Grant amounts reflect those available for terms starting in September 2026 or later. The scholarship amounts may change for future start terms.
Students may be eligible for additional aid through university grants.
Heidelberg University Awards of Circumstance
Students may be eligible for additional need-based aid through university grants. Students are limited to 3 awards of circumstance.
Visit Award
Attend an official Heidelberg Visit, meet with your enrollment counselor, and file your FAFSA by May 1 to earn a $1,000 award.
Alumni Family Grant
Must have a parent, grandparent, or sibling who graduated from Heidelberg. Eligible for up to $1,000. Renewable for four years.
Out-Of-State Grant
Must be a resident of a state other than Ohio. Students will receive up to $3,000. Renewable for four years.
UCC Grant
Member of the United Church of Christ. Letter of recommendation from a minister. Eligible for up to $1,000. Renewable for four years.
UCC Ministerial Grant
Children of ordained UCC ministers and full-time missionaries. Based on need. Eligible for up to $2,000. Renewable for four years.
Scholars' Day Participation
Students who qualify will be invited to attend. Students who attend this in-person event will receive $1,000. Renewable for four years.
Honors Program Participation
Eligible students (a minimum 27 ACT (or 1260 SAT) and 3.5 GPA OR be ranked in the top 10% of class) will be invited to participate in our Life of the Mind Honors Program. Students who accept this invitation and subsequently enroll will earn $500. Renewable every year you remain in the honors program.
Proudly-First: First-Generation Day Participation Award
First-Generation Students (parents or legal guardians have not completed a bachelor's degree) will have the opportunity to explore Heidelberg, connect with campus resources, and learn how the University will support their transition to college and long-term success. Students who attend this event will earn a one-time, $1,000 award that may be added above the 3 awards of circumstance limit.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Transfer students who are PTK members are eligible for a $1,000, renewable scholarship.
Show Choir Camps of America Participation Award
$1,000 for first-year participants, $500 for each additional year of participation
University Grant, Amounts vary
Must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have exceptional need.
Pell Grant
Need based on FAFSA analysis. Federal government determines eligibility. Amounts vary following federal guidelines. More information available.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Need based on FAFSA analysis. Limited to students who are Pell Grant eligible. Awards are typically $500 per year.
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant/Loan
Must file the FAFSA, currently completing coursework necessary to begin a career in teaching in a “high-need” field, have at least a cumulative 3.25 GPA for each payment period; or have a score above the 75th percentile on an admissions test, such as the SAT, ACT or GRE. Up to $4,000 per year ($16,000 total) for undergraduate students and $4,000 per academic year ($8,000 total) for graduate students. Must agree to teach full time for four years in a Title I school serving low-income students or the grant turns into a Direct Unsubsidized Loan with interest charged from the date of original disbursement.