The HNU Tuition Guarantee

100% tuition coverage for incoming first-year students who are eligible for both the Pell and Cal Grant

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The HNU Tuition Guarantee

Holy Names University is proud to offer our HNU Tuition Guarantee to make a small, private college education accessible to more students. Starting Fall 2022, HNU will provide 100% tuition coverage for all first-time, first-year students who are eligible for both the Pell Grant and the Cal Grant.

100% tuition coverage

How it works

• The HNU Tuition Guarantee financial aid awarding will use all available federal and state grants, along with HNU scholarships and grants, to cover 100% of the cost of tuition.

• Room, board, textbooks, and fees are not included.

• State and federal grants will be applied before the final financial aid award is presented.

There is no additional application needed. Simply apply to HNU and complete the FAFSA and Cal Grant applications by March 1, 2022.

Questions? Contact Admissions

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The details

Eligibility

• Students must be a first-time, first-year student and enrolled full-time.

• Students must remain enrolled full-time. Part-time enrollment or stopping out will forfeit the tuition guarantee.

• Students must qualify for both the Pell and Cal Grant each year in order to maintain eligibility for the tuition guarantee.

• Students must file the FAFSA each year.

Apply for a Cal Grant Complete your FAFSA

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is eligible?

• Students must be a first-time, first-year student and attend full-time.
• Students must remain in full-time enrollment status. Part-time enrollment or stopping out will forfeit the scholarship.
• Students must be eligible for both the Pell and Cal Grant in order to have their tuition covered each year.
• The HNU Tuition Guarantee is available to incoming first-year students starting Fall of 2022.

Are transfer students eligible?

Transfer students aren’t eligible for the HNU Tuition Guarantee, but Holy Names offers generous scholarships and financial aid to transfer students. Please apply and submit your FAFSA and we will work hard to provide you with the best financial aid possible.

Is the HNU Tuition Guarantee good for all four years?

Yes, as long as a student remains Pell- and Cal Grant-eligible each year.

What aid is available to students who don't qualify?

See a full list of the different kinds of aid available to undergraduate students, including scholarships, loans, grants, and student employment opportunities.

How do I take advantage of the HNU Tuition Guarantee?

Simply apply to HNU, and complete the FAFSA and the Cal Grant applications by their deadlines. There is no additional application needed.