Financial Aid Available for Continuing Studies Students
Financial aid, scholarships, loan, and tax credit programs are all available to qualified continuing studies students.
Scholarships
Alpha Sigma Lambda Scholarship
The William F. Murphy Award is available to matriculated adult undergraduate students with a quality point average (QPA) of 2.0 or better. Sponsored by Alpha Sigma Lambda and named after the first dean of the School of Continuing Education (also formerly known as University College), this scholarship is awarded on the basis of need. Deadlines: Aug. 20 and Dec. 15.
The Albert M. Loch Scholarship of the Institute for Retired Professionals is available to matriculated adult undergraduate students with a QPA of 2.8 or better. Sponsored by the Institute for Retired Professionals, this scholarship is awarded on the basis of need. Deadline: Nov. 15
Student Loans and University Aid for Continuing Studies Students
Lifetime Learning Tax Credits
You may be eligible for a lifetime-learning tax credit, which can come in the following ways. Please consult IRS tax publications or an accountant to determine your qualifications.
Hope Scholarship
To be eligible, you must be pursuing a degree or other recognized educational credential.
- Credits up to $1,500 per eligible student
Lifetime Learning Credit
In this case, you do not need to be pursuing a degree or other recognized educational credential.
- Credits up to $1,000 per tax return