Otis College awards merit-based scholarships upon admission to select applicants based on their academic and artistic achievements as demonstrated in their application. Students will be notified of their scholarship in their acceptance letter. Additional funds outlined below may also be available to students pending review of their financial aid application.

Upon review of the financial aid application, Otis College may award need-based grants in addition to any merit aid.

After the first year of study, students may be considered for additional need and merit-based named scholarships. They come from generous donors like Nike, Guess, the Ahmanson Foundation and many other individuals and organizations who believe in the value of an Otis College education.

International students will be considered for merit-based scholarships at the time of admission. We encourage all international students to submit the CSS Profile to be considered for financial aid. 

Upon submission of a financial aid application, U.S. citizens and permanent residents will be considered for various types of financial aid.

• Subsidized and unsubsidized loans
• Federal and state grants
• Work study

Students can also apply for private educational loans from outside lenders.

You can find out more information about the different types of aid available on the Financial Aid page.

Upon submission of a financial aid application, U.S. citizens and permanent residents will be considered for financial aid in the form of unsubsidized loans and work study.

Students can also apply for private educational loans from outside lenders.

You can find out more information about the different types of aid available on the Financial Aid page.