University College Undergraduate Financial Aid Sources

NOTE: Financial Aid for Flexible Format Classes
Register early for flexible format classes if you wish to receive financial aid! Students who expect to receive financial aid must register by the add deadline of the standard term within which the flexible format class is offered. Stafford loans for students in flexible format classes that begin later within the standard term may disburse on dates varying from those published for the standard term. Therefore, refund processing may also be affected. If you are anticipating the need for financial aid to pay for a class that starts after the official start date of the standard term, you should contact your UC Financial Aid Advisor during early registration for information and assistance.

• The University College Institutional Tuition Grant is a non-repayable tuition award, providing up to 25% of tuition depending on student need and availability of institution's funds.

• The University College Institutional Tuition Scholarship is a non-repayable tuition award available to students who have completed 12 credits through University College with a 3.50 cumulative GPA. The scholarship provides up to 35% of tuition depending on student need and availability of institution's funds.

• The University College Supplemental Grant is a non-repayable award based on the student's expected family contribution and availability of institution's funds.

• Count on Us Child Care Grant information is available through the University College Financial Aid Office to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. With sponsorship from Syracuse University's Human Resources department, UC has entered into a partnership with Child Care Solutions, a local not-for-profit organization that provides information, referrals, and educational materials to parents who need child care in order to continue their education.

• The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) provides non-repayable funds to New York State residents whose financial and educational backgrounds would prohibit them from admission to Syracuse University. For more information, contact the University College HEOP Office at (315) 443-3261 or HEOP@uc.syr.edu.

• Other Scholarships: Donor sponsored scholarships are available to students who qualify for part-time financial aid. Students will be notified when these opportunities exist.

Need-based Federal Programs

• The Federal Pell Grant is a non-repayable, federal need-based award.
  
  
• The Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) is a need-based, federally funded work grant available by request.
  
  
• The Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan is a low-interest, need-based federal loan. Repayment begins six (6) months after student stops attending at least half time.
  
  
• The Federal Perkins Loan is a low-interest, need-based federal loan available to part-time juniors and seniors on a limited basis. Repayment begins nine (9) months after student stops attending at least half time.

Need-based New York State Resident Programs:

• The Aid for Part-time Study Program (APTS) is a grant program financed by New York State in conjunction with participating educational institutions throughout the state. The program provides up to $2,000 per year to help part-time undergraduates meet their educational expenses, dependent on state allocation each year. Click here for a pdf version of the APTS application.
• Part-Time TAP - Part-time students who were full-time first-time freshmen in 2006-07, or later, may be eligible for this program beginning in academic year '07-08. If this applies to you, bring your current TAP notice to the UC Financial Aid Office so your Part-Time TAP can be calculated.

Merit based Financial Assistance

• The University College Incentive Grant is a tuition grant for new University College undergraduate students and those returning after an absence of at least five years. Students must complete 9-15 credits of their first two semesters at University College with an overall GPA of 2.0 and a passing grade in all courses. Students are then eligible for tuition grants covering between 2.25 and 4.5 credits free in their next enrolled semester. Matriculation is not required. Students will be notified when they qualify. Click here for more details.

• The University College Achiever Scholarship is available to new matriculated undergraduates transferring to Syracuse University through University College with at least 30 credits of transferable coursework and a minimum GPA of 3.3. If you maintain the required GPA, you can continue to renew your Achiever Scholarship of 35% of tuition for 90 credits, 6 years, or until you earn your bachelor's degree, whichever comes first. If eligible, you will receive notification with your admissions notice.

• The University College Galaxy Grant is available to returning UC part-time undergraduates. Grant levels recognize academic achievement as well as academic level. As students progress toward degree completion, grants are awarded the first term of enrollment as a matriculated UC undergraduate student moves up academic levels. See the Galaxy Grant page for complete details.

Non-need based Programs (Loans)

• Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans: Student loans are available to all students regardless of family income. The Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan is designed for students who do not qualify for subsidized student loans based on sufficient financial need (but satisfy all other eligibility criteria). The terms and conditions are the same as Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans, except that the student must pay interest on this loan during in-school and deferment periods. Additional loan limits are available to independent students under this program.

• The Federal Plus Loan (FPLUS) is a loan for parents of dependent undergraduate students and is not based on need. A credit check is required. Parents may borrow up to the cost of education not covered by financial assistance. Click here for application information and instructions.

• Alternative or private, educational loans are non-need based loans for students whose financial need is not met by federal loans, who are not matriculated, are taking fewer than six credits, or enrolled in a certificate program. Eligibility is determined by student's credit history.

Choosing a Lender

• All lenders are not alike. It pays to make an informed decision when choosing a lender. You will be entering into a long-term relationship with the lending institution. Reasons for selecting a particular lender vary from person to person. Some will choose a lender based on name/brand recognition or reputation. Others prefer established and timely processing. Still others are interested in borrower benefits in repayment, such as an interest rate reduction as a reward for making consecutive on-time payments. We encourage students to select the lender and loan product that best meets their needs. For more information, go to financialaid.syr.edu/loaninfo.htm.
  
  
• Federal Veterans Administration Education Benefits: Students who are eligible for Veterans Administration Education Benefits may apply to use them during the semester. Benefits approved for use during the current semester are not continued for the next semester unless the student so requests, and registration does not automatically activate your benefits. Requests to use the benefits for the semester will be accepted only after the student has officially registered for that semester. Call (315) 443-3261 for veteran's information. Click here for a pdf version of the VA Education Benefits Certification Request form. VA Rehabilitation Benefits are administered between the student's VA counselor and the SU Bursar Office, 102 Archbold North.