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Scholarships

Aquinas College offers several merit-based and need-based grants and scholarships. Eligibility is based on the requirements specific to the individual scholarships and awarded according to the decisions of the Scholarship Committee appointed by the President of the College. Recipients will be notified of selection by mail beginning April 1. To be considered for a grant or scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

  1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to February 15.
  2. Complete the Aquinas College Scholarship Application prior to February 15 to be considered for institutional grants and scholarships.
  3. If applying for the President’s and Vice-President’s Scholarships, submit three letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes along with the Aquinas College Scholarship Application.
  4. If you have not already done so, please complete the Aquinas College online application. Applicants must be admitted to the College prior to March 1 for priority consideration.

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The Aquinas College Scholarship Committee will determine your eligibility based on the above criteria as well as your Grade Point Average, ACT/SAT scores and/or GED scores. The following is a list of scholarships awarded by Aquinas College:

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Institutional Scholarships

Institutional scholarships are based on full-time enrollment according to program requirements per semester. Academic scholarships (two maximum) and special program awards (two maximum) are “stackable” up to 100% tuition after factoring any federal or state financial assistance.

Academic Scholarships

Scholarship Requirement Award
President’s Scholarship* ACT 27, and minimum 3.5 GPA 100% tuition
Vice President’s Scholarship* ACT 25, and minimum 3.2 GPA 50% tuition
Valedictorian Scholarship* Valedictorian of graduating class $1,000
Salutatorian Scholarship* Salutatorian of graduating class $750
Academic Scholarship* ACT 22 $1000–$2000
Transfer scholarship* 3.0 GPA with 12+ college hours $1000–$2000
Aquinas College Alumni Medallion of Merit Scholarship* Individual merit, family of Aquinas College alumnus (preferred) or a Dominican Campus Alumnus $1,000
* limited number of scholarships available

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Special Award Programs

The following special awards in the amount of $1000 are available to students with a min. GPA of 2.75 and an ACT score of 21:

Award Program Award
Catholic High School Student $1,000
Catholic Student $1,000
Liberal Arts Major $1,000
English Major $1,000
Theology Major $1,000
Business Major $1,000
Teacher Education Major $1,000
Dual Enrollment Program* $1,000

*Dual-Enrollment Program award is a one-time scholarship for incoming high school seniors only.

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Aquinas College Institutional Scholarships are awarded based on the following:

  1. You must be a regular degree-seeking student in a designated program.
  2. You must maintain the Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) as stated in your scholarship agreement.
  3. You must register for and complete the minimum amount of semester hours stated in your scholarship agreement.
  4. You must participate in designated school activities.
  5. Grants and scholarships are divided between fall and spring semesters.
  6. Awards are not given for summer, and summer enrollment is not considered in regards to meeting enrollment requirements.
  7. Some grants and scholarships may have additional requirements.
  8. Eligibility is determined each March for the following academic year.
  9. Amounts awarded are dependent upon a student’s financial need, market value, and availability of funds.
  10. You must demonstrate that you are working toward your full academic potential and that you exemplify the spirit of Aquinas College.

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Scholarships on the Web

Students are encouraged to research the availability of funds from private foundations and organizations. Source information may be obtained through the Aquinas library, other local libraries, and the Internet. The following represent a few of such scholarships.