FCLS FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS

In addition to the availability of these aid and loan programs, Fordham is one of the few universities which offers grant and scholarship funds from its own resources to assist adult learners. In Fordham College of Liberal Studies, students can qualify for:

• University Grants-in-Aid ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 annually, based primarily on financial need.
• Dean’s Scholarships of $2,000 annually, for newly- admitted students whose prior records and/or performance in the admissions skills assessment demonstrate outstanding promise, regardless of financial need.  Scholarships are renewable for up to five years, assuming a B average in at least four courses per year.
• ACE (Awards for Continuing Excellence) Awards of $2,000 based on a 3.0 cumulative GPA in at least 24 credits completed. Applications are available in the early spring for the award in the next academic year.
• Achievement Awards of $1500 for continuing students based solely upon class rank for the prior academic year, during which the student completed at least four courses.
• Finest Grants, providing a 25% reduction in tuition for uniformed or civilian employees of the New York City Police Department.
• Westchester Public Service Grants, providing a 25% reduction in tuition for employees of Westchester County (including the Medical Center) or municipalities located within the County.

A number of donation- or grant-funded sources of aid are also available specifically for adult students at Fordham, including:

• The Ully Hirsch  Scholarship, awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence by achieving a 3.0 cumulative GPA after earning at least 24 credits.   
• Incentive Grants of $600 annually, funded by the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, awarded competitively to degree-seeking or post-baccalaureate students preparing for careers in the health professions.   
• The Tognino Family Scholarship, established by John N. Tognino ‘75, providing partial scholarship support to a Fordham College of Liberal Studies or Evening College of Business Administration student on the basis of academic merit and financial need.     
• The Anita Beddard Scholarship, awarded annually to a mature female student who has demonstrated academic excellence by achieving a 3.5 cumulative GPA after earning at least 12 credits and who has demonstrated financial need.   
• The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation Scholarships, awarded to woman students who are age 25 or over and who have earned at least 60 credits with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• The Charles A. Frueauff Scholarships, awarded to students at the Tarrytown campus, ranging in amounts from $1,500 to $3,000. Awards are based on student essays.
• The Morton Levy Scholarship awarded annually to a mature male student who has demonstrated academic excellence by achieving a 3.5 cumulative GPA after earning at least 12 credits and who has demonstrated financial need.   

And all students in Fordham College of Liberal Studies benefit from the tuition rate of $600 per credit - - a rate set with the realities of the adult learner in mind. This is more affordable than comparable universities, and considerably less than the full-time day tuition for a Fordham University education.

I.  The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation Scholarship - www.newcombefoundation.org
ELIGIBILITY
1. Women 25 years and older
2. Full time or part time undergraduate students of FCLS
3. 60 or more credits by May 2008

SUBMISSIONS
1. The Newcombe Application form, resume and personal statement
2. One (1) recommendation form completed by a member of the faculty familiar with your academic performance and career promise
3. The Newcombe Financial Aid Application

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications are due in the FCLS - Lincoln Center Dean's Office by May 30, 2008. Mailing information can be found on the application.

Applications can be obtained at the FCLS Dean's Offices at Rose Hill (Keating 118), Lincoln Center (LL 301) and Tarrytown (Butler Hall Basement), or can be downloaded here.



II. The A.C.E., Ully Hirsch Memorial Scholarship, Anita Beddard Scholarship for Women, and the Morton Levy Scholarship for Men
ELIGIBILITY
1. Continuing, adult-entry undergraduate students of FCLS atRose Hill, Lincoln Center and Tarrytown
2. Students must have a B or better average (3.0+) and have completed at least 24 credits at Fordham by the end of the Spring 2008 semester
3. All awardees must plan to register for a minimum of 12 credits over the course of the scholarship year (Summer 2008, Fall 2008 and Spring 2009)

SUBMISSIONS
1. Application form
2. Personal Statement
3. One (1) faculty recommendation - this MUST be completed by a faculty member with whom you have taken a course and who can consider your academic performance and should be sent by the faculty member direclty to the FCLS-LC Dean's Office, Room 301, by the April 14th deadline.

AWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS
A selection committee of faculty and administrators will review the application packets - including the personal statement, faculty recommendation and academic record.

There will be a total of 24 awards - 20 ACE awards of $2,000 for the academic year; 2 Ully Hirsch Scholarships of $2,200; one Anita Beddard Women's award of $2,000; and one Morton Levy Scholarship of $2,000.

All applicants will be notified of the outcome before the beginning of the Fall 2008 semester and submitted materials are kept confidential by the Dean's Office.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications are due in the FCLS - Lincoln Center Dean's Office by May 30, 2008. Mailing information can be found on the application.

Applications can be obtained at the FCLS Dean's Offices at Rose Hill (Keating 118), Lincoln Center (LL 301) and Tarrytown (Butler Hall Basement), or can be downloaded here.