Freshmen students entering in academic year 2025-2026
Bishop Carroll Level: $26,000
Presidential Level: $24,000
Trustee Level: $22,000
All Saints Level: $20,000
Founders Level: $18,000
All full-time students pursuing their first baccalaureate degree, who have applied and been accepted to Carroll in the 2025-2026 academic year are automatically considered for the above guaranteed minimum scholarships and awards based on official recalculated high school transcripts and test scores (if available). Merit scholarships are awarded for up to four years of full-time study. Other Carroll College institutional aid is generally awarded for up to four years. Students must maintain a 2.0 or higher Carroll cumulative grade point average to retain the merit awards and all other Carroll scholarships and/or grants. Additional gift aid may be available for full-time students who submit a FAFSA and are determined to have financial need. New students must deposit by May 1 to be eligible for additional need-based Carroll gift aid. Carroll College's commitment as a residential college is affirmed by its policy of awarding financial aid that is intended to assist with direct cost for tuition, fees, college-owned housing, and meals. If a student is approved to live off campus or does not enroll in campus housing, Carroll College merit scholarships will be reduced by $4,000 unless the student is independent according to FAFSA regulations. Appeals may be submitted in writing to the Financial Aid Office.
Carroll institutional grants/scholarships will not exceed:
- On-campus students = Total of tuition/fixed fees/housing/meal
- Off-campus students = Total of tuition/fixed fees
Carroll College institutional aid is not refunded to a student but will be used to pay institutional costs incurred during the academic year awarded. If a student receives outside aid that specifically covers tuition and/or housing and meal charges, Carroll aid may be reduced. Examples include Veterans benefits, vocational rehabilitation, ROTC, etc.
If students choose to live off-campus, have been granted permission to live off-campus, or live in campus apartments, institutional need-based aid may be reduced. The financial aid package is based on full-time attendance and a student’s housing status at Carroll.
Other Carroll Scholarships and Grants
Borromeo Guild Grant (need-based)
Borromeo Guild Grants are need-based scholarships and grants for students not eligible for Advantage Awards (see below). Priority consideration is given to students who are admitted to Carroll and have submitted their FAFSA by February 1st. Carroll College need-based grants are funded through the generosity of alumni and friends of the college.
Montana & Northwest Advantage Award
New First Year students accepted for admission who have graduated from a Montana, Idaho, Oregon or Washington high school and have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by June 1, may be eligible for an additional $1,000 to $12,000 Advantage Award. Amounts are based on your FAFSA results with an SAI below our cost of attendance. Receipt of athletic scholarships will reduce or may cancel this award.
Other Carroll Scholarships
Incoming freshmen accepted for admission and enrolled full-time (pursuing their first baccalaureate degree) may be eligible to apply for additional Carroll College scholarship opportunities listed on our new student webpage.
Activity Scholarships and Grants
Activity scholarships and grants are offered to students (pursuing their first baccalaureate degree) involved in forensics, theater, student government, choir, string band, pep band, drumline and intercollegiate athletics. Amounts vary and may be renewable with continued involvement in the activity. Carroll College offers activity scholarships to students in the following areas:
Forensics: Contact the Director of Forensics, Professor Brent Northup
Theatre: Contact the Theatre Department, Professor Kim Shire
Choir: Contact the Choir Director, Dr. Michael Gray & Ms. Tasha Anderson
Liturgical Choir: Mrs. Deidre Casey
Pep Band: Contact the Pep Band Coordinator, Ms. Rebecca Kagerer
Music Ensemble: Contact the Director, Ms. Rebecca Kagerer
Men’s Basketball: Contact the Head Coach, Mr. Dan Pearson
Women’s Basketball: Contact the Head Coach, Ms. Rachelle Sayers
Men & Women’s Cross Country: Contact the Head Coach, Ms. Shannon Flynn
Men’s Football: Contact the Head Coach, Mr. Troy Purcell
Men & Women’s Golf: Contact the Head Coach, Mr. Bennett MacIntyre
Men’s Soccer: Contact the Head Coach, Mr. Austin Shick
Women’s Soccer: Contact the Head Coach, Mr. David Thorvilson
Women’s Softball: Contact the Head Coach, Ms. Shawna Juarez
Men & Women’s Track & Field: Contact the Head Coach, Mr. Harry Clark
Women’s Volleyball: Contact the Head Coach, Ms. Maureen Boyle
Cheer: Contact the Head Coach, Ms. Brooklyn Purcell
Dance: Contact the Head Coach, Ms. Faith Edminster
ROTC: Contact the ROTC office, Sgt. First Class Matthew Sonsteng
Endowed Scholarships and Grants
Carroll College endowed scholarships and grants result from gifts to Carroll by individuals and institutions interested in helping Carroll students succeed. Donor restrictions apply in most instances and most are need-based, which require the results of a FAFSA. Applications for endowed scholarships are not required for endowed scholarships as funds are allocated in accordance with donor restrictions and/or specifications and Financial Aid Office policies. Carroll College scholarships and grants are available for students pursuing their first baccalaureate degree. Post-baccalaureate degrees do not qualify for Carroll gift aid unless specified by the endowed or cash grant donor.
Carroll Scholarships and Awards for Transfer Students
Scholarships for students entering in academic year 2025-2026:
| Presidential Scholarship |
$20,000 |
| Trustee Scholarship |
$18,000 |
| All Saints Award |
$16,000 |
All full-time transfer students pursuing their first baccalaureate degree, who have applied and been accepted to Carroll in the 2025-2026 academic year are considered for the above scholarships and awards based on official transcripts and a recalculated, cumulative transfer grade point average. Merit scholarships are awarded for up to four years of full-time study. Other Carroll College institutional aid is generally awarded for up to four years. Students must maintain a 2.00 GPA or better Carroll cumulative grade point average to retain merit awards and all other Carroll scholarships and/or grants and be enrolled full-time. Carroll College's commitment as a residential college is affirmed by its policy of awarding financial aid that is intended to assist with direct cost for tuition, fees, college-owned housing, and board. If a student is approved to live off campus or does not enroll in campus housing, Carroll College merit scholarships will be reduced by $4,000 unless the student is independent according to the FAFSA regulations. Appeals may be submitted in writing to the Financial Aid Office.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship for Transfer Students
Transfer students pursuing their first baccalaureate degree, selected to Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society, which recognizes outstanding academic achievement by students who attended community colleges are eligible. Students must indicate membership on the application for admission for this $2,000/yr renewable scholarship. Students must maintain a 2.00 GPA or better Carroll cumulative grade point average to retain merit awards and all other Carroll scholarships and/or grants.
Transfer Award
Beginning Spring 2025, new transfer students qualify for a $2,000 per year Transfer Award. Students must be in good academic standing and enrolled full-time to retain the award. The award is offered for up to 4 consecutive full-time years. Receipt of athletic scholarships will reduce or may cancel this award.