Costs Overview

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We want you here and are ready to help you through the process!

The financial aid office at Covenant College is uncompromising in its commitment to equitable service. We consider each student’s financial circumstances and academic merit holistically, because if you’re the right fit for Covenant, we want you to be here.

How much does Covenant College cost?

$40,414

Tuition & Fees

$12,272

Room & Board

$24,305

Average Cost - After Aid

**These numbers reflect a full-time, traditional, on-campus student in a standard 2-person room and are estimated based on the average amount of financial aid 99% of our students receive. Simply by completing your application to Covenant, you're automatically considered for merit scholarships, with opportunity for need-based grants, government aid, and competitive scholarship.

Our students are just like you!

We believe Covenant's spiritually nourishing and academically challenging education equips students to successfully live out their calling far beyond their college years, providing what we call ROE: Return on Experience. This is why we're dedicated to making a Covenant education affordable for students from a variety of backgrounds.

current student family household income distribution

"Financial aid became the pivotal point in my decision! The Office of Financial Aid was so generous and so willing to work with me. I felt like they really wanted me at Covenant, and they helped me make that a reality."

Cara Smole '22

Scholarships & Financial Aid

99 percent 99% of Covenant’s students receive financial aid.
We walk with families hand in hand through the world of financial aid from application to graduation (and we also help with strategies on paying student loans after graduation).

Merit Scholarships (based on your application for admission)

Trustees' Scholarship: $20,000
Founders' Scholarship: $18,000
Tower Scholarship: $16,000
Thistle Scholarship: $14,000
Shield Scholarship: $12,000
Tartan Scholarship: $10,000

Competitive Scholarships

Maclellan Scholars Program: Full Tuition
Wilberforce Scholarships: $15,000
Presidential Scholarships: $5,000
Visual Arts & Theatre Scholarships: $5,000
Music Scholarships: Varying Amounts
Pipe & Drum Scholarship: Varying Amounts

State Scholarships

Learn more about our scholarships

Covenant College Grants

Covenant College Grant
Directors Grant
Church Scholarship Promise
NCFCA Grant
PCA Grant
PCA Ministers Grant
The Summit Grant
YXL Grant

Federal Grants
Based on your FAFSA, you could be eligible for need-based federal grants.

Learn more about grants

Learn more about loans

The federal government provides some funding for students to work and receive a paycheck while they are a college student. Because not all students are eligible for Federal Aid, Covenant provides supplemental funding so that all students can gain useful work experience and build their resumes. You may work for our facilities services department, admissions office, or grounds department, for example.

Learn more about Scots Work

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Admissions Timeline

We're so glad you're interested in applying to Covenant! By completing your application, you're automatically considered for merit scholarships as well as institutional grants based on personal criteria. These include Homeschool Grant, PCA Grant, The Summit Scholarship, and more. Other competitive scholarships and aid have key deadlines that need to be met.

Nov. 15

Early Action Deadline (for all Competitive Scholarships)

Dec. 1

FAFSA Opens

March 1

Regular Application

May 1

Decision Deadline

Ready to take the next step?

Thank you for your interest in Covenant! By filling out this form, we'll be able to connect you with the best information regarding your program of interest, as well as your Admissions Counselor.