INVESTING IN A BUTLER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS and FINANCIAL AID AN INVESTMENT IN BUTLER covers some of the most meaningful years of your life. Here, you’ll learn the intangibles that will make you distinct: the personal reward of always doing more than expected and the deep satisfaction of sincere service to others. In addition, a Butler investment gets you a personal academic experience that’s ranked first in the Midwest, provided by faculty who will inspire and motivate you. It provides unrivaled opportunities to live what you learn through internships, study abroad programs, undergraduate research, performances, and creative projects. Our students are at the heart of every decision we make. That’s why we’ll offer the best financial aid package we can, right from the start. We want to make the dynamic Butler experience attainable so we can add you and your family to the Butler community.
DATES TO REMEMBER apply to butler AUGUST 1— Application opens NOVEMBER 1— Early Action Application Deadline
file the fafsa OCTOBER 1— FAFSA becomes available Butler Code: 001788
TUITION AND FEES 2022–2023
2021–2022 FINANCIAL AID STATISTICS
Tuition: $43,470 Fees: $990 Estimated Housing and Meals: $15,260
• 96 percent of Butler students received
Total Direct Costs: $59,720 Indirect Costs (books, transportation, misc. expenses): $4,460 (est.)
gift aid. The best way to estimate aid and out-of-pocket cost is to use Butler’s Net Price Calculator at butler.edu/npc.
Total Cost of Attendance: $64,180
The information provided in this flyer was current at time of publication.
DECEMBER 1— Recommended FAFSA Filing Date MARCH 1— Butler’s Priority FAFSA Deadline
notification of financial aid MID-FEBRUARY for FIRST-YEAR and TRANSFER STUDENTS MID-MARCH for JORDAN COLLEGE of the ARTS STUDENTS
national candidate’s reply date BUTLER.EDU/ADMISSION-AID | 317-940-8100 BUTLER.EDU/FINANCIAL-AID | 317-940-8200
Butler University admits students of any race, color, sex, and national or ethnic origin.
MAY 1— A $500 enrollment deposit is due to the Office of Admission. This deposit is refundable through May 1.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AID BUTLER UNIVERSITY GIFT PROGRAMS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP*
Awards range from $15,000 to $24,000 and vary each academic year based on the quality of the applicant pool. Students who apply by November 1, the non-binding Early Action deadline, receive full consideration for academic scholarships.
MORTON-FINNEY DIVERSITY SCHOLAR AWARD*
Awards range from $5,000 to full tuition. Students must demonstrate strong academic rigor and performance as well as a commitment and actions to promote diversity and inclusion through high school and community activities. Candidates from racially and ethnically diverse populations who have been historically underrepresented in institutions of higher education are encouraged to apply. A separate award application is required.
CENTER for FAITH and VOCATION SCHOLARSHIP*
Awards are $4,000 per academic year. Students must be admitted Early Action and demonstrate commitment to communities of faith or service to others. A separate award application is required.
JORDAN COLLEGE of the ARTS AWARD*
Awards are based on performance ability and departmental needs. Students must major within JCA. An audition, interview, or submitted work is required.
ATHLETIC GRANT in AID
Awards are based on performance ability and the needs of the team. Contact the coaching staff directly for more information.
FEDERAL and STATE GRANTS BUTLER UNIVERSITY GRANT*
Awards are based on academic strength and financial aid eligibility as determined by the FAFSA. Priority consideration is given to those who submit the FAFSA by March 1.
FEDERAL PELL GRANT*
Awards up to $6,895 based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
FRANK O’BANNON GRANT* or 21st CENTURY SCHOLARSHIP*
Awards to Indiana residents based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Award amounts range from $900-$9,200. The FAFSA must be received by April 15 each year.
FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS and EMPLOYMENT FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN
A long-term, fixed-interest student loan offered to students who complete the FAFSA. May be subsidized and/or unsubsidized based on financial need. Grade level maximums: first-year $5,500, sophomore $6,500, junior/senior $7,500.
FEDERAL WORK STUDY*
On-campus employment where students receive a paycheck for hours worked. Awards are based on financial need. The average award is equivalent to 8 to 12 hours per week at minimum wage.
*Available only to full-time undergraduate students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Award amounts are from the 2022-2023 academic year and may vary for future academic years. Butler gift assistance is tuition specific unless otherwise stated.
BUTLER.EDU/ADMISSION-AID | 317-940-8100 BUTLER.EDU/FINANCIAL-AID | 317-940-8200