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Completing Your FAFSA
Huntington University is dedicated to providing assistance to our full-time students and we have a variety of academic and performance award opportunities available. While the majority of our awards are based on student achievement, we also recognize financial need and do have need based grant aid available for those who qualify.
To be considered for need-based financial aid, the student must be regularly admitted to Huntington and must have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be filed by going online at studentaid.gov. The FAFSA should be completed by April 15. The school code for Huntington University is 001803.
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Fill out the initial requested information to determine your merit and non-need-based aid.
Be sure to scroll to the very bottom of the page and click on ‘Calculate Financial Aid’ to fill out additional information and obtain your full estimated aid offer.
Continue through the questions until you see all three circles at the top have a green check mark. You will then receive your full estimated aid offer along with your estimated Student Aid Index based upon the information you entered in the estimator form. You may print this to pdf to save the estimate to your device.
3 Examples of Financial Aid Packages
Let’s look at an example of how financial aid will make a difference for a student with the following assumptions:
GPA 3.4
From Ft. Wayne, IN
Living on campus at HU
Receives full Pell and State aid based on FAFSA data
| Example #1: Full Pell and State Aid | |
|---|---|
Basic Annual Cost | |
| $42,416 | This is the basic cost for tuition, housing, and meals at HU per academic year. |
Institutional Aid | |
| (-) $10,000 | Academic Faculty Scholarship from HU (Based upon a high school GPA of 3.4) |
| State & Federal Aid | |
| (-) $12,400 | Estimated Frank O’Bannon Grant as an Indiana Resident |
| (-) $7,395 | Estimated Pell Grant |
| Federal Loans | |
| (-) $3,500 | Federal Subsidized Loan |
| (-) $2,000 | Federal Unsubsidized Loan This student takes advantage of Federal Student Loans, using $5,500 per year. They work hard to graduate in four years and leave with $22,000 in student loans; much lower than the average of $32,500 in student loan debt most students have when leaving a private nonprofit school. They will begin repaying this loan to the Department of Education six months after graduation. A variety of repayment options are available to meet the student's specific needs. Click here to view currently available options. |
| Additional Institutional Aid | |
| (-) $2,075 | HU4U Grant |
| Final Annual Cost | |
| $5,046 | This is the final amount to be paid to Huntington University for the academic year. Click here for more information on installment payment plans. |
Let’s look at an example of how financial aid will make a difference for a student with the following assumptions:
GPA 4.2
Majoring in Digital Media Arts
From Huntington, IN and filed their FAFSA by 4/15/24
Is commuting to HU while living at home
Receives some Pell and State aid based on FAFSA data
| Example #2: Partial Pell and State Aid | |
|---|---|
Basic Annual Cost | |
| $31,870 | This is the basic cost for tuition with no housing or meals at HU per academic year. |
Institutional Aid | |
| (-) $14,000 | Academic Dean's Scholarship (Based upon a high school GPA of 4.2) |
| (-) $2,000 | DMA Animation Scholarship |
| (-) $2,000 | Hometown Grant |
| State & Federal Aid | |
| (-) $6,900 | Estimated Frank O’Bannon Grant as an Indiana Resident |
| (-) $2,345 | Estimated Pell Grant |
| Federal Loans | |
| (-) $3,500 | Federal Subsidized Loan |
| (-) $1,125 | Federal Unsubsidized Loan This student takes advantage of Federal Student Loans, using $4,625 per year. They work hard to graduate in four years and leave with $18,500 in student loans; much lower than the average of $32,500 in student loan debt most students have when leaving a private nonprofit school. They will begin repaying this loan to the Department of Education six months after graduation. A variety of repayment options are available to meet the student's specific needs. Click here to view currently available options. |
| Final Annual Cost | |
| $0 | No remaining balance in this example. |
Let’s look at an example of how financial aid will make a difference for a student with the following assumptions:
GPA 3.8
One parent is an alumni of HU
Will be on the track and cross-country team
From Indianapolis, IN and filed his FASA by 4/15/24
Living on campus
Receives no Pell or State aid based on FAFSA data
| Example #3: No Pell or State Aid | |
|---|---|
Basic Annual Cost | |
| $42,416 | This is the basic cost for tuition, housing, and meals at HU per academic year. |
Institutional Aid | |
| (-) $14,000 | Academic Dean's Scholarship (Based upon a high school GPA of 3.8) |
| (-) $1,500 | Alumni Grant |
| (-) $2,000 | Track Scholarship |
| (-) $1,500 | Cross-Country Scholarship |
| (-) $4,200 | HU Grant |
| State & Federal Aid | |
| $0 | Estimated Frank O’Bannon Grant as an Indiana Resident |
| $0 | Estimated Pell Grant |
| Federal Loans | |
| (-) $3,500 | Federal Subsidized Loan |
| (-) $1,500 | Federal Unsubsidized Loan This student takes advantage of Federal Student Loans, using $5,500 per year. They work hard to graduate in four years and leave with $22,000 in student loans; much lower than the average of $32,500 in student loan debt most students have when leaving a private nonprofit school. They will begin repaying this loan to the Department of Education six months after graduation. A variety of repayment options are available to meet the student's specific needs. Click here to view currently available options. |
| Final Annual Cost | |
| $15,716 | This is the final amount to be paid to Huntington University for the academic year. Click here for more information on installment payment plans. |
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Costs
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| 2025-2026 Undergraduate Costs at Huntington University | |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Annual Tuition | $33,144 |
Fees* | $0 |
Room & Board | $11,074 |
| Total Investment | $44,218 |
*No standard fees. Download the above tuition and fees document to view a breakdown of all fees. Please see your billing statement for specific fees applied in each semester to your student account.
Financial Aid Sources
Below you will find the three types of awards which come from Huntington University. They are Freshman Academic Awards, Transfer Academic Awards, and Forester Fund Awards. Read below to learn more...
Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
Freshman Academic Awards are based on the student’s high school GPA. All regularly admitted freshmen will receive one of these awards without any additional application. | ||
ANNUAL AMOUNT | ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT | |
PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP | $15,000 | GPA: 3.95 and above |
DEAN'S SCHOLARSHIP | $13,000 | GPA: 3.6-3.94 |
FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP | $12,000 | GPA: 3.3-3.59 |
TRUSTEE GRANT | $10,000 | GPA: 2.9-3.29 |
MERILLAT GRANT | $6,000 | GPA: 2.89 and below |
*Academic Awards are renewable for a total of eight semesters. Renewal requirements is Satisfactory Academic Progress. The eligibility and amounts listed above are only applicable to incoming freshmen in the 2025-2026 academic year. | ||
Transfer | ||
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Academic Awards* are available to students who will have at least 12 earned credit hours and are at least one semester removed from high school. Our Transfer Academic Award maximum is $14,000 per year. Transfer students who wish to be reviewed for an Academic Award must send official college transcripts to Huntington University. HU will award transfer students the highest academic scholarship for which they qualify based upon their college transfer cumulative GPA. | ||
ANNUAL AMOUNT | ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT | |
DISTINCTION SCHOLARSHIP | $14,000 | 3.5 Cumulative College GPA |
HONORS SCHOLARSHIP | $12,000 | 2.8-3.49 Cumulative College GPA |
TRANSFER GRANT | $10,000 | 2.0-2.79 Cumulative College GPA |
*Academic Awards are renewable for a total of eight semesters. Renewal requirements is Satisfactory Academic Progress. The eligibility and amounts listed above are only applicable to incoming transfers in the 2025-2026 academic year. | ||
Forester Fund | ||
|---|---|---|
Forester Fund Awards are provided, in part, by the generosity of our alumni and friends. | ||
ANNUAL AMOUNT | ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT | |
HU GRANTS | $500-$2,500 | Student must file the FAFSA. Amount depends on other sources of institutional, federal, or state aid. |
HOMETOWN GRANT | Varies | Student must reside in Huntington County and complete application. You can learn more on our Hometown Grant page. |
OUT OF STATE GRANT | $2,000 | Student must be a resident of any of the 49 states outside of Indiana according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Indiana and international students are not eligible. Not stackable with athletic aid. |
HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI GRANT | $1,500 | Student is a dependent of a Huntington University graduate. |
HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY UNITED BRETHREN GRANT | $4,000 | Student regularly attends and is involved with a United Brethren in Christ Church. |
CHURCH SERVICE GRANT | $1,000 | Student is a dependent of a full-time minister or missionary. |
MATCHING CHURCH GRANT | Up to $1,000 | HU will match up to $1,000 in scholarship from the student’s local church. Scholarship commitment must be submitted by August 1. View the Matching Church Grant PDF for more details. |
PERFORMANCE AWARDS | Varies | Based upon recommendation of art, communication, digital media arts, english, music, or theatre faculty. Visit the Department and Performance Awards page for more details. |
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS | Varies | Based upon recommendation of the Office of Athletics. |
HORIZON LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | Varies | Students who are U.S. citizens and are from an ethnically diverse background may apply and interview. Students with recommendations from Youth for Christ will receive priority consideration. Please visit the Horizon Leadership Scholarship page for more details. |
| HU4U | Varies | HU covers tuition and standard fees when combined with all other types of aid. View the HU4U page for more information and criteria. |
INTERNATIONAL GRANT | Up to $5,000 | Must complete International Grant application and demonstrate need. |
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. |
Find applications and additional details at huntington.edu/HU-Aid. | ||
Below you will find the three types of awards which come from Federal and State grants. Eligibility and amounts are determined by your completed FAFSA. Be sure to complete this by April 15th of each year. Read below to learn more...
Federal & State | ||
|---|---|---|
ANNUAL AMOUNT | ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT | |
INDIANA STATE GRANTS | $3,900-$12,400 | Must be an Indiana resident. Eligibility is determined by the FAFSA, which must be filed by April 15. |
FEDERAL PELL GRANT | $750-$7,395 | Eligibility is determined by the FAFSA. |
FEDERAL SEOG GRANT | $500-$4,000 | Eligibility is determined by the FAFSA. |
Visit studentaid.gov to file your FAFSA today! | ||
Below you can compare the different types of federal loans, private loans, and work-study programs available to you. Read below to learn more...
Loans and | ||
|---|---|---|
ANNUAL AMOUNT | ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT | |
FEDERAL DIRECT SUBSIDIZED LOAN | $200-$5,500 | Need based. Eligibility is determined by the FAFSA. Amount depends on the number of credit hours the student has earned. |
FEDERAL DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED LOAN | $200-$7,500 | Not need based. Eligibility is determined by the FAFSA. Amount depends on the number of credit hours the student has earned. |
PARENT PLUS LOAN | Up to the cost of education | Not need based. Allows parents to help cover the expected contribution. |
ALTERNATIVE PRIVATE LOANS | Up to the cost of education | Not need based. Allows student to take out a loan with the assistance of a creditworthy cosigner. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information. |
FEDERAL WORK STUDY | Up to $2,000 | Eligibility is determined by the FAFSA and allows student to work an on-campus job. The amount is based upon how often the student works. |
ADDITIONAL LOAN AND FUNDING | Varies | Visit our Loans, Work, and Outside Resources page to view additional types of funding and their eligibility requirements. |
Although student loans are not Huntington University’s first choice for you, if used in moderation, they are a good investment in your future earnings potential when you complete a bachelor’s degree. In addition to student loans, HU offers interest-free payment plans for balances that can be paid within 10 months. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (800) 642-6493 for more information. | ||
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Questions?
The Office of Financial Aid is available to answer your questions and to help estimate your eligibility for financial assistance. Feel free to email or call (260) 359-4326 or toll free at (800) 642-6493. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
