Financial Aid Handbook
Saint Elizabeth University scholarships and grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have financial need and/or above average academic records. SEU students must be enrolled full time in any given semester in order to receive and institutional award.
Students who apply for financial aid will be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible.
Scholarships are awarded based on the student’s CGPA upon entering the university and will not change if the student’s CGPA increases.
Scholarships and grants are only for four years of study so long as CGPA requirements are met (see award information for specific CGPA). If extenuating circumstances occur preventing the student from completing the program within the time permitted, she/he should contact the Financial Aid Office regarding the appropriate appeal process.
It is the policy of Saint Elizabeth University that all scholarship and grant recipients complete the FAFSA every academic year. A student’s institutional aid is subject to change if at any time, a combination of a student’s federal, state, and institutional awards is greater than the student’s direct billable costs. The student’s institutional aid will be reduced to prevent an over award.
Presidential Scholarships
Presidential Scholarships are the most prestigious scholarships offered by the university. A limited number of full tuition undergraduate scholarships are awarded to entering residential students who demonstrate the highest level of academic achievement. Renewable for up to 4 years, as long as minimum CGPA requirements are met and the student remains enrolled full time.
Minimum CGPA: 3.25.
Elizabethan Scholarships
Scholarships of $21,000 are awarded to freshman students who have superior academic performance. Renewable for up to 4 years, as long as minimum CGPA requirements are met and the student remains enrolled full time.
Minimum CGPA: 3.0.
Seton Scholarships
Scholarships of $16,500 are awarded to freshman students with outstanding academic performance in a challenging high school program. The awards are granted in recognition of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Foundress of the Sisters of Charity, for her genuine and compassionate dedication to helping others. Renewable for up to 4 years, as long as minimum CGPA requirements are met and the student remains enrolled full time.
Minimum CGPA: 2.5.
Founders Scholarship
Scholarships of $15,500 are awarded to freshman students with a strong academic performance in a solid high school program. Renewable for up to 4 years, as long as minimum CGPA requirements are met and the student remains enrolled full time.
Minimum CGPA: 2.0
Xavier Scholarship
Awards of up to $3,000 are granted to freshman or transfer students who have demonstrated the values of leadership in a spirit of service and social responsibility as exemplified by Mother Mary Xavier Mehegan. Renewable for up to 4 years, as long as minimum CGPA requirements are met and the student remains enrolled full time.
Minimum CGPA: 2.0
SEU Grant
Institutional grants that may be awarded to residential and commuter students based on their direct costs and financial need. This award is reevaluated each academic year based on the financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Minimum CGPA: 2.0
Alumni Scholarship
Award of up to $1,000 for freshman or transfer students who are children and/or grandchildren of SEU Alumni. Renewable for up to 4 years, as long as minimum CGPA requirements are met and the student remains enrolled full time.
Minimum CGPA: 2.0
Graduate of a Catholic High School Scholarship
Award of up to $2,500 to freshman or transfer students who are graduates of Catholic high schools. Renewable for up to 4 years, as long as minimum CGPA requirements are met and the student remains enrolled full time.
Minimum CGPA: 2.0.
Niece/Nephew of a Sister of Charity Scholarship
Award of up to $2,500 to freshman or transfer students who are nieces/nephews or grandnieces/grandnephews of a Sister of Charity. Renewable for up to 4 years, as long as minimum CGPA requirements are met and the student remains enrolled full time.
Minimum CGPA: 2.0
Vincentian Scholarship (up to $21,000)
Vincentian Scholarships are available to matriculated undergraduate transfer students who are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree. Students applying must have a solid academic record. Renewable for up to 2 years, as long as minimum CGPA requirements are met and the student remains enrolled full time. Minimum CGPA: 2.0
Campus Visit Grant
Awards of $1,000 are awarded to all students who visit campus. One-year only, non-renewable.
Minimum CGPA: 2.0
Phi Theta Kappa
Awards of $1,200 are awarded to full-time transfer students who were members of PTK Honor Society at their community college. Renewable for up to 2 years, as long as minimum CGPA requirements are met and the student remains enrolled full time.
Minimum CGPA: 2.0
Renewing Institutional Aid for Academic Scholarships
All students receiving Saint Elizabeth University Academic Scholarships will have their CGPA reviewed at the conclusion of each semester in order to determine renewal eligibility of their scholarships. A letter from the Financial Aid Office will be sent to any student whose CGPA falls below the required minimum for his/her relevant scholarship.
If there are extenuating circumstances, students who lose their SEU aid eligibility may complete a Scholarship Appeal Application and include a detailed letter explaining why they were not able to meet the CGPA requirements for their specific awards and what they have or will do to ensure that moving forward they will be able to achieve the minimum CGPA requirements moving forward.