Institutional Aid Programs
Grant and Scholarship Programs – The University offers a variety of merit- and need-based grant assistance programs. First-year student merit awards are determined using the record of high school achievement. An official high school transcript, or equivalent, is required to evaluate an applicant’s eligibility for these programs. Renewal provisions apply to certain merit-based awards.
Need-based grants are awarded to students who have remaining need after receiving available federal and state grant sources of aid and borrow a Direct and/or PLUS loan for the academic year. Award amounts are discretionary and may change from year to year. Although a student may meet the criteria for multiple gift aid grant awards, receiving any particular award is not assured.
Several scholarship awards are made through funded programs coordinated by the Office of Financial Aid Services.
Complete these THREE Steps:
- Begin the admission application process. You can apply online at www.HarrisburgU.edu/apply or use the paper application.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the web at www.FAFSA.ed.gov. The FAFSA is used to determine your eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid.
- Include HU’s school code (039483) when completing the FAFSA so we can evaluate your eligibility for the maximum amount of financial aid.
Throughout the year, the University will offer workshops to help you and your family complete the FAFSA and to manage your educational investment. You can also schedule an individual financial planning session by calling 717.901.5115 or email FinancialAid@HarrisburgU.edu.
| Award or Grant | Status | Eligibility Criteria | Maximum Awards |
Undergraduate Students: |
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HU Trustees Merit Award |
Undergraduate |
Full-time undergraduates with a high school GPA of 3.30 or above based on a 4.00 scale. Renewable as a Presidential Merit Award after first year with a minimum CGPA of 3.30 or higher. |
Full Tuition |
HU Presidential Merit Award |
Undergraduate |
Full-time undergraduates with a high school GPA of 3.30 or above based on a 4.00 scale. Renewable after first year with a minimum CGPA of 3.30 or higher. |
$5,000 |
HU Provost Merit Award |
Undergraduate |
Full-time undergraduates with a high school GPA of 3.00 - 3.29 based on a 4.0 scale. Renewable after first year with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or higher, not to exceed 8 semesters. |
$4,000 |
HU Merit Award |
Undergraduate |
Full-time undergraduates with a high school GPA of 2.70- 2.99 based on a 4.0 scale. Renewable after first year with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or higher, not to exceed 8 semesters. |
$3,500 |
HU Honorary Alumni Award |
Undergraduate |
Full-time students enrolling in an undergraduate degree program. Based on financial need. |
$4,000 |
Sci-Tech High School Achievement Grant |
Undergraduate |
Awarded to graduates from Sci-Tech High School enrolling in a degree program at HU. Awards vary up to the cost of tuition less any federal, state or institutional aid awards. |
Various |
Philadelphia Scholars Award |
Undergraduate |
Awarded to Philadelphia City residents, the Philadelphia Scholar Awards will cover full-time tuition after all other sources of need-based aid are exhausted. Eligible students will have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, and they will demonstrate financial need. To be considered for this award, students must be accepted by March 1 prior to fall enrollment. Renewable as a Presidential Merit Award after first year with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or higher. |
Full Tuition (1 Year) |
Transfer Students: |
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Transfer Presidential Merit Award |
Undergraduate Transfer |
Awarded to full-time undergraduate transfer students enrolled in a degree program at HU. Students must transfer a minimum of 20 credits and have a minimum CGPA of 3.30 from their most recently attended institution. Renewable after first year with a minimum CGPA of 3.30 or higher, not to exceed 8 semesters. |
$5,000 |
Transfer Provost Merit Award |
Undergraduate Transfer |
Awarded to full-time undergraduate transfer students enrolled in a degree program at HU. Students must transfer a minimum of 20 credits and have a minimum CGPA of 3.00 - 3.29 from their most recently attended institution. Renewable after first year with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or higher, not to exceed 8 semesters. |
$4,000 |
HU Honorary Alumni Award |
Undergraduate Transfer |
Full-time transfer students enrolling in an undergraduate degree progam. Based on financial need. |
Up to $5,500 |
Phi Theta Kappa Membership Award |
Undergraduate |
Awarded to full-time undergraduate transfer students enrolled in a degree program at HU who are members of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society. May not stack with any other academic award. |
$8,000 |
Graduate Students: |
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HU Graduate Merit Award |
Graduate |
Awarded to graduate students enrolled full-time (9 - 12 credit hours). |
$4,000 |