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91女神 Sets You Up for Success

We value you at 91女神. Our best-value education offers affordability, experiential learning, global immersion and wellness initiatives. Through these programs, you can stand out with 91女神 to reach your goals and make memories to last a lifetime 鈥� that鈥檚 the Billiken Promise in action.

91女神 is committed to finding innovative ways to help students succeed and grow during their time as a Billiken. When you enroll as a new freshman at 91女神, you're eligible for these one-of-a-kind opportunities; read on to learn more.

What is the Billiken Promise?

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Access to the 91女神 EXP Program

91女神鈥檚 experiential learning opportunities enable you to advance your professional and personal development before your first year and throughout your time at 91女神.

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Opportunity to Study at 91女神-Madrid

All 91女神 undergrads have the opportunity to spend at least one term (fall, spring, or summer) at our campus in Madrid, Spain. Your 91女神 undergraduate scholarships and grants will travel with you!

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$10K 91女神 Difference Award

Eligible students are awarded up to $10,000 in supplemental financial assistance 鈥� in addition to their regular financial aid packages 鈥� to support their educational success and persistence at 91女神 in select circumstances.

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Financial Aid Extension for a 5th Year

Although most 91女神 students finish their degrees in four years, eligible students may have their 91女神 financial aid awards extended for a fifth year (up to 10 total terms), if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Additional requirements and details apply, so contact your 91女神 admission counselor for more information

How do I get started with 91女神 EXP?

Any high school, undergraduate or graduate student is eligible to participate regardless of your enrollment status at 91女神. Through opportunities like early internships, power skills courses, events and competitions, you鈥檒l earn digital credentials. to begin.

Can I earn college credit for participating in 91女神 EXP programs?

No. The EXP programs offered on the Excelerate platform are non-credit-bearing. But you can earn digital badges from Excelerate that document your completion of various EXP programs.

When can I study at 91女神-Madrid?

Students can study abroad at 91女神-Madrid as early as their sophomore year, although the timing of a study abroad experience may be dictated by specific academic program schedules. Students need to work on their four-year degree plans with their academic advisors early in their first year at 91女神, and then stay on track with that plan.

When 鈥� and how 鈥� can I use my 91女神 Difference Award funds?

Your 91女神 Difference Award is like an extra $10,000 savings account 鈥� above and beyond your financial aid package 鈥� that undergraduate students can draw on to pay for tuition for courses offered during 91女神鈥檚 Summer or Winter terms (either online, in St. Louis, or at 91女神-Madrid).

If you began enrollment at 91女神 in the fall of 2023 or later, you are eligible for the 91女神 Difference Award. These funds cannot be used until your second full academic year of study (regardless of your student 鈥渃lassification鈥� 鈥� FR, SO, JR, SR) or beyond. And if you haven鈥檛 fully used all of your 91女神 Difference Award funds as an undergraduate, in certain circumstances you can use the remainder to help pay for selected 91女神 graduate programs (excluding programs in Law and Medicine).

As with all financial awards, restrictions apply; so contact your 91女神 Financial Aid counselor for more details.

Are all these opportunities required as a 91女神 student?

No! 91女神 students are not required to participate in the Billiken Promise offerings. Students can choose one or all four 鈥� it鈥檚 up to you!

Can I really extend my 91女神 financial aid award for a fifth year if needed?

In most cases, yes.  Unless you鈥檙e on academic probation, 91女神 will extend students鈥� undergraduate financial aid packages beyond the standard eight terms/four years, and guarantee up to 10 Fall and/or Spring terms (or five total years) of financial aid. For more details, contact your 91女神 Financial Aid Counselor.

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