Financial Aid

Tuition Discounts

Alvernia University offers the following tuition discounts. Students receiving the Senior Citizen, Alumni, Tuition Exchange or Criminal Justice Partnership Discounts are not eligible to receive Alvernia University grants or scholarships.

• Partners in Non-Profit (graduate degrees only)

  Employee's who are employed by Alvernia's Partners in Non-Profit list are eligible for the 20% Partners in Non-Profit Discount.

• Leadership Berks Tuition Discount

  Leadership Berks Alumni who have matriculated as well as area employers that have supported Leadership Berks are eligible for the 20% Leadership Berks discount towards any graduate degree program and a waiver of the application fee.

• Alumni Discount

  Students who have earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Alvernia and return to complete a second undergraduate degree in the day academic division are eligible to receive a 20% tuition discount. Alumni who enroll in a graduate program are eligible to receive a 25% tuition discount.

• Senior Citizen Discount.

  A tuition discount of 100% is given to students who are at least 65 years of age and are enrolled in coursework at Alvernia. Fees are charged separately and are the responsibility of the student. All degree- seeking students are required to file a FASFA. The discount will be reduced by any eligible grant funds.

• Tuition Exchange.

  Tuition exchange is available for students whose parents are employed by a higher education institution that participates in the Tuition Exchange Program. This discount covers up to 100% of tuition. Contact our Human Resources Office. The student must complete the FAFSA form.

• Allentown/Harrisburg Diocese Award

  Full-time employees of the Allentown Diocese or Harrisburg Diocese and their dependent children will receive a $1,000 non-need based award. A letter from the principal or superintendent verifying employment must be sent to the Office of Student Financial Planning to receive this award. Students may be eligible for additional funding from Alvernia.

• Sibling Award

  When two dependent siblings are enrolled full-time in the day academic division simultaneously, a tuition award of $1000 will be given to each sibling. Students may be eligible for additional funding from Alvernia. Both siblings are required to meet satisfactory academic progress to be eligible.