Campus Resources

Saint Joseph’s University has a long, rich tradition of addressing the learning needs of adult students, and we are proud to offer a variety of institutional grants to help address their needs. Institutional grants and scholarships at Saint Joseph´s University are awarded to students based on merit at the time of admission.

In addition, a grant aid can be awarded at the federal or Pennsylvania state level if the student qualifies for this type of aid. Students are encouraged to review the options below to determine if they are eligible for specific grants and scholarships.

Institutional

Saint Joseph’s College of Professional and Liberal Studies is proud to introduce our new scholarship guidelines beginning with the 2010-2011 academic year. Under these guidelines, students will no longer be required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). However, students who plan to apply for federal or state financial aid are encouraged to do so by May 1 of each academic year for which they are enrolled.

College of Professional and Liberal Studies Merit Scholarship for Transfer Students
Merit Award designed for all transfer students (including Phi Theta Kappa) with a 3.3 or higher GPA.

College of Professional and Liberal Studies Merit Scholarships for Transfer Students
Saint Joseph’s College of Professional and Liberal Studies for Continuing Studies offers the College of Professional and Liberal Studies Merit Scholarship. The College of Professional and Liberal Studies Merit Scholarship is designed for all continuing studies transfer students, including members of the Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society, who have demonstrated scholastic achievement. To be considered for this award, the student must be admitted to College of Professional and Liberal Studies as a full or part-time undergraduate, typically must have a minimum of 60 transferable credits or an associate’s degree, must have a minimum 3.3 GPA, must be seeking his or her first bachelor´s degree, must be attending Saint Joseph’s University for the first time, and must meet the specific scholarship program criteria. Non-U.S. citizens are not eligible for this award.

College of Professional and Liberal Studies Merit Scholarships are awarded based on a student’s cumulative incoming transfer grade-point average (from all institutions attended combined) at the time of application and the number of credits the student enrolls. After the first semester, the scholarship is automatically renewed provided the student maintains a minimum GPA of 3.3. In order for the scholarship to be applied, students must register for the semester. If a student chooses to reduce credits enrolled, then scholarship funds will be adjusted to reflect the appropriate range. Scholarships are awarded for the fall and spring semester.

Please note that College of Professional and Liberal Studies reserves the right to modify the College of Professional and Liberal Studies Merit Scholarship at any time.

Full-Time Enrolled Students (12-15 credits per semester)

Three-Quarter Time Enrolled (9 credits per semester)

Half-Time Enrolled (6 credits per semester)
*Minimum to be considered

Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. However, priority will be given to students who have applied before the following priority deadlines:

• For fall applicants, July 1st is the priority deadline for College of Professional and Liberal Studies Merit Scholarship consideration.
• For spring applicants, November 1st is the priority deadline for College of Professional and Liberal Studies Merit Scholarship consideration.

Applications postmarked after the appropriate priority deadline will be given scholarship consideration based on availability of funds. Please note that if you plan to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you are strongly encouraged to do so before May 1st to determine if you are eligible for a state grant.

To be considered for the College of Professional and Liberal Studies Merit Scholarship, the completed application for admission, including all required official transcripts, and the UC Merit Scholarship Application are required.

Federal

Federal Pell Grant Program
The largest federal need-based student aid program providing grant assistance ranging from $500 to $5550 to undergraduate students who are enrolled in a degree or certificate program and who have not received their first bachelor´s degree. Eligibility is based on demonstrated financial need, cost of education, and enrollment status. The amount of the student´s award is determined using the Federal Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR), Expected Family Contribution (EFC), and the Payment Schedule provided by the U.S. Department of Education.

State

PHEAA State Grant
The Pennsylvania State Grant Program is administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) and provides grant assistance to undergraduate students who are enrolled in at least a two-year program and who are Pennsylvania residents and enrolled at least half time. Eligibility is based on financial need as determined by PHEAA, and awards range between $200 and $3,065. Eligible students who, in their senior year, enroll for nine or more credits in one of their last two semesters may receive a full-time PHEAA Grant even though they are not enrolled full time. Reduced tuition cost must be reported to the agency and may result in adjustment to the grant amount. Recipients must also be Pennsylvania high school graduates or have a Pennsylvania GED. Receipt of PHEAA State Grant assistance may not exceed the equivalent of eight semesters of full-time awards. The filing deadline for the 2012-2013 academic year is May 1, 2012. PHEAA State Grant recipients who have received two full-time semesters of awards must complete 24 credits. Part-time students are prorated.

For application details to the grants listed above, please contact your financial assistance specialist.