Paying for College as a 21st Century Scholar

Your 21st Century Scholars award covers up to four years (eight semesters) of tuition. 21st Century Scholars does not cover other costs associated with college, such as housing, meals, textbooks, and miscellaneous expenses. Review the estimated Cost of Purdue for more information.

We encourage our 21st Century Scholars to consider the following financial support systems that Purdue offers: 

• Other gift aid (free money)
• Academic/department scholarships
• Federal Work-Study
• Boiler Gold Grant