Scholarship and Grants
Invest in Yourself
Calumet College of St. Joseph is committed to making your education investment affordable. 94% of our students receive financial aid, and all admitted students are automatically considered for internal scholarships and grants.
CCSJ Scholarships
Presidential Scholarship
Up to $14,000 Annually
- minimum 1270 SAT or 27 ACT and 3.5 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale required
- student must maintain a 3.0 GPA while enrolled at CCSJ
- full-time students ONLY
- 8 semesters, fall and spring
Marcia J. Ross Scholarship
Up to $5,000 Annually
- minimum 1000 SAT or 19 ACT and 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale required
- student must maintain a 3.0 GPA while enrolled at CCSJ
- full-time students ONLY
- 8 semesters, fall and spring
Creative Performance Scholarship
Amount varies
- must participate in the arts, including band, vocals, drama, and more
- student must maintain a 3.0 GPA while enrolled at CCSJ
- renewable for 8 semesters
- scholarship decision is made by Office of Enrollment based on artistic work
C.PP.S Scholarship
Up to $5,000 Annually
- student must fall into the Zero EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) upon completing the FAFSA
Trustee Scholarship
Up to $9,500 Annually
- minimum 1170 SAT or 24 ACT and 3.25 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale required
- student must maintain a 3.0 GPA while enrolled at CCSJ
- full-time students ONLY
- 8 semesters, fall and spring
St. Gaspar’s Honors Learning Community
Up to $2,000 Annually Awarded
- for select first-year and second-year students in the Honors Learning Community program
Transfer Scholarship
Up to $7,500 Annually
- minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale averaged from all colleges previously attended
- at least 12 hours of transferable college credit
- student must maintain a 3.0 GPA while enrolled at CCSJ
- renewable for 6 semesters
The Calumet Commitment
Your Senior Year Tuition Paid In Full
- Enter Calumet College of St. Joseph as a freshman
- Reach senior year by the 7th semester from the start of freshman year
- Enter that 7th semester with a minimum GPA of 3.3
- Have most recent FAFSA on file
Additional
SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
Alumni Grant
Up to $5,000 Annually
Ann M. Margaret Palko Scholarship
Amount Varies
Athletics Grant
Amount Varies
CCSJ Foundations of East Chicago Scholarship
Up to Cost of Tuition
CCSJ Hammond College Bound Scholarship
Up to Cost of Tuition
CCSJ Legacy Grant
Up to $3,000 Annually
Diocesan Grant
Up to 50% of Tuition
Frances Meyer Scholarship
Amount Varies
Hammond College Bound Scholarship
Amount Varies
Hearst Scholarship
Amount Varies
Horizon Scholarship
Amount Varies
Jerome Longawa Scholarship
Amount Varies
Lefko Grant
Up to $800 Annually
Lily Education Grant
Amount Varies
Realizing the Dream Scholarship
Up to $1,000 Annually
Robert Daniel Blasko J.L. Fattore Business Scholarship
Amount Varies
Student Participation Grant
Up to $2,000 Annually
UPS Scholarship
Amount Varies
U.S. Steel Scholarship
Amount Varies
Wallace R. Nelson Scholarship
Amount Varies
Office of Financial Aid
 Phone: (219) 473-4370
 Fax: (219) 473-4340
 Office: Room 120
 E-mail: finaid@ccsj.edu
 HOURS
- Mondays and Tuesdays: 9:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
- Wednesdays and Thursdays: 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
- Fridays: 9:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.