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Webster admits students on a rolling basis throughout the year. However, for competitive and supplemental scholarship eligibility and consideration for Fall 2024, please apply by Dec. 1, 2023.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Be sure to enter Webster's school code (002521). Webster's priority FAFSA submission deadline is March 1, 2024.
Financial aid offers for incoming Freshman and Transfer students for Fall 2024 students will be issued via postal mail by March 1st.
Review your Webster aid offer for a summary of all scholarships, grants, loans or work study that were offered to you.
Accepted applicants for admission are automatically reviewed for Webster Academic Scholarship consideration. No separate application is required. Students are notified within 14 days of receiving their offer of admission. These scholarships range in amount between $12,000 and $20,000 per year, and are renewable for up to seven additional semesters.
*Webster University is a test optional university, however if students choose to submit standardized test scores, scholarship eligibility may increase with qualifying scores.
Awarded to first-time freshmen who have completed the requirements for the A+ Scholarship Program at the time of graduation from an A+ designated high school in the State of Missouri. This is a Webster University award. The A+ Scholarship offered by the State of Missouri can only be used at Missouri public community colleges.
Awarded to incoming freshmen who have participated in Boys or Girls State and have maintained a 3.0 GPA
The Chancellor's Scholarship is Webster University's most prestigeous scholarship and serves to acknowledge both the exceptional leadership qualities and previous academic achievement of its recipients. This scholarship is a renewable, full-tuition, competitive award, with up to five students being awarded annually.
The criteria to apply for the scholarship is as follows:
Students who meet the criteria above will receive an emailed invitation link to complete the Chancellor's Scholarship application after December 1st. The application will be inclusive of the following materials:
The deadline to submit a completed Chancellor's Scholarship application is Jan. 15th, 2024.
Please note, finalists must be able to attend an on-campus interview held at the St. Louis main campus on Monday, Feb. 19th, 2024 during Webster's Spring Preview Visit Day.
International Freshmen Students Accepted international applicants for admission are automatically reviewed for Webster Academic Scholarship based on their high school scores/grade point average. Students are notified within two to three weeks after receiving their admission decision.
The Proud to Serve Scholarship is open to incoming freshmen and undergraduate transfer students who are dependents of active-duty military or honorably discharged veterans. Recipients of this award must maintain full-time status at the Webster Groves campus.
The Dr. Donald M. Suggs Scholarship is a renewable, full-tuition scholarship open to incoming freshmen that recognizes the academic achievement and potential of students who, through their demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, will enhance the education of all Webster students and contribute to Webster University’s culture of inclusive excellence, in accordance with our Diversity Mission. Up to 10 recipients per year will be selected. This scholarship is renewable for up to seven additional semesters with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. The criteria to apply for the scholarship is as follows:
Students who meet the criteria above will receive an emailed invitation link to complete the Dr. Donald M. Suggs Scholarship application after December 1st. The application will be inclusive of the following materials:
The deadline to submit a completed Dr. Donald M. Suggs Scholarship application is Jan. 15th, 2024.
Please note, finalists must be able to attend an on-campus interview held at the St. Louis main campus on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 during Webster's annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference.
The Webster University Loretto Community Scholarship has been established to recognize the history, mission and service heritage of the Sisters of Loretto, and to honor their rich tradition of making higher education available to young women. This will be available to graduating seniors who plan to attend Webster from any of the three Loretto-sponsored high schools: Nerinx Hall High School, St. Louis, Missouri; Loretto Academy, El Paso, Texas; and St. Mary's Academy, Denver, Colorado. A total of three per year will be offered, and multiple students from a single school can be awarded.
Renewable scholarship awarded to community college transfers who:
The award level is based on the applicant's cumulative grade point average at the post-secondary level. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the college level is required. Submission of a high school transcript is required for consideration of this award. Recipients must enroll directly from the community college into Webster University without intermediary enrollment at any other baccalaureate-granting institution.
All transfer students must be formally admitted to Webster University. Submit your application and all required supporting documents in order to apply. Students with less than a 3.0 cumulative GPA may email a letter of appeal explaining extenuating circumstances to the contact for your intended location. Offered at the following St. Louis locations: Webster Groves, Gateway, Westport, Winghaven.
Accepted international transfer applicants are automatically reviewed for Webster Transfer Scholarships based on their post-secondary academic performance/grade point average. The award level is based on the applicants' cumulative GPA on all graded college-level work completed (as calculated by Webster) and/or high school academic record.
The Webster Academic Scholarship can be stacked with other Webster scholarships, with the exception of the Presidential Transfer Scholarship and the full-tuition Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Achievement Scholarship.
Competitive renewable scholarship awarded to transfer applicants with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (as calculated by Webster). Applicants must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa. An associate degree must be completed prior to enrollment at Webster University or the applicant must be a candidate for earning associate degree through reverse transfer. Application form, essay, and recommendation from chapter or regional Phi Theta Kappa required.
The recipient must enroll directly at Webster University within one semester of community college graduation without intermediary enrollment at any other baccalaureate-granting institution. Recipients must be enrolled full-time (13-18 credit hours per semester) and attending the Webster Groves campus. The PTK Distinguished Achievement Scholarship cannot be stacked with any other Webster scholarship and replaces any previous scholarship award offered to the student by Webster University.
Renewable scholarship awarded to transfer applicants with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Applicants must request consideration by submitting proof of membership in Phi Theta Kappa and should have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at time of application to Webster University.
Recipients must be enrolled full-time (13-18 credit hours per semester) and attending the Webster Groves main campus. The Webster Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship can be stacked with other Webster scholarships, with the exception of the full-tuition Presidential Transfer Scholarship and the full-tuition Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Achievement Scholarship.
Competitive renewable scholarship awarded to transfer applicants with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (as calculated by Webster). Preference is given to students earning an associate degree. Application form, essay and recommendation from a previous college advisor or professor required.
The recipient must enroll directly at Webster University within one semester of community college graduation without intermediary enrollment at any other baccalaureate-granting institution. Recipients must be enrolled full-time (13-18 credit hours per semester) and attending the Webster Groves campus. The Presidential Transfer Scholarship cannot be stacked with any other Webster scholarship and replaces any previous scholarship award offered to the student by Webster University.
The Proud to Serve Scholarship is open to incoming freshmen and undergraduate transfer students who are dependents of active-duty military or honorably discharged veterans. Recipients of this award must maintain full-time status at the Webster Groves campus.
Renewable scholarship awarded to transfer applicants with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. The award level is based on the applicant's cumulative GPA on all graded college-level work completed (as calculated by Webster) and/or high school academic record.
Recipients must be enrolled full-time (13-18 credit hours per semester) and attending the Webster Groves campus. The Webster Academic Scholarship can be stacked with other Webster scholarships, with the exception of the Presidential Transfer Scholarship and the full-tuition Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Achievement Scholarship.
No separate application is required. Students are notified within 14 days of receiving their admission. These scholarships range in amount between $12,000 and $18,000 per year, and are renewable for up to seven additional semesters.
Webster University invites qualified applicants to apply for a WATTS Scholarship (Winning Approaches for Talented Transfers in STEM). The WATTS program was made available through a grant from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S-STEM) program.
The Next Century Leaders Endowed Scholarship Fund is a non-renewable award for degree seeking sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students enrolled at Webster University. Students studying in any school or college enrolled at any Webster University campus are eligible to apply. Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and graduate recipients must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.
The award will supplement the cost of tuition, housing or program fees associated with the study abroad program, or the cost of airfare. A complete application will include the online application, a statement of purpose and recommendation letter.
Full-time, degree seeking undergraduate students at the Webster University St. Louis campus are eligible to apply. Applicants must be in good academic and financial standing with the University. Preference is given to students from the School of Education.
Awards will be applied to the cost of housing at any of Webster University's international campuses or to the fees associated with short-term study abroad opportunities. Applicants must apply online by the appropriate deadline in order to be considered. Awards are competitive and amounts vary.
Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate degree seeking students who have completed at least one term of study at the Webster University main campus in St. Louis or at one of the University’s domestic extended campus locations.
Applicants must be in good academic standing. Scholarship funds can be awarded for a term, semester or year abroad with a minimum award of $1,000. A complete application will include the online application, a statement of purpose and two letters of recommendation.
Applicants must be undergraduate (sophomore, junior or senior) or graduate degree seeking students. All applicants must be enrolled in a Webster University sponsored study abroad program, short-term global hybrid course, international practicum, internship or international service learning program.
Scholarship consideration will be given based on the quality of essay, academic standing and financial need.
Full-time, traditional undergraduate students at any Webster University campus are eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Awards will be applied to the cost of housing at any of Webster University's international campuses. A complete application will include the online application, a statement of purpose and an unofficial transcript. Applicants must apply online by the appropriate deadline in order to be considered. Awards are competitive and amounts vary.
This scholarship is for undergraduate and/or graduate students who are United States citizens from the U.S. and must be enrolled at Webster University at the time of the proposed travel and study. Applicants must be studying abroad in Japan for a minimum of sixteen weeks. Awards may be used for tuition or travel expenses.
A complete application will include the online application, a statement of purpose and recommendation letter.
Applicants must be full-time, degree seeking undergraduate or graduate students who plan to study abroad at any Webster University campus and plan to study abroad for one or two terms. All applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 in all coursework completed at Webster.
Undergraduate applicants must have attained sophomore, junior or senior status with at least 30 semester credit hours in residence at Webster University. Graduate applicants must have completed 12 credit hours at Webster University.
Priority is given to undergraduates who plan to spend one semester or longer at a Webster international campus. A complete application will include the online application, a statement of purpose, a letter of recommendation and an unofficial transcript. Applicants must apply online by the appropriate deadline in order to be considered. Awards are competitive and amounts vary.
This scholarship is open to any undergraduate or graduate, full-time, degree seeking student in Webster programs delivered in Uzbekistan who will study abroad at Webster St. Louis for a term or longer.
To be eligible, students must be in good social, financial and academic standing with the university. Preference will be given to students with a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Applicants must apply online by the appropriate deadline to be considered and must submit a scholarship essay and one recommendation. Awards are competitive and the average amount will be $1,500. The scholarship will supplement the cost of tuition, housing, health insurance, textbooks or meal plans.
The Webster University USA Scholarship is available to qualified military dependents, civil service employees and federal contract workers when enrolled in on-base, in-classroom courses. The scholarship awards the difference between our military and civilian tuition rates so that your “net tuition” equals that of our active duty military. The scholarship applies to courses at the undergraduate, undergraduate completion and graduate levels at any Webster University military campus.
Effective Spring 2021, the USA Scholarship will be expanded for dependents to include classes at all locations and online. For undergraduate only, USA Scholarship will be expanded for civil service employees and federal contract workers to include classes at all locations and online.
Qualified military dependents, civil service employees and federal contract workers are qualified for the USA Scholarship as described in the section above. The scholarship awards the difference between Webster's military and civilian tuition rates so that your “net tuition” equals that of active duty military.
Flat-fee degree programs are excluded: Undergraduate Flat-fee, Conservatory, MA International Nongovernmental Organizations and Nurse Anesthesia. No military rate is offered for these programs. Additionally, the Scholarship “net tuition rate” is not retroactive to previous terms of enrollment.
Contact oma@webster.edu for more information.The Proud to Serve Scholarship is open to incoming freshmen and undergraduate transfer students who are dependents of active-duty military or honorably discharged veterans. Recipients of this award must maintain full-time status at the Webster Groves campus.
The First Responder tuition rate is our normal metro campus tuition rates, but all students are eligible to receive a First Responder Scholarship, which essentially reduces your “net tuition” to equal that of Webster's active duty military students The program is available to qualified First Responders who are undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at any U.S. campus or online. Flat-fee degree programs are excluded (Undergraduate Flat-fee, Conservatory, MA International Nongovernmental Organizations and Nurse Anesthesia; no active-duty rate is offered for these programs). Additionally, the scholarship is not retroactive to previous terms of enrollment.
First Responder organizations with the potential for 20 to 25 students may qualify for a cohort group, available in the classroom, online or in a combination of the two.
First Responders are defined as those deployed to emergencies, natural disasters, bioterrorism attacks and terrorist attacks. Qualified First Responders include:
If your current role is not covered by the above definition, but you feel you serve as a First Responder, you can submit an appeal and supporting documentation demonstrating First Responder responsibilities to:
Office of the Dean for Military Campuses and Online Learning
Webster University
470 E. Lockwood
St. Louis, MO 63119
or scan and email documentation, attn: First Responder Appeal, to oma@webster.edu
Webster University’s NMFA Military Spouse Scholarship offers our NMFA verified students a “net” tuition that matches our most preferred military tuition rates for military spouses at both in-classroom and online courses and degree programs. This partnership with National Military Family Association supports Webster University’s continued commitment to our military.
NMFA, founded in 1969, is the leading nonprofit organization focusing on issues important to military families. It oversees several programs, one of which is to offer scholarships and form educational partnerships with elite Universities like Webster University that allow verified military spouses to receive a high quality education at our most preferred tuition rate (via the University’s NMFA Scholarship).
The NMFA Military Spouse Scholarship yields a “net” rate* that is the same as that offered to active duty military, selected reserve and National Guard military students. The reduced tuition is available to qualified military spouses who are undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at any U.S. campus or online courses. Flat-fee degree programs are excluded from the program: Undergraduate Flat-fee, Conservatory, MA International Nongovernmental Organizations and Nurse Anesthesia. No military rate is offered for these programs. The tuition rate is not retroactive to previous terms of enrollment. For eligibility determination or any other questions, please contact the Office of Military Affairs.
To be eligible for this program and tuition rates, you must register for NMFA's partner scholarships and confirm your military spouse affiliation by emailing: scholarships@militaryfamily.org.
Partnering with Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (Fallen Patriots) to allow military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty to attend Webster University is one of the best ways Webster can honor those who have died defending our country. Fallen Patriots’ mission is to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. They are dedicated to serving the families of combat casualties and military training accidents as well as other duty-related deaths, cover all branches of the armed forces, and cover suicides and illness if VA rules the death was in the line of duty.
An undergraduate student who attends Webster University’s main campus in St Louis, Missouri, as a full-time student (minimum 13 credit hours per semester). Additionally, any Fallen Patriots graduate student who enrolls at any U.S. Webster University campus will receive the Webster University CFPC Scholarship that yields a “net” tuition to be the same tuition rates as our active-duty, reserve and National Guard members.
It's easy to apply and Webster's Academic Advising team will help you achieve your goals.
For eligibility determination or any other questions, please contact the Office of Military Affairs:
Webster University’s Office of Military Affairs has a partnership with the Folds of Honor organization that provides a $5,000 annual incentive fund to be competitively awarded to each Folds of Honor eligible undergraduate student that attends Webster University’s main campus in St Louis, Missouri, as a full-time student (minimum 13 credit hours per semester). Additionally, any Folds of Honor graduate student who enrolls at any U.S. Webster University campus or online will receive the same tuition rates as our active-duty, reserve and National Guard members through this scholarship offer.
Partnering with the Folds of Honor Foundation allows military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty to attend Webster University is one of the best ways Webster can honor those who have died defending our country. Folds of Honor’s mission is to support the one million-plus dependents adversely affected by deployments—nearly nine out of 10 do not qualify for federal scholarship assistance. Since 2007, the Folds of Honor has carried forth this singular, noble mission. To close the gap, providing educational support to spouses and children of America's fallen and wounded soldiers. For eligibility determination or any other questions, please contact the Office of Military Affairs.
*This special program is via a partnership with Folds of Honor Foundation . To be eligible for this program, University scholarship and most preferred tuition rates, you must be registered and validated through Fallen Patriots.
The Folds of Honor Foundation also offers their own scholarship programs that are separate and exclusive to that organization.
The Access Missouri Grant is a state-funded grant that provides assistance to residents of Missouri who are seeking a first bachelor's degree. A minimum of 12 credit hours is required each semester in order to receive the Access Missouri Grant. Students who have completed a bachelor's degree are not eligible to receive a Missouri Student Grant. Funding and maximum award vary each year.
Priority Application Deadline: April 1, 2024
Room and Board Grant assistance is a limited University-funded program which provides assistance to undergraduate students pursuing a first bachelor's degree, who are enrolled for 13 or more credit hours per semester and living in campus housing. This aid program is available to St. Louis campus students only and awards vary depending upon the level of a student's unmet need.
If a student decides to not live on campus or moves out of campus, eligibility for this grant ends. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the Financial Aid Office if they are not living in campus housing so this assistance can be removed. The Financial Aid Office will remove the grant once the student is no longer residing in campus housing.
Direct Subsidized Loans are need-based loans and are available to eligible undergraduate students. Repayment of principal is postponed while the student is in school and during a six-month grace period after the student leaves school or drops below half-time status. These loans are made by a lender, such as a bank, credit union or savings and loan association; are insured by a state or nonprofit guarantee agency; and are reinsured by the federal government.
The federal government pays (subsidizes) interest on the borrower's behalf:
Direct Unsubsidized Loans are non-need-based loans and are available to eligible undergraduate and graduate students. Repayment of principal is postponed while the student is in school and during a six-month grace period after the student leaves school or drops below half-time status. The interest on Unsubsidized Direct Loans while the student is in school is the borrower's responsibility to repay. These loans are made by a lender, such as a bank, credit union or savings and loan association; are insured by a state or nonprofit guarantee agency; and are reinsured by the federal government. Additionally, these loans:
Parent PLUS (Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students) Loans enable parents to borrow up to the student's cost of attendance minus other aid for each dependent student who is enrolled at least half-time.
PLUS loans do not require that the student demonstrate financial need. However, the combination of PLUS loans and any other aid may not exceed the cost of education for the term of the loan.
Private Education Loans are not state, federal or institutional aid programs. Instead, they are loan programs specifically tailored for educational expenses by private lenders. Since these programs are created by the lenders themselves, there are often different terms and conditions for receiving them. Interest rates, fees and maximum loan amounts are among the many factors that may vary from lender to lender. We strongly encourage students to borrow first from the Federal Loan Programs. With the use of a survey process, we developed a recommended lender list, allowing our students to compare Private Alternative Education Loan Lenders.
The Student Employment Program is designed to help undergraduate students meet educational expenses through meaningful employment. Student employment at Webster University is divided into two different programs.
You are eligible for automatic Federal Work-Study consideration if you have completed all of the following:
You are eligible to be employed on campus through Federal Work-Study if you have done all the following:
Student Employment is accepting new Community Service Federal Work-Study agreements for the 2024-2025 academic year. Please email studentemployment@webster.edu with questions.
After you enroll in classes at the St. Louis campus, you may start applying for student employment positions on-campus or through community service. Many supervisors post available positions on Handshake , Webster University’s online career management and recruiting system. You may also wish to check with individual departments, staff members and professors for part-time on-campus employment opportunities that are not posted on Handshake .
Once you have accepted employment, you and your supervisor must complete the required paperwork. If interested, students should apply as early as possible over the summer and early fall for these jobs.
Student Employment provides temporary, part-time employment. The Federal Work-Study award is given to meet educational expenses including tuition and fees and cannot provide a sole source of financial support. If you find that you are unable to meet your educational and living expenses, contact your Financial Aid Counselor for possible alternatives.
When you are hired, your supervisor should fully explain the job duties, starting pay rate, student rights and responsibilities, and departmental policies. You should arrange a satisfactory work schedule with your supervisor. If you have Federal Work-Study be sure to consistently work the number of hours that will allow you to earn your entire Federal Work-Study award. Student employees are not entitled to paid vacations, holidays, sick pay, closure pay or paid leave of absence. Students are paid only for time worked, and changes in work schedule due to illness, vacations, exam schedules, or course requirements should be arranged in advance with the supervisor.
All university employees, including student employees, represent the University to other students, staff, faculty and the public, and are expected to maintain behavior appropriate to their position. Student employment requires a commitment from the participating student of time, dedication and enthusiasm. It provides a rewarding and productive experience for the student employee and the employer.