Types of Student Financial Aid for Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students have access to the full range of federal and state student aid programs. While loan limits are lower than those set for graduate students, the combination of grant programs and loans can provide a substantial level of support for eligible undergraduate students. Single undergraduate students, under the age of 24 for the 2010-2011 school year without dependents are considered dependent students for the purpose of financial aid. Parental income and resources as well as student resources determine financial aid eligibility for these students.
Grants
The Federal Pell Grant program provides grants for lower income students. The maximum grant amount for a full-time student for 2009-2010 is $5,350.
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant offers $500 to $4,000 for exceptionally needy students.
The Washington State Need Grant program provides grants to students who are Washington state residents with incomes below a set percentage of the state's median income, as set annually by the State of Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board. The maximum award for a full-time student for 2009-2010 was $6,876.
Scholarship Programs
Bastyr University Scholarships for all incoming undergraduate students are a combination of one-time awards, based on need and lower-division academic performance, designed to bridge the cost-resource gap. Students do not need to submit an application to be considered. The awards range from $500 to $3,000, which will be credited to the recipient's tuition during the student's first three quarters.
Licensed Massage Therapists Scholarship: Licensed Massage Therapists may apply for the LMT scholarship. This $1,500 scholarship is renewable based on academic performance. All applicants must meet the normal requirements for the degree program and provide proof of graduation from a massage school accredited by the Commission on Massage Training Accreditation. This scholarship is renewable.
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is awarded to all admitted undergraduate students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa. All applicants must meet the normal academic requirements for the degree program and provide proof of membership in Phi Theta Kappa. Students who are members of Phi Beta Kappa are also eligible for this scholarship.
AmeriCorps Scholarship is awarded to qualified AmeriCorps alumni in recognition of academic potential in the field of Natural Health. This scholarship will provide $1,500 towards tuition for any AmeriCorps student who is admitted to Bastyr University through the regular admissions process and provides proof of service.
