Berea College is a work college that admits only students from families with limited financial resources -- most admitted families fall within federal poverty guidelines and typically qualify for Pell Grants. Every student it admits automatically receives full-tuition coverage through this scholarship, with no separate scholarship application beyond the standard admission process and FAFSA. Berea's published 2026-27 tuition charge is $56,900, fully covered every year. Starting with students entering Fall 2027, Berea's new Financial Freedom Pledge builds on this scholarship to also cover housing, food, fees, and supplies with no loans -- an estimated four-year value of more than $285,000.
Eligibility
DemographicsRequires admission to Berea College, which admits only students with demonstrated financial need; the scholarship itself is automatic for every admitted student, with no separate application beyond standard admission and FAFSA.
Applying
Berea's published 2026-27 tuition charge is $56,900/year, fully covered for every admitted student -- an estimated $227,600 across four years at current rates (the dollar figure rises with tuition each year). This covers tuition only; the broader Financial Freedom Pledge (housing, food, fees, and supplies, no loans) begins for students entering Fall 2027 and later, estimated at $285,000+ over four years.