Frequently Asked Questions

Batten Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition, guaranteed for all four years at Batten University, provided the student maintains good academic standing. Presidential Scholars are required to live in the Honors Village for all four years.

Batten Dean's Scholarship — Nearly three-quarters of tuition, guaranteed for all four years, provided the student maintains good academic standing. Dean's Scholars are required to live in the Honors Village for a minimum of their first two years. The Batten Honors College scholarship replaces any initial merit-based scholarship previously awarded upon admission to Batten University.

For both scholarships, the cost of room and board and any fees are not covered and are the responsibility of the student.

Yes. Students are eligible for need-based financial aid based on their family's income. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If admitted to the Batten Honors College, your financial aid package will incorporate your honors college scholarship.

Yes. Virginia residents can use the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) toward the cost of attendance.

Yes. You can use your Virginia529 plan at Batten University. To understand how to best apply your plan, contact the Office of Financial Aid.

No. Scholarships have a fixed value. Since the College commits to renewing your scholarship for a total of eight semesters, scholarships are not re-evaluated once you enroll. The scholarship is renewable until graduation requirements are met, not to exceed four consecutive years, assuming full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress. Students can lose their scholarships if they are found not to be in good standing with the Honors College.

No. The Marlins IMPACT STEM Scholars program provides need-based scholarships and requires full focus on transitional research and academic support programming. The Batten Honors College provides merit-based scholarships with its own extensive academic support and curriculum requirements. If a student qualifies for and is awarded both, they must choose their preferred pathway and scholarship package.

No. Though eligible students may still apply to the Batten Honors College, WAUSM's accelerated combined Bachelor/MD program requires students to complete all prerequisite coursework within their first three years before transitioning to the WAUSM campus. The Batten Honors College curriculum requirements run concurrently and cannot be fulfilled on the same track. If offered a Batten Honors College scholarship, students must choose their preferred pathway. Those also applying to WAUSM must submit a separate application.

Yes. The Batten Honors College is a residential program. Presidential Scholars are expected to reside in the Honors Village for all four years. Dean's Scholars are required to live in the Honors Village for at least their first two years. Students not guaranteed Honors Village housing may apply to live there or elsewhere on campus — all placements are made by the Office of Residence Life.

Honors Village is the residential community for Batten Honors College students. Comprised of six buildings, each townhouse houses five students and includes three single rooms, one double room, two full baths, a fully-equipped kitchen, a living area, and essential furniture. Ample parking is located nearby.