Financial Aid

Financial Assistance for International Students

Freshman Academic Scholarships

To Apply: Complete the Application for Freshman Admission and Scholarships.

Application Date: Jan. 15 (complete date).
*Complete applications for admission received between Nov. 15 and Jan. 15 will be considered for scholarship based on available funds and the quality of the application pool.  Priority consideration will be given to students who apply by Nov. 15 and are subsequently admitted.

Selection Criteria: Awards are based on the student's academic record-SAT or ACT scores, class rank, high school curriculum and extracurricular involvement at the time of admission.

Renewable? Yes. As long as the student upholds the academic standards outlined in the scholarship offer.

Notes: National Merit semi-finalists and National Achievement semi-finalists are guaranteed a minimum award. National Merit finalists who designate Butler University as their sponsor are eligible for an additional award from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation that ranges from $750 to $1,000. Transfer students with fewer than 24 hours of college credit may be considered for this scholarship.

Athletic Grants-in-Aid (Athletic Scholarship)

To Apply: Contact the Department of Athletics at (800) 368-6852, extension 9375 or check out their website, www.butlersports.com

Application Date: None

Award Amounts: vary depending on the athletic program

Selection Criteria: Athletic ability as determined by the coach.

Notes: Awards are made in thirteen NCAA Division I athletic programs. Men's football, men and women's track and field, women's swimming are non-scholarship programs.

Jordan College of Fine Arts Audition Awards

To Apply: In addition to the Application for Freshman Admission and Scholarships, the JCFA supplemental application and an audition are required for art and design, arts administration, dance, music and theatre. Check out the JCFA website for audition dates or to submit the JCFA supplemental application.

Award Amounts: Varies depending on the student's intended primary major.  Students are encouraged to apply for admission and audition early.

Selection Criteria: Talent and performance ability as determined by the faculty.

Notes: Awards are made to students who intend on majoring in the Jordan College of Fine Arts - dance, music, theatre, media arts and arts administration.