Financial Aid

To be considered for federal and state aid you must first fill out your FAFSA each year.

• Those who qualify for federal aid can receive up to $7395 (for the 25/26 school year)
• Those who qualify for Indiana State grant can receive up to $10,600 (for the 25/26 school year)

HU Scholarships and Grants

• Academic Aid
• Alumni, United Brethren and Church Service
• Athletic Aid
• Performance Scholarships
• Department Scholarships
• Need Based aid
• Business Partner discounts (for graduate and online programs)
   

Outside scholarships and Grants

• The vast majority of outside scholarships come from local sources. The best place to start is with your local community foundation
• Other places to look locally:
  • Local Libraries
  • Banks
  • Investment Companies
  • Volunteer organizations (boys/Girls Club, Lions club, Shriners, VFW)
  • Student and parent places of employment
• Degree specific scholarships
  • Example: Going into nursing?  Look at hospitals and medical associations for opportunities
• National Scholarships and Grants

HU Scholarships and Grants

• Academic Aid
• Alumni, United Brethren and Church Service
• Athletic Aid
• Performance Scholarships
• Department Scholarships
• Need Based aid
• Business Partner discounts (for graduate and online programs)
   

Outside scholarships and Grants

• The vast majority of outside scholarships come from local sources. The best place to start is with your local community foundation
• Other places to look locally:
  • Local Libraries
  • Banks
  • Investment Companies
  • Volunteer organizations (boys/Girls Club, Lions club, Shriners, VFW)
  • Student and parent places of employment
• Degree specific scholarships
  • Example: Going into nursing?  Look at hospitals and medical associations for opportunities
• National Scholarships and Grants

Family Contribution

• 529 Plan
• Cash contribution towards bill

Employment

• The average college student working 20 hours a week can make $3,500 during summer
• Have a part time job while in school.  Even 5 hours a week can make an impact

Sign up for the payment plan to divide each semester’s bill into monthly payments

• Fall payment plan runs from June through November, the Spring payment plan runs from December through April
• There is a $45 fee each semester that goes to our payment plan provider

Will I be able to afford a private university?

The HU Office of Financial Aid is here for you during your college exploration journey. We understand that the financial component of college can be overwhelming and emotional. Our goal is to partner with you and your family to make the financial process as stress free as possible so that you can focus on the most important thing—finding a college at which you can flourish spiritually, academically, and socially. 

We respect you and your family’s time, so we carefully put the best award package on the table in our very first offer, empowering you upfront with the information you need to make informed financial decisions.

We invite you to always call or visit our office with questions or concerns. Serving students and families is our favorite part of this job, and we look forward to getting to know future Foresters before they arrive on campus!

How do I apply for financial aid

1. You must be accepted for admission at Huntington University before you can receive financial aid consideration.
    
2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after October 1 as possible. Respond promptly to any requests made for additional information or documentation.

1. Know your dependency
   
   Which am I?
   
   You are an independent student for FAFSA purposes if you meet at least one of the following specific criteria: being 24 years or older, married, a graduate student, a veteran, have legal dependents other than a spouse, are an orphan, or are an unaccompanied and homeless youth. If you do not meet any of these conditions, you are considered a dependent student and will need to provide your parents' financial information.
    
2. Create a password 
   
   a. For first-time dependent FAFSA fillers, you AND one parent will each need to create a Federal Student Aid username and password.  You may do this at: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out#creating-an-account
   
   b. For first-time independent FAFSA fillers, you need to create a Federal Student Aid username and password.  You may do this at: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out#creating-an-account
    
3. Collect documents – Find a detailed list on the FAFSA Worksheet
   
   - Your 2024 income tax return, as applicable (If filing “dependent”, your parent’s tax return)
   - Your W-2’s and other records of money earned (If filing “dependent”, your parent’s W-2 and 1040 form)
   - Current amount of cash/savings/checking and value of any non-retirement assets (if applicable). If filing “dependent”, your parent’s bank account information
    
4. Give yourself about a half hour to fill it out
    
5. Fill out the FAFSA online at: studentaid.gov
    
6. Follow the steps outlined
    
7. You will be asked to select colleges to send your FAFSA results to.
   
   Huntington University’s school code is 001803 

When is the FAFSA due to be considered for Indiana aid?

Indiana residents must fill out the FAFSA by April 15th to qualify for Indiana aid.

What is the customer service number for FAFSA assistance?

1-800-433-3243

What do I do if my family’s current financial situation is not reflected well on the FAFSA?

If you believe that your FAFSA does not accurately reflect your family’s current financial situation please give us a call. In some cases, we may be able to adjust your FAFSA due to loss of income, death of a parent or spouse, divorce, or natural disaster damage to your family’s residence through a process called "Professional Judgement". Each situation is unique so it is difficult to outline all situations in which a FAFSA adjustment is appropriate. Please give us a call to talk through your specific situation to see if an adjustment may be made to the FAFSA and if such an adjustment will benefit your family financially. 

You may complete a request for a special circumstance adjustment by submitting a Special Circumstance Adjustment form along with the appropriate documentation. We will contact you if we need any additional information. 

Are there any other resources to help me fill out the FAFSA?

FAFSA preview. This preview can help with questions about what the FAFSA questions are about.