Through the Loras Promise, we offer generous merit scholarships for all students and a tuition-free education for eligible students of the Iowa Tuition Grant and Pell Grant.
Loras is known for producing leaders ready to shape a changing world, from classrooms to boardrooms, parishes to hospitals.
Our students attribute their achievements to life-changing mentors, enduring friendships, and the generous support of alumni through scholarships.
Loras is consistently regarded as one of the most affordable private colleges in the Midwest.
We are here to help you understand the true cost of a college education, its associated costs, and how you can compare costs across different colleges.
Tuition-Free Promise
Iowa residents eligible to receive the Pell Grant and Iowa Tuition Grant will have their total tuition needs met by the Loras Promise. First-year students must meet the criteria listed below. Qualifying students are not required to live on campus.
- Iowa resident
- Pell Grant and Iowa Tuition Grant eligible
- Meet satisfactory academic progress
- Registered as a full-time undergraduate student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester)
- Be admitted to the college and file the FAFSA
- Pell eligibility will be reviewed each year to maintain the scholarship
Tuition-Free Promise FAQ
Generous Merit Scholarships
100% of undergraduate students attending Loras receive financial assistance. First-year students will receive a merit scholarship of up to $24,000 based on your academic achievements.
Providing you with a generous merit scholarship through the Loras Promise and a high-impact educational experience will set you up for greater success in the workplace following graduation.
GPA Range & Awards
| St. Joseph Scholarship | 4.0+ GPA | $24,000 |
| St. Bernard Scholarship | 3.80-3.99 | $23,000 |
| St. Raphael Scholarship | 3.40-3.79 | $22,000 |
| St. Clare Scholarship | 3.00-3.39 | $21,000 |
| Loras Opportunity Grant | Below 3.00 | $20,000 |
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Get ready to change your life. Your time at Loras will be exciting, challenging, and rewarding. You will be prepared to make change and impact the lives of those around you—c’mon, let’s go!
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