All Felician University aid comes from the University’s own resources and is offered to eligible full-time, traditional undergraduate students. All Felician University aid may be combined with other financial assistance, but the total gift aid from all sources cannot exceed the cost of tuition, comprehensive fees, and room and board, if applicable. Aid is awarded for a maximum of eight semesters of full-time continuous enrollment during the academic year. All aid requires satisfactory academic progress, the annual filing of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and compliance with other University policies and the University’s code of conduct. Felician University Aid does not apply to programs that are already discounted
Disclosure of New Merit Scholarships
As of the 2019-2020 academic year, Felician University has transitioned to a new merit scholarship model, which is outlined below. All financial aid packages made prior to this change will be honored as-is until their exhaustion.
Merit Scholarships
For New First-Year Traditional Undergraduate Students:
Prospective, first-year applicants will be considered for one of four merit-based scholarships at Felician University: The Presidential Scholarship, The Founder’s Scholarship, The Franciscan Scholarship, and the Falcon Grant. No further application is required. Applicants are evaluated for consideration at the time of admission. The level of their scholarship is based on their unweighted cumulative GPA and SAT scores at the time of admission.
Applicants must file their Free Application for Federal Student Aid to be considered for scholarships.
For New Traditional Undergraduate Transfer Students:
Transfer Scholarship: Merit based scholarship awarded by the Undergraduate Admissions Office when a student is accepted to the University as a traditional, full time undergraduate transfer. Awards are renewable contingent upon maintaining the terms and conditions indicated in the scholarship offer. Financial need is not a factor, but students are required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before funds are disbursed.
Felician Promise Grant: The Felician Promise Grant allows qualified students to graduate from Felician University without debt. Beginning Fall 2021, graduates of New Jersey County Community Colleges, who are recipients of the County College Opportunity Grant (CCOG), and have an annual family income of $65,000 or less, can earn this scholarship as an alternative to taking out student loans.
Felician Pledge Tuition Grant Program: The Pledge Grant Program is Felician’s commitment to making a college degree accessible and affordable by reducing out-of-pocket costs for students and their families. With the Pledge Grant, eligible students can graduate from Felician University and begin their careers debt-free! Admitted students are automatically considered for the Pledge Grant upon the university’s receipt of their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by May 1st, for the applicable award year.
For New Traditional Undergraduate International Students:
International Scholarships: International traditional, first-time, full time undergraduate students admitted to Felician are eligible to receive academic scholarships. Scholarships are based on a holistic review of the application. International transfer students are also eligible to receive transfer scholarships and Phi Theta Kappa scholarships.
Other Admissions Scholarships
Phi Theta Kappa: Incoming traditional students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa are eligible for a $3,500 award. This is in addition to any transfer scholarships for which the student may be eligible. Proof of membership is required to receive the award. Awards are renewable for up to four years provided a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA is maintained.
Honor’s Scholarship (Traditional, first-time, full time undergraduates): Students who enroll in the Honors Program are eligible to receive an Honor’s Scholarship. To qualify, you must have achieved a 3.4 GPA in high school and/or a combined Critical Reading and Math SAT score of 1100 or higher. Awards are renewable for up to four years provided a minimum overall GPA of 3.5 is maintained.
Need-Based Grants
Tuition Award: A discount on tuition may be awarded to incoming traditional, full-time undergraduate students. This gift aid is awarded based on financial need, after all applicable federal, state, and institutional scholarships and grants are applied. Financial need is subject to change based on cost of attendance, credit-load, and estimated family contribution (EFC). Awards require the annual filing of the FAFSA.
Other Scholarships
St. Francis Scholarship: A scholarship that may be awarded to incoming first-time, full-time, traditional undergraduate students who graduated from certain high schools. This gift aid is awarded based on financial need, academic standing and leadership ability. Award is renewable and requires the annual filing of the FAFSA.
Study Abroad Scholarship: Felician University has scholarship money to help you pay the cost of participating in Study Abroad Opportunities. These scholarships range from $220 to $1,000. To apply for a scholarship, you must complete the Study Abroad Application, which includes a section for scholarship request. For more information, please contact the Office of International Programs at 201.559.3518 or by e-mail at oip@felician.edu.
Athletic Scholarships: Athletic Scholarships in both men’s and women’s sports are awarded by the Director of Student Financial Services, based upon the recommendation of the Athletic Director. Students who have proven their athletic skill for participation in one or more sports should contact the Department of Athletics for more information. Students are required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before Athletic Scholarship funds are disbursed. Athletic Scholarships may be combined with other financial assistance, but the total grant/scholarship aid from all sources may not exceed the cost of tuition, comprehensive fees and room and board (based on double occupancy), if applicable.
Felician University Alumni Grant: For alumni who graduated from a Felician degree program, do not have an outstanding balance on their account, and have been accepted into a Felician University degree program of a higher level, the Felician University Alumni Grant is awarded at the rate of $100.00 per credit for non-discounted courses offered. To maintain ongoing eligibility for the award, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 in their current program. The grant cannot be applied to tuition for courses offered by off-site partnership institutions or study abroad. It also cannot be combined with cohort, ministerial or Catholic school teacher discounts for Felician University programs.
Educational Leadership Grant: This grant is available to students entering the Teacher Education Certification (TEC) post-baccalaureate program. It is for $1000 per year and renewable for three (3) years. This grant cannot be combined with other grants or tuition discounts. To maintain ongoing eligibility for this grant, you must maintain at least half-time enrollment during the academic year while receiving the grant, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year and maintain the minimum academic requirements for your academic program each year.
Felician University Military Grant: Veterans who served in the United States Military during any conflict era and their spouse can receive this grant toward the completion of any Bachelor's or Associate Degree program. This grant is not applicable to any other Felician University degree programs.