Cost/Financial Aid

Cost

The amounts below are the estimated expense for the 2007-2008 academic year. The expense is based on a 9-month (2-semester) academic term.

Expense Amount
Tuition $22,360
Room and Board (Meals & Dorm) $6,380
Living expenses, books, and health insurance* $3,300
One Time Dorm Fee ** $100
Total   $32,140

*Please note that this is an estimate. The actual amount varies from student to student
**This is only for your first year.

 

Financial Aid

College Grant/Giddings Award

This is merit-based. Your application for admission is also your application for this grant. Recipients will be notified after they are admitted

Academic Scholarships (Valedictorian, Presidential, or Trustee)

International students may receive an academic scholarship based on their grades and exam score(s): SAT I, TOEFL, or ACT. Depending on the type of academic scholarship, students must maintain a 3.0 or 3.3 GPA to keep the scholarship after their first year. All that is required to be considered for this grant is to complete an application for admission. Recipients will be notified after they are admitted.

Christian Leadership Scholarship (CLS)

This is for students who have held leadership positions and shown Christian commitment in their churches. A separate application is required for this scholarship. Contact the admissions office for an application, or download a copy from here. The deadline for this scholarship is February 1.

Church Matching

Georgetown College matches up to $200/year if a church contributes towards a student's education. Contact the admissions office for details.

Athletic Scholarship/Grant

Students with exceptional talent in athletics may receive a scholarship/grant to compete with our athletic teams. Contact the admissions office for details.

Performance Grants

Students with exceptional talent in fine art, theatre, and/or music may receive grants. Contact the admissions office for details. You may be required to send recordings of your performances.

 

Outside Scholarships

We encourages all students to apply for outside scholarships. Please note that we do not help with the application process or have anything to do with the outcome of an application. You will have to contact the scholarship institutions directly if you have any questions. Georgetown College does not have any relationship with these institutions. All students, even those receiving scholarships from Georgetown College, are encouraged to apply for outside scholarships.

This is in no way an exhaustive list of scholarships, but a good starting point to search for outside scholarships. We wish you success in your search!