Cost for Undergraduate Students
These award letter profiles are just one of the many ways that Chargers combine our wide variety of financial aid resources to ensure their education is affordable.
| Full-Time Direct Expenses |
Costs
|
2024-2025
|
| Tuition |
$35,544 |
| General Fees |
$1,412 |
| Residence Life Room (standard double) |
$5,098* |
| Meal Plan (standard) |
$6,178** |
| Health and Wellness Fee |
$180 |
*Average of all residence all standard double fees. Final charge may be more or less dependent on the selected residence hall. Previous residence activity hall fees and laundry fees have been added to the overall room rates versus a separate fee.
**Meal plan example is for three meals per day. Additional meal plan options are available.
Total Direct Cost Estimate
2024-2025: $48,412
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| Part-Time Direct Expense |
Costs
|
2024-2025
|
| Tuition Per Credit Hour |
$1,186 / hour |
| Student Fee |
$42 / hour |
|
| Other Expenses |
| Books |
$1,420 |
| Transportation / Parking Fee (if applicable) |
$2,788 |
| Athletic Fee (athletes only) |
$305 |
| Loft Rental |
$129 |
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Financial Aid
| Grants |
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Federal and State Grants are money to help pay for college or career school. This money is awarded annually based on need and, generally, the amounts awarded will vary based on your individual financial situation. This money does not have to be repaid.
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| Work-study |
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Federal work-study jobs help students earn money to pay for college or career school. Undergraduate and graduate students with work-study jobs will work part-time on or off-campus while enrolled. At Briar Cliff, eligible students can earn extra financial aid with a part-time federal work-study position on campus, usually earning anywhere from $500 to $3,000 per year. Awards are based on financial need, be sure to file your FAFSA by the annual deadline to be considered.
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| Scholarships |
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Choosing to invest your time today has the potential to save your future self thousands. While the qualifications and the amounts awarded vary based on each individual scholarship or incentive opportunity, we recommend that every traditional and transfer undergraduate student explore the scholarship page and take advantage of every opportunity that interests them.
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What You Actually Pay
Your remaining investment each semester can be covered in one of two ways. We recommend working with your family to figure out what amount you can plan to cover over the next year. Then, work with our financial services team to navigate the loan options available to you that will help you cover your remaining balance. Loans are borrowed money that has to be paid back.
Once you are accepted into Briar Cliff University, complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), and have applied for scholarships, you can expect to receive your personal financial aid award letter. Your award letter will show you the financial aid options available to you. Don't hesitate to contact our Financial Aid team if you have any questions.
Student Profiles
These award letter profiles are just one of the many ways that Chargers combine our wide variety of financial aid resources to ensure their education is affordable.
Traditional Student
Meet Danielle
Danielle is pursuing a Bachelor of Secondary Education degree. While living on campus, she has a work-study job at student health and is involved in the choir.
| + Tuition and Fees |
$37,136 |
| + Room & Meal Plan |
$11,276 |
| Total Costs |
$48,412 |
|
|
| Federal Work-Study |
($1,500) |
| Federal Pell Grant |
($6,495) |
| BCU Academic Scholarship |
($13,500) |
| Choir Promise Scholarship |
($5,000) |
| Visit Incentive |
($500) |
| Total Investment Per Year |
$21,417 |
|
Student-Athlete Costs
Meet Hector
Hector is from Storm Lake, Iowa. He is living on campus while pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, has a work-study job at the Fire Pit and is a sprinter on the track team.
| + Tuition and Fees |
$37,136 |
| + Room & Meal Plan |
$11,276 |
| Total Costs |
$48,412 |
|
|
| Federal Work-Study |
($1,500) |
| Federal Iowa Tuition Grant |
($6,200) |
| BCU Academic Scholarship |
($13,000) |
| BCU Athletic Scholarship |
($7,000) |
| Visit Incentive |
($500) |
| Total Investment Per Year |
$20,212 |
|
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