Accessibility and Affordability
Accessibility is core to everything we do at Gallaudet. You see it in the quality of our interpreters and the design of our campus buildings.
That philosophy extends to our costs and aid.
We’re committed to ensuring students from all financial backgrounds are able to obtain a world-class education.
Gallaudet University consistently ranks among the nation’s “Best Value Schools” according to the U.S. News and World Report.
Gallaudet is not your average university.
Scholarships
Use our scholarship estimator tool to give you an idea of what merit-based aid you can expect. But don’t stop there!
Many Gallaudet students receive outside scholarships, institutional endowed scholarships, support from their state’s VR funding, and government loans. Our financial aid office will work with you to explore all available scholarship and grant opportunities.
Merit-Based Scholarship Awards
All newly admitted undergraduate are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships by the Admissions Office. So let your ACT, SAT, and GPA scores shine as you discover thousands in scholarship awards.
Provost’s Excellence
- $11,000 per academic year
Dean’s Prestige
- $9,000 per academic year
Academic Recognition
- $7,000 per academic year
Other Financial Aid Opportunities
Depending on our family’s financial situation and the state in which you live, you may be eligible for other types of aid. The best and fastest way to determine your total financial aid package is to submit your FAFSA when applications open in December and apply early! (Gallaudet’s FAFSA School Code: 001443)Grants
Grants are a need-based Financial Aid option through Federal or institutional programs that you do not have to repay.
Federal Work-Study (FWS)
FWS is a need-based program that will place you in an on or off-campus job to provide you federal funds through your regular paychecks.
Loans
Loans are a popular option to attend college without having to pay until after graduation. However, with interest, these can add up quickly. Work with us to find the best loan option for your needs.
Tuition Waivers
Gallaudet employees and their immediate families may be eligible for a substantial amount of tuition waivers, significantly reducing the cost of attending Gallaudet.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) provides services and funding to deaf and hard of hearing individuals in an effort to help them obtain full-time employment. Each U.S. state manages its own VR resources and supports, but in many cases, VR funding can be applied toward higher education.
After initiating a relationship with your state’s VR agency, connect them with Gallaudet’s internal specialists to explore what funding may be available to you. More than half of Gallaudet’s current students take advantage of this wonderful free resource!
