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Need-Based Scholarships

Need-based scholarships are awarded based on your financial need as determined by the FAFSA®.

Highlights

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Based on a First Come, First Served Basis
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Completed FAFSA® Form Required
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Renews Based on Need and Available Funds
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Enrollment in at Least 6 Credits

Award Level Credit Requirements

BYU-Idaho scholarships are awarded by credit groups, not by individual credits. Each credit group has a fixed dollar amount. If you take more credits within a group, tuition increases, but the scholarship amount stays the same.

Full Tuition


up to $2,472 per semester
Award Qualifications
Enrolled in 12+ Credits
$2,472

Enrolled in 9-11 Credits
$1,854

Enrolled in 6-8 Credits
$1,236

Less Than 6 Credits
No Award

3/4 Tuition*


up to $1,854 per semester
Award Qualifications
Enrolled in 12+ Credits
$1,854

Enrolled in 9-11 Credits
$1,391

Enrolled in 6-8 Credits
$927

Less Than 6 Credits
No Award

1/2 Tuition


up to $1,236 per semester
Award Qualifications
Enrolled in 12+ Credits
$1,236

Enrolled in 9-11 Credits
$927

Enrolled in 6-8 Credits
$618

Less Than 6 Credits
No Award

1/4 Tuition


up to $618 per semester
Award Qualifications
Enrolled in 12+ Credits
$618

Enrolled in 9-11 Credits
$464

Enrolled in 6-8 Credits
$309

Less Than 6 Credits
No Award

*3/4 Tuition is only for Need-Based Scholarships

Need-Based Scholarship Qualifications
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Need-Based Scholarship Qualifications

  • Have earned less than 140 credits after Winter semester and not earned a bachelor's degree.
  • Evaluations are based on FAFSA® components and available funds.

Application

No Application Required
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FAFSA® Application Required

Priority consideration will be given to students who complete the FAFSA® by March 1. Awarding is based on available funds. No other application is necessary.

FAFSA® Application

Note: Scholarship eligibility requirements, award amounts, and renewal criteria are subject to change without prior notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

December 22, 2025 04:58 PM
Yes, most BYU-Idaho scholarships are awarded for all three semesters of an academic year. Awards are based on enrollment, so if you do not attend a semester you just won't receive the award for that s...
September 12, 2025 02:53 PM
Wait until you have all the information needed to complete your FAFSA®. Estimating or guessing can cause issues with processing and may significantly delay your financial aid. Even if you do not meet ...
February 03, 2026 12:07 PM
Students must complete a FAFSA® to be evaluated for the need-based scholarship, so international students are not evaluated. International students can qualify for academic scholarships, and we encour...
February 03, 2026 12:09 PM
If you have completed the FAFSA® by the priority deadline, you will receive an email from our scholarships team if you qualify for a Need-Based Scholarship. Awards are based on available funds.