Transfer Scholarships

We are glad that you are considering transferring to the University of St. Francis. Each year, top students from around the Midwest come to USF to learn and succeed. With our outstanding academic programs, excellent faculty, and a diverse community of students, you will find unique and engaging opportunities at USF. We look forward to working with you as you continue to pursue your educational goals.

Academic Transfer Scholarship

• GPA calculations are based on a 4.0 scale.

• Scholarships valid for full-time students enrolling in 2024-25.

Below

3.5

3.0

2.5

Other Transfer Scholarships

Athletic Scholarships

Awards vary

Contact the USF Athletic Department for details on scholarship opportunities.

Band Scholarships

Up to $5,000 annually

Available to students interested in participating in band. Awards are given based on talent and financial need and an audition with the Music Department is required; contact them to schedule.

Music Scholarships

Up to $2,500 annually

Available to students participating in USF music ensembles, including the Schola Cantorum, the Singing Saints, and Joliet Symphony Orchestra. Awards are based on talent and financial need. An audition with the Department of Music and Performing Arts is required; contact them to schedule.

Catholic School Scholarships

$3,000 annually

Available to incoming transfers who are transferring from a Catholic College with an A.A. or A.S. degree.

Art & Design Scholarships

Up to $4,000 annually

Available to students majoring in Art & Design, this award is given to students based on interviews with Art & Design faculty.

MERIT Scholarships

Up to $8,000 annually

Available to students of color majoring in education who have financial need as determined by the FAFSA. This scholarship is intended to help recruit, prepare, and create a new generation of teachers of color in Joliet’s schools, so you must also be willing to uphold the scholarship guidelines and partnerships between USF, Joliet Township High School District 204, Joliet Public Schools District 86 and the Joliet business community.

Leach Endowed Scholarships

Awards vary

Available to students majoring in nursing who have financial need as determined by the FAFSA.

Science Fellows Scholarships

$3,000 annually

Available to students majoring in Biology or Biochemistry and earned a 3.25 GPA or higher. Interview required. Interview will be completed during the spring semester of each year.

Noyce STEM Educator Scholarships

Up to $12,000 annually

Available to students who want to major in secondary education in the field of biology or mathematics going into their junior year at USF with a 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA and have financial need as determined by the FAFSA. An interview is required.

Duns Scotus Honors Scholarships

$1,000 annually

Available to students who earned a 3.25 GPA or higher at their community college and are transferring into their junior year. Interview will be completed during the spring semester each year.

Alumni Legacy Scholarships

$1,000 annually

Available to students who are relatives of parents, siblings, or grandparents that are alumni.

USF Grants

Amounts Vary

Based upon financial need as determined by the FAFSA and USF awarding policy.

Family Discounts

5% of full-time traditional undergraduate tuition

Available for immediate family members when two or more students are registered full time in a traditional undergraduate full-tuition rate program.

Federal Aid Programs for Full-Time Undergraduate Students

Federal Pell Grant Program

$767–$7,395

Federal SEOG Grant Program

$400—$4,000

Pell recipient with 0 Expected Family Contribution (EFC).

Federal TEACH Grant

Up to $4,000 annually

Grant for students who intend to teach in a high need school within a determined shortage area discipline. More information may be found at studentaid.gov. Grant award becomes a federal loan if student does not fulfill teaching requirements.

Federal Work-Study

Up to $3,000 annually

Based on financial need.

Federal Direct Subsidized Loan

Up to $3,500 for freshmen; $4,500 for sophomores; $5,500 for juniors and seniors

Based on financial need.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan

Up to $5,500 for freshmen; $6,500 for sophomores; $7,500 for juniors and seniors

Based on financial need. (Total combination of subsidized and unsubsidized cannot exceeed ranges.)

Federal Direct Parent Loan (PLUS)

Up to full cost of attendance less any other assistance Parent borrower may request deferment of payments while student is enrolled half-time in school through Direct Loan Servicing.