MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

ELIGIBILITY

AMOUNT†

WHERE TO APPLY

RIT Presidential Scholarships

Winners are selected based on academic records, recommendations and academic program requirements.

$5,000 to $12,500 per year (amounts based on merit); renewable.

All freshman applications submitted to RIT by February 1 will be reviewed for possible selection.

National Merit, National Achievement, and National Hispanic Scholarships

Semifinalists or finalists in any of these three national scholarship programs

RIT Presidential and Merit Scholarships totaling $14,500 or more per year; renewable

High school records provided for admission must indicate student’s semifinalist or finalist selection.

RIT Achievement Scholarships for Business, Liberal Arts, and Hospitality Management

Freshman applicants for these programs demonstrating outstanding leadership, service, entrepreneurship or citizenship with SAT reading plus math score 1200 or higher (ACT 26) and B+ average.

$5,000 per year (may not be combined with other RIT merit scholarships); renewable

Freshman admission applications for these academic programs submitted by February 1 will be reviewed for possible selection based on activities, recommendations and academic record.

RIT Achievement Scholarships for

Art, Design and Crafts

Freshman applicants for these academic programs with SAT reading plus math score 1170 or higher (ACT 26) and B+ average who submit outstanding art portfolios; up to 10 awarded.

$5,000 per year (may not be combined with other RIT merit scholarships); renewable

Freshman admission applications and art portfolios submitted by February 1 will be reviewed for possible selection.

RIT Achievement Scholarships -

All Programs

Freshman applicants with SAT reading plus math score 1200 or higher (ACT 26), strong extracurricular achievements and B+ average; up to 100 awarded

$3,000 to $6,000 per year, and may not be combined with other RIT merit scholarships; renewable.

Freshman admission applications submitted by February 1 will be reviewed for possible selection.

RIT Honors Program Scholarships

Freshmen admitted to the RIT Honors program

$1,000 per year; renewable with Honors program membership

See the undergraduate admission application for instructions. You must apply by February 1.

RIT Computing Medal

Scholarships

RIT Computing Medal winner from a participating high school

$3,000 per year; renewable.

You must apply for admission to RIT by February 1 to be considered.

RIT National Co-op Scholarships

Based on academic record and required scholarship application essay; up to 10 awarded each year.

$5,000 per year (may not be combined with other RIT merit scholarships);

renewable.

Submit scholarship application online at: www.rit.edu/co-opscholarship. Apply between October 1 and February 15.

RIT/SAE Engineering Scholarships

Freshmen applicants to engineering technology or engineering programs; based on academic record.

$5,000 per year (may not be combined with other RIT merit scholarships); renewable, and up to 25 awarded each year

Download scholarship application at: www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm. Mail application to SAE by Dec. 1.

RIT/FIRST Robotics Scholarships

Freshman applicants with SAT reading plus math score 1200 or higher (ACT 26) and B+ average who have participated on a high school FIRST team; up to 10 awarded

$5,000 per year (may not be combined with other RIT merit scholarships); renewable.

Download the scholarship application at: www.usfirst.org and mail the completed application to RIT. Prospective students must apply for admission by February 1.

RIT/Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

Scholarships

Freshman applicants with SAT reading plus math score 1200 or higher (ACT 26) and B+ average who complete two or more PLTW courses; up to 5 awarded

$5,000 per year (may not be combined with other RIT merit scholarships); renewable

Submit a letter of recommendation from a PLTW teacher along with RIT admission application and school transcripts by February 1.

RIT Trustee Scholarships for

Transfer Students

Transfer applicants with a GPA of 3.3 or higher (computed by RIT) who will complete an associate degree before entering RIT

$7,500 per year with transfer GPA of 3.6 or higher, and $4,500-$6,000 per year with GPA of 3.3-3.59 (may be combined with Phi Theta Kappa scholarship); renewable.

Submit all required admission application documents by April 1 for summer/fall entry, October 1 for winter entry and January 15 for spring entry.

RIT Achievement Scholarships for Transfer Students

Transfer applicants with 3.3 or higher transfer GPA (computed by RIT) and 30 semester or 45 quarter hours completed

at previous institution

$6,000 per year (may not be combined with RIT Trustee Scholarship); renewable

Submit all required admission application documents by April 1 for summer/fall entry, October 1 for winter entry and January 15 for spring entry.

RIT Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships for Transfer Students

Awarded to transfer students with an associate degree elected to Phi Theta Kappa honor society

$2,000 per year (may be combined with RIT Trustee or Achievement Scholarship); renewable

Proof of PTK membership must be submitted with transfer admission application.

RIT Nathaniel Rochester Society Scholarships

Full-time undergraduate students who have completed at least 72 credit hours at RIT with a GPA of 3.4 or higher; winners selected by the society’s scholarship

committee

Maximum awarded is $2,000 for six quarters of academic study ($333 per quarter applied toward tuition charges).

Download scholarship application at:

www.rit.edu/nrs and file the completed application in March.

ROTC Scholarships

Students enrolling in ROTC who are academically qualified

Tuition support, fees, books and monthly stipend

Air Force: (585) 475-5196; Army: (585) 475-2881; Navy: (585) 275-4275

RIT/ROTC Subsidy

Army, Air Force and Navy ROTC cadets awarded three- or four-year scholarships prior to enrollment

Value of a double room and standard meal plan; award amount may be affected by Pell Grant, veteran’s benefits and other RIT or private awards

Contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at (585) 475-2186 or www.rit.edu/financialaid.

NEED-BASED GRANTS

ELIGIBILITY

AMOUNT†

WHERE TO APPLY

RIT Grants

Students demonstrating financial need

Amounts vary, up to $13,000 per year for full-time study

File the Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 for priority consideration.

RIT Endowed Scholarships

Full-time RIT students meeting selection criteria as established by the donor for each program; most awarded to upperclassmen based on financial need and academic performance at RIT

Amounts vary

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority deadline.

NTID Grant-in-Aid

Full-time students enrolling in RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) who demonstrate financial need due to insufficient support from outside sources

Minimum award is $100; maximum award varies

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority deadline.

RIT/NTID Grant

NTID students who are enrolled in an RIT bachelor’s degree program who demonstrate financial need

Minimum award is $100

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority deadline.

RIT Part-time Studies Grant

Part-time undergraduate students enrolled for less than 12 credit hours in an RIT degree program who demonstrate financial need

Amounts vary

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority deadline.

RIT-Urban League, Ibero/PRYD and

Minority Transfer Scholarships

Awarded to African American, Hispanic or Native American students demonstrating financial need and academic achievement

Up to $3,000 per academic year; renewable.

Apply for admission to RIT by February 1 and file FAFSA by March 1.

Tuition Assistance Program (New York State)

Full-time students who are New York state residents and meet state income guidelines

$500-$5,000 per year for entering freshmen; transfer student maximum varies

File New York State Express TAP Application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

New York State Aid for Part-time Studies (APTS)

Matriculated undergraduate students enrolled for 6-11 credits per term who meet NYS residency requirements and demonstrate financial need based on NYS net taxable income; must not have received the equivalent of four years of NYS TAP aid

Maximum award is $2,000 per year, not to exceed cost of tuition.

Submit Aid for Part-time Studies Application to RIT's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Federal Pell Grant

Students who are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree and meet need criteria

$400 to $4,310 per year; prorated for part-time study

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

Full-time students who have completed a rigorous secondary school program and meet need criteria

Up to $750 for first-year students; up to $1,300 for second-year students.

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

National Science and Mathematics to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant

Full-time students in certain math and science programs who meet need criteria

Up to $4,000 for third- or fourth-year students

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

Students with high financial need (normally those who qualify for a Federal Pell Grant)

$100-$4,000 per year

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

NYS Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)

Economically and academically disadvantaged residents of New York state

Amounts vary, based on individual need and availability of funds

Contact the HEOP Director at RIT (585-475-2221) for eligibility guidelines.

Other State Grants

Varies

Amounts vary

Contact the state education Departments in VT, RI, PA and D.C.

LOANS

ELIGIBILITY

AMOUNT†

WHERE TO APPLY

Federal Perkins Loans

Students who meet requirements established by federal government

Up to $4,000 per year; $20,000 limit for undergraduate study

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Federal Direct Loans

All students enrolled at least half-time in a degree program

Max. amount first year is $3,500; second year, $4,500; third-fifth years, $5,500

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Federal Direct Loans – Independent Students

All independent undergraduates enrolled at least half time in a degree program

Max. amount (including unsubsidized): first year, $7,500; second year, $8,500; third-fifth years, $10,500

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Federal Direct PLUS Loans

Parent of a dependent student who is enrolled at least half time in a degree program

Total cost of education minus all other financial aid awarded

File the FAFSA and obtain loan application from RIT Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

RIT Loan

Students matriculated in a degree program; may be used independent of or combined with Federal Direct Loans.

Varies

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

EMPLOYMENT

ELIGIBILITY

AMOUNT†

WHERE TO APPLY

Federal Work Study Program

Students with financial need; most jobs provided are on campus, and some community service positions are available

Varies depending on hours and wage rate (RIT wage rates start at $7.15 per hour)

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

RIT Employment Program

No financial need requirement; may be on campus or off

Varies, depending on hours and wage rate (RIT wage rates start at $7.15per hour)

Contact the RIT Student Employment Office.

OTHER AWARDS

ELIGIBILITY

AMOUNT†

WHERE TO APPLY

Regents Award for Child of Veterans (CV) and Child of Correction Officer Awards (CO)

Children of veterans who are deceased, disabled or missing in action as a result of service during World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict or Vietnam (CV), or who died as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty (CO)

$450 per year, for up to five years, depending on the normal length of the program

Same as TAP. In addition, file the CV or CO Award Supplement available on request from NYSHESC. May 1 deadline.

Military Service Recognition Scholarship (MSRS)

Children, spouses and financial dependents of members of the United States Armed Forces or state organized militia who, at any time on or after Aug. 2, 1990, while New York State residents, died or became severely and permanently disabled while engaged in hostilities or training for hostilities

Award equal to SUNY four-year college tuition and mandatory educational fees (or student's actual tuition and fees, whichever is less) and allowances for room and board, books, supplies and transportation

Same as TAP. In addition, file the Military Service Recognition Scholarship Supplement, available from NYSHESC.

Memorial Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased Police Officers, Firefighters, EMS Workers and World Trade Center Memorial

Child or spouse of person who died in service or was a victim of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

Based on tuition and nontuition costs of attendance; in combination with certain other state and federal grants, may equal the average cost of attendance at the State University of New York

Same as TAP. In addition, file the appropriate award supplement, available on request from NYSHESC. May 1 deadline.

Aid to Native Americans

Member on the official tribal roll of a NYS tribe, or child of a member

Up to $2,000 per year for a maximum of four years (five years for certain programs)

Contact: the Native American Education

Unit, NYS Education Department., Room 374 EBA, Albany, NY 12234, (518) 474-0537.

Vietnam Veterans Tuition Award Program

Persian Gulf Veterans Tuition Award Program

New York state residents who have served in the armed forces in Indochina or the Persian Gulf during specified periods of hostility

$1,000 per year for full-time study or $500 per year for part-time study; available for undergraduate or graduate study

Same as TAP. In addition, file the Vietnam Veterans Tuition Award Supplement or Persian Gulf Veterans Tuition Award Supplement to establish eligibility. Call NYSHESC at (888) NYS-HESC for information.

Regents Professional Opportunity

Scholarship

U.S. citizen and permanent NYS resident as defined by legislation, for certain

approved professional programs (e.g.,

accounting, engineering, physician’s assistant); must agree to practice for 12 months in chosen profession in NYS for each annual payment received

$1,000-$5,000 per year (TAP and some other benefits may supplement this award)

Contact: Bureau of HEOP/VATEA
Scholarships. NYS Education Dept.,
Education Bldg. Annex, Rm. 1071,
Albany, NY 12234, (518) 486-1319.

New York State Primary Care Service

Corps Scholarship

U.S. citizen and permanent NYS resident; must agree to practice in state facility

for 18 months for each year of aid received

Up to $15,000 per year, depending on educational expenses; must be within 24 months of graduation or certification in order to apply

Contact: NYS Primary Care Service Corps, Corning Tower, Rm. 1084, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237, (518) 473-7019.

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship

Program (federally funded)

U.S. citizen and permanent NYS resident attending NYS or out-of-state college

$1,500 per year, 310 awards statewide (10 to each of 31 congressional districts)

Contact: Bureau of HEOP/VATEA
Scholarships. NYS Education Dept.,
Education Bldg. Annex, Rm. 1071,
Albany, NY 12234, (518) 486-1319.

New York Scholarships for Academic

Excellence

U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen and permanent NYS resident; must attend NYstate college or school

$1,500 to top graduating senior of each high school in the state; $500 to other academically gifted students

Contact your high school guidance office.

New York Lottery

Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship

U.S. citizen and graduate of NYS high school; must attend NYS college or school

$1,000 per year. maximum of four years; one award for each high school in the state

Contact your high school guidance office.

Veterans Benefits

Eligible veterans and children of deceased veterans or service-connected disabled veterans

Amounts vary

Contact the Office of Veterans Affairs at (888) 442-4551, or visit their website at www.va.gov.

Aid to Native Americans

Students who are at least one-quarter American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut

who demonstrate financial need

Amounts vary

Contact U.S. Department of Interior,
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Bldg.,
Room 523, 100 S. Clinton St., Syracuse, NY 13202.