Fordham University Aid

These federal funds provide assistance to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need based on their Expected Family Contribution (EFC). PELL Grants are subject to change based on a student’s EFC and enrollment status. Students must file a FAFSA annually for PELL consideration. For renewal, this award requires continued demonstration of exceptional need as determined by the Department of Education and maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.

These federal funds provide assistance to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need based on their Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Students must file a FAFSA annually for SEOG consideration. For renewal, this award requires continued demonstration of exceptional need as determined by the Department of Education and maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.  

Work Study wages are paid monthly for the hours actually worked in the form of a paycheck sent directly to the student. This aid does not credit toward a student’s account. The maximum annual earnings are limited to the amount listed on your financial aid offer.

Subsidized means the government pays the interest on this loan while students are in school. Students renew their eligibility for the Federal Direct Subsidized loan by filing the FAFSA annually, maintaining at least half-time enrollment, continuing to demonstrate financial need, and maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Unsubsidized means interest accrues while students are in school. Students renew eligibility for the Federal Direct Unsubsidized loan by filing the FAFSA annually, maintaining at least half-time enrollment, and maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.

This state award provides assistance to New York State residents. Students apply for TAP through the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). TAP awards are determined based on New York State taxable income. Students must apply annually for TAP consideration.

Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)

Students must report all outside scholarships to the Office of Student Financial Services. Financial aid offers may change based on the amount of outside aid reported.

Presidential Scholarships, Fordham Scholarships for Semifinalists, and Excellence in Theatre Scholarships are reduced by tuition-specific outside aid. These scholarships are adjusted for one-half of other non-tuition specific outside scholarships and resources.

Renewal of athletic scholarships is determined by the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics and requires annual filing of the FAFSA, maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress, and signing and upholding the terms of an athletic contract.

The Cunniffe Presidential Scholarship covers the cost of full tuition and fees. The amount of the scholarship equals total tuition, less any Federal Pell Grant, state assistance, and other tuition specific resources or scholarships. The scholarship will be adjusted for one-half of non-tuition specific outside resources or scholarships. The remaining half may be used for additional educational expenses. Recipients are also eligible for a maximum of $20,000 over four years to use for academic enrichment experiences.

For students living on campus, the Presidential Scholarship covers up to the average cost of a double room or actual charges. Each year the scholarship adjusts for any increases so that tuition and applicable room charges are fully covered. 

This scholarship is renewable annually based on filing the FAFSA by the Fordham deadline, maintaining full-time enrollment, Satisfactory Academic Progress, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and compliance with the University’s policies and Code of Conduct. 

The Fordham Recognition Scholarship is awarded to students with outstanding academic records who have also received one of the following designations: National Merit Semifinalist, National Hispanic Scholar, or National African American Recognition Program Scholar, who are entering first-year students, and are in the top 3% of our admitted student pool as defined by our holistic admission review process.

To renew the award, students must annually complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and TAP application (New York state residents only), maintain full-time status, satisfactory academic progress, a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and compliance with the University's policies and Code of Conduct.

This scholarship is renewable annually based on filing the FAFSA each year by the Fordham deadline, maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress, and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

This scholarship is renewable annually based on filing the FAFSA each year by the Fordham deadline, maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress, and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

These scholarships are awarded to entering Fordham College at Rose Hill first year students (full-time) who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens who demonstrate strong academic performance, declare an interest in a STEM major on their applications, and have financial need. The ASPIRES Scholarships range from $1,000-$10,000 per year based on financial need. The ASPIRES Scholarship is an annual award.  The first year of study is funded by the National Science Foundation and the second through fourth years of study is funded by Fordham.  It is renewable annually based on filing the FAFSA, continued demonstration of financial need, maintaining full-time status, satisfactory academic progress, a 3.0 cumulative GPA, compliance with the University's policies and Code of Conduct and enrollment in a program of study leading to a STEM degree.

This scholarship is renewable annually based on filing the FAFSA each year by the Fordham deadline, maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress, and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75.

This scholarship is funded by the UPS Foundation and awarded to underrepresented groups. It is renewable annually based on filing the FAFSA each year by the Fordham deadline, demonstrating financial need, maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress, and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

This scholarship is offered to transfer students and is renewable annually based on filing the FAFSA by the Fordham deadline, maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

These donor-funded scholarships are made possible by Fordham's generous benefactors. Upon enrollment, Fordham matches eligible students to a specific scholarship. This funding is renewable annually based on filing the FAFSA by Fordham’s deadline, continued demonstration of financial need, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.

This $15,000 grant is offered to entering first-year and transfer students who commute to Fordham and their primary permanent residence, at time of admission, is in New York City or the surrounding areas. Students who continue to commute from their permanent residence may receive this grant for up to eight semesters (fall and spring only).

This grant is awarded and renewable annually for students who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens, who commute continuously from their permanent residence in N.Y.C. or surrounding areas, file the FAFSA each year by the Fordham deadline, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

This award is need based, and is renewable annually based on filing the FAFSA by the Fordham deadline, continued demonstration of financial need, maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress, and a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. 

This award is renewable annually based on filing the FAFSA each year by the Fordham deadline, maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress, and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75.

This need-based award will be applicable to on-campus housing charges, after submission of the Room Contract.  It is renewable annually provided you continue to live on-campus, file the FAFSA each year by the Fordham deadline, continue to demonstrate financial need, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

This award will be applicable to on-campus housing charges, after submission of the Room Contract.  It is renewable annually provided you continue to live on-campus, file the FAFSA each year by the Fordham deadline, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

Tuition remission is renewable annually based on continued parental employment at Fordham University. Students must reapply with Human Resources for Tuition Remission.

This is a one-time, non-renewable grant offered as a result of an appeal. To remain eligible for this grant throughout the designated year, students must maintain full-time enrollment and Satisfactory Academic Progress.

This is a one-time, non-renewable award offered as a result of an appeal. To remain eligible for this award throughout the designated year, students must maintain full-time enrollment and Satisfactory Academic Progress.

FACHEX supersedes any financial aid package previously awarded and may not exceed Fordham tuition charges. For FACHEX renewal students must file the FAFSA annually.