Financial Aid
We recognize that a college education is a significant investment: an investment of money, certainly, but also of trust. The Student Financial Services Office stands ready to assist in helping you identify and apply for financial aid to make a Houghton education affordable. Please contact our office at anytime with questions or concerns about financing your college education.
Marianne Loper
Interim Director, Student Financial Services
financialaid@houghton.edu
800-777-2556
Academic Scholarships (for first-year students)
First-year students will qualify for an Academic Scholarship according to the chart below:
| 1400+ SAT or 32+ ACT |
1300-1390 SAT or 29-31 ACT |
1200-1290 SAT or 26-28 ACT |
1100-1190 SAT or 24-25 ACT |
|
| 3.8+ GPA | $12,000 | $12,000 | $12,000 | $10,000 |
| 3.6-3.79 GPA | $12,000 | $12,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| 3.4-3.59 GPA | $12,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $8,000 |
| 3.2-3.39 GPA | $10,000 | $10,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
The SAT score used for Academic Scholarships includes the student's highest scores on the Critical Reading and Math sections. Academic Scholarships are renewed annually providing the student maintains at least a 3.0 GPA at the end of each year. Full-time attendance is required.
Students may qualify for additional financial aid awards (performance, need-based, federal or state) upon completing the financial aid application process.
Average Financial Aid Received by Family Income Range
| Family Income | Average Aid Package | Number in bracket |
| $0-20,000 | $30,648 | 35 |
| $20,001-40,000 | $30,570 | 48 |
| $40,001-60,000 | $27,868 | 39 |
| $60,001-80,000 | $24,999 | 53 |
| $80,001-100,000 | $22,936 | 39 |
| $100,000 + | $19,759 | 64 |
The chart above shows the average aid received (grants, scholarships, student loans and work) by families of different income levels. Overall, 96% of Houghton students receive financial aid.
More Information
Find more detailed information on our Financial Aid website.
- Applying for Aid: Instructions on how to apply for financial aid; a timeline for when you should start the process.
- Costs: How much is tuition, room and board? What about additional fees?
- Forms: Download and print financial aid forms.
- Frequently Asked Questions: Some of the common questions students and parents ask about financial aid.
- Government Aid and Loans: Information about federal aid, state aid, work study and loans.
- Links: Link to helpful financial aid websites including the FAFSA, NY State TAP, FASTWeb Scholarship Search and more.
- Online Payment: Pay your Houghton bill online.
- Scholarships and Grants: A detailed listing of Houghton scholarships and grants, including need-based and merit-based financial aid.
