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 2026.
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.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
ACCESS TO MSIDE
Access to Mside is our commitment to help streamline paying for college. All new full-time undergraduate students for 2026-2027 will be guaranteed a minimum award package. These packages include all grants and scholarships available through Morningside, as well as federal and state assistance. See the flyer below for details. *Please note this offer is not available for online or St. Luke’s College students.
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 2026 first-year students.
Trustee Scholarship
Amount: $20,000/yr ($80,000 total)
Criteria: 4.0 GPA
Presidential Scholarship
Amount: $18,000/yr ($72,000 total)
Criteria: 3.6-3.99 GPA
Dean Scholarship
Amount: $16,000/yr ($64,000 total)
Criteria: 3.3-3.59 GPA
Founder Scholarship
Amount: $14,000/yr ($56,000 total)
Criteria: 3.29 or less GPA
TALENT GRANTS
Receive up to $5,000 per year ($20,000 over four years) for participating in an activity you love. Areas include art, athletics, esports, theatre, choral music, instrumental music, color guard, or writing. You can only earn one talent grant, you must continue your participation in the activity, and you will need to visit campus to audition or meet coaches in order to qualify. To be considered, simply let us know about your talent when you speak to an admission counselor or on your application.
ADDITIONAL GRANTS
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, 2026. Ask your Admission Counselor for details.
Morningside Grant/Achievement Award
Award varies based on need and other aid offered to the student.
BY THE NUMBERS
100%
of Full-Time, First-Time Traditional Undergraduate students receive Morningside grants and/or scholarships.
26k*
Minimum in grants/scholarships to on campus students.
$45.6
Million in Federal, State, Mside, and Private funding annually.
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
