Cost & Financial Aid

Reach out to our qualified admissions counselors and financial aid staff to discuss questions and the scholarship and aid options available for you.

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Tuition Q&A

Tuition Opportunity for Virginia Students

Emory & Henry University now offers expanded financial aid options for eligible Virginia freshmen and transfer students. Qualified students may receive a combination of federal, state, and E&H gift aid that fully covers the cost of tuition.

If you’re a Virginia resident with a household AGI at or below $85,000 and a FAFSA Student Aid Index of 3,000 or less, you may qualify. Contact our admissions or financial aid team to learn more about your potential aid package.

Cost of Attendance

Annual undergraduate tuition is now $19,990 before scholarships and aid. Additional costs include food and housing, which vary based on your individual selections: 

Comprehensive Tuition Per Year	$19,900*
Housing Yearly Cost (Room)	$7,650 (Estimate, varies by student selection)*
Meal Plan Yearly Cost (Board)	$6,770 for 14-meal plan (Estimate, varies by student selection)*

*This price represents the tuition cost for undergraduate full-time students. Housing and meal plan costs vary depending on the plan and residence selected.

Tuition includes:

• Tutoring

• Personal Student Success Coach

• Personal Academic Advisor

• AlertAware Safety App

• Visual and Performing Arts Events

• Student Affairs Events

• Outdoor Recreation

• F$NCAP Financial Capability Certification

• Study Abroad Grants and Passport Assistance

• “The Career Readiness Promise”

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Emory & Henry provides students with renewable merit scholarships ranging from $1,000-$5,000 per year. Additional financial aid is also available to help support the cost of attendance. Follow the links below for more information:

Performance and Interest Scholarships

Additional E&H Financial Aid

File FAFSA

To receive a financial aid award and see your cost, apply to the University and complete your FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) with code 003709.

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The Financial Aid Process

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is available starting October 1 for all students enrolling the following Fall Semester. This application allows you to qualify for federal grants.

Enrolling students should complete these steps:

1. Complete and Submit the FAFSA - FAFSA is now open for 2026-2027 academic year.

   • Emory & Henry Code: 003709

2. Financial Aid Award Generation or Additional Requested Items

   • If the submission is successful, you will receive notification of an award letter.
   • If we run into any issues with the submission of your FAFSA, you will be contacted immediately requesting additional information.

3. Audition or interview for E&H scholarships

   • Complete scholarship applications and attend scholarship days
   • E&H Scholarships
   • E&H Grants
   • E&H Study Abroad Scholarships
   • Athletic Scholarships

4. Apply for the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant

   • $5,125 for 2024-2025 for Virginia residents. 2025-2026 amount $5,250 for approval by Virginia General Assembly.

5. Look for outside scholarships

   • Many scholarships are available in your community and online. 

6. Review your Financial Aid Award Letter

   • Take time as a family to review your financial aid award carefully that is provided by the Office of Financial Aid. 
   • Schedule an appointment with your Admissions Counselor to review your Financial Aid Award.

7. Finalize Your Financial Aid

   • Accept your awards through information provided by the Office of Financial Aid.
   • Submit your Enrollment Deposit. (Reserves your seat in the class)