Transfer Student Financial Aid
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How to Apply for Scholarships and
Financial Aid if you are a Transfer Student...
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1. If you have a Federal Pell Grant or federal loan, YSU's
six-digit code, 003145, must be listed as one of your college
choices on the FAFSA to have your aid transferred. If
YSU is not listed, you can add it by request with your FAFSA
Personal Identification Number (PIN). For instructions
on making corrections to your FAFSA click
here.
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2. If you had a Stafford or PLUS loan,
you will have to reapply. Please note: you will
need to cancel the loan you had at your previous school
by contacting your lender (FFELP loans) or your previous
school's financial aid office (federal direct loans).
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| 3. If you had a Federal Perkins Loan, a Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant, or a Federal Work-Study job,
and wish to complete a late consideration for campus based
aid application click
here.
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| Transfer
Student Scholarships
Transfer Student Scholarships are available to students
who are transferring from any accredited college of
university. Students must be accepted to the University.
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| Criteria: Must have completed
at least 24 transferable credit hours with a minimum
of a 3.0 GPA.
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Value:
Students who transfer to YSU with a GPA of
3.5 or higher will receive $1,500 per academic year.
Those students who transfer to YSU with a GPA between
3.00 and 3.49 will receive $1,000 per academic year.
Renewal value is $4,500 and $3,000 respectively.
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Renewal:
This scholarship will be automatically renewed
each year up to a maximum of three years (sophomore, junior,
senior) if the recipient maintains a 3.5 cumulative GPA
for the $1,500 award (or a 3.0 cumulative GPA for the
$1,000 award) and completes a minimum of 12 credit hours
per academic year. Awards are available for part-time
students (at least 6 hours per term) on a pro-rated basis.
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Application:
To be considered for this award, you must
apply for admission to Youngstown State University.
You are encouraged to apply for financial aid as early
as possible, as funds may be limited.
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YSU Advantage Scholarship
Awarded
to Associate degree graduates from Jefferson Community
College, Cuyahoga Community College, Stark State College
of Technology, Lorain County Community College and Kent
State University Branch Campuses.
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Criteria:
Must have as associate degree from one of
the aforementioned target colleges with a minimum of 2.5
GPA.
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Value:
Students who transfer to YSU from one of
the aforementioned target colleges will receive $1,100.
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Renewal:
This is a one year reward.
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| Application:
To be considered for this award, you must
apply for admission to Youngstown State University and
submit transcripts documenting Associate Degree completion.
You are encouraged to apply as early as possible; funds
are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve
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| For more information
contact the Office
of Financial Aid and Scholarships, 330-941-3505. |
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