Grants, unlike loans, do not have to be repaid and are need-based. Any grant received as a part of a financial aid package is credited directly towards a student’s tuition account. St. Olaf offers many need-based grants to students. Please see the Terms and Conditions of your financial aid award here: Terms and Conditions.
St. Olaf Grants
St. Olaf grants are need-based gifts from the college to the student that do not need to be repaid. The amount of the grant is based on the amount of need the family demonstrates through completion of the CSS/Financial Aid Profile. St. Olaf grants are funded through the generosity of alumni, parents and friends of the college, and other St. Olaf funds.
St. Olaf Scholarships
St. Olaf offers competitive merit scholarships that recognize achievement and potential for academic, artistic, service, and leadership success. With the exception of the National Merit Scholarship program administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, merit scholarships are awarded on the basis of the application through the St. Olaf Admissions Office.
Students may apply for as many scholarships as they wish. The total value of all merit scholarships cannot exceed half of the comprehensive fee, unless the family’s demonstrated need exceeds that amount. All questions about Merit Scholarships should be directed to the Admissions Office.
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The following is a summary of the merit scholarships available to St. Olaf students.
St. Olaf Academic Scholarship Program
National Merit Scholarship Program
Art Scholarships
Dance Scholarships
Music Scholarships
Theater Scholarships