Financial Aid & Scholarships

Before ruling out any college or university, do a little research on the types of scholarships and financial aid offered at the institutions you are considering. Private colleges offer a wide array of scholarships based on academics, interests, leadership and talent. College decisions should be about your fit and feel and knowing you belong, not just about cost. At Maryville College, for over 200 years, we have historically awarded generous scholarship and financial aid packages. As we continue to invest in our students, we are excited to increase our current on-campus scholarships, and announce our Scots Legacy Award. Every admitted student is eligible for the Scots Legacy Award valued at $20,000 to become part of our residential community. And that’s just the beginning of our financial scholarships! Our on-campus scholarships range from $20,000 to full-tuition! Become a Scot and join the Legacy that is Maryville College! In addition to scholarships based on outstanding academic and personal achievement, MC offers scholarships that reward leadership skills as well as excellence in music, art or theatre. Maryville also participates in the Bonner Scholars program, which provides scholarship assistance to students in exchange for community service.
* IMPORTANT MC FACTS *

100%

of our students receive financial aid.

View/Download Sample 2023/24 packages for Tennessee first-year students
View/Download Sample 2023/24 packages for out-of-state first-year students

 

If a smaller, private college seems to be the right fit, look past the sticker price and apply because there are many opportunities to reduce the cost of attendance. And, after all scholarships and financial aid are awarded, small, private colleges are often just as affordable as large, public institutions.

Don’t rule out a school you are interested in based on price alone. Go through the admission and financial aid process at each institution, and compare all of the financial aid packages offered side by side. That way, when it comes time to make a final decision, you’ll have all of the details you need to make an informed decision.

Federal Grant Aid programs, Federal Education Loan programs (such as Direct Loans, Parent PLUS Loans) and Federal Work-Study are additional sources of available federal aid. Filing a FAFSA is required to be considered for these federal programs.

Tennessee residents may qualify for the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship Program and/or the need-based Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA).  Students must file the FAFSA in order to be considered for these awards as well.

Financial Aid Begins with the FAFSA!

In order to file a 2024-25 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) students and parents must retrieve an FSA ID at StudentAid.gov 

If your FAFSA is selected for Verification, we can accept a signed copy of your tax return, or submit a copy of your IRS Tax Return Transcript upon request.  Additional documentation will be requested by the financial aid office to satisfy the Verification requirement in addition to the required tax documentation.

*NEW* 2024-2025 FAFSA Update (FAFSA Simplification Act)

The FAFSA Simplification Act was enacted by Congress as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. This law reduces the number of questions students will have to answer on the form, makes crucial changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand Pell Grant eligibility and removes outdated restrictions to make federal student aid more accessible to all students.

full listing of changes for 2024-2025 award year can be found on the Federal Student Aid site.

Students are encouraged to login or create an account on studentaid.gov for more information from Federal Student Aid.

Maryville College Code of Ethics and Conduct

The Maryville College Financial Aid Office and its staff follow the Maryville College Guidelines for Conduct and Ethics. As a member of the National Association of Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), the Maryville College Financial Aid Office has adopted the NASFAA Code of Ethics and the NASFAA Code of Conduct to insure good business practices in our day-to-day activities.

NOTE: Maryville College Title IV Code: 003505

Eligibility for financial aid is determined by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) through the Federal Processor. The FAFSA can be completed online. To receive federal aid, a student must be fully accepted into a graduate program. Provisional acceptance does not meet the requirements to qualify for federal aid. Graduation from a program can impact eligibility for future federal aid. Graduate students are eligible to apply for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans. Maximum annual loan amount is indicated below:

Unsubsidized Stafford            $20,500

This amount will be subject to the student’s filing for federal aid, showing eligibility for loans and cost of attendance for school. Students may or may not be eligible for the maximum possible award based on these criteria.

A Federal Grad PLUS Loan is a loan for graduate students who need further assistance after the use of Federal Direct Loans. This is a federal loan with a fixed interest rate and is approved based on a student’s credit. Applications are made at https://studentaid.gov/. Students are eligible for an amount up to the Cost of Attendance, less other aid received.

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