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 College 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 College. 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 $4,050.
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, Michigan, Oregon, Maryland 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.
