Financial Planning


Great Affordability Program

Last year, Gardner-Webb University (GWU) awarded more than $10.6 million in financial aid! Each year more than 82% of our students receive need-based aid and 90% were awarded achievement based scholarships.

Let us show you how GWU is more affordable than ever by following the steps below:

  • Apply and be admitted to GWU
  • Complete your FASFA
  • Once a FASFA is received, an award notification will be sent to you within two weeks.

The amounts listed below are the minimum amounts to be awarded and could increase.

On-campus base amount:

GPA
(4.0 scale)
3.00-3.29 3.30-3.59 3.60-3.79 3.80-4.00
Award amount per year $6,000 $6,250 $6,500 $6,750

Off-campus base amount:

GPA
(4.0 scale)
3.00-3.29 3.30-3.59 3.60-3.79 3.80-4.00
Award amount per year $4,000 $4,250 $4,500 $4,750




Other Scholarships to Consider:

  • Baptist Leaders
  • Minister Dependent
  • Min Board of Associates
  • Athletic scholarships
  • Marching Band
  • Music Scholarships
  • Christian Service Scholarship
  • Federal and State grants and loans