Grants & Scholarships
Grants and scholarships don’t have to be paid back and are a great way to help pay for college. They are usually awarded based on a number of different factors, including financial need and academic merit.
In addition to the ones listed below, you’ll want to research other sources of grants and scholarships.
Federal
The U.S. Department of Education offers a vast amount of money to BJU students pursuing undergraduate degrees. You apply for federal aid by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
You’ll want to apply for federal aid as soon as possible. The FAFSA opens on Oct. 1 every year, so you can begin it the year before you plan to enter college. Learn more about the FAFSA.
If you’re applying for federal aid, you should review the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP) for Federal Student Financial Aid: Undergraduate | Graduate.
Pell Grant
up to$7,395
based on financial need as determined by your FAFSA
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
$550
Exceptional financial need
Must also be eligible for Pell Grant
Amounts shown are for the 2026–27 academic year and have been confirmed by the Federal Department of Education.
Amounts shown are based on full time enrollment (12 credits).
South Carolina Residents
The following grants are available for qualifying South Carolina residents. You must submit an Affidavit of Eligibility each year for all South Carolina grants and scholarships. LIFE and HOPE scholarship applicants must also submit a Certification Form along with the affidavit.
up to$6,700
for freshman; based on academic merit
up to$7,500
for sophomores and above; based on academic merit
up to$10,000
for math and science students (sophomore and above); based on academic merit
Palmetto Fellows qualify for the BJU Fellows Scholarship
South Carolina LIFE Scholarship
up to$5,000
based on academic merit
up to$7,500
for math and science students (sophomore and above); based on academic merit
South Carolina HOPE Scholarship
$2,800
for freshmen; based on academic merit
up to$5,000
based primarily on financial need (requires a FAFSA)
Eligibility is based on full-time enrollment in at least 12 credits that fulfill degree requirements. Continuing eligibility requires students to meet BJU's Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.
BJU — 2027-28
As a new student, you are automatically considered for BJU aid once you finish the admission application process.
Higher Calling Pathway Scholarship
$9,000 per year—$36,000 across four years
BJU creates pathways to recognize students and families who value 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.
More Ways BJU Helps You Save
Here’s the full picture of what’s available beyond the Higher Calling Pathway Scholarship. Most students qualify for more than one.
Merit Award
Merit-Based
Your GPA and ACT, SAT, or CLT scores can earn you additional scholarship money—the stronger your academics, the more you may receive.
BJU Family Award
$500
Have a brother or sister who is a current full-time undergraduate student at BJU? Receive this award simply for joining your sibling.
Scholarship Summit Award
$500-$2,500
Apply to BJU 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 Need-Based Grants
Awarded based on the financial information you provide through the FAFSA—need-based help, tailored to your family’s financial circumstances.
SC Students
SC Free Tuition Guarantee (South Carolina Students)
For qualifying South Carolina students who submit a FAFSA by August 1 each year and have a family income of $100,000 or less AGI, as reflected on your most current FAFSA (additional eligibility criteria)Combining your entire aid packageQualifying students pay $0 in tuition and program fees.
Students are responsible for non-tuition costs such as housing, meals, student fees, textbooks and course-related expenses.
BJU Fellows Scholarship (South Carolina Students)
For South Carolina students who submit a FAFSA by August 1 each year and qualify for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program from the stateCombining your entire aid packageQualifying students pay $0 in tuition.
Students are responsible for books, other academic fees and food and housing (if applicable).
BJU Financial Aid Terms and Conditions
BJU’s Institutional Aid Policies
Bob Jones University desires to make its college education affordable. One way it seeks to accomplish that goal is through the use of institutional grants and scholarships. In order to be a good steward of the resources it has been given and to try and help as many students as possible, BJU will adhere to the following policies when awarding institutional aid.
General Scholarship Rule (GSR)
All BJU institutional aid when combined with all federal and/or state grants or scholarships cannot exceed a
student’s direct costs (costs of tuition plus fees for day student; costs of tuition, fees, and room
and board for residence student). If total grants and scholarships exceed direct costs, then BJU will reduce
its institutional grants and scholarships beginning with need-based accordingly. Thus, in some cases, a
student may not be eligible for the full amount of his/her institutional grants or scholarships.
If a student qualifies for a federal or state grant or scholarship after BJU aid has been awarded and the additional aid exceeds his or her direct costs, then institutional aid will be adjusted accordingly.
Aid is automatically renewed up to 4 years/8 semesters, if student meets all eligibility requirements. BJU aid does not apply to online only enrollment. All undergraduate awards require enrollment in a minimum of 12 credits per semester of attendance on campus unless a student is in his or her last semester of their degree program.
If you have any questions, email the Financial Aid Office.