Scholarship Information for Continuing Students
University Scholarships and Financial Aid
The Division of Financial Aid awards merit and need-based scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. To maximize consideration for all federal, state and institutional funds, students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1, 2013. Applications completed after this date may result in student ineligibility for certain types of financial aid.
College of Health & Human Sciences Scholarship Process
A limited number of scholarships for continuing students are available. These scholarships are awarded by scholarship selection committees at the College level and in academic units.
In order to be considered for College level scholarships, College of Health & Human Sciences (HHS) continuing students must complete a scholarship application by February 1, 2013 (11:59:59 P.M. EST). All continuing HHS students who submit a completed College of Health & Human Sciences online scholarship application before February 1, 2013, will be considered for all the scholarships for which they are eligible.
- The college's online scholarship application will be made available on December 10, 2012.
- The College of Health & Human Sciences receives hundreds of applications annually. A large number of applicants have waited until the last day and have been very close to the 11:59:59 P.M. (Eastern Time) deadline. To prevent delays and to allow time for the resolution of any technical difficulties, applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Trouble Shooting
- If you are using a PC, use Internet Explorer to fill out the Scholarship Application.
- If you are using a MAC, use Safari to fill out the Scholarship Application.
- You need to use a high speed connection (dial up and wireless are problematic).
- Your session will expire after 60 minutes of no activity. If your session expires you will be asked to log-in again to return to the application.
- To restart the counter and save your answers, click the Save button at the bottom of the screen. Only applications that have all of the required answers complete will be submitted for consideration.
- If you do not receive a thank you message after clicking the save button the application is not complete; please return to the application to review and finalize.
- If you have any problems or questions about the application please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the application's site.
Academic Unit Scholarship Process
Students are also encouraged to contact individual academic units regarding additional scholarship information.
- Consumer Sciences and Retailing
- Health and Kinesiology
- Health Sciences
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Nursing
- Nutrition Science
- Psychological Sciences
- Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Other University Scholarships and Financial Aid
Need-based scholarships grants, loans, and work-study programs are available through the Division of Financial Aid. To maximize consideration for all federal, state and institutional funds, students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1, 2013. Applications completed after this date may result in student ineligibility for certain types of financial aid.
Questions About Scholarships
Questions about the scholarship process should be directed to Mary Taylor, Student Program Specialist/Academic Advisor, by e-mail at taylorm@purdue.edu​ or by phone at (765) 494-8533.