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# Costs & Aid

With low tuition costs and many scholarship and aid options available, you can afford a BYU-Idaho education.

## High-Quality Education at an Affordable Price

You can get your dream job with a BYU-Idaho education and with less debt. Compare the range of expenses a student, living on or off-campus, may incur. 
 
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## Additional Cost Comparisons

| Costs (one semester) | ****BYU-Idaho**** | Idaho & Utah* | Nationally† |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Books & Supplies | $296 | $467 | $571 |
| Housing & Food | $2,604 | $6,319 | $7,545 |

***Average Idaho cost is calculated from ISU, BSU, and U of I. Average Utah cost is calculated from UVU, USU, U of U, and SUU. National average from
educationdata.org/average-cost-of-college.
†National figures reflect public and private university averages. The figures above are up-to-date as of August 22, 2025.**

## Scholarship & Tuition Calculator

This calculator is an approximate and not a promise of financial aid.

This calculator is an approximate and not a promise of financial aid.

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FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS

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Additional aid may be available to you. Complete your FAFSA and explore other scholarships for more details.

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## Available Scholarships at BYU-Idaho

Among the scholarships available at BYU-Idaho are 4-Year Merit and Returned Missionary Scholarships for incoming and current students.

Merit Scholarship

Automatically get a full, 1/2, or 1/4 tuition scholarship based on your high school GPA and test scores. No separate application needed.

Merit Scholarship Details

Returned Missionary Scholarship

Scholarships for missionaries who enroll at BYU-Idaho within the first year after returning from full-time missionary service.

RM Scholarship Details

## Get Additional Help Paying for School

BYU-Idaho offers a variety of additional scholarships and Federal Aid options.

Academic Scholarships

Academic Scholarships recognize exceptional academic achievement of current BYU-Idaho and transfer students.

Academic Scholarships

Talent Scholarships

Talent-based scholarships are offered by BYU-Idaho's Art, Dance, Journalism, Theatre, or Music departments.

Talent Scholarships

Needs-Based Scholarships

Need-based scholarships are available for students facing financial barriers while working toward their educational goals.

Need-Based Scholarships

Federal Loans

Federal loans are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need determined by the FAFSA. A student must be enrolled in at least 6 program applicable credits to receive these funds.

Federal Loans

Pell Grants

A Federal Pell Grant is aid awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need determined by the FAFSA. Pell Grants do not have to be repaid.

Pell Grants

Learn More About Federal Aid Options

## AJ Discovers the Value of BYU-Idaho

"I looked at a couple of different options including BYUI and a two-year junior college. I toured both of them and decided to come here because it was more affordable than the junior college, which is awesome." 
 
****AJ Johnson**** 
Freshman, Majoring in Electrical Engineering

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BYU-Idaho's Cost Calculator helps you estimate the complete cost of your schooling, including help from financial aid.

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