Access Valuable Financial Support at SBU
Southwest Baptist University is committed to working with you and your family to provide comprehensive financial assistance that will meet your needs through a combination of SBU, federal, state, and private aid resources. SBU offers financial aid programs and scholarship programs, and support for each of our four campuses as well as our online students. For example, 100% of our Bolivar students receive financial support.
Our admissions counselors are excited to connect with prospective students and answer any questions you have about the admissions process. You can find campus specific financial aid information by choosing the campus you will be attending toward the bottom of the page.
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Remember to File Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
To receive any state or federal financial aid for which you may qualify, you must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Even if you don't think you qualify for federal aid, SBU uses the FAFSA to help determine eligibility for school-specific funding like scholarships and grants.
- Complete the FAFSA for free using the official FAFSA website. It's important to file ASAP because federal funding is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Indicate SBU on your FAFSA using SBU's FAFSA school code, 002502.
- SBU's recommended FAFSA deadline is February 1 for the upcoming school year.
- To be considered for the Access Missouri Grant Program, undergraduate students must have a FAFSA-received date on or before February 1.
Once SBU receives your FAFSA results, a personalized financial aid package will be put together for you and a financial aid award letter will be mailed indicating your financial aid eligibility. Your admissions counselor will help you through this process and work with you to create a financial aid package that works for you.
Explore Scholarships at SBU
SBU has a wide array of scholarships available for students to apply to across several categories, including academic, performance, athletic, church-related, and private scholarship options. Be sure to check the deadline closely for all scholarships to make sure you turn in your application on time. Also, refer to the campus-specific links to find campus-specific scholarship options.
Types of Scholarships
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Academic |
Academic scholarship options are based on your GPA, and in the case of freshmen students are based on ACT/SAT/CLT scores along with your high school GPA. |
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Performance |
SBU offers a number of scholarships designed to both reward and develop your unique talents across music, art, theatre, speech and debate, and more. |
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Athletic |
SBU is a proud participant in NCAA Division II sports. Teams are able to award athletic performance scholarships in amounts starting at $500 per year and are given by coach discretion based on your performance. |
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Church Related |
SBU awards scholarships to students entering the ministry and partners with churches who want to assist their students in pursuing Christian higher education. |
Have questions about applying for scholarships?
Our admissions counselors are here to make sure all of your questions get answered as you go through the admissions process at SBU. They are eager to help you and excited to provide you the information you need. Your admissions counselor is assigned to you based on your region, so be sure to reach out based on where you’re applying from. Connect with an admissions counselor today and find the answers you need.
Get More Information by Campus
Bolivar
Undergraduate students on the SBU Bolivar campus have a variety of financial aid opportunities through many types of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs.
Mountain View
SBU-Mountain View provides an affordable college education close to home for students in Howell County, Missouri, and surrounding areas.
Salem
SBU-Salem provides an affordable college education close to home for Dent County, Missouri, and surrounding areas.
Springfield
SBU-Springfield provides an affordable college education for students pursuing careers in nursing and health care.
Graduate Students