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Funds for Newly Enrolled Adults

The last two years have seen COVID-related furloughs, position eliminations, and reduced hours, leaving many job-insecure. Now’s the best time to get your degree, complete the degree you put on hold, or pursue a new career. Invest in yourself NOW and we’ll invest in you too.  At Alvernia University, we’re helping thousands of working adults realize their professional goals and offering convenience and excellence in academic programs.  Whatever your goals and dreams, they ARE attainable.  We are here to help you every step of the way with getting your degree.

Alvernia’s Impact Grant is earmarked for ‘Newly Enrolled Adult Students’ to pursue an accelerated bachelor’s or master’s degree this Spring at one of our three campus locations in Reading, Philadelphia or Pottsville. These funds are available for the Spring 2022 semester, with sessions starting on January 18 or March 10.

Students enrolling in 6 or more credits can receive up to $2500 for full-time/12 or more credits, $1250 for part-time/6-8 credits, and $1875 for ¾ time/9-11 credits (not to exceed total cost of tuition and fees).

** NOTE – Students must have a completed admission application before submitting grant application.

Eligibility:

1. Must complete 21/22 and 22/23 FAFSA and enter 003233 as our school code
2. Must be verified to have applied, accepted, and enrolled in the Spring 2022 semester
3. Must be accepted and enrolled minimal of half-time status for the SPRING 2022 semester (January 18th or March 10th start dates)
4. Must apply for an Impact Grant between December 15, 2021 – January 18th, 2022 (For Jan 18th start date) and between Feb 8, 2022-March 15, 2022 (for March 10th start date)
5. Must be present in classes (maintaining attendance through semester) to be eligible - final amount applied in week (6)

Basis for Selection:

Selection for award is based on completed application for admissions, and successful completion of the above criteria.  Impact Grant Awards are available for the Spring 2022 Semester only and on first come first serve basis.

Uses for Award:

The scholarship may be used to cover tuition, fees, and textbooks required by the course(s).

If you have questions or would like to speak with one of our admissions counselors, don’t hesitate to contact us at: gradandadult@alvernia.edu