Merit-Based Scholarships for First Year Students
Hamline University Grants and Scholarships
Outside Scholarships, Grants, and Resources
State Grants
Federal Grants
Award Letter Changes/Revisions
Merit-Based Scholarships for First Year Students
All scholarships listed are awarded based on merit (not need). Scholarships are separated into two categories: Academic Scholarships and Additional Scholarships. Students may receive one academic and one or more additional scholarships.
Click here to view Merit-based Scholarships for First-Year Students.
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Hamline University Grants and Scholarships
Hamline University is the largest single source of scholarship and grant assistance for our undergraduate students. Generally, scholarships and grants come from Hamline University alumni, friends, and the University Financial Aid Fund. Scholarships and grants are awarded on the basis of financial need, unless scholarship criteria are met. All Hamline sponsored, federal, and state gift aid may not exceed Hamline University tuition.
Only full-time students can be considered for Hamline sponsored financial aid. Students are normally allowed grant assistance for a total of eight cumulative terms, including all previous post-secondary work. Hamline merit based aid may be used to fill demonstrated financial need.
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Outside Scholarships, Grants, and Resources
(including Vocational Rehab, Veterans benefits, Americorps, and employer reimbursement)
Outside Scholarships
FastWeb
Minority, Ethnic & International Student Scholarships
United Methodist Scholarships and Loans
All outside scholarships, grants, and resources you receive must be reported to the Financial Aid Office. Once Hamline University receives the outside scholarship or grant money, it is applied to your student account. If the term has not yet begun, the funds are held until they can be applied. Outside grants may reduce the self-help portion of your financial aid award.
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State Grants
Minnesota State Grants
Minnesota State Grants are given by the State of Minnesota. The amount listed on the award letter is an estimate until the state officially confirms award values for students. The estimated grant is based on full-time enrollment of fifteen credits per semester and will be pro-rated if registered for less. However, winter term credits may be combined with either fall or spring semester to achieve fifteen credits. The grant is credited to your account after the funds are forwarded to Hamline University by the state.
Minnesota State Grant Program Eligibility 2008/2009
The Minnesota Legislature passed the higher education bill on May 20, 2005. The bill contains several key provisions related to eligibility to participate in the program for the 2008-2009 academic year. While changes to the formula calculations may impact some students, the adoption of mandatory filing deadlines for the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applies to all Minnesota residents seeking funding through the program. Failing to have your application received by the required deadline will result in a loss of funds for the term(s) in question. The deadlines for Hamline students are as follows:
Summer 2008 – July 1, 2008
Fall 2008 – September 25, 2008
Spring 2009 – March 05, 2009
To complete the FAFSA online, please visit www.fafsa.ed.gov. Again, your eligibility to participate in the Minnesota State Grant Program is dependent on timely submission of your FAFSA. If you have any questions regarding this new requirement, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Achieve Scholarship
The new Minnesota Achieve Scholarship program is designed to assist high school graduates who complete any one of four sets of courses defined as rigorous. Students can earn a one-time scholarship of $1,200 to help pay for college at a public or private university or college. An online application is available at www.getreadyforcollege.org/pdfGR/AchieveScholarshipApp.pdf. More information on this scholarship program can also be obtained by calling the Office of Higher Education at 651-642-0567 or by visiting the “Get Ready for College” web page at www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cfm?PageID=1789.
GI Bill
The Minnesota GI Bill provides financial assistance to Minnesota veterans and service members who served on or after September 11, 2001. Full-time undergraduate or graduate students may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 per term and part-time students can receive up to $500 per term. A one-page online application for the Minnesota GI Bill is available at www.ohe.state.mn.us/military. More information is also available by calling the Minnesota Office of Higher Education at 651-642-0675 or by contacting a regional representative of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Federal Grants
Federal Pell/SEOG
The Federal Pell and SEOG grants are federally funded grants that are credited to your student account after the Financial Aid Office verifies your information with the federal processor.
Visit the Federal Student Aid web site for more information.
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
If you are a Federal Pell Grant recipient, your student record will be evaluated for an award of up to $750 for the first academic year of study (0-23.99 credits) and up to $1,300 for the second academic year of study (24-47.99 credits) from this new, federally-funded gift program. In addition to being a Federal Pell Grant recipient, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- be a U.S. citizen
- be enrolled full time in a degree program
- have successfully completed a rigorous secondary school program of study, as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
- have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to receive an award for a second year of study
Annual award amounts may be reduced by the U.S. Department of Education, if sufficient funds are not available for all eligible students in an award year.
Visit the Federal Student Aid web site for more information.
Federal National Science And Mathematics Access To Retain Talent Grant (SMART)
If you are a Federal Pell Grant recipient, your student record will be evaluated for this federally-funded gift program that awards $4,000 for each of the third and fourth academic year of study (48-95.99 credits). To be eligible, you must:
- be a U.S. citizen
- be enrolled full time
- have at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA
- be majoring in one of the following:
- physical, life, or computer science
- engineering
- mathematics
- technology
- a critical foreign language
Annual award amounts may be reduced by the U.S. Department of Education if sufficient funds are not available for all eligible students in an award year.
Visit the Federal Student Aid web site for more information.
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Award Letter Changes/Revisions:
In the event that we receive new or additional information including, but not limited to housing, outside funding or enrollment, your financial aid is subject to change. Please be aware that all financial aid award letter changes/revisions will be sent to you electronically. An e-mail will be sent to your Hamline netmail account that will instruct you to log into Piperline to review your revised award. If at any time you would like a paper copy of your financial aid award, you may request one at Student Administrative Services.
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