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Cost shouldn’t discourage you from applying. We offer various institutional awards
(including merit and need-based aid) to students who qualify. In addition:
This year,
we invested over $215 million
in our students, with
85%
of undergraduates receiving some form of aid.
The average award for Fall 2025 is around
$34,600 per student
Approximately
24
% of our students are awarded Pell Grants.
How to apply for financial aid
If you’re looking to use financial aid to help pay for college, you will need to submit
a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is a free, online form
that will help you determine if you are eligible for student aid.
Learn more about applying for financial aid
Types of aid
Most college funding comes from a variety of sources, including aid and your Expected
Family Contribution (EFC). Below are the types of aid. Keep in mind:
Most aid is "stackable," meaning you can combine aid to fund your education.
Chapman provides your financial aid package shortly after admission.
If you are looking to use financial aid to pay for college, be sure you
apply for financial aid
Merit aid and institutional awards
Merit aid recognizes achievement in high school and is based on academic performance
and test scores (if submitted).
First-year scholarships range in amount, but can be as high as
$42,000 per year
If you apply by the deadline you will automatically be considered for these awards.
Select admitted students will also be offered institutional awards. These include
awards for first-generation and underrepresented students, as well as awards from
departments and schools/colleges.
You can learn more about these on our
Institutional Awards page
Federal and state grants
You may be eligible for a federal and/or state grant to help fund your education.
You can learn more about Cal Grants, Pell Grants and the Federal Supplemental Education
Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) on our
Federal and State Grants webpage
Federal Work Study
Work Study is a need-based financial aid award that allows recipients to work up to
19 hours on campus while at Chapman. You can learn more on our
Work Study page
Student loans
Loans are a common way to help fund your undergraduate degree. Our Office of Undergraduate
Financial Aid is here to help you determine your options.
You can learn more on our
Student Loans page
Outside scholarships
There are great opportunities to get additional funding through outside scholarships
from individuals, companies, foundations and charitable organizations. Our Office
of Undergraduate Financial Aid also frequently posts outside scholarship opportunities
on their Facebook page.
Learn more about outside scholarships »
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Financial assistance for current students
Funding is also available to help you as a current student make the most of your Chapman
experience and deal with unexpected financial hardships. Learn more on our Financial
Assistance for Current Students page.
Visit Financial Assistance for Current Students
Undergraduate Financial Aid Information Session
In this presentation, our Undergraduate Financial Aid breaks down the various opportunities
to fund your education:
Additional funding resources
Depending on what type of student you are, you may have unique additional funding
opportunities.
Transfer Students
Merit/academic scholarships are reserved for our most qualified transfer students.
We consider GPA, progress within general education, quality of college curriculum
and past/current grade patterns.
Institutional awards are also open to transfer students.
International students
International first-year and transfer students are eligible for merit-based scholarships.
Merit-based scholarships are based on the applicant’s academic performance and test
scores (if submitted).
Chapman also offers limited need-based aid, up to $15,000, for international applicants.
You can find out more on our
Cost of Attendance for International Undergraduates webpage
Veterans and military dependents
Chapman University is pleased to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program of the Post
9/11 GI Bill
To learn more about resources for veterans and dependents, visit the
Veterans Resource Center’s Financial Resources page
Undocumented students
Every applicant to Chapman is considered for merit aid, regardless of citizenship.
Additional financial assistance may still be granted to those who qualify, and undocumented
students that reside in California may qualify for a Cal Grant via the DREAM Act.
You can learn more about applying for a Cal Grant, and other funding options, on our
Resources for Undocumented Applicants page
Financial aid notification timelines
The Financial Aid Notification Timelines page provides information about when you
can expect to receive your financial aid offer, as well as any other awards.
Learn more about notification timelines
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