Federal
Federal Pell Grant
Up to $7,395 a year (2026–27)
Who qualifies: undergraduates with financial need, based on the FAFSA. It never has to be repaid.
How: file the FAFSA.
Official rules →Paying for college · Provo, UT
How students pay for Brigham Young University
Sticker price $21,235 a year. After grants, the average student pays $13,397, and what you pay depends on your family's income: anywhere from $8,507 to $19,162.
- 68%admitted
- 32,952undergraduates
- 81%graduate
- 44%get a grant from the school
What it costs, by family income
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid. Tap your bracket.
Where the money comes from
Share of first-year students receiving each type of aid, and the average amount.
44%grant from Brigham Young Universityavg $4,854
11%Federal Pell Grantavg $5,044
12%state grantavg $1,918
9%federal student loanavg $5,435
Scholarships from Brigham Young University
Awards the school itself offers, as published on its own website (checked 2026-10-28). Amounts and deadlines change: confirm on the linked page.
- Presidential Scholarship (Dallin H. Oaks)150% of LDS tuition for 8 semesters (50 awarded a year)
Top incoming freshmen who also show character, leadership and devotion; ACT or SAT required.
- Heritage ScholarshipFull LDS tuition for 8 semesters
Top incoming freshmen; ACT or SAT required.
- BYU-sponsored National Merit ScholarshipFull LDS tuition for up to 8 semesters, including a $500 stipend
National Merit Finalists with BYU as first choice who qualify for a Presidential or Heritage award and are not sponsored by National Merit or a corporation.
- BYU University ScholarshipsHalf or full LDS tuition
Incoming freshmen, chosen by holistic review of grades, course rigor and financial need.
- Need-Based ScholarshipsTypically half or full LDS tuition
Students with financial need who file the FAFSA each year.
- Private Scholarships Administered by BYUTypically half or full LDS tuition
Donor criteria such as being a donor's descendant or coming from a specific area, ward, stake or high school.
Priority FAFSA deadline: January 2 (for need-based scholarships for fall and spring/summer).
Grants and scholarships you can apply for
State grant · Utah
Utah Promise Grant
Varies with available state funding; your college sets the amount
Who qualifies: Utah residents (or students who qualify for resident tuition) with financial need, either recent Utah high-school graduates or adults, until a first bachelor's degree or 120 credits attempted.
How: File the FAFSA, then contact the financial aid office at the Utah public college you attend or plan to attend. No state deadline is published, so ask that office for its date.
Official rules →State grant · Utah
Opportunity Scholarship
The maximum is set each year for each graduating class; the class of 2026 receives up to $800 a semester for up to four semesters
Who qualifies: Utah high-school graduates with a 3.3 cumulative GPA and three AP, IB or concurrent-enrollment courses, including one each in math, science and language arts. It is merit-based; financial need is not considered.
How: Apply online in your senior year and file the FAFSA. Class of 2027: applications open 5 January 2027, priority deadline 5 February 2027, final deadline 19 March 2027.
Official rules →State grants follow your home state, not the school's: check your own state's programs if you are coming from elsewhere.
Living in Provo
| Studio | $1,140/mo |
|---|---|
| One-bedroom | $1,140/mo |
| Two-bedroom, shared | $660/mo each |
HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents, campus ZIP 84602. Campus housing is often cheaper in the first year.
Working while you study
$7.25/hour minimum wage in Utah
15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year ≈ $3,262 before tax. That covers about 5 months of a shared room.
Minimum wage: Utah's minimum wage matches the federal minimum wage. Ask the financial aid office whether you qualify for Federal Work-Study.
After graduation
$12,250median federal debt≈ $139/month over 10 years
$80,228median earnings10 years after enrolling
81%graduate within 6 yearsfirst-time students
Close the gap without another loan
Since July 2026 Parent PLUS loans are capped, so more families are left with a gap after aid. Students use My Study Fund to collect monthly support from family, friends and mentors: 20 people giving $25 a month is $6,000 a year, and you receive every dollar.
Questions students ask about paying for Brigham Young University
What scholarships does Brigham Young University offer?
Presidential Scholarship (Dallin H. Oaks) (150% of LDS tuition for 8 semesters (50 awarded a year)); Heritage Scholarship (Full LDS tuition for 8 semesters); BYU-sponsored National Merit Scholarship (Full LDS tuition for up to 8 semesters, including a $500 stipend); BYU University Scholarships (Half or full LDS tuition); Need-Based Scholarships (Typically half or full LDS tuition). Details and deadlines are on the school's financial aid pages.
How much does Brigham Young University really cost after financial aid?
The average student who received aid paid $13,397 a year after grants and scholarships. By family income it ranges from $8,507 to $19,162. The full cost of attendance before aid is $21,235.
Does Brigham Young University give scholarships and grants?
Yes. 44% of first-year students received a grant from Brigham Young University itself, averaging $4,854. 11% received a Federal Pell Grant (average $5,044).
How much is rent near Brigham Young University?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for the campus ZIP code (84602) is $1,140 a month for a one-bedroom and $1,320 for a two-bedroom, about $660 each when shared.
Can I work part-time while studying at Brigham Young University?
Yes. The minimum wage in Utah is $7.25 an hour; 15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year earns about $3,262 before tax.
How much debt do Brigham Young University graduates have?
The median federal debt at graduation is $12,250, about $139 a month on a 10-year plan. Median earnings ten years after enrolling are $80,228.
Sources
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 10152026) and IPEDS (SFA2223 student financial aid, first-time full-time students); HUD FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents; state and federal program pages linked above, checked 2026-10-28. My Study Fund is not affiliated with Brigham Young University. How these pages work.
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