Sharing the investment.
At Manchester College, 100 percent of our students receive some form of assistance from our extensive financial aid program. We award both need-based and merit-based aid, and students are automatically considered for all scholarship programs. In 2008-2009, the average need-based financial aid package was $24,327. For more information, please contact an admissions counselor at
800-852-3648. Together, we’ll find financial aid solutions that work for you.
Take the first step.
Students at Manchester College come from 25 states and 25 countries. We welcome applicants from every background who want to participate in all that student life has to offer. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Apply online for free or call, 800-852-3648 for a paper application.
Please include the following:
- A completed application (paper with $25 fee or free online)
- Official high school transcripts
- Official SAT or ACT scores
- The High School Report from Manchester College
We will notify you about your admission status within a week after all application materials are received. Within two weeks, you will receive notification of academic scholarships.
All students should file a FAFSA and list Manchester (code 1820). The FAFSA will determine your eligibility for state, federal and Manchester need-based aid. We recommend that you use the online version for speed and convenience. File by March 1 to receive an early aid package. Indiana residents must file by March 10 to be eligible for state aid. |
Manchester’s scholarship programs (More scholarship information)
| Academic Scholarships |
| Honors Scholarship |
Full Tuition |
| Trustee Scholarship |
Up to $16,000/year |
| Presidential Scholarship |
Up to $14,000/year |
| Dean's Scholarship |
Up to $12,500/year |
| Faculty Scholarship |
Up to $11,000/year |
| Founder's Scholarship |
Up to $10,000/year |
| Director's Scholarship |
Up to $8,000/year |
| Phi Theta Kappa |
Up to $14,000/year |
| Other Awards and Grants |
| Connections Award |
$1,500/year |
| Multicultural Student Leadership Award |
Up to $3,000/year |
| Out of State Grant |
$1,500/year |
| Entrepreneurship Scholarship |
$1,400 (with minimal variation) |
| Music Scholarship |
Up to $1,000/year |
| Manchester Grant |
Determined by need and academic record |
Matching Programs
A student who receives funds for college fromhis/her church or from the Dollars for Scholars program will also receive additional funds from Manchester College of up to $500/year for each award.
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Living up to our rankings.
Because of our emphasis on high-value, affordable education, U.S. News ranked Manchester 18th on the list of "Best Colleges" in the Midwest region. Princeton Review has once again named Manchester a "Best in the Midwest" college for 2008. |

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