Hope International University - Why Choose HIU

Making Education Affordable for You

Financial challenges shouldn’t stand in the way of your dreams.

Ninety-seven percent students receive financial aid
Average aid package of thirty-four thousand
Federal Pell Grants up to seven thousand
FAFSA opens access to multiple grants
Net price calculator for cost estimation
Comprehensive aid program for economic accessibility

Making Your Education Affordable

At Hope International University, we believe that financial barriers should not prevent students from pursuing their calling. Our comprehensive financial aid program helps make a world-class Christian education accessible to students from all economic backgrounds.

97% Students receive financial aid
$34,250 average aid package for undergraduates
001252 HIU Federal School Code
Students in classroom

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HIU FAFSA School

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FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your gateway to federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. It's also required for most state and institutional aid programs.

FAFSA Opens Access To:

Federal Pell Grants (up to $7,395)
Federal Direct Loans
Federal Work-Study opportunities
State grants (including Cal Grants)
HIU institutional aid

Federal Pell Grant

The largest federal grant program providing need-based aid that you never have to repay. Pell Grants are available to undergraduate students demonstrating exceptional financial need.

Eligibility Requirements:

Undergraduate student status
Demonstrated financial need
U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Enrolled in eligible degree program
Satisfactory academic progress

Key Benefits:

Never needs to be repaid
Available for part-time students
Up to 12 semesters of eligibility
Can receive up to 150% if attending summer
$7,395
Maximum Award 2024-25

Cal Grant

California's premier state financial aid program provides grants that don't need to be repaid. Available exclusively to California residents attending eligible California colleges and universities.

Application Requirements:

California resident
Complete FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application
Submit Cal Grant GPA Verification Form
Meet income and asset limits
Attend eligible California institution

$9,358

Private College

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Get Help With Your Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office

(714) 879-3901 ext. 2202
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Student Financial Services

Hope International University
2500 E. Nutwood Ave. Fullerton, CA 92831

Online Resources

FAFSA Help: StudentAid.gov
Cal Grant Info: CSAC.ca.gov
HIU Financial Aid: hiu.edu/financial-aid