We know that financial circumstances can change year by year. That's why our Returning Student Scholarship is a flexible funding option for current LSA students with financial need. Award amounts vary based on each student's individual financial situation. The good news is that you can apply for a scholarship every academic year. No matter what transpires this year or next, our Returning Student Scholarship has you covered.
Read below to learn more about eligibility, deadlines, and our application process.
What does the scholarship cover?
The Returning Student Scholarship helps to cover the cost of attendance for Fall and Winter terms for one academic year.
Amounts and Duration
The Returning Student Scholarship is based on a student's financial need and can range anywhere from $1000 to $20,000 per year. These awards are non-renewable, but you can (and should!) apply every year.
Application Deadline
The Returning Student Scholarship application for the 2024-25 academic year has closed. Applications will be reviewed once the Office of Financial Aid has packaged students for Fall and Winter terms. Applicants will receive award notifications by early August, 2024, prior to the beginning of Fall term.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for an LSA Returning Student Scholarship, a student:
- Must be an undergraduate currently enrolled full-time and pursuing a degree program (or MDDP) in the College of LSA.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (i.e. possess a green card).
- Must apply for and receive need-based support through the Office of Financial Aid.
- Must have a FAFSA and CSS profile on file with the Office of Financial Aid (OFA) and must renew their FAFSA annually.
How do I apply?
LSA Scholarships is pleased to be launching a new software application system which is much more student-user friendly! Please be aware that all scholarship applications going forward will look different than in previous years. We have done everything possible to not disrupt our application process. However, please be patient with us as we make this transition over the next several months.
We will provide an active link on January 1, 2025, when we open the LSA Returning Student Scholarship Application for the 2025-26 academic year.
