A Sacred Heart education is closer than you think. Every applicant is considered for a merit scholarship of up to $37,000 a year, with additional activity-based grants and scholarships available. There is no separate application and no minimum test score required. In fact, 99% of full-time undergraduates receive institutional financial assistance. With need-based aid, grants, and one-on-one guidance from our team, SHU helps your family understand your options, lower costs, and invest with confidence in a degree that delivers lasting value. In addition, we work individually with students to explore need-based financial aid options.
A Sacred Heart education is an investment, and we help make it a manageable one.
Every full-time applicant is automatically considered for scholarships. No extra application required.
3.3 GPA, high school band, elementary school volunteer, English
$20,000 per year
| Trustee Scholarship | $14,000 |
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| Bishop Curtis Commuter Grant | $4,000 |
| Performing Arts Grant | $2,000 |
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At SHU: sponsored Band & Orchestra travel and a five-year Bachelor's-Master of Arts in Teaching path, with a residency covering 30 graduate credits Plus $2,000 in first-year support: |
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3.6 GPA, high school baseball team, Finance
$20,000 per year
| Trustee Scholarship | $17,000 |
|---|---|
| Welch College of Business & Technology Apex Award | $2,000 |
| Bridging Distances Award | $1,000 |
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At SHU: club baseball and volunteering with youth baseball camps on campus Plus $2,500 in Welch Experience benefits: |
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4.0 GPA, Catholic high school valedictorian, Early Decision, Computer Science, Honors
$32,500 per year
| President's Excellence Award | $20,000 |
|---|---|
| Thomas More Honors Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Catholic Intellectual Tradition Grant | $3,000 |
| High School Valedictorian Scholarship | $2,500 |
| School of Computing & Engineering Apex Award | $2,000 |
| Academic Ambition Award | $2,000 |
| Plus $4,000 in Early Decision benefits: $1,000 Welcome Home Grant, $1,000 Study Abroad Grant, and a free intersession course ($2,000 value) |
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4.0 GPA, Catholic high school valedictorian, Early Decision, Computer Science, Honors
$32,500 per year
| President's Excellence Award | $20,000 |
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| Thomas More Honors Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Catholic Intellectual Tradition Grant | $3,000 |
| High School Valedictorian Scholarship | $2,500 |
| School of Computing & Engineering Apex Award | $2,000 |
| Academic Ambition Award | $2,000 |
| Plus $4,000 in Early Decision benefits: $1,000 Welcome Home Grant, $1,000 Study Abroad Grant, and a free intersession course ($2,000 value) |
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*These personas are not real students. Every student is different. So is every financial aid offer.
Apply to SHU and you are considered for a merit scholarship of up to $37,000 a year, renewable for four years of undergraduate study activity- and program-based awards, such as the Apex with Thomas Moore Honors Scholarship, Academic Ambition Award and the Bishop Curtis Commuter Grant, recognize what you bring to campus.
Submit the CSS Profile (school code 3780) to be considered for SHU need-based grants in addition to merit and the FAFSA (school code 001403) for federal and state aid.
The 2026-27 direct cost to live on campus is $75,220: $54,520 for tuition and fees, $13,730 for housing and $6,970 for the meal plan. Scholarships and grants lower that number.
Apply to SHU. Submit the FAFSA and CSS Profile, both open now. Talk with our team if you have questions.
The University payment plan spreads your balance over 10 months.
Every family’s situation is different. Whether you're considering federal loans, private loans or other financing solutions, our Student Financial Assistance team can help you understand your options and build a plan that works for your budget and goals.
The value of a Sacred Heart degree lasts long after graduation.
Real People, Ready to Help
Your dedicated Student Financial Assistance counselor will guide your family through every step, from your first estimate to your award letter, providing personalized support throughout all four years at SHU. Contact us at 203-371-7980 or sfa@sacredheart.edu.
Your scholarship review starts with your application. Visit campus, bring your questions about cost, and see what is possible.
