Financial Aid for Canadian Students
Financing a college education is a concern for many families,
especially for Canadian students who wish to study in the United
States. Our Office of Student Financial Services realizes this and
strives to make a Houghton education attainable.
Students apply for aid once they've received confirmation of their acceptance to the college. Canadians must complete the Houghton College Canadian Student Financial Aid Application in order to be considered for financial assistance from the college. Dual citizens of the United States and Canada should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) instead.
Scholarships and Grants
* All awards are renewable each year provided the student meets eligibility requirements.
Canadian Grant - All Canadian students will receive
the Canadian Grant of $4,000 per year. This is intended to
help account for the difference in
exchange rate.
Houghton College Foundation of Canada Scholarship - Generous Canadian alumni and friends have supported Canadian students through the Foundation of Canada Scholarship Fund. These awards are given to select Canadian students each year and generally amount to $500 - $1,000 per award.
Academic scholarship - These awards range from $8,000 to $16,000 per year and are based on a student's academic record.
Excellence scholarships - These awards range from $5,000 to full-tuition and are based on a student's application in the areas of Global Engagement, the Arts and Science and Technology.
Performance Scholarships - Performance Scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $12,500 per year may be awarded to students who display exceptional talent in fine arts.
Houghton College Grants - These grants provide financial assistance to students with demonstrated financial need or who exhibit other positive personal qualities.
On-campus Work Opportunities - Each year there are over 600 available jobs within various departments on campus. A social security card is required to obtain work on campus and Houghton will help Canadian students obtain their card. A student typically works between 10-12 hours per week.
More information can be found on our financial aid web page.
