Scholarships and Financial Aid for Transfer Students
The mission of The University of Scranton is to provide a high-quality education in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition. As you and your family prepare for you to transfer, financing your education is an important consideration. While you are primarily responsible for your educational expenses, there are resources and options available to help you meet these costs. Scranton provides a comprehensive financial aid and scholarship program that includes grants, merit scholarships, loans and work study. Monthly installment and family tuition reduction plans are also available.
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The scholarship requirements listed below are for transfer students.
Loyola Scholarships
These merit-based, partial-tuition scholarships are awarded to transfer students who demonstrate a strong level of academic achievement. The average Loyola scholarship is $29,000 and is based on academic merit. Recipients with less than 30 college credits typically have a minimum high school GPA of 3.15 (on a 4.0 scale), minimum combined Math and Critical Reading SAT scores of 1080 (1000 old SAT) or a 21 ACT composite, and a minimum cumulative college GPA of 3.0.
Recipients with more than 30 college credits typically have a minimum cumulative college GPA of 3.14. Recipients must maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and maintain satisfactory progress at Scranton.
Phi Theta Kappa Members
This merit-based, partial tuition scholarship is awarded to traditional transfer students (non-traditional adults not eligible) who demonstrate a strong level of academic achievement. Students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa and provide proof of membership are awarded the Phi Theta Kappa scholarship of $30,000. The continuance of this scholarship is dependent upon your enrollment as a full-time student taking 12 credits or more per semester while in attendance at The University of Scranton and maintaining a 2.95 cumulative GPA in all post-secondary coursework.Faber Scholarships
These merit-based, partial-tuition scholarships are awarded to transfer students who demonstrate a strong level of academic achievement. The average Faber Scholarship is $26,000 annually and is based on academic merit. Recipients with less than 30 college credits typically have a minimum high school GPA of 2.80 (on a 4.0 scale), minimum combined Math and Critical Reading SAT scores of 1080 (1000 old SAT) or a 21 ACT composite, and a minimum cumulative college GPA of 3.0.
Recipients with more than 30 college credits typically have a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.95. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and maintain satisfactory progress at Scranton.
Xavier and Claver Grants
Transfer students who file the FAFSA form will be considered for the University’s Xavier and Claver need-based grants. You must complete the FAFSA to be considered for University of Scranton need-based grants.
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Federal and State Sources
You must complete the FAFSA to be considered for federal and state sources of financial aid. Pennsylvania residents who fill out the FAFSA will also be considered for the Pennsylvania State Grant after completing a supplemental questionnaire online with the PHEAA State Grant Program.
Private Awards
Scholarships and grants are also awarded by local civic, church, club and high school organizations. Visit admissions.scranton.edu/financialaid to link to free computerized scholarship search programs.
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Applying for Financial Aid
We strongly recommend that all incoming students apply for financial aid by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available online at studentaid.gov. Applicants who have a FAFSA filed for their current college should update it to add The University of Scranton school code (003384).
More Information Availableplus or minus
For more information on financial aid at The University of Scranton, please view the 2024-2025 Financial Aid Guide.