Scholarships and Grants
鈥淕ift aid鈥 is any money you receive that does not have to be paid back. Scholarships and grants are the two major types of gift aid.
Scholarships
91麻豆精品 Scholarships
All full-time first-year applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships without regard to financial eligibility. Most merit scholarships range from $10,000 to $22,000 per year.
Scholarship eligibility is based on high school grade point average, strength of curriculum, and SAT or ACT scores. Eligible students are automatically notified by the Office of Admissions. Merit awards cannot be combined with the Service Scholars and First-Generation Scholarships.
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All full-time new transfer applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships without regard to financial eligibility. Transfer Achievement Scholarships and Awards range from $8,000 to $16,000 per year.
- First-Generation Scholarship (First-year only)
- Flower City Award (Students from the City of Rochester, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and out-of-state)
- Honors Program
- Service Scholars Program (First-year only)
- S-STEM Scholars Program
- Noyce Scholarship Program (Junior and Senior only)
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship (Transfer only)
- Legacy Award
First-time college students who enroll at 91麻豆精品 and matriculate in the Wegmans School of Pharmacy after completing no more than two full-time undergraduate years at 91麻豆精品 may be eligible for a White Coat Award of $10,000 a year applied toward tuition charges over the fall and spring semesters of their P1 & P2 years.
Restricted and Endowed Scholarships
91麻豆精品 awards numerous restricted and endowed scholarships, made possible by the generosity of individuals and organizations. All applicants for financial aid are automatically considered for scholarships for which they meet the established criteria.
Tuition Scholarships for Employees of 91麻豆精品 and Immediate Dependents
Information on these scholarships is available in the Employee Handbook [pdf].
Outside Scholarships
Private organizations and foundations also offer scholarship funds. Student Financial Services maintains a growing list of outside scholarships you may apply for.
Federal Grants
Pell Grant
The is available to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's or a professional degree and have demonstrated the highest calculated need. The must be completed. The Expected Family Contribution (EFC)/Student Aid Index (SAI) calculated from the FAFSA, cost of attendance, and enrollment status determine this award. A student can only receive the Federal Pell Grant for no more than 12 semesters. To receive the grant in successive years, the student must make satisfactory progress towards a degree, complete the , and meet eligibility requirements.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
The is awarded to Federal Pell Grant recipients who have demonstrated the highest calculated need. The must be completed. The average award is $1,500. Funds are limited and subject to availability. To receive the grant in successive years, the student must make satisfactory progress towards a degree, complete the , and meet eligibility requirements.
TEACH Grant
The TEACH Grant is a federal program that awards up to $4,000 per year for eligible undergraduate and graduate students who intend to teach and fulfill a required service agreement. Learn more about each program:
U.S. Bureau of Indian Education
More information can be found from the .
State Grants & Scholarships
New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Undergraduate students who are residents of New York state may be eligible for the . To apply for the grant, students must complete the and . This grant amount currently depends upon the student's level of study, the family's taxable income, and state funding. Qualifying income is determined by the state. The state notifies the student and the Office of Student Financial Services of the official grant amounts. Our undergraduate school code is 0735. A student may receive 8 full-time semesters of the TAP Grant.
New York State Part-Time Tuition Assistance Program (PT TAP)
The award is awarded to matriculated students who were incoming first-year undergraduate students enrolled in 3-11 credits. In addition, students must have been a full-time student, earning 12 credits or more in each of two consecutive terms, and having a C (2.0) cumulative GPA before being considered eligible for this grant. Students must meet the income requirement of New York State Net Taxable Income limit of $80,000 (dependent students) or $10,000 (independent students). Annual award amount is based on the individual student's eligibility and prorated based on the number of credits they are enrolled in. Students must fill out the in addition to the .
Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocation Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)
This program assists individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living through training, education, rehabilitation, and career development. Any resident of New York State who has a substantial emotional, mental, or physical disability who can become employable may apply for assistance. More information is available through the .
New York State Scholarships
For eligibility requirements, application process, and award information on the following New York State scholarships, visit the .
- Flight 3407 Memorial Scholarship
- Flight 587 Memorial Scholarship
- Military Service Recognition Incentive and Tribute - MERIT Scholarship (MSRS)
- NYS Math and Science Teaching Incentive Scholarship
- NYS Memorial Scholarships for Families of Deceased Firefighters, Volunteer Firefighters, Police Officers, Peace Officers, and Emergency Medical Workers
- NYS Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- NYS Achievement and Investment in Merit Scholarship (NY-AIMS)
- NYS World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship
- NYS Aid to Native Americans
- NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
91麻豆精品 Grants
91麻豆精品 grants are awarded to students on the basis of financial need as determined through the and, to a lesser extent, the academic achievement of the application. These grants require full-time undergraduate enrollment. Awards are made on a funds-available basis. All financial aid applicants are automatically considered for 91麻豆精品 grants. The priority deadline for filing the FAFSA is January 15.