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A scholarship is a form of gift assistance. They can be awarded based on admissions, major interests/involvement, and financial need, as well as participation in on-campus teams, programs, and clubs.

All undergraduate students attending classes on campus are automatically considered for merit scholarships once they are admitted to Catawba College. Students are also encouraged to file the to determine eligibility for other Types of Financial Aid offered at Catawba College. In addition, information on additional scholarships, grants, and loans is provided below.

Merit Scholarships

Merit Scholarships

Merit-Based Scholarships range from $8,000 to full tuition and are based on a student’s academic performance in high school and/or prior college. All students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships once they are granted admission to Catawba College.

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Academic Scholarships

Academic Scholarships

Major-Based Departmental Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000 and are based on a student’s interest in a particular major at Catawba College. Each scholarship has its own criteria and requirements as well as an application process.

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Additional Catawba Scholarships

Additional Catawba Scholarships

Additional Catawba Scholarships are awarded to students based on a student’s participation in athletic teams, programs, and clubs on Catawba College’s campus.

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Need-Based Scholarships

Don't assume you won't qualify for need-based financial aid. Catawba Need-Based Scholarships may be awarded to incoming students based on their financial need. Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and enter our Catawba code, 002914, to apply.

External Scholarships

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Federal and State Scholarships, Grants, and Loans

The Federal Pell Grant is a grant awarded based on a student’s Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) from the FAFSA to undergraduate students and does not need to be paid back.
The Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is awarded on first come first serve basis and based on a student’s Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) from the FAFSA to undergraduate students and does not need to be paid back.

The North Carolina Need-Based Scholarship is a scholarship awarded to undergraduate, North Carolina Residents attending private colleges and based on a student’s Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) from the FAFSA and does not need to be paid back.
Additional North Carolina Scholarship and Loan Opportunities for North Carolina Residents can be found by visiting the College Foundation of North Carolina website at . Each of these additional scholarships and loan opportunities have specific criteria and requirements as well as application processes.

Federal Work-Study and Campus Employment Programs are a financial aid award offered based on a student’s Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) to allow undergraduate students to work as a part-time employee of Catawba College. Federal Work-Study or Campus Employment will be listed as financial aid awards on a student’s Financial Aid Award Letter if the student qualifies and funds are available. .

Federal Direct Student Loans may be awarded on a student’s Financial Aid Award Letter based on a student’s submitted FAFSA application. A Federal Direct Student Loan is money given to a student to help pay for college from the federal government and must be repaid including interest.
Private Student Loans are student loans given to a student to help pay for college from private banks and lenders. A Private Student Loan must be paid back with interest and should be used as a final option to pay a student’s out of pocket cost to attend Catawba College.

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Office of Financial Aid

finaid@catawba.edu

Hours

9am-4pm

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Phone

704.637.4416

Location

1st Floor
Hedrick Administration Building

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