24+, and/or class rank in the top 25%
  
• No additional application is needed for this scholarship.

President’s and Trustee’s Scholarships: US$16,000–$24,000 annually

• 60 scholarships total awarded annually
  
• Minimum academic qualifications: SAT of 1300+, ACT of 29+, and/or class rank in the top 10%
  
• Eligible students may be invited to an interview selection process.
  
• Admissions application materials must arrive by January 15.
  
  

Financial Need-Based Scholarships


International Aid: US$1,000–$15,000 annually

• Awards based on the International Financial Form/Affidavit of Support submitted at the time of application (available only to non-U.S. citizens).
  
• Submit the International Financial Form/Affidavit of Support Form and supporting documents.

Federal Financial Aid

• Loans, grants, and scholarships; amounts awarded are based on the FAFSA (available only to U.S. citizens and permanent residents).

Work Study Employment
All students are eligible for on-campus work during the school year, with possible earnings up to US$2,000/year (before taxes). Summer work is also available on a limited basis, with possible earnings of up to US$4,000 (before taxes).

Note: Each international student can expect to provide approximately US$17,000 in financial support for each year they attend Messiah College. Students receiving merit-based academic scholarships may be able to reduce this amount.





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