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Scholarships and Aid

The Office of Financial Aid at Southwest Baptist University is dedicated to providing you with the financial resources and advisement you need in order to pursue your goal of a Christian higher education. We will work with you to provide comprehensive financial assistance that will meet your needs through a combination of university, federal, state and private aid resources.
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Undergraduate Students

Choose your campus to learn more about cost, scholarships and financial aid opportunities.

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Bolivar Campus

Undergraduate students on the SBU Bolivar campus have a variety of financial aid opportunities through many types of scholarships, grants, loans and work study programs.
Bolivar Campus Financial Aid Information

Springfield Campus

SBU-Springfield provides an affordable college education for students pursuing careers in nursing and healthcare.
Springfield Campus Cost and Financial Aid Information

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Salem Campus

SBU-Salem provides an affordable college education close to home for Dent County, Mo., and surrounding areas.
Salem Campus Cost and Financial Aid Information

 

Mountain View Campus

SBU-Mountain View provides an affordable college education close to home for students in Howell County, Mo., and surrounding areas.
Mountain View Cost and Financial Aid Information
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Graduate Studies

SBU offers graduate degrees in the areas of business administration, Christian ministry, education, nursing and physical therapy. Choose your area of study below to learn more about cost and financial aid.

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Graduate Studies in Education

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science in Nursing

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry

Need assistance?

Incoming freshmen or transfers should contact their admissions counselor. Returning students can contact:

Office of Financial Aid
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 328-1822
Email: finaid@sharphover.com
Financial aid counselors are available by phone Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Financial Aid Office Hours
Monday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.*
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.*
Thursday: Closed
Friday: By appointment only
* - Closed for an hour over lunch and during chapel services
Make an Appointment

Using military benefits to pay for college?

SBU has been recognized as a military-friendly school and participates in tuition assistance opportunities for veterans and active-duty military members, and their dependents. A designated staff member is available to answer questions and help students utilize their educational benefits.
Learn More About Military Benefits at SBU

 

Grants

Submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to determine your eligibility for state and federal grants, which are financial awards that do not have to be paid back. Use SBU's school code 002502.

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is a free federal grant for eligible undergraduate students with financial need. Grants are awarded in various amounts up to $7,395 per year.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) is a free federal grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. SBU award amounts range from $200-$1,000 per year.

State Grant Programs

State program grants are administered by the state of Missouri for eligible undergraduate students from Missouri with financial need. The Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program award amounts range from $1,500-$2,540 per year based upon available state funding.

Student Loans

Loan eligibility is determined based on your submitted FAFSA. After SBU receives your FAFSA, you will receive a personalized financial aid award letter which will include loan documents for any loans for which you qualify. 

You can find detailed information about repayment of federal loans, including borrower's rights and responsibilities, by visiting StudentAid.ed.gov.

Types of Student Loans

Federal Loans

  • Federal Direct Student Loans loan is deferred while student is in school, six-month grace period before repayment begins
    • Subsidized Loan government pays the interest while you're in school
    • Unsubsidized Loan you are responsible for interest accruing while you are in school
  • Federal Grad Plus Loan available to graduate students
  • Federal Parent Plus Loan parents may apply for this loan in any amount up to cost of attendance; if parent plus loan is denied, student will receive additional unsubsidized direct loan eligibility

Parent Plus Loan Online Application

Private Loans

You may seek out supplemental loan(s) from alternative sources up to the cost of attendance minus financial aid.

Important information about private loans:

  • These are non-federal loans and do not have the same terms and conditions as federal loans.
  • Private loans cannot be combined (consolidated) with federal loans when you enter repayment.
  • A private loan may not offer flexible repayment plans and may have a higher interest rate than federal loans.
  • Public service loan forgiveness is not available for private loans.
  • Private loans may require a co-signer.

Considerations when choosing a lender:

  • Compare interest rates.
  • Consider whether accruing interest is added to the principal amount while enrolled in school.
  • Check to see if the loan requires any upfront or back-end fees.
  • Find out if the loan requires payments to be made while enrolled in school.
  • Consider co-signer requirements and conditions of the loan.
  • Local banks and credit unions may offer competitive interest rates on private loans.

List of alternative loan lenders

You are free to choose any lender and loan product you feel best suits your needs. You are not required to select a lender from our list; however, we have provided a list of lenders for comparison.

Private Loan Comparison

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