Financial Aid and Scholarships AT FRANKLIN COLLEGE
A quality education should be affordable and accessible. That’s why we’re committed to making it possible for you to pursue your goals, dreams and ambitions at Franklin. In fact, just last year we awarded over $35 million in aid to students. Multiple types of financial assistance are available for students of all backgrounds including scholarships and grants, loans, work-study employment and federal/state aid. We also offer benefits to military service members, veterans and their dependents. We will walk you through the possibilities and processes, including filing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to
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2022-23 COSTS
BEFORE FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
graduates earn more money, have better job security,
Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,636
enjoy greater life satisfaction, and have better access to health insurance and other benefits.* Think of it as an
Residence Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,330
investment in your future.
Immersive Term Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $475
Be sure to talk with our financial aid experts before you
Activity Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500
make a decision on attending. Chances are you qualify for more aid than you realize.
Meal Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to $4,500
TOTAL COSTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47,441
*Source: www.forbes.com/advisor/student-loans/
why-should-you-go-to-college/
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Most families experience Franklin’s out-of-pocket costs to be comparable to those of state institutions after financial aid and scholarships are applied.
99%
of Franklin College students receive financial aid.
Undergraduate SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS AWARD
CRITERIA
AMOUNTS
Ben Franklin Scholars Deadline: Nov. 15
Students with a 3.8+ GPA will be invited to compete
$20,000 – up to full-tuition Two full-tuition scholarships
Pulliam Journalism Scholarship Deadline: Nov. 15
By invitation only. GPA 3.0+ Essay required
One full tuition scholar-hip
Academic Merit Scholarships Priority Deadline: Dec. 1
Scholarship amounts are based on GPA
Up to $20,000
Fine Arts (Audition/Portfolio) Deadline: April 1
Students interested in music, art or theatre Audition or portfolio required
$500 – $1,000
Alumni
Students with parent, grandparent or sibling who graduated from Franklin College
$2,000
* Additionally, Franklin College may offer need-based financial aid depending on information obtained from the FAFSA.
KEY DATES AND DEADLINES October 1
FAFSA application opens Institutional Code 001798 November 15 Ben Franklin Scholarship and Pulliam Journalism Scholarship deadline December 1 Academic Merit Scholarship priority deadline April 1 Fine Arts Scholarship deadline
The Support You Need from Day One! From the moment you visit campus you’ll have the support of the Franklin College family. We want to see you succeed and can assist you with all your college questions, including financial aid.
April 15 FAFSA deadline for Indiana residents May 1 Priority deposit deadline to ensure aid offered
For more info
www.FranklinCollege.edu/financial-aid
CONTACT INFO Office of Financial Aid 101 Branigin Boulevard Franklin, IN 46131-2623 finaid@FranklinCollege.edu 888.852.6471 or 317.738.8075