New Scholarship–Free Tuition and Fees for Pell-eligible students!

Per our Salem College Promise scholarship, you can receive free tuition and fees, if you’re: 

• A North Carolina resident
• An incoming traditional age student
• Pell-eligible, with an Estimated Family Contribution of $0-$5,000 (per FAFSA)

Academic Scholarship

Incoming first-year students with the following academic credentials will receive a half-tuition scholarship: 

• GPA of 3.25 or higher

Transfer Scholarships

Transfer students with a GPA of 3.25 or higher are eligible to receive a $12,000 scholarship. 

Music Scholarships

Ask about our other programmatic and need-based scholarships!  

Davis Art Scholarship

Students interested in majoring in Studio Art, Interior Design or Art History are encouraged to apply for the Dr. John Preston Davis Art Scholarship.  The Davis Scholarship is a full tuition scholarship, which is renewable annually with a 3.0 GPA. Application Deadline: January 30, 2020.

Outside Scholarships

There are many outside scholarships for which students can apply. When applying for outside scholarships, remember:

• you should not have to pay an application fee
• be thorough
• apply early!

Click here for outside scholarships Salem College has been notified of. Remember there are many other scholarships resources, such as churches and parent employers, for which you may apply!

Start Here: 

To determine your eligibility, submit your completed application and FAFSA. 

Questions? 

Contact the Office of Admissions at: 336-721-2621 or admissions@salem.edu

If you would like to be considered for financial aid, please complete your FAFSA online

Salem College is offering the Salem College Promise to in-state, Pell-Eligible students whose families have an Estimated Family Contribution of $0-$5,000 dollars (per FAFSA). You must be an incoming first-year student to qualify for the Salem College Promise. We are committed to making your education affordable and we believe that financial circumstances should not prevent you from pursuing your education. Complete your FAFSA today to see if you qualify for the Salem College Promise.  

• Tutorial on Completing your FAFSA
• Tutorial on using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool
• Important Announcements and Timely Information

The Financial Aid Office is committed to providing professional and friendly customer service. We are excited about the opportunity to help you find resources to fund your college career at Salem. Our experienced staff is ready to assist and respond to your financial aid questions and requests. No appointment is necessary. Students are assisted in the office on a walk-in basis or may call our office to speak to a financial aid representative.

Office Location: 2nd Floor of Lehman Hall

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm

Office Phone: 336-721-2808

Office Fax: 336-917-5584

E-mail: financialaid@salem.edu

School Code: 002960

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