Grants & 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 College range between $100 and $2,000 per academic year.
Touro College Scholarships
Touro College provides over a million dollars in scholarships and grants annually. Students must apply each year to receive any kind of need-based aid, including the Presidential Scholarship.
Merit Scholarships
Touro College Academic Scholarships
Maximum Annual Award: $6,500
Students with exceptional high school scholastic records and SAT scores are automatically considered for a merit scholarship at LCW, which is renewable for up to four years, contingent on satisfactory performance.
Honors Program Scholarships
Maximum Annual Award: $7,500 to full tuition
Students admitted to the Honors Program are automatically considered for this merit-based scholarship.
- Honors Scholars: Scholarship awards start at $8,000 with a maximum annual award of a full scholarship.
- Honors Associates: Scholarship award is $7,500.
Distinguished Presidential Scholars
Covers full tuition and housing
Each year LCW awards full tuition and housing to up to five students accepted to the honors program who have demonstrated extraordinary academic achievement and leadership.
Need-based Scholarships
Touro Dean’s Scholarships
Maximum Annual Award: $5,000
Dean’s Scholarships may be awarded to students whose tuition costs are not covered through other financial aid awards. The applicant’s family income, family size, financial need, and special circumstances, as well as community service are considered. Fill out the additional application form and contact the Admissions, Financial Aid, or Dean’s office with any questions.
Touro College Grants
Maximum Annual Award: $1,600
For students who demonstrate need, Touro College Grants can help. Students may qualify for a combination of need-based grants and academic scholarships.