Many families mistakenly assume they cannot afford a private university like Buena Vista. In fact, research has shown that nearly one-half of all high school students incorrectly believe that they cannot receive financial aid to attend a private college or university if their parents can afford a state university. It is generally true that families will need to plan ahead to finance their children's education.
Financial aid is available through gift assistance, employment and low-interest loans.
BVU attempts to keep an appropriate balance between gift aid and self-help. Gift assistance consists of grants and scholarships that require no repayment. Gift aid is provided by the federal and state governments, BVU and outside or private sources. Employment may be a part of the BVU aid package. For more information, please contact the Office of Financial Assistance at 800.383.9600 .