Making Your Education Affordable
Thanks to scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study, there are many ways to make your Bellarmine education affordable. Our financial aid staff will work closely with you to explore all of the funding resources available. Our goal is to ensure that every student receives our best comprehensive offer of financial assistance and that your affordable investment in a Bellarmine education becomes a reality.

Each year Bellarmine awards more than $9 million in scholarships and financial aid to entering students. Combining Bellarmine awards with federal/state financial aid programs, the Office of Financial Aid was able to offer an average comprehensive financial aid award of $22,052 (excluding loan opportunities) for the 2008-2009 freshman class. 100% of our students received some form of financial assistance last year.

So where do you begin?
The first step is to apply to Bellarmine. The other extremely important step is to complete a FAFSA application after January 1 of your senior year in high school. Even if you think you don't qualify for federal aid, it's important to apply, because other funding sources insist on it, including scholarships, state aid, student loans, and work study. So, complete that FAFSA! Other important sources of help include our Bellarmine scholarships, outside scholarships and work-study. It's all itemized in our handy checklist. We've also provided calculators so you can quickly get a rough snapshot of your options.

Financial Aid Made it Possible
"I looked at numerous public and private universities throughout the country, and Bellarmine was by far the most willing to work with me financially. They made attending such a prestigious university possible through grants, work-study and scholarships and my aid has increased throughout my years at Bellarmine. I'm planning on getting my Masters Degree in special education which wouldn't have been possible without the financial and academic support Bellarmine provided me." - Megan Schlarman, Senior, Education Major

"The amount of scholarships and financial aid that Bellarmine granted me allowed me to attend Bellarmine for less than it would have cost me to go to a public university. I believe that Bellarmine offers an amazing educational experience with endless opportunities that I would not have gotten to take part in if it wasn't for the scholarships and financial aid." - Lena Geary, Sophomore, Nursing Major

We're here to help
Phone: (800) 274-4723
Local: (502) 452-8124
Fax: (502) 452-8486
Email: finaid@bellarmine.edu
Location: Horrigan Hall - Room 202
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 - 5