Tuition & financial aid
Per hour tuition fees are the same for all Bluffton degree completion programs. The number of credit hours required to complete each program varies however.
2021-22 Degree completion program
Per hour fee |
$495 | |
Technology fee per semester | $125 |
Minimum credit hour requirements:
Additional coursework may be necessary to complete a bachelor's degree.
Contact your admissions counselor to develop an individual advising plan.
Program | Minimum hours | Minimum tuition cost |
---|---|---|
Accounting | 30 | $14,850 |
Business management | 41 | $20,295 |
Social work | 43 | $21,285 |
To apply for financial aid:
- Create an FSA username and password that allows you to sign your FAFSA electronically at https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm
- Complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov
To accept your financial aid:
- Complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN) at https://studentaid.gov/
- Complete the Entrance Loan Counseling (required for first time Bluffton borrowers only) studentloans.gov
- Complete the appropriate Verification Request (if selected)
Students with questions concerning financial assistance should contact the financial
aid office at 1-800-488-3257 (option 2) or 419-358-3266. Personnel in the financial
aid office are available to help estimate your eligibility for financial assistance.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. -12 and 1- 5 p.m. The financial aid
office can also be contacted via email at: finaid@bluffton.edu In order to be eligible for any federal or state need-based grants and/or federal loan programs, students must complete
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), listing Bluffton as one of the recipients. The federal school code number for Bluffton
is 003016. Federal and state grants are awarded based upon a variety of factors, but most often
on the basis of the program rules and/or demonstrated financial need. Federal Pell Grant - The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant awarded to eligible undergraduate
students. Awards for the 2020-21 award year range from $639 to $6,345. Eligibility
is determined by the expected family contribution (EFC) as calculated on the FAFSA.
This grant is available to full-time and less than full-time students. A student's
lifetime eligibility is limited to 12 semesters (or its equivalent). Ohio College Opportunity Grant - The Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) is a need-based tuition assistance program available to Ohio residents enrolled
in a degree program at an eligible institution. Eligible students must have an expected
family contribution (EFC) of $2,190 or less with a maximum household income of $96,000.
The 2020-21 award for a full-time eligible student is $3,500. William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Programs Federal Direct Loans are guaranteed low-interest loans for students attending school
at least half-time. Subsidized loans are available to students who qualify based on
need. Unsubsidized loans are not based on need or income. Therefore, students and
families of all income levels have access to federally guaranteed funds for college.
Eligibility is determined both by need and the number of transfer credit hours a student
brings into the program. All first-time direct loan borrowers at Bluffton must complete Entrance Loan Counseling
and a Master Promissory Note at https://studentaid.gov/. Federal Direct Subsidized Loans Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans All first-time Direct Loan borrowers must complete Entrance Loan Counseling and a
Master Promissory Note (MPN) at studentaid.gov Annual loan limits are as follows: Dependent students are only eligible for subsidized and unsubsidized loan amounts,
not the Additional Unsubsidized, unless parents cannot get a PLUS loan. Private Education Loans - Students may find that they need resources in addition to those listed on the award
letter. There are private education loan programs available to students which are
not based on need. Additional information about private loans is available online or in person at the financial aid office. Employer Assistance - An increasing number of employers provide educational assistance benefits to their
employees. Students should check to see if their employer provides educational assistance.
Students must notify the Bluffton University financial aid office of any employer
assistance that they receive. Veteran's Benefits - Bluffton programs are approved for Veteran's Benefits with Adult and Graduate Studies
appointed as certifying officer. Contact Becky Cox for application forms and for more information. Students have access to financial information from many, many sources. Some of this
information is helpful; some of it can be misleading and confusing. For an accurate
and current understanding of the financial aid process and for helpful information,
the Bluffton financial aid office recommends the following web sites:Financial aid policies
Grant assistance
It is important to note that students are subject to aggregate (maximum) loan limits.
Students who have borrowed at previous institutions must be aware of remaining eligibility
according to these aggregates. For dependent borrowers, the aggregate limit is $31,000 with no more than $23,000 of this amount in subsidized loans. For independent
borrowers, the limit is $57,500 with no more than $23,000 in subsidized loans. To obtain your current student loan debt, log on to your account at: https://nslds.ed.gov.
General information