An affordable private college education is within reach at Hillsdale. In fact, Hillsdale costs significantly less than other nationally ranked, private liberal arts colleges, even though its operations are independent of any government aid. Generous financial aid packages made available to 96% of students are made possible by gifts from donors who believe in Hillsdale’s principles of independence and self-government and in the future of Hillsdale graduates. Scholarship consideration is granted to all applicants at all deadlines as part of the application process. Need-based financial aid consideration requires Hillsdale’s Confidential Family Financial Statement. Some talent-based scholarships in areas like athletics and fine arts require additional supporting material.