Scholarships for the 2008-09 school year
The College of Liberal Arts offers scholarships for both new and continuing students. The application deadline for beginning students is February 1; for continuing students the deadline is March 1.
Most (but not all) of our scholarships use an on-line application. In order to log in and complete the application, you will need a career account. If you don't yet have yours set up, please go to:
http://vwave-01.itap.purdue.edu/ssinfo/helpfiles/EarlyAccessPage.htm
Once you have a career account, please apply here:
http://www2.itap.purdue.edu/dfa/ScholarshipApp.cfm
If you are using a PC, you need to use Internet Explorer; if you are using a MAC, you need to use Safari to fill out the online scholarship application.
Some of our scholarships have a separate application process. To make sure you apply for everything that might apply to you, please click the black button above labeled "scholarships." From there, fill in your status, what type of award you're interested in, and your major. Next click "search" to find all of the opportunities that apply to you.
Beginning students will be notified about scholarships by March 1. Continuing students will be notified by April 1.
Eligibility for Financial Assistance
Purdue University uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for financial assistance. March 1 of each year is the priority filing deadline for the FAFSA. You can pick up this form from your high school guidance office or you can file online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. If you have any questions about this application process or need assistance, you can email those questions to http://www.purdue.edu/DFA/all/email.htm.
Financial Aid OfficeComputer access to student financial aid status is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the web (http://www.ssinfo.purdue.edu/) or by phone at 765-494-0680 via the FAVORS system; students may also email questions to http://www.purdue.edu/DFA/all/email.htm or fax information to 765-494-6707. Financial aid counselors are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by telephone (494-0998) or in person (Schleman Hall Room 305).
You may also want to explore private scholarship opportunities in your community and online (i.e. FASTWEB http://www.fastweb.com/). Many students receive scholarship support through the company or place of employment of parents or grandparents. There are a number of students receiving financial support from clubs or organizations in their hometown community and from clubs and organizations on campus: http://www.purdue.edu/DFA/sandg.htm.