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Merit Awards

Incoming First-Year and Transfer students who complete the application for admission will be eligible for a merit scholarship. These merit scholarships are renewable for up to 5 years for students entering as First-Year Freshman or 3 years for transfer students provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress. Scholarship awards will be determined by the Office of Admissions. Please contact your admission counselor to find out how much you are eligible for. Our merit scholarships go up to $18,000 based on the strength of your academic criteria and involvement.
Athletic Scholarships

Holy Names University offers athletic scholarships in all varsity sports that compete at the NAIA-Division II level. The Athletic Department in coordination with the Financial Aid Office determines award range from $1,000 to full tuition in combination with all other institutional awards. Awards are based on athletic merit, scholastic merit, and need.
Music Scholarships

The University offers several tuition scholarships up to $5,000 for undergraduate music majors. Awards are determined by the Music Department in coordination with the Financial Aid Office. Selection is based on audition. Students must be full-time and sustain or increase their level of performance to remain on scholarship.

Full-Time Semester Undergraduate $25,960/year ($12,980/semester)
Fewer than 12 units or more than 18 units $870/unit
Adult Undergraduate $500/unit
Graduate $695/unit
RN to BSN Nursing Program $500/unit
MSN Nursing Program $695/unit for graduate courses
$500/unit for undergrad courses
Pastoral Ministry Program 2005 cohort = $4,368/year
2007 cohort = $4,862/year
2008 cohort = $5,300/year
Campus Fee $340/year ($170/semester or $85/term)

Library Access (off-campus students)
$70/year

Biological Science and Chemistry are the traditional majors for pre-Vet-Med students. However, as with pre-med, any major is an option for a student desiring to become a veterinarian. The coursework requirements are identical to those for Pre-Medicine (see above under Medicine). Some schools have specific requirements for statistics (PSYC 63) and developmental biology/embryology (BIOL 105). Experience working with animals is a universal prerequisite for admissions to veterinary programs, and graduates also must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). It is best to obtain a catalog from the prospective schools and complete the courses required for the school of choice. Close contact with and advising from the advisor for Pre-Health Science in the Biological Science Department is strongly recommended for the entire undergraduate program.