Financial Aid Programs

Male citizens of the U.S. and male immigrant aliens 18 through 25 years old must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System to be eligible for federal student loans and grants.

Federal Stafford Loan Program
Federal Pell Grant Program
Federal Work Study Program (FWSP)
Federal Perkins Loan
Federal Parent Loan (PLUS)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
York County Community Grant
York College of Pennsylvania Grants-In-Aid
Trustee Scholarship**
Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship**
Dean's Academic Scholarship**
Adam Kohler Scholarship/Loan**
Tuition Exchange Program
Alternative Student Loans

**Student must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident to qualify.


Federal Stafford Loan Program
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Must be enrolled at least half-time.

Amount:

  • $3,500  Freshman year.
  • $4,500  Sophomore year.
  • $5,500  Junior, Senior years.

Repayment:

  • First Payment due 6 months after graduation or withdrawal at a fixed interest rate of 6.8%.
  • Up to 10 years to repay.

Application Procedure:

 




Federal Pell Grant Program
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Need-based as determined by the federal government.
  • Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Cannot hold B.A. or B.S.

Amount:

  • $4,310 maximum annually.

Repayment:

  • None.

Application Procedure:




Federal Work Study Program (FWSP)
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Need-based.
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Amount:

  • $2,200 maximum annually.

Repayment:

  • None.
  • Award must be earned through campus employment.

Application Procedure:

 




Federal Perkins Loan
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Need-based as determined by the College.
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Amount:

  • $3,000 maximum annually.

Repayment:

  • First payment due 6 months after graduation or withdrawal at 5% interest.
  • Up to 10 years to repay.

Application Procedure:

Requirements for Maintaining Eligibility:

  • Student must sign a promissory note for funds borrowed.




Federal Parent Loan (PLUS)
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Parent must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • This is a parent's loan.
  • Student must be enrolled at least half-time.

Amount:

  • May borrow difference between cost and total of other financial aid awards.

Repayment:

  • First payment begins 60 days after funds are disbursed.
  • Up to 10 years to repay.
  • Fixed interest rate of 8.5%.

Application Procedure:

  • For specific information about various PLUS lenders, see http://www.collegelenderlist.com./  Application can be made on-line at http://www.aessuccess.org/.
  • For parents who previously used a Federal Direct PLUS Loan, application can be made directly through York College Financial Aid Office.  See the Applications & Forms section to download the application.
  • No specific deadline.




Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Need-based as determined by the College.
  • Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Cannot hold B.A. or B.S.

Amount:

  • $4,000 maximum annually.

Repayment:

  • None.

Application Procedure:




Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Need-based.
  • Must be Pennsylvania resident.
  • Must be enrolled at least half-time.

Amount:

  • $4,200 maximum annually.

Repayment:

  • None.

Application Procedure:

Requirements for Maintaining Eligibility:

  • Full-time students must successfully complete a minimum of 24 credits per academic year to receive grant for subsequent year.




York County Community Grant
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.

York College is pleased to offer a $2,000 grant over four consecutive semesters ($500/semester excluding summers) to all qualified residents of York County.  York College is committed to York County’s future progress, and this scholarship program is one more way to show our support.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • York County resident
  • Full-time new student with no previous post high school college credits who is accepted to York College beginning Fall 2006 or later.
  • Graduate of a York County High School within the past two years.
  • May not receive this grant in addition to a York College merit scholarship (Trustee, Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Dean’s, Sweitzer, Electrical & Computer Engineering Scholarships, etc.)

Amount:

  • $2,000 over four consecutive semesters ($500/semester excluding summers)

Repayment:

  • None

Requirements for Maintaining Eligibility:

  • Recipients must maintain a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average in order to continue eligibility.




York College of Pennsylvania Grants-In-Aid

All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be enrolled full-time.
  • Awards based on a variety of criteria, i.e., major, financial need, place of residence, academic average, etc.

Amount:

  • $100 to $7,000.

Repayment:

  • None.

Application Procedure:

Requirements for Maintaining Eligibility:

  • May vary by individual scholarship fund.
  • Most funds require a minimum GPA of 2.0.  Some may require a higher GPA (ie 2.5).




Trustee Scholarship**
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.

A competitive scholarship of full tuition per year for ten entering first-time, full-time freshmen who graduated in the top one-fifth of their high school class and attained a combined critical reading and math SAT score of 1210 or higher with a minimum score of 540 on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 29 (optional writing test required) with a minimum score of 24 on the math and English sections). Invitation to spring scholarship competition sent to those students who meet eligibility requirements. This scholarship will cover the difference between full tuition and government aid or other scholarships. Priority given to candidates who submit completed applications, transcripts, and all required supporting documentation by January 1.

Scholarships will be renewed for up to four years for students who maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.25. One-half of the scholarship will be awarded annually to those maintaining a grade point average of 3.00 to 3.24.

**Student must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident to qualify.




Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship**
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.

A one-half tuition scholarship per year for entering first-time, full-time freshmen who were valedictorians or salutatorians of their high schools and have a combined critical reading and math SAT score of 1150 or higher with a minimum score of 540 on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 26 (optional writing test required) with a minimum score of 24 on the math and English sections.

A minimum grade point average of 3.25 is required to renew the scholarship each year for up to four years. One-half of the scholarship will be awarded annually to those maintaining a grade point average of 3.00 to 3.24.

**Student must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident to qualify.




Dean's Academic Scholarship**
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.

A scholarship of one-third tuition per year for one hundred fifty (150) entering first-time, full-time freshmen who have graduated in the upper two-fifths of their high school class and have a combined critical reading and math SAT score of 1150 or higher with a minimum score of 540 on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 26 (optional writing test required) with a minimum score of 24 on the math and English sections.

For those graduating from a high school which does not rank students, the Admissions Office will determine eligibility based on academic record. A minimum grade point average of 3.25 is required to renew the scholarship each year for up to four years. One-half of the scholarship will be awarded annually to those maintaining a grade point average of 3.00 to 3.24. Priority given to candidates who submit completed applications, transcripts, and all required supporting documentation by January 1.

**Student must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident to qualify.




Adam Kohler Scholarship/Loan**
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Awarded to students with a major or minor in music.
  • Audition required.

Amount:

  • Varies.

Repayment:

  • Eighty percent of award is grant and twenty percent is interest-free loan repayable after graduation.

Application Procedure:

  • Information obtainable from Division of Music.

Requirements for Maintaining Eligibility:

  • Must be making satisfactory progress in music program.

**Student must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident to qualify.




Tuition Exchange Program
All information is subject to changes in the federal/state regulations and York College policy.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Student must have parent employed full-time with Tuition Exchange member institution.
  • Tuition Exchange Liaison Officer can provide specific eligibility requirements for respective institution.

Amount:

  • Tuition/fees.

Repayment:

  • None.

Application Procedure:

  • Information obtainable from Tuition Exchange Liaison Officer.

Requirements for Maintaining Eligibility:

  • Student must be making satisfactory progress towards degree.




Alternative Student Loans
Low cost loans through various private lenders are available to students who need funding beyond the limits of the Federal Student Loan program.  Students can borrow up to the full cost of education minus the financial aid received.  A credit worthy co-signer may be required.  Students are not required to make payments while enrolled at least half-time.  For more information see the following website:

http://www.collegelenderlist.com