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Undergraduate Scholarships & Institutional Grants

We realize that cost is an important factor to our students when choosing the right college to continue their education - that's why we offer highly competitive merit-based scholarships for every student.

Achieving a Hilbert College education has never been more affordable. Hilbert College’s merit-based scholarships and grant aid for both incoming first time in college and transfer students are based on a holistic review of your admissions application and high school average. More importantly, these scholarships are for each of your four years at Hilbert providing you maintain full time status and possess the required grade point average. Every student admitted to an on-ground program receives at least one scholarship, including international students.

Additionally, because our merit-based scholarships and grants are based on a sliding scale, there are many variations to the examples below. In addition, you may be eligible for other institutional grants based on your financial need. Visiting our campus in-person or virtually means you also receive a scholarship. 


Students are encouraged to apply for aid by February 1 each academic year to qualify for priority packaging.

  • Hilbert College federal student code is 002735
  • Hilbert College New York State "TAP" code is 2083

  View Eligible Scholarships Based on Student Status

Note: Eligible scholarships are subject to change for the 2023-2024 academic year.

  • Freshmen Students
  • Transfer Students
  • International Students

First Time in College Scholarships

Upon acceptance, domestic first time, full-time students entering the Hilbert College academic year may be eligible for ONE of the following scholarships, based upon academic merit:

Eligibility is determined by an analysis of admissions application materials and high school transcripts. Applicants who are awarded these scholarships typically have a weighted GPA as listed. Additional application materials such as letters of recommendation and admissions essays are encouraged.

Scholarships Weighted GPA Criteria Amount
Franciscan Full Tuition Scholarship*  - Full Tuition
Mother Colette Scholarship  +92% $12,000 
Hilbert Scholarship 88 - 91.9% $11,000
Trustee Scholarship 80 - 87.9% $9,000
Assisi Scholarship Acceptance into Assisi program or conditionally admitted $5,000

 Students can also receive a $1,000 renewable grant for visiting campus with Admissions prior to enrolling!

*Applied as a waiver of any remaining cost of tuition after need-based financial aid and Hilbert scholarship(s) and/or scholarships from outside of Hilbert have been applied. Full tuition scholarships will be offered until funds are exhausted. Interested students must complete the application process by January 1st each academic year to be eligible for the Franciscan Full Tuition Scholarship.

In addition to one of the above merit scholarships, domestic first time, full-time students may also qualify for ONE of the following annual scholarships:

Scholarships Amount Requirement
Honors Program  $3,000  Apply by invitation and for more information visit:  Honors Program
 Leadership Program  $3,000 Apply by invitation and for more information visit:  Leadership Scholarship Program  
BOCES Scholarship  $2,000 Complete courses at a BOCES site or at your high school which transfer to Hilbert for college credit under an articulation agreement and subsequently enroll at Hilbert.
High School Articulation  $2,000 Complete courses at a BOCES site or at your high school which transfer to Hilbert for college credit under an articulation agreement and subsequently enroll at Hilbert.
Dual Enrollment  $2,000 Earn transferable college credits through our dual enrollment program at a partner high school and subsequently enroll at Hilbert College.

In addition to the above scholarships, domestic first-time, full-time students may also qualify for the  following annual scholarships:

Scholarships Amount Requirement
Child of Alumni Award $1,000 Parent must be listed as Hilbert Alumni on Admissions application; Student must remain in Good Academic Standing with the College to renew this scholarship annually
Out of State Scholarship Up to $3,000 Must reside outside of New York State, Amount can vary and is dependent on the information reported on the FAFSA

All Hilbert scholarships are subject to Hilbert's Scholarship Policies

Program Changes | On-Campus Programs to Online Degree Completion Programs

Any current Hilbert student that is interested in changing their program from on-campus, in person instruction, to online instruction may do so by completing a program change form. Please note: Given the reduced tuition rate for programs offered through Hilbert College Global, students will NOT be eligible for any institutional grants/scholarships or merit-based aid that they were previously eligible for on-campus instruction. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Financial Aid Office for further information.

Transfer Full-Time Scholarships

Upon acceptance, domestic, full-time transfer students entering the Hilbert College following academic year may be eligible for ONE of the following scholarships, which are based upon academic merit from their previously attended institution(s):

Eligibility is determined by an analysis of admissions application materials and high school transcripts.

Scholarships GPA Criteria  Amount
Honors Scholarship 3.2 $9,500
Academic Merit Scholarship 2.0 $8,500
Transfer Assisi Scholarship Acceptance into Assisi program or conditionally admitted
$7,500

In addition to one of the above merit scholarships, domestic full-time transfer students may also qualify for the following annual scholarship:

Scholarships Amount Requirement
Honors Program $3,000 Apply by invitation. Visit our Honors Program page for more information.

In addition to one of the above merit scholarships, domestic full-time transfer students may also qualify for the following annual scholarships:

Scholarships Amount Requirement
Child of Alumni Award $1,000 Parent must be listed as Hilbert Alumni on Admissions application; Student must remain in Good Academic Standing with the College to continue to receive this scholarship annually
Out of State Scholarship Up to $3,000 Must reside outside of New York State. Amount can vary and is dependent on the information reported on the FAFSA.

All Hilbert scholarships are subject to Hilbert's 
Scholarship Policies

International Scholarships

International students who submit either one of the English language proficiency tests accepted to Hilbert College will be considered for merit-based scholarships. The merit-based scholarships are awarded during the admissions process.

Upon acceptance, international full-time college students who enter the Hilbert College academic year may be eligible for ONE of the following scholarships, based upon academic merit:

Scholarships Amount
Franciscan Full Tuition Scholarship* Full Tuition
Complete your CSS profile to qualify.
Mother Colette Scholarship $12,000 
Hilbert Scholarship $11,000
Trustee Scholarship $9,000
Assisi Scholarship $5,000

*Applied as a waiver of any remaining cost of tuition after need-based financial aid and Hilbert scholarship(s) and/or scholarships from outside of Hilbert have been applied. Full tuition scholarships will be offered until funds are exhausted. Interested students must complete the application process by January 1st each academic year to be eligible for the Franciscan Full Tuition Scholarship.

In addition to one of the above merit scholarships, international full-time college students may also qualify for ONE of the following annual scholarships:

Scholarships Amount Requirement
Honors Program  $3,000  Apply by invitation and for more information visit:  Honors Program
Leadership Program $3,000 Apply by invitation and for more information visit:  Leadership Scholarship Program  
BOCES Scholarship $2,000 Complete courses at a BOCES site or at your high school which transfer to Hilbert for college credit under an articulation agreement and subsequently enroll at Hilbert.
High School Articulation  $2,000 Complete courses at a BOCES site or at your high school which transfer to Hilbert for college credit under an articulation agreement and subsequently enroll at Hilbert.
Dual Enrollment  $2,000 Earn transferable college credits through our dual enrollment program at a partner high school and subsequently enroll at Hilbert College.

In addition to the above scholarships, international full-time college students may also qualify for the  following annual scholarships:

Scholarships Amount Requirement
Child of Alumni Award $1,000 Parent must be listed as Hilbert Alumni on Admissions application; Student must remain in Good Academic Standing with the College to renew this scholarship annually
All Hilbert scholarships are subject to Hilbert's Scholarship Policies

Program Changes | On-Campus Programs to Online Degree Completion Programs

Any current Hilbert student that is interested in changing their program from on-campus, in person instruction, to online instruction may do so by completing a program change form. Please note: Given the reduced tuition rate for programs offered through Hilbert College Global, students will NOT be eligible for any institutional grants/scholarships or merit-based aid that they were previously eligible for on-campus instruction. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Financial Aid Office for further information.


Additional Campus Based Scholarships

Hilbert College offers several scholarships made possible through generous donations from alumni and friends of the college who value a Hilbert College education. 

There are a variety of scholarships for current, newly accepted first-year, and transfers students.  Scholarship eligibility is based on specific criteria which includes; academic merit, enrollment status, financial need, field of study, or a combination of criteria. 

The deadline each year to apply is December 31 for returning students and April 1st for new students.

  • Campus Based Scholarship List and Descriptions
  • Endowed Scholarship Application

Your submitted application will be used to determine your eligibility for the endowed scholarships available.  Please make sure to outline that you fit the criteria listed in the scholarship you may be eligible for.   Scholarship review committees will be reading the essays and selecting the recipients after the deadline date.

Recipients will be notified via Hilbert email.

For any questions regarding the application process and timeline for applying, please contact the Student Finance Office at financialaid@hilbert.edu


Other Scholarships

Say Yes To Education Scholarship

As part of our partnership with Say Yes to Education, Hilbert offers an unlimited number of full-tuition scholarships to students who meet Say Yes requirements. Say Yes Scholarships are applied as a waiver of any remaining cost of tuition after need-based financial aid and other Hilbert scholarship(s) have been applied. 

Apply to Hilbert and file a FAFSA by May 1st to assure maximum potential for benefit. Students interested in applying for the Say Yes scholarship should complete the following steps:
  1. Submit a free application for admission 
  2. Complete the FAFSA
  3. Complete the NYS TAP application (if you are an resident of New York State)
  4.  Apply for the Say Yes Scholarship through your local Say Yes office
Apply to Say Yes: Buffalo

Contact our Student Finance Office

Connect with our Student Finance Office for any monetary or financial aid questions, concerns, or issues. Located in Franciscan Hall, on the second floor, we strive to help you succeed. 

PH: 1-800-649-8003
FAX: 716-649-1152

Office Hours
Monday - Thursday:
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Call Us at (716) 649-7900 Email Us At
studentfinance@hilbert.edu

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Our Staff

Looking for a more personalized approach? Reach out to our staff.

Beverly Chudy-Szczur
Associate Bursar
(716) 926-8940
bchudy@hilbert.edu

Julie Lanski
Director of Student Financial Services/Bursar
(716) 926-8945
jlanski@hilbert.edu

Elaine Szczepanski

Student Finance Counselor
(716) 926-8944
eszczepanski@hilbert.edu

Stephanie Schroeder

Assistant Director of Financial Aid
(716) 926-8831
sschroeder@hilbert.edu

Nicole Griffo

Associate Dean of Student Financial Services
(716) 926-8943
ngriffo@hilbert.edu

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