SCHOLARSHIPS and FINANCIAL AID
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP*
Awards range from $18,000 to $30,000 depending on academic strength. Students who apply by November receive full consideration for academic scholarships.
EMERGING GLOBAL LEADER AWARD*
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UNIVERSITY GIFT PROGRAMS
Awards are $8,000 per academic year. Non-US citizen and Non-US permanent resident students will receive consideration for this award.
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Awards range from $12,000 to $22,000 and are based on a student’s academic record. Students must apply by July 15 to receive maximum scholarship consideration.
MORTON-FINNEY SCHOLARS’ AWARD*
This merit-based award ranges from $5,000 to full tuition. This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate strong academic rigor and performance. Scholars also show a commitment to fostering inclusion and valuing different perspectives and backgrounds through their high school and community activities.
ADDITIONAL AWARDS
A separate award application is required for these programs
FEDERAL and STATE GRANTS
THE COMPASS CENTER SCHOLARSHIP *
The Compass Center Scholarship is awarded to students who have a passion for engaging with people of religious, spiritual, and secular backgrounds that are different than their own. Awards are $4,000 per academic year.
THE JORDAN COLLEGE OF THE ARTS AWARD*
Awards are based on performance ability and departmental needs. Students must major within JCA. An audition, interview, or submitted work is required.
BUTLER UNIVERSITY GRANT*
Awards are based on academic strength and financial aid eligibility as determined by the FAFSA. Priority consideration is given to those who submit the FAFSA by February 15.
FEDERAL PELL GRANT*
Awards up to $7,395 based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
FRANK O’BANNON GRANT* or 21ST CENTURY SCHOLARSHIP*
Awards to Indiana residents based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Award amounts range from $700–$10,600. The FAFSA must be received by April 15 each year.
FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN
A long-term, fixed-interest student loan offered to students who complete the FAFSA. May be subsidized and/or unsubsidized based on financial need. Grade level maximums: first-year $5,500, sophomore $6,500, junior/senior $7,500.
FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS and EMPLOYMENT
FEDERAL WORK STUDY*
On-campus employment where students receive a paycheck for hours worked. Eligibility is based on financial need. The average eligibility is equivalent to 8 to 12 hours per week at minimum wage.
MILITARY AFFILIATED AID
Butler proudly certifies enrollment for Chapter 33 education benefits and participates in the Yellow Ribbon program to support military members and veterans. Students can also receive funding from other military programs.
*Available only to full-time undergraduate students pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Award amounts are from the 2024-2025 academic year and may vary for future academic years. Butler gift assistance is tuition specific unless otherwise stated.
DATES TO REMEMBER
APPLY to BUTLERAugust 1—Application for admission opens
November 1—Early Action and Early Decision deadlines
February 1—Regular Decision Deadline FILE the FAFSA
October 1—FAFSA becomes available • Butler Code: 001788
December 1—Recommended FAFSA Filing Date
February 15 —Butler’s Priority FAFSA Filing Deadline
NOTIFICATION of FINANCIAL AID
Mid-February for First-Year and Transfer students
*Notification of Financial Aid will be available for Early Decision late January
Mid-March for Jordan College of the Arts students, Morton-Finney Scholars, and Compass Center Scholars.
NATIONAL CANDIDATES REPLY DATE
TUITION and FEES 2025–2026
Tuition: $48,900 • Fees: $990 • Estimated Housing and Food: $17,090
Total Direct Costs: $66,980
Indirect Costs (books, transportation, misc. expenses): $5,080 (est.)
Total Cost of Attendance: $72,060
2024–2025 FINANCIAL AID STATISTICS
• 96 percent of first-year Butler students received gift aid. The best way to estimate aid and out-of-pocket cost is to use Butler’s Net Price Calculator at butler.edu/npc
May 1 A $500 enrollment deposit is due to the Office of Admission by this date. This deposit is refundable with written request through May 1. The information provided in this flyer was current at time of publication.
All first-year applicants are automatically considered for Butler’s Academic Scholarship Program. You can quickly estimate your own potential scholarship award by using our Academic Scholarship Calculator
Butler University admits students of any race, color, sex, and national or ethnic origin.