Financial Aid
Why Houghton?
At Houghton, we believe that it's our job to do more than develop the next generation of bright minds and industrious professionals. We develop thoughtful, generous, responsible human beings. People with open minds, deep faith, and compassionate hearts. People who will make an impact on the world, whether that's by going on a mission trip, creating environmentally sound technologies, or simply conducting business with skill and integrity.
Houghton Awards
One of the ways we make it easy to finance a Houghton education is with merit-based scholarships. If you are a first-year student and fall within one of the academic achievement categories listed below, you receive a financial award. Simple as that. You don't even have to apply for financial aid.
| 1400+ SAT | 1300-1390 SAT | 1200-1290 SAT | 1100-1190 SAT | |
| GPA | 32+ ACT | 29-31 ACT | 26-28 ACT | 24-25 ACT |
| 3.8+ | $14,000 | $12,000 | $12,000 | $10,000 |
| 3.6-3.79 | $12,000 | $12,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| 3.4-3.59 | $12,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $8,000 |
| 3.2-3.39 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
For more details visit our Scholarships and Grants page.
Nearly all of our students receive some financial aid with the average aid package totaling $24,300 out of an average yearly cost of $33,650.
This chart details the financial aid - in the form of
merit-based scholarships, need-based grants, work study and
federal loans - received by new students in Fall 2011.
| Family Income | Average aid package | Students Receiving |
| $0 to $20,000 | $29,840 | 41 |
| $20,001 to $40,000 | $28,541 | 54 |
| $40,001 to $60,000 | $25,495 | 52 |
| $60,001 to $80,000 | $23,135 | 58 |
| $80,001 to $100,000 | $19,339 | 73 |
| Over $100,000 | $19,339 | 73 |
Financial Aid Resources and Links
- How to apply for financial aid
- Houghton Scholarships and Grants
- Government Aid and Loans
- Download and print financial aid forms
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Links to helpful sites
- Costs
- 2011-2012 Payment Calculator
- Net Price Calculator
- Pay your bill online
Financial Aid Codes
FAFSA code:
002734
NYSHESC school code:
0305 (For New York State TAP)
Contact Us
Student Financial Services
Houghton College
1 Willard Avenue
Houghton, NY 14744-0128
800-777-2556, ext 3280
585-567-9328
Fax: 585-567-9610
financialaid@houghton.edu
