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Posted: September 20th, 2021

If you plan on attending college with your twin– you’re in luck! Many schools offer grants and discounts for twins and siblings who attend school together. There are also scholarships for twins who may be attending different schools, though they are less common. Having twins can be a big financial strain on parents, so make sure to scroll down to help reduce the cost of sending two twins to college!

• Top Scholarships for Twins
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Summary of Scholarships

Keep on reading to learn about some of the best scholarships for twins. Make sure that you apply for all that you and your twin qualify for!

Top scholarships for twins 

Multiples of Illinois Daughter/Son of Multiples Member Award

• Eligibility: Children who are multiples and are the child of a member of Multiples of Illinois. Must have completed coursework in the past year and obtained a C average or above. Must be enrolled in any form of post-high school education
• Amount: $250
• Deadline: September 1 of each year

Sterling College Twin Award

• Eligibility: Twins who both attend Sterling College
• Amount: Both twins are only charged half tuition
• Deadline: Automatically considered upon admission to Sterling College

Lake Eerie College Twin Scholarship

• Eligibility: Twins attending Lake Eerie College
• Amount: Half tuition for each twin
• Deadline: Automatically considered upon admission to Lake Eerie College

Wilson College Twins and Triplets Scholarship

• Eligibility: One set of twins and one set of triplets admitted to Wilson College each year. Each twin/triplet must be enrolled full-time, and the scholarship cannot be combined with other scholarships
• Amount: 45% of tuition for each student
• Deadline: Automatically considered upon admission to Wilson College

Eastern Michigan University Furlotte Twins Endowed Scholarship

• Eligibility: Upperclassmen twins who are enrolled together in the College of Education Elementary program with a minimum 3.0 GPA and show merits in their intention to teach elementary school
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: Varies

Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College Twin or Triplet Dorm Fee Waiver

• Eligibility: Twins or triplets who attend Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College together
• Amount: Full cost of housing for a double room for both twins
• Deadline: Must enroll by July 1 of each year

Indiana University Layton Frazier McKinley Scholarship

• Eligibility: Twins attending Indiana University with a minimum 3.3 GPA who are majoring in accounting at the Kelley Business School
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: Varies

Quinnipiac University Multiple Sibling Award

• Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students who attend Quinnipiac University with their sibling(s)
• Amount: $2,000 per year per sibling
• Deadline: Automatically considered with admission

Johnson & Wales University Family Scholarship

• Eligibility: Siblings who attend Johnson and Wales University together
• Amount: $2,000 per sibling per year
• Deadline: Automatically considered with admission

Rider University Siblings Grant

• Eligibility: Siblings who attend Rider University simultaneously
• Amount: $1,000 per semester per sibling
• Deadline: Automatically considered upon admission; must be in contact with Financial Aid office before the start of the semester to confirm

Otterbein University Sibling Grant

• Eligibility: Siblings who are enrolled simultaneously at Otterbein University as undergraduates full-time
• Amount: $1,000 per year
• Deadline: Automatically considered upon admission

Frequently asked questions about scholarships for twins

Can I get a scholarship for being a twin?

Sterling College is an example of a school that offers half price tuition for twins — one of the best scholarships for being a twin out there! Scholarships for being a twin at other schools can be competitive or they may be automatically awarded to twins who attend the school.

If you are looking for a scholarship for being a twin, you are best off looking at schools that offer these scholarships rather than applying for private grants. 

Do twins get more financial aid?

Twins typically do qualify for more financial aid! When submitting the FAFSA and CSS Profile, twins will often qualify for additional need-based aid to take into account the increased financial strain of sending two students to college at the same time.

In addition to need-based financial aid, some schools have specific programs to help reduce the cost of college for twins. For example, at Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College, twins can get their housing costs waived.”

Are there college scholarships for twins?

College scholarships for twins exist, but are generally offered on a school-by-school basis rather than a private basis.

Summary of scholarships

1. Multiples of Illinois Daughter/Son of Multiples Member Award
2. Sterling College Twin Award
3. Lake Eerie College Twin Scholarship
4. Wilson College Twins and Triplets Scholarship
5. Eastern Michigan University Furlotte Twins Endowed Scholarship
6. Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College Twin or Triplet Dorm Fee Waiver
7. Indiana University Layton Frazier McKinley Scholarship
8. Quinnipiac University Multiple Sibling Award
9. Johnson & Wales University Family Scholarship
10. Rider University Siblings Grant
11. Otterbein University Sibling Grant