100% of full-time undergraduate Morningside students receive financial assistance.
At Morningside, transferring undergraduates have many of the same opportunities for financial aid as first-time freshmen. Our Financial Aid team is here to help you smoothly transition to life as a Mustang.
There are several federal and state programs designed to help make college more affordable for families. The first step to seeing which funding sources you qualify for is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Grants are one of the best kinds of aid because they don’t need to be paid back. They are awarded for one year at a time and can be renewed. Here are a few examples of federal and state grants:
Federal loans have to be paid back, but are fixed at a low interest rate. Some loans accrue interest while you're in school (unsubsidized), while others don't (subsidized). Some examples of federal loans include:
The government funds an opportunity for you to earn money and gain experience working on campus. You must be eligible for need-based financial aid to qualify for federal work study. A typical Morningside work study award is $2,000 per year. The dollars earned through work study employment will not impact your FAFSA the following year. If you don't qualify for work study, it is possible to get an on-campus job paid through campus payroll. Contact Student Financial Planning for more information at finaid@morningside.edu or 712-274-5159.
Mabel E. Sherman Private Student Loan
McElroy-Morningside Private Student Loan
Contact the Financial Aid team for more information.
Morningside University offers several scholarship and grant opportunities to first-year students. Academic scholarships, talent awards and engagement awards are all available. You can even get a special grant for planning your visit to campus. Our financial aid team is here to help you every step of the way.
Applying for private scholarships can help fund your education. We've got a list of trusted resources.
Morningside offers interest-free 8-month and 10-month tuition payment plans for families.
These loans typically require a qualified co-signer and can be financed by your local bank.