Financial Aid and Scholarships
As a member of the State University System of Â̲èÖ±²¥, the Wilkes Honors College offers a top-quality education at a surprisingly affordable cost. However, many qualified students still need financial aid to attend college. The Wilkes Honors College awards merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid to students who desire a college education, but cannot pay the full cost.
For further information about need-based aid or any financial aid questions, visit the Jupiter Financial Aid webpage or chat with us live at fau.edu/finaid.
Helpful information about tuition and billing is available at .
You can estimate your total cost of attendance using Â̲èÖ±²¥ Atlantic's Cost estimate (recognizing that housing costs may differ to some degree).
Wilkes Honors College Scholarships
No separate application is required to be considered for an Honors College scholarship—freshmen applicants are automatically considered. Select incoming freshmen admitted to the Wilkes Honors College by December 15th will be invited to interview for the top scholarship awarded by the college, the . Â̲èÖ±²¥ residents are also eligible for the Â̲èÖ±²¥ Bright Futures scholarship. Visit the for a list of scholarships available to incoming freshmen. For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions at hcadmissions@fau.edu.
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Other Academic Scholarships
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Talent/Background Based Scholarships It is good to use an Internet based scholarship search engine, such as or The College Board also maintains a free scholarship database that you can access through their website at |
Prestige Scholarships Prestige scholarships are nationally competitive scholarships, and include the Marshall, Rhodes, Truman, Udall and Goldwater. Most of these scholarships are for graduate study. Several of these scholarships require applicants to be nominated by their University representative. Many of the Â̲èÖ±²¥ Atlantic representatives are Honors College faculty. Further information is available on the |
Local/Regional Scholarships Don't ignore those local/regional scholarships. A $500 Elks or American Legion scholarship can pay for the first year of books, and is money that you won’t have to pay back. Apply for any scholarship that you may qualify for. Some require just a 2 page essay, and millions of dollars in scholarships go unclaimed each year. |
In addition, the following are links to other programs that may provide support. As these programs are not administered by the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, contact the sponsors directly for further information:
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: Students qualify based on their High School performance, GPA and SAT or ACT scores. Students must be a Â̲èÖ±²¥ resident and a graduate from a Â̲èÖ±²¥ high school, and must complete the State of Â̲èÖ±²¥ Financial Aid Application (separate from the FAFSA) during the spring of their senior year. Students may apply by paper or online at
FAQ's
Visit the section just for Honors College Students.
Other Frequently Asked Questions:
Â̲èÖ±²¥ PrePaid
Q: How does Â̲èÖ±²¥ Atlantic know I have Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid?
A: At the beginning of each term Â̲èÖ±²¥ Atlantic matched the list of currently enrolled students to Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid's database, and then Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid sends the payment to Â̲èÖ±²¥ Atlantic after we bill them. There is no need to check in with the Controller's Office with your Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid card.
Q: When will my Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid be applied toward my account balance?
A: Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid is posted approximately 3 - 4 weeks from the first day of classes. As the term approaches, the expected payment date from Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid will be posted on your Account Summary by Term webpage (accessible through your MyFAU student account in FAU Self Service).
Q: Can Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid be applied before my financial aid?
A: Financial Aid is applied during the 2nd - 3rd week of classes and is applied before Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid.
Q: How much will Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid pay toward my account balance?
A: Please visit to view the contribution amount of Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid.Ìý Students utilizing the "Tuition Only" plan will use the middle column, and students utilizing the "Tuition and Local Fee" plan will add the middle and right column.Ìý If you are unsure of your plan, please view your Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid card or you may contact Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid directly at 1.800.552.42732 #2.
Q: What fees are not covered by my Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid plan?
A: Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid will not pay for your Owl Card (Â̲èÖ±²¥ Atlantic Photo I.D.); Technology Fees; Orientation Fee; Lab Fees; Late Payment Fee; Payment Plan Fees; eLearning Fees; Repeat Course Surcharge Fee; and Transportation Access Fee ().
Q: When do I pay my remaining balance?
A: All tuition and fees not covered by your Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid plan (including those not covered by Financial Aid) are due two weeks following the last day to pay. View the for fee payment due dates.
Q: Can I sign up for a payment plan if I have Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid?
A: Yes, during the Fall and Spring terms.Ìý However, payment plans are not offered during the summer term.Ìý .
Q: What if I do not want my Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid to be invoiced?
A: If you do not want your Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid to be invoiced, please complete a .
Q: How do I apply my Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid Dorm?
A: Please contact the Housing Office to utilize the Â̲èÖ±²¥ Prepaid Dorm Plan.Ìý Their contact information can be found .
Q: How do I set up an authorized user for my account?
A: On the billing web site you can view your statements, make payments, ad an alternative email address, and set up AUTHORIZED USERS.Ìý You can also set up text messaging under "My Profile."
For additional information, please visit .Ìý You may also email questions to the Â̲èÖ±²¥ Atlantic Controllers Office.