You can afford a BJU education.
We educate differently. So we do financial aid differently, too. We prepare students to pursue a higher calling with passion and excellence, and we work just as hard to make that education affordable for students who share these same eternal values.
The Starting Point
Higher Calling Pathway Scholarship
$9,000
That’s $36,000 over 4 years
BJU created pathways to recognize students and families who already share meaningful connections with the kind of Christ-centered education BJU provides.
Guaranteed to any student who fits one or more of the four pathways below. No competition, no essay, no maybe.
Legacy Scholar
Child of a BJU alumnus.
Ministry Heritage Scholar
Child of a parent in full-time Christian ministry.
Homeschool Scholar
Graduating from a homeschool program.
Christian School Scholar
Graduating from a private Christian school.
Ready to take the next step?
Four more paths
More ways BJU helps you save
Most students qualify for more than one. Here’s the full picture of what’s available beyond the Higher Calling Pathway Scholarship.
Merit Award
Your GPA and ACT, SAT or CLT scores can earn you additional scholarship money. The stronger your performance, the more you may receive.
Scholarship Summit Award
$500–$2,500
Apply by December 31 and attend the Scholarship Summit for an opportunity at one of these awards, on top of anything else you already receive.
BJU Family Award
$500
Have a sibling who is a current full-time undergraduate student at BJU? New students receive this award simply for joining them.
BJU Need-Based Grants
Awarded based on the financial information you provide through the FAFSA, with help tailored to your family’s financial circumstances.
South Carolina Residents
Powerful in‑state benefits
SC Free Tuition Guarantee
Pay $0 in tuition and program fees. Eligible South Carolina students who submit a FAFSA by August 1 may qualify. See details.
BJU Fellows Scholarship
Pay $0 in tuition. For South Carolina students who submit a FAFSA by August 1 each year and qualify for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship.
Bridging the gap
Other ways
to fund
your BJU
investment
Military Benefits
Eligible veterans and active-duty service members may use education benefits toward tuition and fees.
Learn more
Additional
aid for
South
Carolina
residents
SC Tuition Grant
Up to $5,000
For South Carolina students who submit a FAFSA by August 1; based primarily on financial need.
SC Merit Scholarships
Up to $6,700 in year 1
For students who are South Carolina residents at high school graduation; based on academic performance. See state details.
Your next steps
Tuition 2026–27
Tuition & full financial info Net price calculator**Estimate only. Official aid is applied for through the FAFSA and communicated to admitted students through a financial aid offer.
of new traditional students who apply for aid receive aid1
Best Value — South Region (U.S. News & World Report)
of our students graduate debt‑free2
Questions?
We’ve got answers.
Explore financial aid
Talk with the team that can help you take your next step.
Admission
800.252.6363
Admission Office
Financial Aid
864.241.1637
Financial Aid Office