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Financial Aid

Each year, Barry University directly awards over $30 million in merit and talent scholarships. Many of these scholarships are renewable, so that’s money you can count on each year if you keep up with the requirements. To qualify, you must be accepted for admission to the university.

Haven’t completed your application for admission?

Here are just some of the opportunities available:

  • Award Amount: $1,000 per academic year

    Eligibility: Open to U.S. and international freshmen and transfer students whose parent(s), grandparent(s), or legal guardian(s) graduated from Barry University.

    GPA Required: 3.0 or higher

    Test Score Required: None

    Application Process: There is a separate application for the Legacy grant. The number of awards is limited so legacy students are encouraged to apply to Barry University and after being accepted, complete the Tuition Discount application as early as possible. Eligible applicants are awarded the Legacy Grant on a first-come, first-serve basis.

  • Award Amount: Full tuition, room and board, books, and travel over four years, plus an additional $6,000 award for study abroad or other extraordinary learning experience.

    Eligibility: Open to U.S. and international freshmen with demonstrated and active leadership.

    GPA Required: 3.5 or higher (international equivalent accepted)

    Test Score Required: None

    Application Process: Separate application required. Finalists are interviewed prior to a decision.

  • Award Amount: $1,000 per academic year

    Eligibility: Open to U.S. and international freshmen enrolling directly from a Catholic high school located in the U.S. or abroad.

    GPA Required: None

    Test Score Required: None

    Application Process: No separate application. If you meet eligibility requirements, the grant will be awarded to you.

  • Award Amount: $1,000 per academic year

    Eligibility: U.S. and international freshmen

    GPA Required: None

    Test Score Required: None

    Application Process: Cheerleading tryouts required. 

  • Award Amount: Full tuition over four years

    Eligibility: Open to a graduating senior from an archdiocesan Catholic high school in South Florida. The student does not have to be Catholic.

    GPA Required: 3.5 or higher (weighted)

    Application Process: Separate application required. Finalists are interviewed prior to a decision.

  • Award Amount: $5,000 per academic year

    Eligibility: Open to U.S. and international freshmen and transfer students

    GPA Required: 3.7 or higher (freshmen supply high school GPA, transfer students supply GPA from a regionally accredited university)

    Test Score Required: Minimum 1310 SAT (freshmen only)

    Application Process: No separate application. If you meet eligibility requirements, you will be invited to participate in the Honors Program

  • Award Amount: In addition to merit scholarship and financial aid, a scholarship of $15,625 annually for four years will be awarded to two students.

    Eligibility: Open to all applicants admitted to the University as a full-time student in the Adrian Dominican School of Education in the Bachelors of Science in Education program regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, or veteran status. Must have graduated from a public high school in Miami Dade or Broward Counties and provide documentation of having completed a minimum of 75 service hours during high school.

    GPA Required: 3.0 or higher

    SAT 1040 or ACT 20 (test optional)

    Application Process: Submit documentation of service hours and essay to greenescholarship@barry.edu. Scholarship committee will verify your admission status, high school GPA, and financial need with the Office of Recruitment and Admissions.

  • Award Amount: Minimum of $15,000 per academic year

    Eligibility: Open students transferring from Miami Dade College

    GPA Required: 2.5 cumulative or higher

    Requirement: Review of Academic Transcripts from Miami Dade College

    Eligible Programs: All traditional undergraduate programs

    Application Process: No separate application. If you meet eligibility requirements, the scholarship will be awarded to you.

  • Award Amount: $1,000 per academic year

    Eligibility: Open to U.S. and international freshmen with two years of demonstrated experience in band or playing a musical instrument.

    GPA Required: 2.5 or higher (weighted)

    Test Score Required: None

    Application Process: Video submission is required.

  • CRAFT (Cultivating Resilience Through Agriculture and Food Training)

    Award Amount: Full scholarship and academic support

    Eligibility: Motivated students in majors related to the science of food, nutrition, and social and personal interactions, including applications of biology, chemistry, sociology, criminology, and data analysis.

    Application Process: Ensure you have submitted everything needed to complete your application to Barry, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will demonstrate that you have the financial need to be considered for this program. Submit essay or video and a recommendation letter. If you have any questions, please contact CRAFTScholars@barry.edu



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