Grants & Scholarships

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 University range between $100 and $2,000 per academic year.

Touro University Scholarships

Touro University 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 University Academic Scholarships

Maximum Annual Award: $6,500

Students with exceptional high school scholastic records and SAT scores are automatically considered for a merit scholarship. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years while maintaining a 3.3 GPA.

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 who demonstrate need. The applicant’s family income, family size, and special circumstances are considered. Fill out the additional Fill out the additional application form and contact the Admissions, Financial Aid, or Dean’s office with any questions. This scholarship needs to be applied for each academic year. 

Touro University Grants

Maximum Annual Award: $1,600

Touro Grants are awarded on the basis of financial need to matriculated undergraduate students who are enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis and are in good academic standing and whose tuition costs are not fully covered. Touro Grants will not be awarded to cover additional tuition charges for students enrolled for more than 18 credits per semester.