91¸£Àû offers generous scholarships and grants based on academic achievement, talent and financial need. The following programs are available to new undergraduatesÌýseeking their first baccalaureate degree. All institutional grants and scholarships are available in the fall and spring semesters and requireÌýfull-time enrollmentÌýunless otherwise noted. Institutional scholarships and grants are a reduction on 91¸£Àû's full-time undergraduate tuition rate. Students must be assessed the full-time undergraduate tuition rate for the terms in which they seek to receive institutional scholarships and grants. Annual scholarship and grant award amounts are divided evenly between the fall and spring semesters only. Scholarships are renewable annually and require a minimum GPA be maintained; seeÌýFinancial Aid RenewalÌýfor more information.
Students enrolled in a 4+1 program (where they graduate in five years with both a bachelor's and master's degree) may receive institutional scholarships up to the term in which they are admitted into the graduate program, provided all other eligibility requirements are met.
For an individualized estimate of your financial aid award, please visit ourÌýNet Price Calculator.
Types of Scholarships
U.S. citizens and non-citizens are automatically considered for the Presidential or Transfer scholarships at the time of admission.
Scholarship eligibility is based upon unweighted GPA and course rigor for coursework completedÌýat the time of admission. Unweighted GPA is the average of class grades based on a 4.0 scaleÌýas determined and calculated by the 91¸£Àû Admissions Committee. Scholarships are renewable annually and require a minimum GPA and satisfactory academic progress.
NOTE: Scholarship funds are limited and amounts may change.
Award amount: $10,000 to $18,000 per year
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Eligibility:
- High school applicants
- Demonstrate leadership or community service
Award amount: $6,000 to $9,000 per year
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Eligibility:
- College transfer applicants
Award amount: $2,000 per year
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Eligibility:
- College transfer applicants
- Proof of PTK membership (submit with admission application)
- Inducted into PTK post-high school graduation
- Student must be a member of PTK prior to acceptance
Award amount: varies according to need as determined by the FAFSA
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Eligibility:
- Must complete theÌý
Award amount: varies depending on athletic department recommendation
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Eligibility:
- NCAA Division II (2)
- Subject to NCAA rules
- Must complete theÌý
Key student leadership positions on campus may offer institutional grants. Students are generally selected for or elected to these positions. Interested students should inquire in theÌýOffice of Student Leadership and EngagementÌý(or theÌýOffice of Residence Life for Resident Assistants). Examples include:
- Student Government
- Student Productions
- The Minaret
- Moroccan (yearbook)
- NeonÌýliterary magazine
- Resident Assistants (RAs)
Award amount:Ìýup to the amount of on-campus food and housing components in the financial aid Cost of Attendance (COA)*.ÌýStudents living off-campus or with parent/relative receive the same amount.
- Must be enrolled full-time (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis)
- All ROTC Cadets who are on ROTC scholarship or contractedÌýwill receive the Grant.ÌýApplies to all military branches and includes:Ìý
- Cadets on a National or Campus/School-based ROTC scholarship (including ICSP and CMLA scholarships).Ìý
- Cadets who are MSEPs, OCs or in the Green-to-Gold Program.
- Cadets who have no scholarship or prior military service but have completed the requirements and contracted to serve in the armed forces post-graduation.Ìý
- Grants are available in the Fall and Spring semesters only.ÌýÌý
- Grants may be reduced in cases where the aid exceeds COA for students receiving TIV aid (other than Pell).ÌýÌý
The Financial Aid Office recommends ROTC Cadets complete the FAFSA, however it is not required to receive the Living Expenses grant. Institutional scholarships and grants are not stackable with ROTC tuition scholarships from the military.Ìý
*New policy effective in the Fall 2023 semester.Ìý
Outside Scholarships and Federal Grants
Many 91¸£Àû students receiveÌýoutside scholarshipsÌýandÌýfederal grants. To be eligible for federal grants, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid () for each academic year you attend school.
