Scholarship Information

The Augustine Institute has made a strong commitment to provide scholarships for its students at varying levels of support. These scholarships are made available to degree seeking students on the basis of a calculation of merit or need. There are five scholarship levels:

St. Augustine - Merit-based award of up to 40% of full-time tuition.

St. Jerome - Need-based award of up to 40% of full-time tuition.

St. Ambrose - Merit-based award of up to 20% of part-time tuition.

St. Monica - Need-based award of up to 20% of part-time tuition.

Work Study - At the discretion of the Augustine Institute, a limited number of work-study positions also may be available.

Scholarship Application

Scholarships are awarded at the beginning of each semester and for the summer term. The priority application deadline to be considered for a scholarship is February 1 for the Fall Semester, April 1 for the summer intensive courses, and December 1 for the Spring Semester. Students are responsible for covering the cost of books, supplies, and housing. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as disbursements are only made so long as scholarship funds are available. Applications are available from the Admissions Office. Full-time status is determined based on a two year completion rate. Scholarships of those students who drop from full-time to part-time will change to a part-time scholarship. Students who increase from part-time to full-time can be considered at that time for a full-time scholarship. Petitions should be submitted to the Academic Dean.

Scholarships are funded through the consistent generosity of donors to the Augustine Institute. The Institute does not accept direct federal aid, nor does it participate in indirect programs of federal aid, such as the Student Guaranteed Loan Program.

Merit Based Scholarships Criteria:

• An undergraduate record that shows outstanding performance (GPA of 3.5 or greater)
• A distinguished writing sample
• Exceptional letters of recommendation
• Distinguished personal statement

Renewal Conditions: Merit-based scholarship recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.50 or higher and cannot fail any course (C+ or lower) to be considered for continued aid. Exceptions may be made for those in their first semester of study, after which a student will be allowed one semester to bring the cumulative GPA to a 3.50. Merit-Based Scholarships may be renewed for each academic year, subject to the availability of funds, GPA, student status, and other considerations.

Need Based Financial Aid Criteria:

• An undergraduate record that shows acceptable performance
• An acceptable writing sample
• Suitable letters of recommendation
• Appropriate personal statement
• Completed Financial Aid Application
• Submission of required copies of tax returns

Renewal Conditions: Scholarships may be renewed for each academic year subject to the availability of funds, GPA (maintaining a 3.0), student status, and other considerations.

Work-Study Scholarships Criteria:

• An undergraduate record that shows acceptable performance
• An acceptable writing sample
• Suitable letters of recommendation
• Appropriate personal statement
• Submission of resume with "Application for Admission"

Renewal Conditions: Work-study renewal is based partially upon a performance review at the end of each semester. Work-study students who do not complete their hours at the end of each year will be required to pay tuition to the Institute for any unfinished hours. Work-study may be renewed for each academic year subject to the availability of funds, GPA, student status, and other considerations.