Scholarships

College is within reach, and we’re here to help you get there. Scholarships and grants are powerful tools to make higher education more affordable. Unlike loans, they don’t need to be repaid, making them a smart way to fund your college journey.
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Start here Academic merit scholarships

SNC rewards your academic achievement with merit scholarships ranging from $120,000 to $140,000 over four years, automatically considered upon admission. These scholarships apply directly to tuition, and recipients must meet ongoing eligibility requirements.

Amount: Up to $140,000 ($35,000 awarded each year)

Exceptionally accomplished students are honored with this scholarship. Trustee Emeritus scholars must be enrolled full time, and must maintain satisfactory academic progress and a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 at SNC.

Amount: Up to $136,000 ($34,000 awarded each year)

Exceptionally accomplished students are honored with this scholarship. Trustee Distinguished scholars must be enrolled full time, and must maintain satisfactory academic progress and a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 at SNC.

Amount: Up to $132,000 ($33,000 awarded each year)

If you have an outstanding college preparatory background, you could be awarded this scholarship. Presidential scholars must be enrolled full time, and must maintain satisfactory academic progress and a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 at SNC.

Amount: Up to $128,000 ($32,000 awarded each year)

SNC chooses students with impressive academic potential for this award. Students must be enrolled full time, and must maintain satisfactory academic progress and a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 at SNC.

Amount: Up to $120,000 ($30,000 awarded each year)

Do you thrive on being actively engaged in your school? Students who receive this scholarship demonstrate quality academic preparation with participation in high school activities and community service projects. Van Dyke Scholars must be enrolled full time, and must maintain satisfactory academic progress and a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 at SNC.

International first-year students are eligible for the following scholarships outlined above:

  • Trustee Emeritus Scholarship

  • Trustee Distinguished Scholarship

  • Presidential Scholarship

  • John F. Kennedy Scholarship

  • Van Dyke Award

International transfer students are eligible for the following scholarships:

  • Presidential Scholarship

  • John F. Kennedy Scholarship

  • Van Dyke Award

Transfer students are eligible for the following scholarships outlined above:

  • Presidential Scholarship

  • John F. Kennedy Scholarship

  • Van Dyke Award

 Specialty scholarships

SNC thrives when students contribute to our campus culture. We’ve designed scholarship programs to encourage student engagement in areas such as music, leadership, service, spirituality, research and study abroad. We offer a considerable number of specialty merit scholarships, each with different requirements and award amounts. Be sure to confirm the details about scholarships that interest you, including how to apply.

Music scholarships are available for any incoming first-year student regardless of major. Whether you are pursuing a major or minor or you simply enjoy music, you are eligible for a music scholarship.

Scholarships are available for voice, string, brass, woodwind, percussion and keyboard musicians. They range in amount and they’re renewable every year that you are studying at SNC.

Learn more about auditions and submission deadlines.

For questions, contact Jenny Olson by email at jenny.olson@snc.edu.

You may be eligible for the Rev. Ken DeGroot Legacy of Leadership Award of up to $8,000 disbursed over four years.

This award honors Father Ken’s lifelong dedication to service and his ability to bring people together in the spirit of our Norbertine heritage. Recipients of this award are recognized for their capacity to guide, inspire, and unite others while working toward peace, human dignity, and the common good.

Contact Kevin Czarnecki in the office of admission for more details on this award.

NOTE: Current SNC students are not eligible to apply for this award.

If you have been involved in faith-related activities and are looking to continue to grow in your faith, then this one-time $1,000 scholarship could be for you! Award recipients will live in an intentional community and commit to regular fellowship, personal and small group prayer as well as faith formation and service events.

As a potential recipient of this scholarship, please know that this includes your participation in our Living Learning Community. In this community, you will be expected to:

  • Weekly prayer & community/social activity

  • Bi-monthly community service  

  • Grow in understanding of Norbertine traditions and way of life

  • Growth in personal prayer & spirituality

Learn more about the Campus Ministry Scholarship

If you plan to study abroad during your time at SNC, consider applying for scholarships that could make your semester abroad more affordable. Get more details on SNC study abroad scholarships.

A longtime champion of the local economy, the late Phil Hauck was also a strong supporter of nonprofit agencies in the region, and the Phil Hauck Scholarship for Nonprofit Leaders has been established in recognition of that.

The scholarship will cover half the cost of tuition for an individual pursuing an MBA through the Schneider School.

Applicants must be employed by a nonprofit in a leadership role. Applications are due by July 1 and Dec. 1.

Applicants contact:
Lisa Gray
Coordinator of Masters of Business Administration Program
920-403-5000
lisa.gray@snc.edu 

 Grants

The best kind of college financial aid is the kind you don’t have to repay. Grants are funds offered based on student financial need. College grants help offset the cost of school for students who might not otherwise be able to attend due to financial constraints.

This institutionally funded grant is awarded to full-time undergraduate degree-seeking students with financial need who don’t receive enough grant assistance from other sources. Students must submit a FAFSA each year in order to be considered, and the amount of money awarded is determined by the student’s financial need. Amount varies each year depending on need.

 Loans

Federal student loans provide affordable funding options to help you invest in your education, including subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Loans, PLUS Loans and private loans for additional costs. St. Norbert College offers resources like loan counseling and repayment guidance to support you throughout your academic journey and beyond.

Federal Direct Loans are low-interest loans designed to help you pay for college. To qualify, you must be enrolled in at least six undergraduate credits or three graduate credits per semester. There are two types:

  • Subsidized Loans are based on financial need, and the federal government pays the interest while you're enrolled at least half time.

  • Unsubsidized Loans are available regardless of financial need, but interest begins accruing while you're in school.

Loan amounts vary based on your academic year and dependency status (as determined by the FAFSA):

  • Dependent students may borrow up to $31,000 total, with annual limits of:

    • $5,500 as a freshman (up to $3,500 subsidized)
    • $6,500 as a sophomore (up to $4,500 subsidized)
    • $7,500 as a junior or senior (up to $5,500 subsidized)

  • Independent students may borrow up to $57,500 total, with annual limits of:

    • $9,500 as a freshman (up to $3,500 subsidized)
    • $10,500 as a sophomore (up to $4,500 subsidized)
    • $12,500 as a junior or senior (up to $5,500 subsidized)
    • Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500 annually in unsubsidized loans.

First-time borrowers at St. Norbert College must complete Entrance Loan Counseling and a Master Promissory Note online before receiving funds.

PLUS Loans are available to help cover additional education costs:

  • Parent PLUS Loans allow parents of dependent students to borrow funds. These are credit-based and require an online application and Master Promissory Note.

  • Graduate PLUS Loans are available to graduate students and also require a credit check, application, and Master Promissory Note.

If your financial aid does not fully cover your college expenses, private student loans may be an option to help bridge the gap. These loans are offered by banks and other private lenders and are not part of federal loan programs.

Before applying, we recommend speaking with a St. Norbert College financial aid counselor to make sure you have explored all available aid options and understand how private loans fit into your overall financial plan.

Entrance counseling
Before receiving your first Federal Direct Loan at St. Norbert College, you’ll need to complete entrance counseling. This online session helps you understand the terms of your loan and your responsibilities as a borrower.

Exit counseling
When you graduate, withdraw or drop below half-time enrollment, you’ll be required to complete exit counseling. This session provides important information about managing your loans after college.

Loan repayment
To help you plan ahead, the Federal Student Aid website offers tools and resources on loan repayment, including calculators, interest rate details and information on loan forgiveness programs.

Following the end of the COVID-19 loan repayment pause in October 2023, repayment has resumed for federal student loans. To support you in this transition, we recommend checking out helpful videos such as: