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2013-2014 Merit Awards

  New Freshmen Students    New Transfer Students
  • Bishop Carroll Scholarship: $16,000
  • Presidential Scholarship: $14,000
  • Trustee Scholarship: $12,500
  • All Saints Award: $11,000
  • Founders Award: $7,000
  • Presidential Scholarship: $10,000
    • 3.5 to 4.0 GPA
  • Trustee Scholarship: $8,000
    • 3.0 to 3.49 GPA
  • All Saints Award: $6,000
    • 2.5 to 2.99 GPA

Academic scholarships and awards are renewed as long as you remain in good academic standing.  Institutional gift aid is available for fall and spring semesters only and is not available for study abroad programs.   New Transfer Merit Scholarships are based upon cumulative college G.P.A. from official college transcript. 

New transfer students may be eligible for a Carroll College Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.  Transfer students selected to Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society, which recognizes outstanding academic achievement by students who attended community college are eligible for this scholarship. 

Students must indicate membership in Phi Theta Kappa on their application for admission, they must be enrolled full-time and maintain good academic standing to receive this $1,000 renewable scholarship.

Merit Calculator

To find out what you may qualify for, use our MERIT CALCULATOR (Freshman only).

Estimate Your Financial Aid

In addition to merit scholarships and awards, financial need is considered for students who submit a Federal FAFSA. To get a sneak peak at what aid you may be eligible for complete our Net Price Calculator.

Carroll College Scholarships

Incoming Freshmen accepted for admission and enrolled full-time may be eligible to apply for the following Carroll College Scholarship opportunities.

Refer to the Youth Serve website for application materials.

Carroll College Scholarship Eligibility Estimated value of award Application Deadline How to apply
The Dr. J. Murray and Margaret Sterling Brooke Memorial Scholarship Residents from the Ronan/St. Ignatius MT area that are/or will be enrolled full-time at Carroll.  $1,000 to $3,000 Application deadline is March 1, 2013. The application deadline has passed.
Horatio Alger Scholarship Match Recipients of the
need-based state
or national Horatio Alger Scholarship
$1,000 State Winners/$4,000 National Winners Application Deadline is October 25, 2012 Apply online through the Horatio Alger website
Carroll College Life Skills Scholarship Must complete four of the Paying for College Life Skills lessons (101,102,103,104) with a passing grade of 80% or above. Drawing for a $1,000 scholarship (chances of winning is 1 in 100) February 28, 2013 Visit the Life Skills webpage to access login information.  The scholarship drawing deadline has passed.
Carroll College Matched Education Savings Account Program Full-time MT student with earned income and low family income. $4,000 Application deadline is rolling Download application here.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship for Transfer Students New Transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.  Students  $1,000 Students must indicate membership in Phi Theta Kappa on their application for admission. Contact Office of Admission for more details.
The Family Tuition Allowance Grant Students with two or more eligible family members enrolled full-time at Carroll during the same term. $1,000/year per eligible student Application deadline is March 1, 2013. The application deadline has passed.
ROTC Program Carroll College Army ROTC offers full-ride Army ROTC scholarships Scholarships available for full tuition and fees. Monthly stipends range from $300-$500/month, increasing with academic standing.  Book stipends are $1,200. Refer to the ROTC Program page. ROTC Program Page
Yellow Ribbon Program for Veterans Must be entitled to the maximum benefit rate-100% (based upon service requirements) for the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Estimated value of award is $25,198 plus a stipend for books and housing. Refer to the Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon web page, and complete the  Military Benefits Questionnaire Veterans Affairs website.
Youth Serve Montana Scholarship Awarded to  Montana high school students.  Applicants must have completed 100 volunteer hours within a 12 month time. $1,000 Application deadline April 15, 2013  Visit the Youth Serve website for application materials.

Paying for College

We would like to help you work through the maze of financial aid.

Carroll's financial aid packages average $22,816. Aid may include Carroll scholarships and awards, federal grants and loans and work-study jobs.

2013-2014 Financial Aid Budget

Direct Costs Full Time Tuition $27,304
  Room and Board $8,304
  Fixed Fees $610
Total Direct Costs   $36,218

Total Cost of Attendance is estimated to be $40,918, which includes allowances for books and supplies, personal expenses, and transportation. Allowances are not billed to the student.

Financial Aid Checklist
   Apply for Admission.
 √    Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  An online application is available at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.  You must complete a FAFSA to be considered for need-based aid (including 
 federal student loans).  On the FAFSA, indicate Carroll College's Federal School Code 002526 so we can receive the Student Aid Report.
   Respond to any college request for additional information.
 √  After you have been accepted and Carroll receives your Student Aid Report you will receive your financial aid award notification.
   Respond to the college's financial aid offer.
   If you have accepted a student loan(s), complete and sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN), per the college's instructions.
 

 If your parent plans to do a parent loan, they must complete and sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) per the college's instructions.

   Submit your enrollment reservation deposit to the Carroll Office of Admission.
   Register for classes.
   Respond to the Carroll Business Office when you receive your semester billing statement and arrange for final payment.

Questions?

Please contact us at fao@carroll.edu.

Financial Aid Package

Student Perspective

Kelsey Fallis, a junior from Frenchtown, Montana, decided to attend Carroll after comparing a couple other small, private schools.  Carroll’s financial aid staff works to ensure that students are making the most of their financial aid.  By getting to know the students as individuals rather than just another ID number, the staff makes students feel welcome, and they love to help students.

“Carroll’s financial aid really just couldn’t be beaten.  With scholarships, grants, and work-study offers, it really was the best financial choice.”

Kelsey is an English literature and writing major with an international relations minor.  The small class sizes allow students and professors to interact and get to know every person personally.  When designing her class schedule every semester, Kelsey enjoys picking from a wide range of electives.

“I love the fact that at Carroll, you are integrated into the community.  Walking through campus you know just about every face you see, and it’s a very comfortable atmosphere to live and learn in.”


Carroll Service

These awards include: Athletics, Forensics, Performing Arts, Student Government, Cheerleading, etc.

Awards a made by the individual coach or department. For information on athletic scholarships, contact the individual coach:

MEN’S BASKETBALL
- Brandon Veltri, 406-447-5519

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
- Rachelle Sayers, 406-447-4489

MEN & WOMEN’S GOLF

- Bennett MacIntyre, 406-447-4374

MEN’S FOOTBALL

- Mike Van Diest, 406-447-4485

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

- Maureen Boyle, 406-447-4487

WOMEN’S SOCCER

- David Thorvilson, 406-447-5518

MEN & WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY
-
Matt Morris, 406-447-4486

MEN & WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD
-
Matt Morris, 406-447-4486

CHEER/STUNT
-Pam Jones, 406-447-4497

CHORAL (CC CHOIR, CHAMBER CHOIR)
-Robert Psurney, 406-447-4807

LITURGICAL CHOIR
-Fr. Marc Lenneman, 406-447-4869

JAZZ/COMBO
-Lynn Peterson, 406-447-4303

PEP BAND
-Patrick Harris, 406-447-4380

DRAMA/THEATRE
-Chuck Driscoll, 406-447-4309

FORENSICS (TALKING SAINTS)
-Brent Northrup, 406-447-5400

PROSPECTOR NEWSPAPER
-Brent Northrup, 406-447-5400

STUDENT AMBASSADORS (GOLD TEAM)
-Jamie Jones, 406-447-5483

FATHER BUTKO FRESHMAN ESSAY
-
Jeff Morris, 406-447-4361

HONORS SCHOLARS PROGRAM
-
JoAnn Maffit, 406-447-5442