Merit Scholarships
Merit scholarships are awarded by the Office of Admission to full-time students on the basis of academic achievements and leadership potential.
When you apply as a transfer student to Ursinus, you are automatically considered for the following scholarships.
Specialty Scholarships
In addition to generous merit aid, Ursinus offers several application-based specialty scholarships, up to the value of full tuition.
A Helping Hand
Approximately 99 percent of all Ursinus students receive some form of assistance. For 2024-2025 Ursinus administered over $85 million in financial aid—nearly $60 million in the form of institutional scholarships and grants that do not have to be repaid. The funding for our institutional scholarships ia partially underwritten by generous Ursinus alumni, friends, foundations, and corporations. Thousands of supporters are stepping up each year to help you afford Ursinus.
How to Apply
Prospective freshman can apply for need-based financial aid by completing the FAFSA. Students can apply for admission prior to completing the FAFSA. If you do not intend to apply for need-based financial aid, you do not need to complete a FAFSA and will only need to apply for admission to the college.
November 1 - Early Action
December 1 - Early Decision 1
February 1 - Early Decision 2 and Regular Decision
Returning students must complete the FAFSA and submit all verification paperwork by April 1 each year. See the returning student financial aid checklist.
Financial Aid Office
In addition to providing instruction and counseling on applying for need-based financial aid and determining eligibility for such funding, our office provides guidance on financing the cost of an Ursinus education via private student and parent loans and payment plans as well as information relating to bill charges, payments and federal student loans
If you are a current high school senior or parent of a high school senior and would like to schedule a one-on-one meeting with one of our staff members, please email financialaid@ursinus.edu or complete this brief form. We are open Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. We will do our best to work with your schedule.
