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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 2025-2026 Eligible Scholarships Based on Student Status

We've got you covered - the majority of students earn at least one scholarship worth at least $10,000 every year, which could save you $40,000 over the course of four years. Undergraduate students are eligible to extend any of the following annual scholarships for four years if they continue to meet the GPA requirements outlined in the scholarships policies page. These scholarships are for domestic and international students (must have completed CSS profile).

Plus, international students receive a 20% discount on the balance of tuition after other scholarships and grants have been applied. All scholarships are subject to  Hilbert's scholarships policies.

Please note: Eligible scholarships are subject to change for the academic year. 


First Time in College Students (2025-2026)

Merit Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

Merit Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

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.

These scholarships are awarded by admissions once the student is admitted. 

Scholarships Weighted GPA Criteria Amount Annually  Total Value (4 years)
Mother Colette  92+ $20,000  $80,000
Hilbert  88+ $17,000 $68,000
Trustee  83+ $13,000 $52,000
St. Clare’s Opportunity  78+ $11,000 $44,000
Assisi Opportunity Acceptance into Assisi Program Required  $10,000 $40,000

Early Applicant Resident Bonus (limit 1 per student) 

Early Applicant Resident Bonus (limit 1 per student)

 
Scholarships Criteria  Amount
Housing Grant Residents only. Apply for Admission by December 15.  $2,000 off housing charges
  

Exclusive Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

Exclusive Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

 
Scholarships Criteria  Amount Annually
High School Articulation Must complete Dual Enrollment, BOCES, or High School Articulation  program through Hilbert $2,000
Honors Program By Invitation $3,000

Campus Visit Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

Campus Visit Scholarship (limit 1 per student)

 
Scholarships Criteria  Amount Annually
Visit Confirmed campus visit $1,000
Backyard Bonus Visit Confirmed campus visit and Erie County resident
 $2,000

Full Scholarship Opportunities

Full Scholarship Opportunities: FAFSA is required

Recipients become ineligible for the above scholarships if they qualify for scholarship from this category.  Learn more about filing on our Costs page.  

Scholarships Criteria Amount Annually
Franciscan Scholarship Invitation Only. Must apply for admission by January 1. FAFSA & TAP if NYS resident. Aid to cover 100% of tuition charges
Say Yes to Education Acceptance to Hilbert with submitted FAFSA and verification of eligibility from local Say Yes office. Aid to cover 100% of tuition & fee charges
HEOP Acceptance to Hilbert with submitted FAFSA and invitation. Aid to cover 100% of tuition, fees, and housing charges

Domestic students file FAFSA. Code: 002735
NYS Residents file TAP. Code: 2083
Enhanced Tuition Awards Program (NYS residents)
Undocumented NYS Residents file dream act TAP.
International Students file CSS Profile.


All Hilbert scholarships are subject to Hilbert's Scholarship Policies

Transfer Students (2025-2026)

Merit Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

Merit Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

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 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.

These scholarships are awarded by admissions once the student is admitted. 

Scholarships Weighted GPA Criteria Amount
Transfer Honors  3.2+ $13,500 
Academic Merit  2.0+ $12,500
Transfer Assisi Opportunity  Acceptance into Assisi Scholars Program Required $9,500

Early Applicant Resident Bonus (limit 1 per student)

Early Applicant Resident Bonus (limit 1 per student)

Full-time transfer students entering the Hilbert College for the following academic year as a resident may be eligible for ONE of the following scholarships:

Scholarships Criteria  Amount
Housing Grant  Residents Only. Apply for Admission by December 15.  $2,000 off housing charges
  

Exclusive Scholarships  (limit 1 per student)

Exclusive Scholarships  (limit 1 per student)

 
Scholarships Criteria Amount
Honor's Program Scholarship Invitation Only  $3,000
Dual Enrollment Award Hilbert Dual Enrollment Must be Completed in High School $2,000

Campus Visit Scholarships

Campus Visit Scholarships 

 
Scholarships Criteria  Amount
Visit Confirmed Campus Visit $1,000
Backyard Bonus Visit  Confirmed Campus Visit and Erie County Resident
 $2,000 

Full Scholarship Opportunities

Full Scholarship Opportunities: FAFSA/TAP or CSS required

Our Hilbert College federal student code is 002735 and New York State "TAP" code is 2083. Learn more about filing on our Costs page.  

Scholarships Criteria  Amount
Say Yes to Education Acceptance to Hilbert with submitted FAFSA and verification of eligibility from local Say Yes office. Aid to cover 100% of tuition & fee charges
HEOP Acceptance to Hilbert with submitted FAFSA and confirmation of eligibility from a previous institution.      Aid to cover 100% of tuition, fees, and housing charges


All Hilbert scholarships are subject to Hilbert's Scholarship Policies

View 2024-2025 Eligible Scholarships Based on Student Status


First Time in College Students (2024-2025)

Merit Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

Merit Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

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.

These scholarships are awarded by admissions once the student is admitted. 

Scholarships Weighted GPA Criteria Amount Annually  Total Value (4 years)
Mother Colette  92+ $17,000  $68,000
Hilbert  88+ $15,000 $60,000
Trustee  83+ $13,000 $52,000
St. Clare’s Opportunity  78+ $11,000 $44,000
Assisi Opportunity Acceptance into Assisi Program Required  $10,000 $40,000

Secondary Scholarships (limit 1 per student) 

Secondary Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

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

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

Scholarships Criteria  Amount
High School Articulation/ BOCES Must Complete Curriculum with a Partner School $2,000
Dual Enrollment Must Complete Dual Enrollment Program Through Hilbert $2,000
Honors Program By Invitation - 90+/3.0 $3,000
Cardinal O'Hara Service Award Cardinal O’Hara graduates only $1,500
  

Opportunity & Full Tuition Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

Opportunity & Full Tuition Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

 
Scholarships Criteria Amount
Franciscan Scholarship Invitation Only. Must file FAFSA & TAP if NYS resident. Funding Up to Cost of Tuition (UG Only)
Higher Education Opportunity Program Acceptance to HEOP with Submitted FAFSA.  Funding Up to Total Cost of Attendance. Also Assists with Room and Board.  (UG Only)
Say Yes to Education Acceptance to Hilbert with submitted FAFSA and verification of eligibility from local Say Yes office. Funding to Cover Tuition and Fees  (UG Only)
Cleveland Extension Scholarship Program (CEP) Acceptance to Hilbert with submitted FAFSA and verification of attendance at an eligible CEP partner school. Varies based on income. (UG Only)

Bonus Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

Bonus Scholarship (limit 1 per student)

 
Scholarships Criteria  Amount
Child of Alumni Grant Must Be Child of a Hilbert Alumni $1,000
Canadian Exchange Grant Canadian citizenship & residency
 25% off tuition

Visit Grant (limit 1 per student)

Visit Grant (limit one per student)

 
Scholarship Criteria  Amount
Visit Grant Requires documentation of admissions visit in person or online $1,000/year
 

All Hilbert scholarships are subject to Hilbert's Scholarship Policies

Income Based Grants

Income Based Grants

Our Hilbert College federal student code is 002735 and New York State "TAP" code is 2083. Learn more about filing on our Costs page.  

Scholarships Criteria  Amount
Pell (Federal Grant) Requires Completed FAFSA Application Varies
TAP (NYS Residents)

Requires completed FAFSA & TAP

 Varies
Hilbert Grant Requires Completed FAFSA Application
 Varies

Domestic students file FAFSA. Code: 002735
NYS Residents file TAP. Code: 2083
Enhanced Tuition Awards Program (NYS residents)
Undocumented NYS Residents file dream act TAP.
International Students file CSS Profile.


All Hilbert scholarships are subject to Hilbert's Scholarship Policies

Transfer Students (2024-2025)

Merit Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

Merit Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

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.

These scholarships are awarded by admissions once the student is admitted. 

Scholarships Weighted GPA Criteria Amount
Transfer Honors  3.2+ $11,500 
Academic Merit  2.0+ $10,500
Transfer Assisi Opportunity  Acceptance into Assisi Scholars Program Required $9,500

Secondary Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

Secondary Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

Upon acceptance, domestic, full-time transfer students entering the Hilbert College following academic year may be eligible for ONE of the following scholarships.

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

Scholarships Criteria  Amount
 Honors Program  By Invitation  $3,000
  

Opportunity & Full Tuition Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

Opportunity & Full Tuition Scholarships (limit 1 per student)

 
Scholarships Criteria Amount
Higher Education Opportunity Program Acceptance to HEOP with Submitted FAFSA.  Funding Up to Total Cost of Attendance. Also Assists with Room and Board.
Say Yes to Education Acceptance to Hilbert with submitted FAFSA and verification of eligibility from local Say Yes office. Funding to Cover Tuition and Fees

Bonus Scholarships

Bonus Scholarships 

 
Scholarships Criteria  Amount
Child of Alumni Grant Must Be Child of a Hilbert Alumni $1,000
Canadian Exchange Grant  Canadian citizenship & residency
 25% off Tuition 

Visit Grant (limit 1 per student)

Visit Grant (limit one per student).

 
Scholarship Criteria  Amount
Visit Grant Requires documentation of admissions visit in person or online $1,000/year
 

All Hilbert scholarships are subject to Hilbert's Scholarship Policies

Income Based Grants

Income Based Grants

Our Hilbert College federal student code is 002735 and New York State "TAP" code is 2083. Learn more about filing on our Costs page.  

Scholarships Criteria  Amount
Pell (Federal Grant) Requires Completed FAFSA Application Varies
TAP (NYS Residents) Requires completed FAFSA & TAP Varies
Hilbert Grant Requires Completed FAFSA Application
 Varies
Out of State Scholarship FAFSA Required.   Varies


All Hilbert scholarships are subject to Hilbert's Scholarship Policies

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, transfer, and online students.  Scholarship eligibility is based on specific criteria which includes; academic merit, enrollment status, financial need, field of study, or a combination of criteria. 

Applications will open December 1st, 2024. Deadline will be April 1st, 2025.

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 

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) 926-8939 Email Us At
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Our Staff

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

Debra Matot
Student Finance Coordinator
Call: (716) 926-8939
dmatot@hilbert.edu

Joanna Zadvorney
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Call: (716) 926-8832
jzadvorney@hilbert.edu

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

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

Stephanie Schroeder
Director of Financial Aid
Call: (716) 926-8831
sschroeder@hilbert.edu

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