State Aid Programs
State Scholarships/Grants. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont have scholarship/grant programs for students who are residents of those states. Students should check with their state scholarship office for specific eligibility information and application deadlines. Wheaton requires students from these states to apply properly for such scholarship funds. Wheaton will not replace anticipated state scholarship or grant dollars with institutional funds for students who fail to complete the application process. If a state scholarship/grant is approved after the student’s initial aid award, the college reduces the Wheaton Grant award dollar for dollar, providing that all need has been met.
Gilbert Grants. The Gilbert Grant Program is made up of funds allotted to Wheaton by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Awarded to high-need residents of the state, Gilbert Grants usually range from $500 to $2,500.
Special Considerations. Federal and state programs are subject to annual approval. Programs or funding levels may be subject to change based on federal or state budgetary constraints.