Financial Aid

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Value that’s affordable

We’re committed to keeping Carroll College affordable to all students and families who share our belief in academic excellence, lifelong learning, and making a difference.

Class of 2024: Deposit Now! If you have been admitted to Carroll, the time to deposit is now! Don't forget... your financial aid estimate is guaranteed with SAI! Deposit now

Estimates of Financial Aid Guaranteed

Guaranteed Aid Estimate

For any prospective student that has filled out the FAFSA and been accepted into the college, Carroll will use their Student Aid Index (SAI) to estimate a financial aid offer– and Carroll pledges the College gift aid is guaranteed financial aid!

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    Value in the Numbers

    At Carroll College, your financial investment pays dividends now and for a lifetime. Let us show you how.

    Value in the Numbers
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    Types of Aid

    Let us walk you through the categories of need-based and non-need-based financial aid available to you.

    Types of Aid
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    Scholarships & Grants

    One of the ways we keep Carroll College affordable is through our generous scholarships and grants program. Find more.

    Scholarships & Grants

Get to know the FAFSA

We recommend that all students and their parents fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)—even if you think you won’t qualify for financial aid. There are Carroll College grants and scholarships available only to those who submit the FAFSA. 

Learn more about the FAFSA

Students and families from a range of household incomes attend Carroll College every year (and remember, 99% of all students receive an institutional scholarship). Here is a chart detailing the income profile of 2022-23 enrolled students who filed the FAFSA →→

Household Income% of those who filed
$0-$49,99922%
$50-$99,99918%
$100,000-$149,99921%
Over $150,00040%

Upcoming Events

I have been blessed to work in the Financial Aid Office which has allowed me to see the countless resources Carroll’s financial aid office provides and I have personally witnessed the generosity of time and resources this office dedicates to us students.

Bridget Braden Nursing Major, ’23

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We're here to help

We know the financial aid process can be confusing and even intimidating. That’s why we’re here—to answer your questions and navigate the process from application to award. 

Contact us at:

FAFSA - Apply
Check out the January 2024 FAFSA update from financial aid professional Janet Riis. Reach out to Janet’s team for questions!
Financial Aid Update
Did you miss Carroll’s recent FAFSA financial aid nights hosted by experienced financial aid professional Janet Riis and her team? Watch it here and remember you can always reach out to Janet’s team for questions!