Our financial aid programs are generated from the basic premise that college costs are primarily a family responsibility, but our merit-based and need-based assistance in partnership with the family can assist with expenses. These are limited descriptions of scholarships and financial aid available to traditional undergraduate students. Most require full-time enrollment. Belhaven Academic Scholarships/Grants and Belhaven Merit Scholarships are not stacked together. Merit Scholarships include the amount that would be awarded for the Academic Scholarship or Grant plus an additional amount for the Arts or Athletics
| Belhaven Scholarship | Based on high school or college academic performance and determined upon application to the college. Awards are renewed each year with a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Amount varies. |
| Belhaven Award | Based on high school or college academic performance and determined upon application to the college. Awards are renewed each year with a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Amount varies. |
| Belhaven Grant | Based on need as demonstrated by the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid |
| Church Matching Grant | Call your admission counselor for more information. |
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| Arts | Based on audition and acceptance to the program. Amount varies. |
| Athletics | Based on coach’s recommendation. Amount varies. |
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| MTAG | Based on state residency and academic achievement. Apply at www.ihl.state.ms.us |
| MESG | Based on state residency and academic achievement. Apply at www.ihl.state.ms.us |
| Pell | Based on need and submission of the FAFSA. Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Our code number is 002397. |
| SEOG | Based on need and Pell eligibility. |
| Work Study | Based on need and availability of work. |
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| Federal Stafford Loans | Submission of FAFSA is required and can be need or non-need based. Amount varies and depends on student classification. Range: $3500 - $5500 |
| Federal Perkins Loan | Based on need and submission of FAFSA |
| Federal Plus Loan | Not based on need; credit worthy parents of dependent students. |
