Scholarships and Grants

Scholarships and grants are types of aid that do not need to be repaid. They can be merit-based or need-based and are available from federal, state and outside (private) resources. Many institutional scholarships and grants are made possible by the generous donations of alumni and friends.

Most scholarships and grants are renewable. For more information on renewing institutional scholarships and grants, refer to the section on Renewal of Awards or your scholarship award letter. Endowed and Annual scholarships are renewed on a funds-available basis, in addition to other requirements as outlined. 

Institutional scholarships and grants are an earned reduction on the regular full-time undergraduate tuition rate (available in the fall and spring semesters only). Students must be assessed the full-time undergraduate tuition rate in every term in which they seek to receive institutional scholarship or grant funds. 

Students participating in Study Abroad Programs should speak with their Financial Aid Counselor about their using aid to help pay for the costs of these programs. Institutional scholarships and grants may not be used for most Study Abroad Programs. Institutional scholarships and grants are reinstated once re-enrolled, provided all other scholarship eligibility requirements are met. 

Students enrolled in 4+1 or 3+2 programs (where students earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in 5 years) may receive institutional scholarships and grants up to the term in which they are admitted into the graduate program (typically the last year of study). For more information on programs offered in this format, see the Graduate Areas of Study.