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College is an investment that pays you back. A degree from Friends gives you even more for your investment—with returns for a lifetime.
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Get a personalized estimate of what you’ll actually pay including financial aid.
Cost Information
Tuition & Expenses
Because we are committed to accessibility in private education, our tuition and expenses are competitive with comparable colleges and universities.
Undergraduate Student Costs
Learn about the tuition and expenses as a traditional undergraduate student.
Graduate Student Costs
Interested in a Master’s degree? Learn more about the costs of graduate school at Friends University.
Adult Undergraduate (FLEX) Student Costs
Coming back to school to get a degree?
Financial Aid
Scholarships & Cost Reduction
Friends University makes private education affordable. Discover scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial aid that reduce the cost of attending.
Institutional Scholarships
Friends offers many academic, athletic, fine arts and extracurricular scholarships and grants.
Outside Scholarships
Thousands of outside scholarship opportunities remain unused due to lack of applications. Finding a scholarship specific to your situation may result in significant benefits.
Fine Arts Scholarships
Talent and dedication to your craft are rewarded at Friends. The College of Fine Arts offers a variety of scholarships to students who excel in the arts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the average cost of attending for students who receive financial aid?
The average cost of attending for students who receive financial aid, will vary from student to student.
How do I apply for financial aid?
Student’s can apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
What if I need help with my application?
If you need help with your financial aid application you may call FAFSA at 1-800-433-3243 or you may contact the financial aid office at https://www.friends.edu/admissions/costs-financial-aid/financial-aid/.
When will I know how much financial aid I can receive?
You will know how much financial aid you will receive when you receive a financial aid award offer notification sent to your student email that will give you instructions on how to access FalconHub which will then give you the ability to view and accept/decline/modify your financial aid.
Is my college education worth going into debt?
It is important to educate yourself on student loans. All debt is not bad debt. It’s important to know how much you will owe and to have a plan to repay the loan once you graduate.
Have more financial aid questions?
Visit our full financial aid FAQs page for a larger list of frequently asked questions and answers.
More Information
More Financial Aid Information
Looking for more specific financial aid information? Here are a variety of topics with more information about different financial aid options.
Tuition Discounts for Adult Undergraduate and Graduate Students
We are pleased to offer numerous discounts for non-traditional undergraduate and graduate students from various businesses, the military and other organizations.
Credit for Prior Learning
Credits from previous education, including professional or technical studies, may shorten your time of enrollment and reduce the cost of earning a degree.
Veteran & Military Services
You have earned the GI Bill® benefits by serving our country. As a Military Friendly School, Friends University is recognized for dedication to helping veterans achieve educational goals.
College-Level Exam Program (CLEP)
Developed by the College Board, CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program, with 33 exams. Through CLEP, you receive college credit for what you already know, at a fraction of the cost.