OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU
FIRST-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
At Morningside, we value having people like you as part of our Morningside community, which is why we offer a variety of scholarships and grants that celebrate your strengths and help make your education more affordable.
Note: This information is for students beginning attendance at Morningside in the fall of 2027.
All students who are approved and choose to move off-campus before reaching 91 credits will have their financial aid reduced by $6,000 per year.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic Scholarships are awarded to full-time, first-time undergraduate students who meet certain minimum High School GPA criteria. Note: this information is for incoming Fall 2027 first-year students.
Amount: $20,000/yr ($80,000 total)
Criteria: 4.0 GPA
Amount: $18,000/yr ($72,000 total)
Criteria: 3.6-3.99 GPA
Amount: $16,000/yr ($64,000 total)
Criteria: 3.3-3.59 GPA
Amount: $14,000/yr ($56,000 total)
Criteria: 3.29 or less GPA
STANDOUT GRANTS
Receive up to $10,000 per year (up to $40,000 over four years) for living out your passions on campus. Areas include Athletics, Visual & Performing Arts & Impact Grants. You can only earn one standout grant, you must continue your participation in the activity, and you will need to visit campus to audition, meet coaches or apply for an Impact Grant in order to qualify. To be considered, simply let us know when you speak to an admission counselor or on your application.
ADDITIONAL GRANTS
ACT/SAT INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: up to $1,500/yr
Submit your scores by January 15, 2027.
ACT: 20-23 or SAT: 1030-1150 = $500/year
ACT: 24+ or SAT: 1160+ = $1,500/year
VISIT GRANT
Amount: $1,000/yr ($4,000 total)
Campus visits are important. We believe that so sincerely that we will give you $1,000 per year for up to four years when you enroll at Morningside if you make an official campus visit. Visits must be completed by February 28, 2027. Ask your Admission Counselor for details.
ALUMNI GRANT
Amount: $1,000/year
Parent or grandparent must have completed a
bachelor’s degree at Morningside.
BY THE NUMBERS
100%
of Full-Time, First-Time Traditional Undergraduate students receive Morningside grants and/or scholarships
$45.6
Million in Federal, State, Mside, and Private funding annually
99%
of graduates employed or accepted to graduate school within 6 months
Contact Us
Questions? We’d love to help. Contact us today.
Morningside University
Office of Student Financial Planning
1501 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
