Grants and scholarships are additional sources of financial aid that you do not have to pay back.
Grants are money that doesn't have to be repaid and is usually based on financial need. They are available from federal and New York State governments. To Apply you need to file a FAFSA and a TAP application to receive New York State Aid.
There are a number of federal grants that are automatically awarded to students who submit a FAFSA.
A Federal Pell Grant is a type of grant that provides funds to help pay for school. Pell Grants are typically awarded to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need. Unlike federal student loans, Pell Grants don’t have to be paid back except under certain circumstances.
Every year, the federal government updates the maximum Federal Pell Grant award amount. For the 2024–25 award year, the maximum Pell Grant award is $7,395. These funds can be used to pay for school-related expenses at eligible two-year community colleges, career schools, trade schools, online schools, and four-year colleges and universities. You can receive Pell Grants for up to 12 full-time terms or about six years.
Some students may be able to receive up to 150% of their yearly Pell Grant award if they attend an additional school term. This is often called “year-round Pell.” For example, if you were awarded a $3,000 Pell Grant, you’d likely receive $1,500 in both your fall and spring semesters. But you may qualify for another Pell Grant of up to $1,500 if you enroll at least half-time during the summer semester.
Any undergraduate student, regardless of age, who hasn’t earned a bachelor’s, graduate, or professional degree may be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant if they have financial need and meet a few basic requirements.
Don’t let the term “financial need” make you assume that you won’t qualify for a Pell Grant. Your eligibility for a Pell Grant is based on more than just your (or your family’s) income. The federal government will also consider your family size, tax filing status, and the federal poverty guidelines to determine your eligibility for a Pell Grant.
If you already completed the 2024–25 FAFSA form, you’ll be able to find your estimated Pell Grant award on your FAFSA Submission Summary. If you haven’t submitted your FAFSA form yet, you can see how much in Pell Grant funds you may qualify for by using the Federal Student Aid Estimator.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate extraordinary financial need relative to other applicants at the institution, with priority given to Pell Grant recipients. Awards are based on availability of funds and are granted at the discretion of the institution. FSEOG awards at Touro University range between $100 and $2,000 per academic year.
The Touro Safe Campus Scholarships are available to students who transfer to Touro from another college since the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack on Israel and its aftermath. Transfer students with a minimum 3.0 GPA or higher are eligible for this scholarship. Awards amount to 25% of tuition per semester and can be rewarded for up to 7 semesters. Students must maintain 3.0 GPA at Touro to continue receiving the scholarship. Scholarships can only be applied toward tuition. To learn more contact Rabbi Fogel at robert.fogel2@touro.edu.
International Student Grants are awarded to international students based on class standing and full-time status (12-18 credits). Because the awards are not granted automatically, interested students are advised to consult with the Financial Aid Office or with the Office of the Bursar.
Touro Grants may be awarded on the basis of financial need to some matriculated undergraduate students who are enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis and are in good academic standing and whose tuition costs are not fully covered. Touro Grants will not be awarded to cover additional tuition charges for students enrolled for more than 18 credits per semester.
The Touro Merit Scholarships are awarded to students with a 3.4 GPA or higher who have demonstrated financial need. Awards vary between $500-$2,500 per academic year. They can only be applied toward direct college fees.
Many sources of financial aid are not offered directly by Touro University.
Contact the Financial Aid Office to learn more about:
If you have any questions regarding internal scholarships please contact Dean’s office at: Anahy.Antara@touro.edu
