The great majority of financial aid is awarded during the admission process. This helps students understand the cost of attending Chapman as they decide where to attend college. Financial aid is generally not awarded or changed for current students.
However, we do offer certain forms of post-matriculation assistance to help students get the most out of their Chapman experience and handle unforeseen emergencies.
Make the most of your Chapman experience
There are various scholarships, grants, and resources to help you maximize your college experience and reach your full potential at Chapman, including:
Research funding
Chapman provides many resources to support student research, enabling you to pursue your interests and contribute to your field of study:
- The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is a paid on-campus summer program offering Chapman undergraduate students hands-on research experience and creative scholarship mentored by expert faculty.
- Chapman also offers individual project funding and travel grants for conference presentations.
You can find more information about these resources on the Center for Undergraduate Excellence website.
Study abroad funding
We encourage every student to make studying abroad part of their Chapman experience. To help make this possible, tuition is waived for your first travel course or international internship.
To help with the cost of travel and living/studying abroad, there are many outside scholarships available. Those receiving Pell Grants can apply for a Gilman International Scholarship.
Visit the Study Abroad Scholarships and Funding page for more details and a curated list of outside scholarships that will allow you to unlock your global potential.
Creative awards
Chapman offers a variety of scholarships, awards, and grants to support your creative endeavor, such as:
Student employment
Nearly every department at Chapman hires student workers, so there are plenty of opportunities to make money by working on campus—all while gaining professional skills.
Visit the Student Employment page to learn more about employment opportunities you can find at Chapman.
Student housing over breaks
Chapman’s on-campus residence halls remain open during holiday breaks. This can also be a great opportunity to explore the area with the extra free time you will have without classes.
