Tuition & Scholarships
A Life-Changing Education Within Reach
At Highlands College, we believe in your calling—and thanks to generous donors and partners, scholarships and financial aid help make a Highlands College education more accessible than ever.
TUITION & FEES
Annual Educational Investment
Our team works with each student to determine a customized plan to meet the unique financial needs of their family. 100% of accepted students receive scholarships as an investment in their education and their future. All applicants can also apply for additional support through our Financial Aid.
100% of Accepted Students Receive Scholarships!
Most students are awarded between $24,000–$29,500 annually through scholarships and our Financial Aid.
Annual Out of Pocket Cost
FALL 2025
$12,500–$18,000
Tuition: $30,000
- This is an all-inclusive cost that covers all necessary learning tools for students, including books, iPads, and more.
Student Experience Fee: $12,000
FALL 2026
$12,500–$18,000
Tuition: $30,000
- This is an all-inclusive cost that covers all necessary learning tools for students, including books, iPads, and more.
Standard Housing: $4,000
Fitness and Nutrition: $8,000
NEW Fall 2026 Student Benefits Packages
At Highlands College, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to pursue their calling without barriers. That’s why we’re excited to launch brand-new benefits for incoming students beginning in Fall 2026—designed to make your educational journey more accessible, affordable, and rewarding than ever before.
Scholarship Opportunities
Our donors recognize the extraordinary calling of our students and reflect the passionate generosity of thousands who believe in our graduates’ world-changing futures.
All Highlands College scholarships renew each year of a student’s enrollment as long as eligibility requirements are exceeded.
You can monitor your application status and apply for scholarships and Financial Aid in the Application Dashboard.
Scholarships
All Highlands College applicants are considered for scholarships to help offset their educational investment.
Endowed Student Scholarship
Annual Tuition
The highest valued scholarships to Highlands College are funded perpetually by the gifts of individuals, families, groups, and organizations with a deep commitment to equipping future generations of leaders. These Endowed Scholarships are awarded to students selected from among applicants who meet the unique eligibility requirements of each scholarship.
Exceptional Leader Scholarship
Outstanding applicants for tuition scholarships are eligible to earn an Exceptional Leader Scholarship, with highest priority given to those who apply before December 1st. Exceptional Leader Scholarships may be combined with an Academic Excellence Scholarship.
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Tuition scholarship applicants are eligible to earn awards based on demonstrated academic performance. The Academic Excellence scholarship may be combined with an Exceptional Leader Scholarship award. Eligibility is based on GPA*, but awards may be increased with the optional submission of ACT or SAT score.
Service Scholarship
This scholarship honors a student’s history of serving the local church and community.
Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship honors a student’s leadership qualities and history of leadership roles in church, the community, and their school.
Financial Aid
Families may also apply for financial aid, which can be combined with scholarship awards to further reduce the cost of attendance. Highlands College uses a need-based assessment to develop a personalized aid package for each qualifying student. While we do not participate in federal funding programs, generous charitable contributions make this financial aid opportunity possible—an investment in the extraordinary future of our students.
We Are Here For You
Applying to college can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone.
Our team is here to guide you every step of the way—helping you explore your calling with clarity, confidence, and the resources you need to take your next step.
