How do I report an outside scholarship or award?

  1. Login and click arrow Self Service > Student Center.
  2. Under the Finances area and the Financial Aid heading, locate the Report Other Financial Aid link.
  3. Select the appropriate aid year link for the academic year in which you want to report.
  4. Click on the Report additional aid button button.
  5. Under the Award dropdown, select the desired option.
    NOTE    : The Award field and the Type field work together to describe the type of aid you’re reporting. If you select one of the “Outside Schol. X Rpt” options, the Type is automatically set to be “Scholarship.”
  6. If necessary, select the desired Type.
  7. Enter the name of the award in the Description text box.
  8. Check the Tuition Only? checkbox if this award is designated to be used toward tuition costs only.
  9. Check the Renewable? checkbox if you will be receiving this award in future years.
  10. Enter the Amount in dollars and cents.
  11. Click the save button button and then the OK button button.
  12. If you need to report more than one scholarship, click the Add another award button button to add another row, and click the save button button when you’re done.
  13. To return to the Student Center, click the Return to List of Aid from Other Sources link. Then click on the Go To… dropdown at the top or bottom of the screen and select Student Center. Click the go button with double arrow button.

Reported outside scholarships will be incorporated into your financial aid package and viewable on My.Butler‘s Review/Accept/Decline Financial Aid link within one week.  You will be notified to review your awards if your reported outside scholarships change your financial aid eligibility.

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