Are we Affordable? Glad you asked.
Extensive scholarships, grants, and personalized financial assistance put your goal of a Hollins education within reach.
100%
of admitted undergraduate students receive scholarships from Hollins.
$29M
is awarded annually in scholarships and financial aid.
$25K
minimum scholarship received per year for first-year students
Hollins Scholarship Guarantee
$0 tuition & more
HOPE Scholarship:
a college degree with tuition, on-campus food and housing, and more fully covered with no student loans
This calculator is meant to help estimate college costs for US students entering Hollins directly after high school. If you are an international student, adult student or transfer student, please contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at sfa@hollins.edu for more information.
Scholarships and Awards
Find out how you can receive scholarship support to make your Hollins education even more affordable.
Academic Excellence Awards
All students, regardless of family income, receive a renewable academic merit scholarship of at least $24,000 upon admission.
Scholarships for First-Year Students
| Award | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Artemis Scholarship for Women in STEM | Cost of tuition, food, housing, fees, and more, fully covered with no loans | New first-year, full-time students intending to major in STEM are eligible. Recipients must be U.S. citizens and eligible for the federal Pell Grant. The household income of $65,000 is an estimated ceiling; most families at or below this income range will qualify for the Pell Grant. FAFSA submission is required (Hollins FAFSA code: 003715). Interested students are encouraged to apply for admission by the December 1 deadline and complete the Artemis application. Interview required. |
| Batten Scholarship | Full tuition for four years | The Batten Scholarship provides full tuition to select students. Interested students are encouraged to apply by the Early Decision/Early Action deadlines. Interview required. |
| Hollins Opportunity for Promise through Education ( HOPE) | Cost of tuition, food, housing, and required fees fully covered with no loans | New first-year, full-time students are eligible. Recipients must be U.S. citizens and eligible for the federal Pell Grant. The household income of $65,000 is an estimated ceiling; most families at or below this income range will qualify for the Pell Grant. FAFSA submission is required (Hollins FAFSA code: 003715). |
Hollins Opportunity for Promise through Education (H.O.P.E)
Beginning in fall 2025, admitted first-year students with a family income of approximately $65,000* or less can attend Hollins with the direct cost of tuition, food, housing, and fees fully covered with no loans.
New first-year, full-time students are eligible. Recipients must be US citizens and eligible for the federal Pell Grant. The household income of $65,000 is an estimated ceiling; most families at or below this income range will qualify for the federal Pell Grant. FAFSA submission is required (Hollins FAFSA code: 003715).
Eligible students are encouraged to apply for admission by November 1 through Early Decision (binding) or Early Action (non-binding) programs.
Scholarships for Transfer Students
| Award | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship | Up to $2,000 per year | This scholarship is designed for students who transfer to Hollins from another college and who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. |
| Community College Access Program (CCAP) Transfer Students | Up to $2,000 per year | For students transferring to Hollins directly from Virginia Western Community’s Colleges Community College Access Program (CCAP) |
Need-based Financial Aid
Hollins is fortunate to offer undergraduate students generous need-based aid. For consideration, students must submit the FAFSA (Hollins code 003715).
| Award | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Endowed Scholarships | Varies | Eligibility; awarded to eligible undergraduate students. Each scholarship is awarded based on criteria specific to that fund (e.g. state of residence or desired academic pathway). |
| Transfer Awards | Up to $26,000 per year |
Eligible for transfer students and Adult Horizon students. Award based on the student’s previous academic performance in high school and college. Students with a college GPA of 2.75 or greater qualify for at least a one-half tuition scholarship for two years. |
Music Awards
| Award | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Music | From $1,000 up to $10,000 per year |
For students with talent in music – including scholarships for potential majors and non-majors. Preferred deadline: December 1 Submissions received after this date will be reviewed on a funds available basis |
International Friendship Grant
Admitted first-year international students receive a merit-based International Friendship Grant of at least $25,000.
| Award | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| International Friendship Award | At least $24,000 per year | These awards, for non-U.S. citizens, are based on academic performance. A limited number of scholarships are available. |
Other Opportunities
| Award | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Grant | Up to $1,000 | One-time visit grant of up to $1,000 for admitted students who visit before May 1. As their direct costs are fully covered, HOPE recipients are not eligible for this opportunity. |
| Alumnae Referral Scholarship All Students | $500 | Provides a one-time, one-year $500 grant to a student referred by an alumna before she is admitted to Hollins. The referral form must be submitted before or at the time of the student’s application. |
| The Sunflower Initiative | $10,000 | The Sunflower Initiative is the nation’s only independent organization fully dedicated to providing scholarships to students who choose to attend a women’s college. Read more about applying for the Harriet Fitzgerald Scholarship here. |
| Descendants of the Hollins Community Scholarship | Up to Full Tuition |
Eligible for new traditional-age students, new transfer students, and new Adult Horizon students. In recognition of the contributions made by enslaved members of the Hollins Community, this renewable scholarship is available to their descendants. Complete this form to receive more information. Visit this page for more information on the Hollins Community. |
| Cristo Ray Network University Partner Program | Varies | As part of the partnership, Hollins University will offer competitive financial aid packaging to Cristo Rey students, including an annual award that meets no less than 100% of student’s demonstrated need with no required loans — tuition, fees, and on-campus food and housing, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder student success—for five to ten CRN students. |