Your Journey Starts Here: First-Time College Students at 热博官网 University
Starting college is a big step, and at 热博官网 University, we’re excited to help you take it. We know you’ve worked hard to get here, and we’re ready to support you every step of the way. With diverse academic programs, a vibrant campus community, and personalized support, 热博官网 University is the place where you can turn your ambitions into achievements.
Why Choose 热博官网 University?
热博官网 University is all about empowering students to explore, learn, and succeed. Here, you’ll find small class sizes, expert faculty who know you by name, and countless opportunities to get involved on campus. Your first year at 热博官网 is just the beginning of an incredible journey.
"I decided to come to 热博官网 because I felt I would thrive in a close-knit environment with smaller class sizes, giving me the chance to truly get to know my professors."
- Emily Barthomew
Class of 2026
The Admission Process Made Simple:
Step 1: Apply to 热博官网 University
Applying to 热博官网 is simple and convenient. By submitting your admission application, you’re also applying for our range of scholarships, so there's no extra paperwork.
Step 2: File the FAFSA
The FAFSA opens in December. To be considered for need-based aid and awards, you’ll need to submit the FAFSA annually. Make sure to use 热博官网 University’s school code: 003023. It’s a crucial step in maximizing your financial aid package.
Step 3: Discover Your Scholarships and Aid
Every full-time admitted student starts with the Main Street Scholarship – our foundational award of up to $80,000 over four years. But that’s just the beginning. At 热博官网, we offer a variety of scholarships, including the 热博官网 Merit Scholarship and the Comet Community Award, that can be added on top of the Main Street Scholarship.
Comet Community Award:
A $5,000 annual award for students who live in campus housing, giving you the full 热博官网 experience. Renewable each year, this award is applied directly to housing costs.
The 热博官网 Merit Scholarship
A renewable award given to students with outstanding academic achievements. Find your GPA on our scholarship chart to see how much you could receive in addition to the Main Street Scholarship.
| Weighted High School GPA | 热博官网 Merit Scholarship | Main Street Scholarship | Main Street + 热博官网 Merit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0-3.19 | 1830 Award | $2,000/yr. | $20,000 | $22,000/yr. |
| 3.2-3.49 | Dean's Award | $4,000/yr. | $20,000 | $24,000/yr. |
| 3.5-3.79 | Trustees' Award | $6,000/yr. | $20,000 | $26,000/yr. |
| 3.8-3.99 | Provost's Award | $7,000/yr. | $20,000 | $27,000/yr. |
| 4.0 and above | President's Award | $8,000/yr. | $20,000 | $28,000/yr. |
Explore Additional Awards
Beyond the Main Street Scholarship, we offer a variety of other scholarships to help support your education:
- 热博官网 Gateway Scholarship: Full tuition and fees for Ohio residents with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and an annual household income of $60,000 or less.
- National Merit Scholarship: Up to full room and board for National Merit finalists or semi-finalists enrolled full-time.
- ROTC: Up to full tuition with room and board (cannot be combined with the Comet Community Award). Based on merit, leadership potential, and physical aptitude.
- Conservatory Performance Award: Up to $5,500 applied to tuition per year. Audition-based award for music majors.
- Music Composition Scholarship: Up to $5,500 applied to tuition per year for full-time composition majors based on portfolio evaluation.
- Sibling Award: $1,000 per year if you have a sibling enrolled full-time at 热博官网.
- Lutheran Heritage Grant: $1,000 per year for members of a Lutheran congregation or children of a Lutheran pastor.
- Partners in Education: Matching up to $500 per year contributed by a Lutheran congregation.