Merit-based scholarships and grants 

Specific awards are available depending on your program of study or other qualifying factor. 

Academic Scholarships and Grants at Brenau

  • Available to Women’s College and Gainesville daytime undergraduate students
  • Types and amounts are determined by High School or College GPA 
  • Scholarships range from $6,000-$16,000

Fine Arts and Performing Arts Scholarships

  • Competitive talent scholarships
  • Available to dance, theatre, music, interior design, and art & design students
  • Auditions or portfolio reviews are required
  • Award amounts vary and may be added to merit-based scholarships 

Athletic Scholarships

  • Available for Women’s College athletes 
  • Award amounts are determined by the Brenau Athletics Department in conjunction with the Financial Aid Office

State Financial Aid

  • HOPE Scholarship and Zell Miller Scholarship for academically eligible students. See the requirements at gafutures.org
  • Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant, designed to provide tuition assistance to legal Georgia residents pursuing an undergraduate degree at a private Georgia institution

View list of Brenau scholarships 

Need-based financial aid 

Institutional grants

Brenau sets aside a considerable portion of its financial aid budget for institutional grants for students who demonstrate financial need that exceeds the amount covered by federal and state awards. Students do not apply for these grants, they are determined and awarded by the Financial Aid Office. 

Federal Student Aid

The Federal Pell Grant, Federal Direct Loan, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and Federal Work-Study programs are funded by the federal government. Eligibility is determined by a review of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To submit a FAFSA application, visit studentaid.gov.

View list of federal and state financial aid 

Military and Veterans

For more information about tuition, fees, financial aid, and services for our military students, visit out Military students page.

Have questions? 

Take a look at our Financial Aid FAQs or contact us today at 770-534-6152 or

financialaid@brenau.edu