Hastings College

Hastings College awards academic merit scholarships based on standardized test scores and GPA (see graph below). Amounts are as follows and are renewable each year provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress.

*Applicants who attend high schools that do not calculate class rank should contact their HC admissions counselor for GPA criteria.

**Students who do not qualify for our merit scholarship program may be eligible for the Hastings College Student Success grant valued at $2,500 per year.

A limited number of scholarships for full tuition, room, board and general fees are available to National Merit Finalists. Please check with your HC admissions counselor for specific requirements.

• Art – Submit a portfolio of artwork so our art professors can see a sample of your work
• Athletics – Talk to our coaches, submit a game video and/or a letter of recommendation from your high school coach
• Club Rodeo – Talk to our coach
• Dance/Cheerleading – Tryout to be selected as a member of the dance or cheerleading team
• Drama – Audition on campus with a memorized one-to-three minute cutting from a play
• Forensics – Audition on campus with any speech you are competing with or have competed with in high school
• Media – The CABE Department awards skill scholarships for majors and non-majors in the following three areas:
  • Journalism – Submit two to three pieces of individual writing used in a school newspaper, yearbook, etc.
  • Radio – Submit an audio recording
  • Television Broadcasting – Submit a video. Aid is available for on-air and technical positions
• Music – Audition one to two pieces of music with contrasting styles, either on campus or at a Hastings College-sponsored honor band or choir tryout

All special skill scholarships are fully renewable. Please contact your HC admissions counselor if you have any questions. For best consideration, application for admission/scholarships should be completed by February 15. Special skill requirements should be completed no later than March 15. These scholarships range upward from $500.

• Need Based Grant
  This grant is awarded to students to help make Hastings College an affordable option. Demonstrated financial need (based on FAFSA results), previously awarded financial aid, personal and family circumstances are all considered when these grants are awarded.
• Family Grant
  Special funds are available for families with two or more dependents attending Hastings College on a full-time basis in the same academic year. These awards are $1,000 per year for each student.
• Legacy Grant
  This grant is for students whose parents, siblings or grandparents attended Hastings College. You must have this information noted on your application for admission. The award is worth $1000 per year.
• Bean Legacy Scholarship for Colorado Students
  The program’s namesake, Mr. Jerry Bean, was a driving force behind our ongoing commitment to Colorado students, and this program is a celebration of our 30 year partnership in Colorado. 40 scholarships are available. Each scholarship is worth $50,000 ($12,500 each year) and may not be combined with any other Hastings College aid. To qualify, Colorado high school seniors must meet ALL of the following:
  • 22 or higher ACT composite score
  • 3.0 or higher GPA
  • Apply and complete all admissions requirements
  • Interview with an HC admissions counselor

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• Campus Employment
  A limited number of part-time employment opportunities are available to students to help meet college expenses. On-campus jobs are assigned to new students based on demonstrated need and desire to work. You must have this information noted on your application for admission.

Contact your HC admissions counselor to set up auditions or if you have any questions about financial aid.