We are committed to providing our students and families with resources and options available to help meet educational expenses. Scranton provides a comprehensive financial aid and scholarship program that includes grants, merit scholarships, loans and work study programs. Monthly installment and family tuition reduction plans are also available. Financial aid counseling and support are available right through graduation.

University Scholarships
No special application needed. All accepted applicants are evaluated for merit aid based on the complete Admissions application. Scholarship recipients will be notified with their acceptance letters.
 
University Grants
Applicants for need-based grants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The preferred application method is via www.studentaid.gov. 
 
Family Tuition Reduction
Families with two or more dependent children attending The University of Scranton during the same semester as full-time undergraduate students are eligible for a 10% discount on tuition for each student.

Federal and State Sources
You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Pennsylvania residents who fill out the FAFSA will also be considered for the Pennsylvania State Grant after completing a supplemental questionnaire that the PA State Grant Program will e-mail to applicants.

Private Awards
Scholarships and grants are also awarded by local civic, church, club and high school organizations. Please consult your high school guidance office on local awards and visit our web site to link to free computerized scholarship search programs.

Scranton is sensitive to the challenges that students and families face in financing a college education. We recognize changes in economic circumstances that are impacting many of our families’ ability to meet higher educational expenses. It has been our experience that students and parents prefer to be offered guidance in selecting a Family Financing Plan.

For more information on loan programs and tuition payment plans, we encourage you to visit the Loans & Financing Options section on the Financial Aid website.

We also encourage you to review the 2004-2025 Financial Aid Guide, which contains the University's complete financial aid policy. 

Federal and University-funded programs assist students in meeting educational costs through part-time employment in on- and off-campus jobs. Our Center for Career Development also assists students seeking off-campus jobs in the private sector. If an amount is included in your award package, it is an indication of your eligibility to participate. It is not a guarantee of employment.

For more information on Federal Work Study, State Work Study and University Work Study programs, please click on the specific links of interest. For information on completing the Online Work Study Application, please visit the Student Employment section on the Financial Aid website.

October 1
Start date to file the CCS Profile Lite. 

December 1
Start date to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

December 15
Scholarship notification begins for accepted first-year students.

December 20
Need-based aid notifications begin for CSS Profile Lite. 

Late January to Early February
Need-based aid notification begins.

May 1
Acceptance deadline for University of Scranton scholarships and grants.

July 20
Tuition payment start date.