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Scholarships & Aid

There are many ways to make a Baylor education fit your family's budget. Very few students pay the full tuition "sticker price" and are able to fund their education through various scholarships, financial aid, loans and payment plans. Our financial aid counselors will help you explore these options. 

Fund your Baylor Education through a combination of various scholarships and financial aid options - A graph explaining Scholarship and Financial Aid options

OPTION 1: MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Your comprehensive academic record and a full review of your completed Baylor application file determine your eligibility for a Baylor merit-based scholarship. No additional application is required. All applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships when they apply, including students who apply as test optional. Very few students pay the full cost-of-attendance “sticker price” and over 86% receive merit-based scholarships.  

OPTION 2: NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID

To be considered for the maximum amount of need-based financial aid, you must submit BOTH of the following applications:

  1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Baylor's FAFSA code is 3545
  2. CSS Profile - Baylor's CSS Profile code is 6032

Both applications open annually on October 1 and should be submitted by the final deadline to be considered for the most available funds: 

  • Freshman Early Decision 1 and Early Action Priority Deadline: November 1
  • Final Deadline to submit the CSS Profile for all Freshman Admission Plans: February 1

If you miss the final deadline, please submit an application as soon as possible to be considered for any remaining funds.

PLEASE NOTE: Once you submit the FAFSA and CSS Profile, it may not be reflected in your goBAYLOR account until late October as files are processed. You can check the status of your CSS Profile here, and as long as it is considered "Submitted," there is no further action for you to take. Likewise, you can check the status of your FAFSA here, and as long as it is considered "Processed Successfully," there is no further action for you to take. Upon acceptance to Baylor, if any information from either the FAFSA or CSS  is still pending, there will be an update in your goBAYLOR account that will explain the pending information.

The FAFSA will determine your eligibility for these programs:

    EDUCATIONAL LOANS

    Includes Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans, Direct PLUS Loans and Alternative Loans

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      FEDERAL WORK STUDY (FWS)

      Eligible students have priority the first 3 weeks of the fall semester to find a campus job. Students who do not qualify for FWS can apply for jobs after this priority period.

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        GRANTS

        Includes Pell, Supplemental Educational Opportunity and Tuition Equalization grants

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        The CSS Profile will determine your eligibility for institutional, need-based aid.

          OPTION 3: SPECIALTY BAYLOR AWARDS

          Baylor offers a variety of “specialty” scholarships for students who meet specific qualifications.

          Be sure to explore these opportunities:

          ACADEMIC
          • Education
          • Honors College
          • Journalism
          • Music
          ATHLETICS

          The various team coaches in Baylor Athletics award athletic scholarships in accordance with NCAA guidelines. Students interested in seeking an athletic scholarship should contact Baylor Athletics at (254) 710-1234 for the name of the contact person for each sport.

          DENOMINATION

          There are many scholarships available for students who are active in a Baptist church, pursuing a career in the church or whose parent is a Baptist minister or missionary. 

          VIEW HERE

          DEPARTMENTAL

          Many department scholarships are only available to upperclassmen, however, there are a few departments that do have scholarships for incoming freshmen. Even if your department doesn’t have incoming freshman scholarships, we encourage you to explore what is available and start planning early for all 4 years of your Baylor education.

          VIEW HERE

          EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
          • Band
          • Debate
          FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS
          • First In Line Success Academy
          LEADERSHIP
          • Carr P. Collins*
          • Trailblazer Scholarship
          LEGACY STATUS

          Baylor awards Sibling Scholarships* in the amount of $3,000 each on a first-come, first serve basis to undergraduate students who have one or more dependent siblings concurrently enrolled at Baylor (at least one must be an incoming freshman). Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS Profile and demonstrate financial need. Each sibling must be admitted and subsequently, enroll at Baylor. For consideration, please email scholarships@baylor.edu. Use "Sibling Scholarship" in the email subject line and include each sibling's name and Baylor student ID number (send one email per family). Renewal of this scholarship is contingent on the siblings maintaining financial need, full-time undergraduate enrollment, and a minimum 2.5 cumulative Baylor GPA. Renewal eligibility ends when fewer than two siblings are enrolled as undergraduates at Baylor.

          MILITARY
          • Air Force ROTC 
          • Army ROTC 
          SCHOLARSHIP EVENTS
          • Baylor2 Law School Program*
          • Baylor2 Medical Track Program*
          • Baylor2 Seminary Program*
          • Distinguished Scholars Days*
          • Getterman Scholars Program*
          • Invitation to Excellence*
          TRANSFER
          • McLennan Community College Transfer Student Engagement Scholarship

          Baylor will also help you process VA Education Benefits and participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program.

          *Those with an asterisk denote scholarships that are for incoming freshmen only. 

          OPTION 4: OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS

          We recommend you apply for as many outside/private scholarships as possible. These are usually offered by local businesses and service/religious organizations. Your high school counselor should be able to assist you in determining what is available in your community.

          OPTION 5: INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLANS

          Baylor offers an installment plan that allows you to pay your out-of-pocket cost each semester in five monthly payments.

          More About Installment Payment Plans

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