FUNDING your EDUCATION at BYU–Idaho
Tuition
BYU–Idaho is a private university with a current tuition of $1320 per semester. US News and The New York Times report a national average of approximately $10,000 for one semester at a private university and $5,000 at a state/public university. The average tuition for state/public universities in southeast Idaho and northern Utah is $1645.
BYU–Idaho is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A significant portion of the cost of operating the university is paid from the tithes of the Church members similar to taxes subsidizing state universities.
State schools charge 3 times more tuition for non-resident (out-of-state) enrollment; BYU–Idaho charges 1.5 more tuition to non-LDS students.
For additional information click here , or contact the Admissions Office directly at (208) 496-1036 or admissions@byui.edu
Scholarships
One should always consider the dollar value of a talent award or scholarship in relation to the initial tuition expense. A $5,000 scholarship at a university that charges $10,000 per semester is not as valuable as a $750 scholarship at a university that charges $1320 per semester. Which school has the most remaining fee to pay? According to a recent presidential study reported in the US News (4/19/04), the quality of education is not necessarily reflected by the cost of tuition.
Award of Excellence:
Awarded to new freshman, this scholarship is based on a combination of academics, leadership, service, church activity, seminary activity, extracurricular activities, and essays. These awards range from quarter tuition for two semesters to full
tuition plus $250 for books for two semesters. All those applying for admission to BYU-Idaho will be considered for the Award of Excellence.
Academic Scholarships:
Full, half, and quarter tuition scholarships are awarded automatically to sophomore, junior, and senior students based on their university GPA. This scholarship system is a rare opportunity in the post-secondary education system.
Other Scholarships:
More scholarships are available including the Idaho Promise Scholarship, Leadership/Need, Private Awards, Specialized Degree Awards, Talent Awards. Special Circumstances, and Agency Scholarships.
For additional information click here , or contact the Scholarship Office directly at 208-496-1092 or scholarships@byui.edu
Music Talent Awards
One need NOT be a music major to receive a Music Talent Award.
Funds are available for talented students in all areas of the Department of Music. In the Woodwind Area, for example, two
scholarships are given for each instrument every year (flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon), one half tuition and one quarter tuition. Often more aid can be provided through additional scholarships or greater amounts. All music scholarships are renewable each year. This is significant because some universities offer scholarships for the freshman year only.
On campus auditions are held the second weekend in February each year. In addition, regional off-campus auditions are held the first weekend of February each year.
For more information about Music Talent Awards, click here .
For more information about on campus auditions, click here .
For more information about off campus auditions, click here .
For additional information contact the Department of Music at (208) 496-1259 or robertsl@byui.edu
120 Credit/4-year Degrees
Our degrees are set up for students to take 15 credits per semester for 120-credits of required courses making graduation possible in an honest, straightforward 4-year plan. There are no hidden credits and no claims of 4-year degrees that take 5 or 6 years to complete. Fewer semesters in school represents lower education costs.
For a complete listing of music degree requirements and planners click here .
Financial Aid
Other sources to help pay for college are available. For additional information access www.byui.edu/FinancialAid or contact the Financial Aid Office at (208) 496-1015 or financialaid@byui.edu .