Grants and Scholarships
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.
Federal Grants
Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant program is a need-based entitlement program available to students pursuing their first undergraduate degree. To be eligible, students must be enrolled for at least three credits and demonstrate financial need. Amounts awarded can change yearly. For the 2021–22 award year (July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022), the maximum award is $6,495. The amount you get, though, will depend on
- your financial need,
- your cost of attendance,
- your status as a full-time or part-time student, and
- your plans to attend school for a full academic year or less.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
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.
Touro University Grants & Scholarships
Touro Safe Campus Scholarship
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
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
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.
Touro Merit Scholarships
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.
Additional Grants and Scholarships
Many sources of financial aid are not offered directly by Touro University.
Contact the Financial Aid Office to learn more about:
- N.Y.S. Health Service Corps Scholarships
- Officer of Vocational Rehabilitation Grant
If you have any questions regarding internal scholarships please contact Dean’s office at: Anahy.Antara@touro.edu