Value + Affordability.
Close-to-Home Scholarship
Get a generous scholarship package and the earning power of a McPherson College four-year degree!
Students attending high school within McPherson County or in the communities of Buhler, Hesston, Hillsboro, Little River, and Lyons, can apply for the
$26,500 per year Close-to-Home Scholarship package.
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Scholarship Details
The Close-to-Home Scholarship makes attending McPherson College the best value for area students.
This example worksheet shows how your cost could be below $10,000 per year:
Tuition, Fees, Room & Board | $44,616 | |
| Federal Pell and KS Comp Grants | – up to $9,000 | Pell and KS Comp Grants are available based on your FAFSA results. |
| Close-to-Home Scholarship | – $26,500 | |
Balance after scholarship & grants | $9,116 |
Plus, enroll in our Student Debt Project and you can reduce your balance even more.
| Debt Project earnings (variable) | – $6,000 | Employment earnings contributed to your balance. |
| Debt Project match from MC | – $1,500 | $.25 per dollar match from the college. |
Ending Balance | $1,616 | 1 year of tuition, fees, room & board. |
Depending on your employment contributions while in the Student Debt Project you could end up needing zero or very little in direct loans.
Requirements
- Attends High School in McPherson County or the communities of Buhler, Hesston, Hillsboro, Little River, or Lyons.
- High School Senior entering college as a first-time freshman
- GPA of 3.0+ or an equivalent combined GPA/ACT score
- Not participating in intercollegiate athletics
- Not an Automotive Restoration major
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Pursuing knowledge together
With over 40 majors and pre-professional programs, McPherson College gives you the flexibility to explore many academic interests, take chances, ask questions, and be part of a campus that prizes curiosity and collaboration over competition.
Debt-free
You can graduate with little to no debt thanks to our Student Debt Project. Easily pay-as-you-go the little bit left after the Close-to-Home scholarship by enrolling in the Student Debt Project. We’ll provide financial literacy education, mentorships and an earnings match of $.25 for every dollar earned that you apply to your account.
Career-focused
2/3 of our grads secure a job before graduation. That’s 3x the national average! We know one of your top priorities in earning a college education is finding a job. We’re confident that our education and resources, combined with your hard work and dedication, will set you apart in your career.
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