Tips for Getting Started:

1. Visit our How To Apply For Financial Aid» webpage to learn step-by-step how the financial aid process works from application to acceptance.

2. Complete your FAFSA » before the deadline.  A student planning on beginning in the Fall 2012 should file no later than February 15th and returning students should file no later than April 1st.  This improves your chances of receiving the most financial aid in which you can be eligible for.  Many awards have limited funding and are given on a first-come first-serve basis.

3. Visit our Calculate Your Cost webpage» to get an estimated idea of what your financial aid package may be specifically for Centenary College.

4. Watch out for individuals and companies that offer financial aid advice, often for a high fee. They seldom deliver what they promise.  If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Types of Financial Aid:

• Scholarships - money that does not have to be paid back.  Scholarships are typically awarded based on merit, skill, or unique character.
• Grants - money that does not have to be paid back.  Grants are typically awarded on the basis of financial aid.
• Student Loans - money that students and parents borrow to help pay for college.
• Work Study - an opportunity for students to earn money through part-time employment to help pay for college.  Students receive a paycheck based on the number of hours they work.

See our links on the left for more information about the different types of financial aid available at Centenary College.

Veterans Benefits

We welcome veterans to apply to our degree programs. Educational benefits may be available to eligible veterans and children or spouses of deceased or permanently disabled veterans. Students who believe that they are eligible for such benefits can find more information on our Military Education Benefits webpage.