The value of a Denison education is made available to students from all backgrounds. Our generous financial aid packages can include merit scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities that help make paying for college as affordable as possible.

International students complete the Denison Certification of Finances form once when applying to Denison for admission.

Learn more about applying for financial aid

Scholarships

Scholarships are funded through loyal Denison alumni and friends as a means of recognizing the special part that the university, professors, and friends have played in their lives and success.

Students are automatically considered for merit scholarships upon submission of a complete application for admission. Merit scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and can be combined with other forms of aid, including grants, loans, and work-study, to meet financial need. Scholarship amounts can range from $5,000 to full tuition, and do not require repayment. If awarded a scholarship, recipients are encouraged to thank our alumni donors.

All of Denison’s merit scholarships and awards are given for four years (eight semesters). Merit scholarships require recipients to maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA, unless otherwise stipulated in the donor agreement. The Offices of Financial Aid, Registrar, and Provost work together to track student eligibility and to notify students of their standing.

Students may seek funding from scholarships that are awarded outside Denison. Learn more about obtaining and reporting outside scholarships.

Grants

Grants are need-based awards that do not require repayment. Students may qualify for federal and state government grants. Additionally, Denison provides need-based grants to students as a part of our commitment to meet 100% of a student’s demonstrated need. Learn more about applying for financial aid.

Loans

Students and their families often take out loans to help cover the costs of education. Loans are available through the federal government at a low cost. Loans are also available through private lenders, and from a special fund provided by Denison alumni. If loans are necessary to fund your education, Denison’s financial aid team will work with you to identify appropriate loan options and understand their interest rates and repayment requirements. Learn more about loans.

On-campus student employment

Student employment opportunities are available to all students. Once enrolled, current student employment listings are available through Handshake. Many students work at Denison in offices and departments across campus. These students learn skills and knowledge that help them move into their professions after graduation. Students are responsible for managing their student employment experience, from researching opportunities, applying, and interviewing.

Outside scholarships and funding

Students often bring outside funding from either being awarded scholarships external to Denison or through a parent’s employer-sponsored tuition benefit plan. These types of outside funding could impact a student’s financial aid package. Learn more about outside funding.

Veterans education benefits

Denison participates in the administration of Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits from the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligible students should submit a copy of their VA Certificate of Eligibility to the Office of Financial Aid prior to enrollment. To obtain the certificate please visit the US Department of Veterans Affairs website.

Students eligible for 100% of the Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit will also receive Yellow Ribbon. Denison participates in the Yellow Ribbon program to help cover eligible tuition and fee charges not covered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

Chapter 35 eligible students may also request enrollment certification for each term of enrollment by submitting a copy of their VA benefit eligibility status to the Office of Financial Aid.

Questions? Please contact one of Denison’s VA School Certifying Officials:

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor
Associate Director of Financial Aid
taylore@denison.edu
740-587-6628

Janeen Stone

Janeen Stone
Associate Director of Financial Aid
stonej@denison.edu
740-587-6719

Additional grants and funding sources

Through the generous contributions of alumni, Denison is able to offer financial support for students, including grants, for a variety of both on- and off-campus experiences and needs.

  • Career & Grad School
  • Academic
  • Off-Campus Study for Credit
  • Off-Campus Non-Credit Experiences

For more information, students, staff, and faculty may log in to MyDenison and search for Grants & Funding Sources