Transfer Student Scholarship
Reducing the cost of college for students transferring to SAU
Explore eligibility for the Transfer Student Scholarship, which provides significant tuition savings for transfer students.
Transfer Student Scholarship Details
Every student transferring to St. Ambrose University is eligible for a $20,000 Transfer Student Scholarship, making it affordable for students to complete their degree at SAU. Explore eligibility to ease your financial concerns as you transfer to St. Ambrose University.
Transfer Student Scholarship eligibility details
Transfer Student Scholarship details
The Transfer Student Scholarship provides significant savings to transfer students completing their degree at St. Ambrose University. This scholarship alleviates financial stress for transfer students continuing their education at SAU.
Student eligibility and enrollment requirements:
- Transfer from any community college or university to St. Ambrose University
- Acceptance into a bachelor program at SAU
- FAFSA submission
- Full-time undergraduate enrollment
- Scholarship is renewable each year
- Note: The Transfer Student Scholarship does not apply to online programs
All admitted transfer students from eligible colleges and universities have the opportunity to receive the Transfer Student Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded automatically to eligible students.
The Transfer Student Scholarship is disbursed following a straightforward process:
- Our team confirms your eligibility and enrollment status.
- Disbursement occurs at the beginning of each term.
- Funds are directly credited to your account and applied toward tuition.
- Funds are disbursed each year throughout your undergraduate program.
- St. Ambrose scholarships are awarded for fall and spring semesters only, and are renewable up to 120 credits of undergraduate study, which includes credits transferred to St. Ambrose from prior attendance.
Experience the seamless financial support of the Transfer Student Scholarship at each stage of your academic pursuit.
To uphold the Transfer Student Scholarship, recipients must adhere to specific academic standards:
- Maintain full-time undergraduate enrollment
- Regularly file the FAFSA for continued financial aid assessment
These academic standards ensure that recipients of the Transfer Student Scholarship stay on the path to educational success and continued scholarship support.
How to apply for the Transfer Student Scholarship
Applying for a scholarship is easy. Follow these steps.
Apply to SAU
To qualify for the Transfer Student Scholarship, you need to apply to SAU and meet eligibility requirements. Complete the application and enroll at SAU.
Complete your FAFSA application
Once you’ve been admitted to SAU, complete the FAFSA application and include the SAU school code 001889.
Review your financial aid offer
The Transfer Student Scholarship is automatically awarded. Look for it on your financial aid offer, and contact Financial Aid with any questions.
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