Transfer Scholarships + Awards
Stephens awards more than $5.6 million in tuition scholarships every year, including funds designated exclusively for transfer students.
Nearly all our students receive institutional tuition scholarships or grants. Students transferring into our undergraduate residential college may be eligible for the following tuition scholarships.
Institutional Scholarships
The following tuition scholarships were offered in Fall 2022/Spring 2023. Scholarship offerings are subject to change for students entering in Fall 2023/Spring 2024.
Financial Aid Bonuses
We are pleased to offer the following financial aid bonuses for students entering in 2023/2024.
FAFSA Scholarship
File your Federal Application for Federal Student Aid and have it sent to Stephens College (code 002512) for a renewable $1,000 financial aid bonus.
Visit Scholarship
Complete an official campus visit (whether virtual or in-person) and receive a one-time $1,000 financial aid bonus. We encourage you to complete your visit by May 1, National College Decision Day. (Students receiving Stars Athletic Tuition Scholarships are not eligible for this award.)
| Scholarship Name | Amount per year | Terms | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Academic Merit Scholarship OR Stars Athletic Scholarship |
Starting at $7,000 up to full tuition |
Renewable up to 8 semesters |
Based on GPA; learn of eligibility upon acceptance. OR Review by Athletic Director and program staff. International Students are eligible. |
|
FAFSA Scholarships |
$1,000 |
Renewable up to 8 semesters |
File the FAFSA each year by February 1. FAFSA opens October 1. |
|
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship |
$2,000 |
Renewable up to 8 semesters |
Recipient must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa for a full semester. Requires a GPA of 3.75 or higher. |
Eligibility
- Must be enrolled full-time (12 credits or more per semester).
- No tuition scholarships can ever total more than tuition (no refund checks).
- Renewable tuition awards are for a maximum of 8 semesters or as noted.
- Minimum 2.0 GPA required to maintain and renew tuition awards.
- International students are eligible for all institutional merit or athletics awards.
- Academic Merit Tuition Scholarships are determined upon acceptance.
- First-Year Tuition Awards will be prorated 50% if student begins in spring semester.
- Some tuition scholarships come with a requirement to live on campus.
Office of Financial Aid