Apply for Private Aid
Many private scholarship opportunities are available for students. We have outlined a few places to begin searching and some additional tips for applying for private scholarships.
Please note that receiving private scholarships in addition to Purdue or federal aid may require that a student’s overall aid package be adjusted.
Private Scholarships
Finding Private Scholarships
There are many private scholarship opportunities available, and you should apply for these as early as possible. Scholarship opportunities can be found in your local community and nationwide. Each scholarship will likely have a unique application process. However, it is important to be wary of scholarship scams. You should never pay a fee to an organization to find scholarship opportunities for you, or to complete an application for a scholarship that is offered.
To find private scholarship opportunities, we recommend utilizing Scholarship Universe. Scholarship Universe is a matching system that maximizes scholarship opportunities for students and can match students to scholarship opportunities that Purdue offers, as well as outside scholarships. All private scholarship opportunities listed within Scholarship Universe have been vetted to ensure that students have access to legitimate scholarship opportunities.
Review additional information regarding private scholarships below.
Private Loans
Many private education loan options are available to assist you and your family in meeting college costs. Loan applications are completed with your lender of choice and require good credit or a co-signer with good credit. We recommend applying at least 30 days prior to the date you need the funds and complying quickly with information requests from your lender. Read more about student loans.