Grants

Grants are a kind of financial assistance that do not need to be repaid. A grant is usually awarded based on a certain level of financial need or other requirements. Most grants require that the FAFSA is filed each year.

• Federal Pell Grant

  Type of Aid: Grant

  Amount: Up to $6,195

  Eligibility: Eligibility based on the FAFSA.

  External Application: https://fafsa.ed.gov/

• Federal SEOG Grant

  Type of Aid: Grant

  Amount: Up to $2,000

  Eligibility: Eligibility based on the FAFSA. Student must be enrolled at least half-time.

  External Application: https://fafsa.ed.gov/

  Application Deadline: no deadline

• Indiana Freedom of Choice Grant

  Type of Aid: Grant

  Amount: Up to $9,200

  Eligibility: Must be a primary resident of Indiana, enrolled full-time. Amount awarded based on FAFSA.

  External Application: https://fafsa.ed.gov/

  Application Deadline: April 15

• Indiana 21st Century Grant

  Type of Aid: Grant

  Amount: $8,748

  Eligibility: Must be a 21st Century Scholar. Students attending public schools in Indiana can sign up for the 21st Century Scholar program in the 8th grade and continue in the program throughout high school.

  External Application: https://fafsa.ed.gov/

  Application Deadline: April 15

• Other State Grants

  Type of Aid: Grant

  Amount: Varies

  Eligibility: Contact your Guidance Counselor

  External Application: https://fafsa.ed.gov/

  Application Deadline: June 1

• Taylor Grant for 21st Century Scholars

  Type of Aid: Grant

  Amount: $3,000

  Eligibility: Must be a 21st Century Scholar

  Application Deadline: April 15

• Taylor Grant for Lilly Community Foundation Scholars

  Type of Aid: Grant

  Amount: Room and Board Charges

  Eligibility: Must be a Lilly Community Foundation Scholar

• Taylor Church Matching Grant

  Description: Taylor University will match your church’s gift up to $2,000 per year per student, or a maximum of $1,000 per semester per student. The church must submit the Church Matching Grant Pledge Form by April 15. Funds for entire academic year must be received no later than July 1.

  Type of Aid: Grant

  Amount: Up to $2,000 per year, $1,000 per semester

  Eligibility: Taylor matches a church's gift up to the amount above. Churches may make their payment online.

  Supplemental Information:

  • CMG Sample Letter
  • CMG Online Pledge Form
  • CMG Pledge Form (.pdf)
  • CMG Online Payment
  • CMG FAQ (.pdf)

  Application Deadline: April 15

• Taylor Fund Grant

  Type of Aid: Grant

  Amount: Up to $9,000

  Eligibility: Full-time enrollment status. Eligibility based on FAFSA.

  External Application: https://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

  Application Deadline: April 15

• Transfer Grant

  Type of Aid: Grant

  Amount: $6,000

  Eligibility: Awarded to all transfer students who have taken at least one year of college credit after high school and have a college GPA of 2.5-2.99.

  These award amounts are for 2020-2021.