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, scholarship programs, and support for each of our four campuses as well as our online students. 100% of our Bolivar undergraduate students receive financial aid support.
Our admissions counselors are excited to connect with prospective students and answer any questions you have about the admissions process. You can also find campus specific financial aid information by choosing the campus you will be attending at the bottom of the page.
Did you know?
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 FAFSA. Even if you don't think you will qualify for federal aid, SBU uses the FAFSA to help determine eligibility for school-specific funding like scholarships and grants.
1. 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.
2. Indicate SBU on your FAFSA using SBU's FAFSA school code: 002502.
3. SBU's recommended FAFSA deadline is February 1st for the upcoming school year.
4. To be considered for the Access Missouri Grant Program, undergraduate students must have a FAFSA received date on or before February 1st.
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 with 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.
"I wanted to come to SBU but wasn't sure if I could afford it. But SBU did so much
to help me make it work. I even received additional scholarships as an upperclassman.
It was like SBU was saying, 'We want you here. We want to help you."
Hanna Glasgow
Elementary education major from Grove, OK
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 scholarship to make sure you turn your application in on time. Also, refer to the campus specific links to find scholarships for your preferred campus.
Types of Scholarships
Institutional Scholarships
SBU offers a variety of scholarships to reward your achievements and make a SBU education financially possible on the Bolivar Campus.
Scholarships are available in the following categories:
- Academic Scholarships
- Performance Scholarships for vocal/instrumental Music and Forensics (speech and debate)
- Club Sport Scholarships for Pickleball & eSports
- Athletic Scholarships
- Church Scholarships
- + more scholarship opportunities
Outside Scholarships
Various groups, individuals, and organizations offer scholarships that can be used to help cover college expenses. These scholarships can stack with institutional scholarships and there are scholarship opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and online world wide students.
Tips when looking for outside scholarships:
- Websites like My Scholarship Central can be a great place to start your scholarship search and allow you to create one application for multiple scholarships.
- Students in the local area may qualify for additional scholarships through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
- Create a separate email address for scholarship applications so results don't get lost and you can check it regularly.
- Remember to be wise while browsing online scholarship applications; they should not require your social security number or a payment to apply.
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 with all of 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
Choose your campus to learn more about cost, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities by campus location.
Bolivar
SBU’s Bolivar campus is our traditional main campus for undergraduate students with a variety of financial aid including scholarships, grants, loans and work study programs.
Springfield
SBU-Springfield provides an affordable college for commuter students pursuing careers in nursing and health care.
Salem Financial Aid
SBU-Salem provides an affordable college education close to home for Dent County Missouri and surrounding areas.
Mountain View
SBU-Mountain View provides an affordable college education close to home for students in Howell County Missouri and surrounding areas.
Worldwide Campus (Online)
The Worldwide Campus makes it possible for those who have work, family, or military obligations, or seek flexible learning options, to pursue educational programs from wherever you are.
Graduate Students
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