HU Aid
Academic Awards
All students admitted as first-time freshmen are eligible for an award if they are enrolled full-time. Awards are renewable for up to eight semesters.
Transfer Academic Awards
Transfer Academic Awards are eligible to students who will have at least 12 earned credit hours and at least one semester removed from high school. Transfer students are not eligible for Freshman Academic Awards or the Horizon Leadership Program Grant.
Transfer Distinction Scholarship: $8,000 annually
Requires a 3.5 cumulative college GPA. SAP renewal requirement.
Transfer Honors Scholarship: $6,000 annually
Requires a 2.8–3.49 cumulative college GPA. SAP renewal requirement.
Transfer Scholarship: $3,000 annually
Requires a 2.0–2.79 cumulative college GPA. SAP renewal requirement.
HU Grants
HU Forester Fund: Amount varies
Student must file a FAFSA to be eligible.
Alumni Grant: $1,500
Student must be a dependent of a Huntington University/Huntington College graduate.
UB Grant: $2,000 annually
Students must regularly attend and be involved with the Church of the United Brethren in Christ.
Church Service Grant: $1,000
Student must be a dependent of a full-time minister or missionary.
Matching Church Grant: Up to $1,000 annually
HU will match up to $1000 of the amount given by a student's church. The deadline for this grant is August 1 of each year. The Matching Church Grant is awarded to students whose local church contributes directly to the Huntington University scholarship fund. If your church wishes to participate, please review the program guidelines and submit the Matching Church Grant form to the Office of Financial Aid by August 1.
Performance Awards: Amount varies
All Performance Awards can be found on the Department and Performance Awards page. Grant awarded based on faculty recommendation.
Athletic Scholarships: Amount varies
Scholarship awarded based on athletic department recommendation.
Horizon Leadership Program: Amount varies
Please visit the Horizon Leadership Scholarship page for scholarship details.
International Grant: $1,000 – $5,000
Student must be admitted to Huntington University and demonstrate need using this form.
United Brethren International Student Christian Leadership Scholarship: Full Tuition
International students who would like to apply for this scholarship should complete and submit the scholarship application form by March 1st.
Additional Opportunities
Veteran’s Benefits
Huntington University accepts VA benefits for veterans, children, and spouses of veterans who qualify for VA benefits. Beth DuBois in the registrar office is our VA benefit liaison. You can reach her at 260-359-4011 or at bdubois@huntington.edu.
Outside Scholarship Opportunities
Many of our students benefit from outside scholarships. We encourage students to contact their local community foundation to explore scholarship opportunities, as the majority of the outside scholarships we receive are provided by local community foundations. The application window is often January through April of a student’s senior year in high school, but check with your community foundation for specific deadlines.
QUESTA Education Foundation
Huntington is proud to be a regional partner school for the Questa Education Foundation. Students from north-eastern Indiana may qualify for one of several scholarship programs offered through the Questa Education Foundation. The application period is open November through March.
Vocational Rehabilitation Grant
Huntington accepts vocational rehabilitation benefits. The student account and financial aid teams will assist you and your vocational rehabilitation counselor with completing any requested paperwork to process your vocational rehabilitation eligibility.
529 College Savings Plans
Our student account team can assist you in using your 529 College Savings Plan to pay for any remaining costs after other financial aid is applied. Indiana offers a tax credit of up to $1,000 annually for funds invested in a 529 plan. Speak with your 529 plan representative or your tax preparer for additional information. You may contact our student account team at 260-359-4283 or through email at StudentAccountTeam@huntington.edu.
