Financial Aid

Need-Based Grant Programs

The following is our list of Need-Based Grant Programs. Students must be full-time day students and must file the FAFSA to be eligible. These grants do not have to be repaid and students must maintain academic progress for their grants to be renewed.

• Alvernia University Grants.

  Awarded to students on the basis of financial need as determined by the federal formula.

• Out-of-State Grants.

  These grants are awarded to students outside of Pennsylvania and based on the formula set by Pennsylvania to award its own grants to Pennsylvania residents. Grants will not be given to students from states that may bring their state grants to Alvernia University. See other state grants below.

• Donor Scholarships.

  The following donor scholarships are funded by outside donors and awarded to students on a competitive basis according to guidelines set by the donor.

          • Allentown Diocese Bishop's Scholarship
          • Alumni Book Scholarship
          • Alumni Referral Scholarship
          • Arcadia Foundation Scholarship
          • Bernardine International Scholarship
          • Carpe Diem Scholarship
          • Enodowment Award
          • Shirley K. & Joseph L. Boscov Scholarship
          • Corporate Scholarships
          • First Union Scholarship Program
          • Gloria M. Genuardi Scholarship
          • T. Jerome & Carolyn Holleran Scholarship
          • Stanley B. Lewandowski Scholarship
          • Henry E. Miller Memorial Scholarship
          • Hellen Makiewick Kubucki Scholarship
          • Carde & Ray Neug Nursing Scholarship
          • Guido Pichini Scholarship
          • Roy Petrie Memorial Scholarship
          • Frank J. Podczasy Scholarship
          • Chris Schlager Scholarship
          • President's Scholarship Ball Award
          • Pennsylvania Governor for Women Award
          • Sovereign Bank Scholarship
          • Dr. Monica H.M. Shander Memorial Scholarship
          • The Sister Edward Ann Memorial Scholarship
          • The Sister Mary Gemma Memorial Scholarship
          • The Sister Theresine Scholarship
          • The Sister Mary Victorine Memorial Scholarship
          • The Sister Mary Zygmunta Memorial Scholarship
          • Social Work Award
          • UPS Scholarship
          • Joyce C. King Memorial Scholarship
          • Judy and Mike Ehlerman Fund
          • William Randolf Hearst Scholarship
          • Robert Rehr Impink, MD Scholarship
          • George Krasevac Scholarship
          • Immaculate Heart of Mary
          • George Coventry and Nita Schmidt Roughgarden Scholarship

• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG).

  This is a campus-based program funded by the federal government awarded to at least half-time students with high need and amount available is dependent upon federal funding levels.

• Pell Grant.

  The federal government funds this grant program and students must demonstrate financial need according to a federal formula. Notification of eligibility is on a Student Aid Report (SAR) and awards can be up to $4,730.

• Pennsylvania State Grant.

  The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) offers grants to undergraduates (over 18) who are enrolled at least half time and have lived in Pennsylvania for at least 12 months prior to the date of application. Parents must meet domicile requirements for students under 18. The state grant deadline is May 1 for the academic year. Full time students MUST complete the State requirement of 24 CREDITS for the prior year of state grant eligibility to maintain progress (part time: 12 credits). State grant eligibility is limited to eight semesters (OT students receive 9 semesters). Questions concerning the State Grant program can be directed to PHEAA in Harrisburg at 1-800-692-7392 or at PHEAA's Web site.

• Other State Grants.

  Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington DC, and West Virginia residents may bring their state grants to most Pennsylvania colleges. Call the Higher Education Assistance Agency in your state for additional information on eligibility criteria and the application procedures.