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Student Accounts Information
* Links below redirect from the Catalog site to the Student Accounts section of the Nazareth website
Additional links & information within the Catalog site
Financial Aid Information
Federal Title IV Refund Policy: Term Withdrawal, Financial Aid, and Tuition Reduction Eligibility
Students must notify the Center for Student Success in person, in writing or by telephone of their intent to withdraw from an individual course, all courses or their academic program.
Our Title IV/financial aid withdrawal date is the date the student provides official notification, to an office designated by Nazareth College, of intent to take a leave of absence (LOA) or a complete withdrawal (WD); or begins the Nazareth College leave of absence (LOA) or withdrawal (WD) process, whichever date is earlier.
Once the student completes the official withdrawal process, the Center for Student Success sends the LOA/WD form to the Registrar for processing. The Registrar will enter the beginning of the LOA or WD as the date the student signed the LOAD/WD form.
Reduction of tuition charges will be determined based on the withdrawal date. Dates for determining reduction of tuition charges are published on the Student Accounts’ website.
Recipients of Federal student aid who withdraw from all classes in a semester (term withdrawal) earn eligibility for Federal student aid on a daily proportioned basis up until 60% of the semester has passed. All days during the semester (except for breaks of 5 days or more and their attendant weekends) are counted. If a student has not earned all of their Federal assistance, funds are returned to Federal programs in the following order: Federal Direct Subsidized loans, Federal Direct Unsubsidized loans, Federal Direct PLUS loans, other Title IV assistance. Students are responsible for repaying remaining loan funds according to the terms of their promissory notes. Federal Work Study earnings are not required to be repaid. Note: Because tuition charges continue to be assessed by the Student Accounts Office at a percentage rate higher than the rate at which Federal policy considers Title IV student aid to be earned, students may incur a sizeable uncovered debt to Nazareth when the College makes required repayment of unearned financial aid to its source. Gift assistance provided by Nazareth College continues to be credited in the same percentage as Student Accounts charges tuition.
Post withdrawal disbursements of Federal student aid for which the student may be eligible will be made first from grant sources, then from loans. Within 14 days of determination of term withdrawal, the college will notify the student in writing the amount and type of funds available for post withdrawal disbursement together with explanation of the option to accept or decline all or part of this aid. The student must advise the college of their decision within 14 days or the potential disbursement is forfeited. Students will not be eligible for a late disbursement of their loan if it is the second disbursement of the loan, e.g. a student borrows for fall and spring semesters, fall disbursement is received, student registers for spring but withdraws before disbursement is made. This student will not be eligible for the second disbursement of the loan.
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General Information - Financial Aid
Nazareth College encourages students who feel that they and their families are unable to afford the full cost of a private education to apply for all sources of financial aid for which they may be eligible.
Qualifying students will receive a financial aid offer composed of a combination of scholarship, grant, loan and work study assistance, which will vary according to demonstrated need and individual circumstances. Awards are renewed annually, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress* and program pursuit and, when applicable, timeliness of application and continued demonstrated need for assistance. Students must file a FAFSA each year to qualify for need-based assistance. Scholarship students must meet other qualifications, such as maintaining a particular cumulative GPA (grade point average), or continuance in the major for which the scholarship was awarded. All Nazareth College scholarships/grants require full time attendance.
* See also Satisfactory Academic Progress later in this section for information on satisfactory academic progress standards which apply to all federal, state and Nazareth scholarships/grants.
All inquiries about financial assistance and scholarships should be directed to the Financial Aid Office, Nazareth College by calling 585-389-2310 or emailing finaid@naz.edu.
Matriculated students enrolled in one of Nazareth College’s study abroad Residential Programs, Exchange Programs, or Short Term Programs and charged Nazareth College tuition will be eligible for Nazareth College scholarships/grants, NYS aid, and Federal aid as applicable. (Note, however, that Nazareth room grants are not awarded for terms off campus.) Matriculated students enrolled in another college or institution’s study abroad program and not paying Nazareth College tuition will not be eligible for Nazareth College scholarships/grants. The student must apply for and be approved for a consortium or contractual agreement through the Financial Aid Office to determine if Federal and/or NYS financial assistance is applicable.
Prospective applicants for financial aid should file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the February 1 priority filing deadline. Early Decision I candidates should file the FAFSA by November 15, Early Decision II candidates should file the FAFSA by January 10. Returning Nazareth students should file the renewal FAFSA no later than March 1 each year. An additional application is required for the NYS TAP award.
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Federal Pell Grants
Federal Pell Grants are available from the federal government to help high need undergraduate students meet the cost of education. Pell Grant eligibility is determined by filing a FAFSA annually and is based upon the federal needs analysis. Grant amounts vary according to Congressional appropriation, full-time or part-time enrollment and cost of education. Students who already earned a bachelor’s degree are not eligible.
Nazareth College Pell Grant policy is to recalculate the Pell Grant award for enrollment changes that occur each term through the end of the undergraduate add/drop period (first week of classes). Enrollment changes (add or withdrawal of a course) that occur after the add/drop period will not result in a Pell Grant award recalculation. However, if a student withdraws from class(es) that the student never began attendance in, the Pell Grant must be recalculated to exclude those class(es) in the Pell award calculation and the award will be adjusted accordingly.
The Pell Grant is limited by federal law to a lifetime equivalent of six full time years. Additional information regarding the Pell Lifetime Eligibility (LEU) may be found at: http://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/pell/calculate-eligibility
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Federal TEACH Grant
The Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides grants up to $2,000 per semester to academically qualified students who intend to teach in a designated high-need subject area in an elementary or secondary school or educational service agency that serves students from low-income families. In order to receive the grant, an eligible student must complete a TEACH grant application, Agreement To Serve, Counseling and FAFSA annually. Applicants should be aware that failure to complete the service obligation will result in the grant being converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan with interest accrued and capitalized from the date of the original disbursement. **TEACH grant funding and continuance is not guaranteed and is subject to federal budget approval.
Additional information regarding the TEACH Grant may be found on the Nazareth Financial Aid Forms page at https://www2.naz.edu/tuition-aid/forms/ and https://studentaid.ed.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/teach.
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New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Awards vary, based on New York State net taxable income. Students whose families have NYS net taxable incomes of under $80,000 may be eligible for TAP awards. Students must be New York State residents for one year before beginning college and attend full time. Each year, students must file a separate TAP application, which is part of the electronic FAFSA. In order to receive TAP and/or HEOP, students must be registered full time and maintain at least the standards of academic progress noted in https://www2.naz.edu/tuition-aid/renewal-requirements/.
New York State Aid for Part Time Study (APTS): Matriculated students registered for 3-11 credits per semester who meet designated guidelines for need and academic progress may apply for New York State Aid for Part Time Study (APTS). Contact the Financial Aid Office for applications and instructions.
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Other New York State Awards*
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New York State Aid to Native Americans: Grant amounts vary; available to qualified Native American students. Eligibility criteria, information, and applications may be accessed at the New York State Education Dept, Native American Education Unit.
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Regents Awards for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans for students whose parent(s) have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during specified periods of war or national emergency and, as a result of service, either died, suffered a 40% or more disability, was classified as missing in action, or was a prisoner of war.
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Veterans Tuition Awards (VTA) for veterans who served in Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, or Afghanistan, or other eligible combat veterans who are attending on a full- or part-time basis.
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The Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship for children, spouses and educational dependents of members of the armed forces of the United States or state organized militia who, at any time on or after August, 2, 1990, while New York State residents, died or became severely and permanently disabled while engaged in hostilities or training for hostilities.
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NYS Memorial Scholarships for families of deceased firefighters, volunteer firefighters, police officers, peace officers, and emergency medical service workers who died from injuries sustained in the line of duty in service to NYS.
- NYS World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship for children, spouses, and financial dependents of deceased or severely and permanently disabled as a result of injuries sustained in the attacks or in the rescue and recovery efforts.
- The Math & Science Teaching Incentive Program is a competitive award program to increase the number of Math & Science teachers. Recipients must agree to teach math or science for five years at a secondary school (grades 7-12) located within New York State. This award is available to both undergraduate and graduate students attending on a full-time basis. Note: New York State does not allow students to accept this award in conjunction with the federal TEACH grant.
- New York State Scholarships for Excellence valued at $500 or $1,500 are awarded to the top honor students graduating each year from a high school in New York State. A FAFSA and TAP application must be filed to claim these scholarships which are renewable for a total of 8 full-time undergraduate semesters.
- NYS Child Welfare Worker Incentive Scholarship Program provides students who are employed at NY State-licensed child welfare agencies with scholarship awards to pursue their Bachelor’s degree which will enhance their ability to work as a child welfare worker. For more information please access: https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships-awards/nys-child-welfare-worker-incentive-scholarship-program.html
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NYS Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program:Recipients must be matriculated in an approved undergraduate program which leads to a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics at a public or private college in NY State. Applicants must be high school seniors who are ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class at a NYS high school. Information on this program can be obtained at: https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships-awards/nys-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem-incentive-program.html
NOTE: Applications for NYS awards have varying deadlines that must be met. For additional information and award deadlines, please refer to the NYS website: https://www.hesc.ny.gov/
* Residents of the following states may apply for and receive their own specific state scholarships at a college in New York State: Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
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Student Access & Achievement Programs (HEOP, Excel, Young Scholars)
Any student enrolled in a Student Access and Achievement Program (HEOP, Excel, Young Scholars), who fails to meet institutional, federal, and/or state satisfactory academic progress (SAP) requirements toward degree completion and/or is limited to part-time enrollment and who loses institutional, federal and/or state funding (e.g. Pell, SEOG, Direct Loans, NYS TAP, etc.) will not receive increased funding by the institution.
Students have the right to submit an appeal for federal and New York State funding based on extenuating circumstances. Their appeal will be reviewed by the appropriate appeals committee. Any student who is not granted an appeal by the committee will lose federal, and/or NY State aid and Nazareth College will not be responsible for providing institutional aid to supplement the costs of attendance.
All Nazareth College scholarships/grants require full-time enrollment. Waivers and appeals of this policy are not granted.
For complete institutional/federal/state renewal requirements please refer to: https://www2.naz.edu/tuition-aid/renewal-requirements/
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Federal Direct Loan Program (DL)
These federal student loans are available through the U.S. Department of Education for matriculated students enrolled for 6 credit hours or more each semester. First time borrowers must complete Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note (MPN) at www.studentaid.gov . Students are notified annually of their loan eligibility through the college’s award letter. Students receive a disbursement notice from the Financial Aid Office after a federal loan has been disbursed to their student account. Students are notified they can reduce any portion of a loan or decline the loan completely up to 30 days after they receive the disbursement notice.
| Annual Maximum Limit (Federal Direct Subsidized & Unsubsidized) |
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Dependent Student |
Independent Student |
| Year 1 |
$5,500 (No more than $3,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans) |
$9,500 (No more than $3,500 of this amount may be in unsubsidized loans) |
| Year 2 |
$6,500 (No more than $4,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans) |
$10,500 (No more than $4,500 of this amount may be in unsubsidized loans) |
| Years 3, 4, & 5 |
$7,500 (No more than $5,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans) |
$12,500 (No more than $5,500 of this amount may be in unsubsidized loans) |
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| Aggregate Limits |
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Dependent Student |
Independent Student |
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Dependent Undergraduate
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$31,000 (No more than $23,000 of this amount may be in subsidized loans) |
n/a |
| Independent Undergraduate |
n/a |
$57,500 (No more than $23,000 of this amount may be in subsidized loans) |
| Graduate |
n/a |
$138,500 (No more than $65,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans) |
If you are a first-time borrower on or after July 1, 2013, there is a limit on the maximum period of time (measured in academic years) that you can receive Direct Subsidized Loans. For more information go to: http://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/loans/subsidized-unsubsidized#eligibility-time-limit
This time limit does not apply to Direct Unsubsidized Loans or Direct PLUS Loans. If this limit applies to you, you may not receive Direct Subsidized Loans for more than 150 percent of the published length of your program. This is called your “maximum eligibility period.” Your maximum eligibility period is generally based on the published length of your current program. You can usually find the published length of any program of study in your school’s catalog.
In certain situations, you can have your federal student loan forgiven, canceled, or discharged. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.
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Consolidation
Consolidating your federal education loans can simplify your payments, but it also can result in the loss of some benefits. A Direct Consolidation Loan allows you to consolidate (combine) multiple federal education loans into one loan. The result is a single monthly payment instead of multiple payments. Loan consolidation can also give you access to additional loan repayment plans and forgiveness programs. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/consolidation#eligible-loans
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Deferment and Forbearance
Under certain circumstances, you can receive a deferment or forbearance that allows you to temporarily stop making your federal student loan payments or to temporarily reduce the amount of your federal student loan payments. This may help you avoid default. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/deferment-forbearance.
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Additional Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan
A dependent student whose parent has been denied a PLUS loan qualifies for an additional unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan. Total undergraduate borrowing eligibility under this program is $57,500, of which no more than $23,000 may be subsidized Federal Direct loans.
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Federal Direct Parent Loans (PLUS)
Federal Direct PLUS Loans are provided by the federal government to help parents of dependent undergraduate students finance their education. Parents may borrow up to the full annual cost of education less any other financial aid for each dependent undergraduate student. A current year FAFSA must be filed to be eligible for a PLUS loan. Please visit our website at https://www2.naz.edu/tuition-aid/types-aid/loans/federal-direct-plus-loans/ for the most current PLUS application process.
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Federal Office of the Ombudsman
Borrowers who experience unresolved issues with their school, lender or guarantee agency may contact the federal Office of the Ombudsman toll-free at (877) 557-2575. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/disputes/prepare
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Federal Campus-Based Programs
Nazareth College participates in the following federal on-campus programs: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) and Federal Work Study (FWS) Program. Students must file a FAFSA yearly for a review of eligibility. Awards vary with individual circumstances, full- or part-time status and funding made available to the college by Congressional action. Undergraduate students already holding a bachelor’s degree are ineligible for FSEOG.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
Federal grants awarded to full-time students who are Pell Grant recipients with the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and highest unmet financial need. Amounts vary based on the limited availability of funds. FAFSA must be filed annually. FSEOG is subject to continual Federal funding.
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Federal Work Study Program
The Federal Work Study (FWS) award provides employment opportunities in various campus offices. Work-Study awards are offered to full-time students with financial need, based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). On average, students work 6-8 hours per week. Students are paid at an hourly rate and receive paychecks every two weeks for the hours worked. The Work-Study hourly wage is paid directly to the student as earned, thus the FWS award is not credited on the student’s term bill.
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Nazareth Scholarship/Grant Requirements
All scholarships and grants require full-time attendance. Nazareth merit scholarships are determined at the time of acceptance. Merit scholarship renewal eligibility is reviewed annually based on Nazareth cumulative GPA. If the minimum requirement is not met, one semester of probation is granted. After the probationary period, if the cumulative GPA remains below the requirement, the scholarship will be reduced by 20% of the value. If, after subsequent semesters, the cumulative GPA requirement is met, you may request full reinstatement of the award for future semesters. Waivers of this policy are not granted. Need-based grant renewal is reviewed annually based on demonstrated financial need as determined by the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
With the exception of the merit scholarships listed below, students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all other Nazareth College scholarships/grants. In addition, Room Grants require residency in on-campus housing and program-based awards require continued enrollment in the academic programs for which the award was granted.
| GPA Requirements for Specific Grants & Scholarships |
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Minimum Cumulative GPA |
| Presidential |
3.25 |
| Young Scholar (effective incoming freshmen, Fall 2019) |
3.25 |
| Dean’s, Founder’s, Phi Theta Kappa |
3.0 |
| Trustee |
2.5 |
Veteran Benefits
Students may be eligible for veteran educational benefits. Consult the Nazareth College Office of Veterans’ Affairs or the Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid regarding Veteran educational awards information.
In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), Nazareth College adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. This school will not:
- Prevent nor delay the student’s enrollment;
- Assess a late penalty fee to the student;
- Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding;
- Deny the student access to any resources available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution, including but not limited to access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities.
However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:
- Produce the Certificate of Eligibility by the first day of class;
- Provide written request to be certified;
- Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies.
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Other Outside Awards
Students are encouraged to apply for any outside grants and scholarships for which they may be eligible. ACCES-VR, AmeriCorps, Community Foundation and Bureau of Indian Affairs are examples of outside agencies which help qualified students.
All scholarships from sources outside the Nazareth College campus must be reported to the Financial Aid Office as soon as they are awarded. Checks in support of these awards should be directed to the Financial Aid Office. Federal regulations require that all known sources of assistance be taken into account in determining the fulfillment of demonstrated need for student aid. For this reason, it is the policy of the college to utilize outside scholarships in the following manner:
- To reduce any unmet federal demonstrated need
- To reduce student self help in the form of Federal Work Study, and Federal Direct Loans
- When Nazareth gift plus outside scholarships total more than the cost of tuition, to reduce campus gift assistance as appropriate to individual circumstances.
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Rights and Responsibilities of Recipients
Students seeking financial assistance are responsible for filing timely, valid applications for the programs under which they may request aid. Additional information regarding how to apply and all student financial aid rights and responsibilities may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office, Smyth Hall, Room 43.
Financial aid policies, consumer information, and contact information for assistance in obtaining institutional or financial aid information may be found at https://www2.naz.edu/tuition-aid and https://www2.naz.edu/about/student-right-know
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Verification
Verification is a federal review process required by the U.S. Department of Education by which we compare information from the completed FASFA with the student and parent federal income tax information and other related documents. The U.S. Department of Education determines which student FASFAs are selected for verification.
If your FASFA is selected for verification, the taxable income must be verified by using the FAFSA’S IRS Data Retrieval Tool or by comparing it to an IRS Tax Return Transcript available at https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool allows the student and parent(s) to pull in data from filed federal tax returns into the FAFSA. Students are strongly encouraged to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.
In addition, a Federal Verification Worksheet must be completed to verify household and untaxed income information. The Federal Verification Worksheet (one for dependent students, one for independent students) is available at: http://www2.naz.edu/tuition-aid/forms/. Students will be contacted via their Nazareth College email if they are selected for financial verification. The required information must be provided within 30 days of request in order to receive any federal financial aid. For returning students, financial aid packages will not be determined until verification requirements are satisfactorily completed.
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Enrollment Status Verification
Nazareth College participates in the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) located in Herndon, Virginia. At least four times a semester (before classes begin; at the close of registration; after the last day to withdraw and receive a grade of W; and on the last class day of term) the college submits a computer file of students’ enrollment status to the Clearinghouse which, in turn, supplies verification of enrollment to all lending institutions and the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). All loan deferment forms are forwarded to the NSC. Nazareth College does not supply this information directly to lending institutions.
If a student has registered late and/or had a drop/add/withdrawal processed to the term registration, this information may not be reported to the Clearinghouse until the next submission. The Clearinghouse asks that if a student receives a collection letter, the student is to follow the procedures as outlined.
- Call the lending agency to see if a deferment form was received between the time the Clearinghouse supplied the information and the lending agency sent the collection letter.
- You may verify your enrollment status by accessing the Clearinghouse website: www.nslc.org. In the “Students” section, you may confirm your own status and verify that your lender is using the Clearinghouse to supply enrollment data.
- If an emergency exists, e.g. a student is being threatened with default, the Records Assistant (585-389-2803) may be able to intervene on the student’s behalf by faxing a verification of enrollment letter to the lending agency.
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Delinquency and Default
A loan is delinquent when loan payments are not received by the due dates. A loan remains delinquent until you make up the missed payment(s) or receive a deferment or forbearance that covers the period when you were delinquent. If you are having trouble making your monthly loan payments, you should contact your loan servicer to discuss options to keep the loan in good standing.
A loan is in default for failure to repay the loan according to the terms agreed to in the promissory note. For most federal student loans, you will default if you have not made a payment in more than 270 days. If you default on a federal student loan, you lose eligibility to receive federal student aid and you may experience serious legal consequences.
For more information on delinquency or default, please visit: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/default
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Satisfactory Academic Progress
See the following link for information:
https://www2.naz.edu/tuition-aid/renewal-requirements/
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Nazareth College Merit Scholarships
Nazareth College has a wide range of merit scholarships that are awarded by the Admissions Committee at the time of acceptance to freshmen and transfer students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and potential, regardless of financial circumstances. Financial need is not a factor in consideration for these awards. No separate application is necessary. All scholarships require full-time attendance.
Nazareth College Scholarships may be used toward tuition charges only. When combined with other grants, scholarships, or benefits restricted to tuition charges (i.e. NYS TAP, Veteran’s/ROTC tuition benefits, Tuition Exchange, etc.), the combination may not exceed full tuition. In cases where the combined awards exceed tuition, the Nazareth College Scholarship/Grant will be reduced accordingly.
Nazareth College Additional Scholarships/Grants for Special Populations
These scholarships/grants are awarded IN ADDITION TO any Nazareth College merit-based scholarships listed above:
Art, Music, Theatre, and Music Theatre Scholarships
Departmental faculty approve awards to entering students in these majors based on competitive review of portfolio or audition. Students must continue in the major for which the scholarship was awarded. Renewable for eight consecutive, full time undergraduate semesters provided a 2.0 cumulative GPA is maintained.
Campus Room Grant
Renewable for eight consecutive full-time undergraduate semesters provided student resides in Nazareth on-campus housing. Resident assistants (RA’s) and students receiving Tuition Exchange, Tuition Remission, and Veteran’s Benefits are ineligible for the campus room grant.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$1,000 per semester awarded to students transferring directly from a 2 year college program who are members of Phi Theta Kappa at the time they apply for admission to Nazareth College. A 3.0 cumulative GPA must be maintained. The Phi Theta Kappa award is contingent upon official verification of PTK membership, which must be received before June 30 to enroll in the fall term, or before October 31 to enroll in spring term.
You must apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need to be considered for the following need-based grants:
Nazareth College Grants
In addition to merit scholarships and various federal and state grant programs, Nazareth commits significant funding to its own need-based grant program. Eligibility is determined at the time of acceptance and/or upon receipt of a valid FASFA. Need-based grants are renewable based upon continued financial eligibility, as determined by filing a FASFA each academic year, and maintaining minimum academic standards.
Many scholarships and grants offered by Nazareth College are funded in part by general donations from alumni and friends of the College from funds listed below. If your award is funded by a donor, you will be notified of the sponsor’s name and asked to participate in a gratitude gathering at the start of the fall semester.
Named and Endowed Awards
The following scholarships and grants have been founded by alumni and friends of the college:
Mark and Rita Zlotnick Allen Scholarship awarded to a student in the Art Department.
Joan M. Altier Scholarship awarded with preference for a student studying art.
Alumni Memorial Scholarship awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Ames-Amzalak Memorial Trust Endowed Scholarship awarded to students studying in the Hickey Center for Interfaith Studies and Dialogue.
Barbara G. Appelbaum Holocaust Education Award will support a deserving Nazareth College student wishing to take part in The March: Bearing Witness to Hope, a bi-annual trip.
Colleen Fallon Arnold Scholarship awarded to a full-time student in good academic standing with demonstrated financial need.
Jane Arundel Endowed Math Scholarship awarded to a Nazareth student(s) who is, or intends to be, a math major.
Jane Arundel Endowed Science Scholarship awarded to a Nazareth student(s) who is, or intends to be, a science major.
The Carrie M. Auchter Scholarship awarded to women of Polish descent.
Sister Marie Augustine Scholarship awarded to a chemistry or biochemistry major.
Margaret Smith Barnell Scholarship awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
John B. Barnell, M.D. Scholarship awarded to students studying Italian language and culture.
Barnes and Noble Scholarship awarded to deserving students in need of financial assistance to purchase textbooks.
Edith and George Beattie Scholarship to be awarded to a student enrolled in the undergraduate inclusive education program.
Colleen and Kevin Bolger Memorial Scholarship awarded to a business student.
Lorraine and Daan Braveman Scholarship awarded to Nazareth College students to help further the racial, ethnic, or cultural diversity of the student body.
Michael Breese Memorial Scholarship awarded to a worthy student with demonstrated financial need.
Dr. Mary T. Bush Endowed Scholarship awarded with preference for a student with academic excellence, sophomore through senior status, majoring in History or Political Science.
Marie Callahan Scholarship awarded to a freshman Chemistry major.
Magdalena Callahan Scholarship awarded to a graduate student in reading with financial need or scholarship.
Stasia Callan ‘66 Endowed Scholarship awarded annually to a student in good academic standing with demonstrated financial need.
Guiseppe and Antonietta Cappellino Scholarship awarded to a student with academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to community service.
Jean A. Cappellino Foreign Language Scholarship awarded to a foreign language student.
William Howard Carey Scholarship awarded to students in good academic standing with a demonstrated financial need.
Patricia Carney Memorial Scholarship awarded to a graduate student in the inclusive education program.
Casa Italiana Scholarship awarded to a student who is committed to the pursuit and advancement of Italian culture.
Chatlos Foundation Scholarship supports low-income students with preference for first-generation students from rural backgrounds.
Cynthia Dawn Castell Scholarship awarded to a student in the field of Spanish.
Pang Family Scholarship awarded to a student demonstrating high academic achievement and financial need.
Vivian Chapman Memorial Scholarship awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Louise and Vilma Ciccone Endowed Scholarship awarded to Nazareth College student(s) for studying abroad in Italy.
Class of 1957 Scholarship awarded to students with high academic standing.
Class of 1958 Scholarship awarded to support tuition for a worthy Nazareth College student. The scholarship shall be provided to one upper level or transfer student with financial need, a B or above grade average, who is active in the Center for Spirituality programs or groups.
Class of 1966 Scholarship awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Class of 1967 Endowed Scholarship awarded with preference to a student(s) from the Rochester City School District.
Class of 1968 Scholarship awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Class of 1969 Scholarship awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Ann and Andrew Colaruotolo Memorial Casa Italiana Endowed Scholarship awarded to a Nazareth College student(s) of Italian-American descent with demonstrated financial need.
Margaret Colacino Art Endowed Scholarship awarded to a Nazareth College art student studying art education and demonstrating financial need.
Janice M. Collins Scholarship awarded to an elementary education student who demonstrates a high level of academic excellence and dedication to their future profession.
John Concannon Family Scholarship awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
The Nazareth College Concepts Scholarship awarded annually to a worthy student in need of financial assistance.
Rita Schledorn Conlin ‘38 Scholarship awarded to a student(s) in good academic standing who demonstrates financial need.
Helen and Walter Cooper Scholarship awarded to a student in biology, chemistry or biochemistry.
Joanne Miller Corbelli Endowed Nursing Scholarship awarded to nursing students.
Maria M. and Angelo A. Costanza Endowed Scholarship awarded to students with financial need who display academic excellence, have a minimum 3.5 grade point average, strong citizenship and character, and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to society.
Edna Bauman Costich Memorial Scholarship awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Mary Ellen Shea Crowley ‘48 Endowed Scholarship awarded with preference to a deserving student majoring in science, with a preference for a biology major, and demonstrating financial need.
Mary Agnes Cullen ‘63 and Kathleen McCarthy Crotty Scholarship awarded to graduates of Elmira Notre Dame High School.
Sadie and Mario D’Aiuto Endowed Scholarship Fund awarded to undergraduate students with financial need to support tuition, room and board, with a minimum B average.
Donna L. Dake Scholarship awarded with preference to English majors and adult learners of high scholastic attainment.
Dante Scholarship for the use of a student actively interested in Italian culture.
James A. DaRin Endowed Fund is used to support the study and rehabiltation of spinal cord injuries.
Bruce B. and Elizabeth Davidson Scholarship awarded to a resident of the Palmyra-Macedon School district.
Donald F. and Maxine B. Davison Foundation Scholarship awarded to students with demonstrated will to work hard to achieve their academic goals, preferably from Monroe County, NY.
Mary Angela DeBritz Scholarship awarded to students with academic promise majoring in Nursing or Communication Sciences and Disorders.
The Frank and Grace DeVito Memorial Scholarship established in memory of Frank and Grace DeVito to provide scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need.
Michael L. Dianetti Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded to undergraduate business majors.
The Mary Ellen DiChesere Memorial Scholarship awarded to students with demonstrated financial need.
Richard DiMarco Memorial Endowed Casa Italiana Scholarship awarded to Nazareth College student(s) of Italian descent.
Anthony and Carol DiMarzo Endowed Scholarship awarded to Nazareth College student(s) of Italian-American descent.
The Lewis L. Dollinger Scholarship awarded to students in the field of music.
Edwin and Marietta Romano Dooley Scholarship awarded to a student in a liberal arts major.
The Jack Doyle Memorial Scholarship awarded to a student in the field of psychology who plans a career in counseling with a demonstrated financial need.
John & Dena Drain Endowed Management Scholarship awarded annually to a full-time student(s) in good academic standing with demonstrated financial need majoring in Business.
Aileen Scherer Duerr Endowed Scholarship awarded to a first generation college student, studying in the School of Health and Human Services. In addition to demonstrated financial need, the student must be in their junior or senior year with a B average or better and provided leadership in campus community service activities.
Alice M. Duffy Memorial Scholarship awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Lynn Duggan Craft-Media Fund awarded to an art student to purchase craft-media supplies during that academic year.
Clare Durant Memorial Nursing Scholarship designed to support a full-time African-American or Hispanic nursing student who demonstrates financial need.
Jean E. Dutcher Memorial Scholarship awarded to a non-traditional undergraduate student with academic promise.
Endowment to Support Study Abroad Students awarded to meet the needs of Nazareth College students studying abroad.
Josephine C. Ewing Scholarship awarded to an adult student in the nursing department.
Louise Evans Scholarship awarded annually to two full-time Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) to one female and one male student from the incoming freshman class.
Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation First in Family Scholarship awarded to students who are first generation college students.
The Thomas R. Finucane Memorial Scholarship to be awarded to a worthy student with demonstrated financial need.
The Marion Caviston Fitzpatrick Memorial Scholarship awarded annually to a first-year student from St. Michael’s Parish, Penn Yan, New York.
The Alice L. Foley Scholarship awarded to students in the Nazareth College Honors Program.
Sister Barbara Ann (Sister Kay) Foos Scholarship will be awarded annually to a full-time student(s) with demonstrated financial need preference given to a math major, followed by preference given to a student(s) majoring in the sciences or with a Health and Human Services major.
Ford Family Scholarship awarded annually to students from Genesee County, New York.
Jane C. Fox Scholarship awarded with preference for a resident of Auburn, New York in need of financial assistance.
The Judge Domenick L. Gabrielli Fund awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Mary J. Gagan Endowed Scholarship awarded with preference to a student from the greater Utica, NY area.
The Joseph Peter and Rose Genevieve Gagliano Scholarship awarded to a student in teacher education or in social work.
Rose M. Gallina Memorial Scholarship awarded to students of Italian-American descent with demonstrated financial need.
Lena Gantt Scholarship awarded to an African American student from a modest background.
Sr. Grace Geisler Endowed Scholarship is a general scholarship to support Nazareth students.
Genesee County Antique Dealers Association Scholarship to be awarded to a student majoring in Art or Art History.
Catherine Gilgan Scholarship awarded to students with financial need.
The Gleason Memorial Fund Scholarship provides scholarships for students in the field of accounting.
Juliet Vecchiotti Gonano ‘72 Social Work Internship Award awarded annually, in either the Fall or Spring semester, to one or more full-time senior undergraduate Social Work major(s) in good academic standing.
Denise Frey Goodman Memorial Scholarship awarded to a student from Yates County, NY.
Gramkee Family Scholarship awarded with preference to a student from the Bradford, Dundee and Hammondsport, NY school districts.
A. Phil and Josephine M. Grosodonia Scholarship awarded to Nazareth College student(s) of Italian-American descent with demonstrated financial need.
Eileen & Michael Grossman Endowed Scholarship awarded to a full-time student majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Sheila C. Grushkin Memorial Scholarship awarded to a student majoring in an art, art history or art education.
Helen Guthrie Memorial Scholarship awarded to a social work major.
Haire Family Scholarship awarded to a graduate student enrolled in the inclusive education program.
Jack and Les Harrison Scholarship Fund awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
The Maureen Hartigan Memorial Scholarship awarded to an undergraduate student in the field of communication sciences and disorders.
William Randolph Hearst Scholarship endowed by the Hearst Foundation to be awarded to students from rural or small town background.
Mary E. Wynne Heimrich Memorial Scholarship awarded to high honor students in need of financial assistance.
The Marion C. Henderson Scholarship Fund awarded to students with demonstrated financial need.
Charles and Gloria Hetterich Scholarship awarded to a student in biology, chemistry or biochemistry.
E. James, Mary, and Rita Hickey Scholarship awarded to students of outstanding promise.
Robert Hobstetter Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a piano major with extraordinary talent and technique through competitive audition.
Marion A. Hoctor Scholarship is a merit and need-based scholarship awarded to students studying abroad with a preference for those studying in the British Isles.
The Joseph G. Hoffman Scholarship to be awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Honors Program Scholarship awarded to participants in the Nazareth College Honors Program.
Valerie Zalat Hunt Scholarship awarded to an adult learner in the field of business.
Marc, Ann, Marc Jr., Mariah, and Alyssa Iacona Family Scholarship awarded to Nazareth College student(s) of Italian-American descent.
Kathryn A. James Memorial Scholarship provides scholarships for students of Polish or German ancestry.
Jephson Educational Trust Scholarship is awarded to worthy students in need of financial assistance.
Regina Kennedy Scholarship awarded to students in need of financial assistance.
Dr. Kathleen Lyons Kelly ‘68 and Edward Kelly, J.D. Scholarship is awarded with a preference to female student(s) with a major in the fields of chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, and pre-medical/ dental/ veterinarian.
Key Bank Scholarship awarded to students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in good standing with a history of community involvement, financial need may be taken into account.
Robert A. Kidera Scholarship is awarded to worthy students with strong scholastic aptitude and demonstrated financial need.
Malcolm Adam Kirby Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded to a Nazareth College bass musician by recommendation of the faculty of the Music Department, based upon financial need and demonstrated dedication to musical excellence and creative collaboration with fellow musicians.
Jean Sullivan Knipper Scholarship awarded to a student majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or physical therapy.
Irene T. Kocak Endowed Scholarship Fund awarded to a deserving student(s) from Binghamton, NY.
Jane Y. Koenen Endowed Scholarship awarded to a female student, in good academic standing, with a major or minor in Philosophy.
Konar Family Scholarship to be awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Jack and Barbara Kraushaar Physical Therapy Scholarship is a restricted scholarship awarded annually to a full-time student(s) in good academic standing, with demonstrated financial need.
Alicia Lamphron Endowed Scholarship awarded to social work students with preference given to a United States veteran.
The LaPalm-Martin Scholarship Fund to be awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Sister Magdalen LaRow Memorial Scholarship awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Lucille LaSalle Memorial Scholarship awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Dominic J. LaSalle Memorial Scholarship awarded with preference to candidates for teaching certification in Music, Art or English.
Renee Simone-Lee Arts Scholarship awarded to an undergraduate student in good academic standing with first preference for a Studio Art major.
LTC. Paul E. Levin Veterans’ Scholarship awarded to a U.S. combat veteran(s) who maintains a minimum 3.0 average at Nazareth.
Whitney and Deloris Lewis Memorial Fund awarded to a nursing student(s) with high financial need with preference for a student of Caribbean descent.
Paul J. and Judy W. Linehan Scholarship awarded to worthy students in need of financial assistance.
The Long Island Alumni Scholarship Fund awarded with preference for the children and grandchildren of Long Island alumni.
Majorie C. Loos Scholarship awarded to students with demonstrated financial need.
Farrell P. Lynch Memorial Scholarship awarded to students from Nassau or Suffolk County, New York.
Patricia M. MacDonald ‘88 Endowed Scholarship awarded to a non-traditional student with preference to a mother returning to school majoring in the arts or English.
Sheila A. Maguire Scholarship to be awarded to upper-division students majoring in Social Work.
The Helen Malone Endowment General Scholarship established by the Nazareth College Alumni Association.
Roselinde Mandery Endowed Scholarship in Nursing awarded to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in the nursing program. The student must be a U.S. Citizen and maintain a B average.
Dr. Edith Manne Study Abroad Travel Fund awarded to a student studying abroad in Germany.
Marriott Corporation Memorial Scholarship awarded to students with demonstrated financial need.
Sister Annuciata McCabe Scholarship awarded to a first year student of proven academic excellence.
Robert H. Cambridge Scholarship awarded to worthy students in need of financial assistance.
Mary Soons McCarthy Scholarship awarded to a first generation college student.
The McCormick Scholarship Fund to be awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Eileen E. McInerney Scholarship awarded to a worthy social work student in good academic standing.
Marie Russo Merenda ‘76, ‘78, and Joseph A. Merenda, Ed.D. Endowed Scholarship awarded to a Nazareth College student(s) with preference given to a student(s) with financial need and good academic standing.
The Louise and Harry P. Messina, Sr. Scholarship for Strings, Harp or Classical Guitar is awarded to a full-time student(s) studying strings, harp or classical guitar.
The John M. Miceli Memorial Scholarship awarded to a student of Italian descent.
The Joseph J. Miles Memorial Scholarship awarded to students in need of financial assistance and majoring in religious studies and/or music.
Robert and Janice Miller Endowed Scholarship awarded to students from the New York City metropolitan area.
Robert Miller Entrepreneurial Partnership Scholarship awarded to students in the college’s School of Management.
Helen M. Mittermeyer Endowed Scholarship awarded to a student in good academic standing, with a preference given to a returning adult student.
Mott Charitable Trust Foreign Language Scholarship awarded to a foreign language student.
Music Performance Award awarded to a full-time music major demonstrating financial need.
M.L. Navrat Endowed Scholarship Fund awarded to a public high school graduate from the Rochester City School District with demonstrated financial hardship.
Nazareth Endowed Award to be awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
The Nazareth College Alumni Association Scholarship to be awarded to the son or daughter or grandchild of an alumna/us.
Joanne Hume Nigro & Ronald Nigro Italian Students Travel Fund is to defray the costs of a student to study in Italy.
Melanie Cecere Ninfo Scholarship awarded to a student demonstrating faith, integrity and service to our children and the Sisters of St. Joseph.
The O’Connor Memorial Scholarship awarded to full-time students in good academic standing.
Virginia Otto Scholarship awarded to a foreign language major undertaking study abroad with preference to French majors studying in Rennes.
Diane and John Paganelli Scholarship awarded to students of Italian-American descent with demonstrated financial need.
Albert J. and Rosemary Page Memorial Scholarship awarded to students with demonstrated financial need.
Marion and Paul Pagerey Scholarship awarded to worthy students in need of financial assistance.
Palazzo Family Scholarship to be awarded annually to a business major with strong academics and participation in athletics.
Vincent and Maria A. Palladoro Scholarship awarded with preference for a student majoring in international studies.
Patricia Gantert Parker Scholarship awarded to worthy students in need of financial assistance with preference for a graduate of Nazareth Academy.
Sandy A. Parker Scholarship provides annual support for full-time students in good academic standing with demonstrated financial need.
Fergus Perdue Scholarship to be awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Frank and Margaret Perticone Endowed Casa Italiana Scholarship awarded to students of Italian-American descent with demonstrated financial need.
Eileen McGee Pestorius Scholarship awarded to a worthy student who is an honor student.
Pierpont Endowed Scholarship awarded to a student with a demonstrated background in community service.
Mary Anne Pineda Memorial Scholarship awarded to a nursing student.
Eileen Smyntek Pinto Scholarship awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Pittsford Rotary Scholarship awarded to a student with a history of active community service.
Presser Scholarship awarded to an outstanding music major.
John and Kathy Purcell Scholarship is a general scholarship to support Nazareth students.
Purple and Gold Scholarship awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Quinn-Metz Scholarship awarded to a student studying abroad, with preference to students pursuing studies in Italy.
The Virginia L. Radley Scholarship to be awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
The James E. Reilly Scholarship Fund awarded to students with demonstrated financial need.
The Elizabeth Remington Scholarship Fund awarded to undergraduate students of high scholastic standing.
Luisa E. Rios-Owens TESOL Scholarship awarded annually to a graduate student(s) in the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program who demonstrates both academic excellence and financial need.
Rochester Labor Management Cooperative Trust Scholarship awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Rochester Guild for Special Children Scholarship awarded to a student pursuing graduate studies in preparation for careers in special education.
Kathleen Nial Kamholtz Ross ‘72 Scholarship awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student(s) in good academic standing and with demonstrated financial need with preference given to a student(s) majoring in Art Education.
Kathleen E. Rourke ‘75 Scholarship awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student(s), in good academic standing and with demonstrated financial need, with preference given to a student(s) majoring in Art Education.
Jay Sanborn Memorial Scholarship awarded to a worthy music student in need of financial assistance.
Rob and Pamela Sands Scholarship awarded to a recipient who has demonstrated financial need and maintains good academic standing.
William Schirk Scholarship to be awarded for academic excellence and need to a student beginning with the sophomore year.
Bernard and Joseph Schmidt Endowed Scholarship awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need, preferably in the English department.
The Kilian and Caroline Schmitt Scholarship awarded to a full- or part-time adult student.
Anne M. Sevier-Buckingham Scholarship awarded annually to a full-time student(s) in good academic standing, with demonstrated financial need, majoring in one of the Health and Human Services programs.
William H. Shannon Endowed Scholarship provides assistance for a religious studies major or minor, or for a child of a Nazareth alumnus. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.
William Shirk Scholarship awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
The Otto A. Shults Scholarship Fund awarded to upper-division students on the basis of academic performance and financial need.
The Mabel Purdue Shults Scholarship awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Dennis A. and Deborah A. Silva Endowed Scholarship awarded to a graduate student in the communication sciences and disorders program.
Renee Simone-Lee Arts Scholarship awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student(s) in good academic standing with first preference given to a Studio Art major.
Sr. Jamesetta Slattery Scholarship awarded to outstanding education students.
Small Business Council Scholarship to be awarded to a student in the field of business.
Beverly and Paul Smoker Jazz Scholarship awarded annually to an entering full-time undergraduate student(s) with a major in music and a minor in jazz.
Dr. Mary Elizabeth Spaulding Scholarship Fund awarded to students majoring in speech pathology.
Stone-West Scholarship for Young Scholars awarded annually to a full-time student enrolled in the Young Scholars Program.
Elizabeth Gillern Sullivan Memorial Scholarship awarded to a deserving student studying abroad in Western Europe with financial need.
Mary A. Sullivan Scholarship awarded to worthy students in need of financial assistance.
Sister Kathryn Sullivan Scholarship awarded to a liberal arts student.
The Florence D. Sweeney Scholarship awarded annually to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Sister Frances Teresa Scholarship is awarded to adult, part-time students who exhibit need, to aid in the purchase of textbooks or supplies.
Elmer Thaney Family Memorial Scholarship awarded to an incoming transfer student from Monroe Community College.
Thiem Foundation Nursing Scholarship awarded to deserving students in Nursing in need of financial assistance.
Thiem Foundation Grant awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Thirtieth Year Class Scholarship awarded to worthy students with demonstrated financial need.
Dianne Thompson Memorial Endowed Scholarship awarded to Nazareth College student(s) pursuing a career in physical therapy and demonstrating financial need.
The Sister Margaret Mary Townsend Scholarship awarded to a student studying nursing.
Marion Fischer Tucker Scholarship awarded to worthy minority students in need of financial assistance.
Lucia Vetter Unger ‘35 Scholarship awarded to a student(s) who is, or intends to be, a math or science major, with demonstrated high academic performance and financial need.
Elaine Ringelstein Urlaub Award awarded to a student sociology intern.
Jane M. Welch Scholarship awarded to worthy students in need of financial assistance.
The Dr. Mark M. Welch Scholarship is awarded annually to students in need of financial assistance.
Sister Stella Regina Welch Scholarship is awarded annually to students in need of financial assistance.
West Family Scholarship awarded with preference to African American students demonstrating financial need and academic promise.
Kathleen E. Wilkinson ‘69 Scholarship awarded to a rising senior in good academic standing with demonstrated financial need. Preference given to a student majoring in Spanish who has exhibited involvement in community service.
Williams-Lundeen Scholarship for LGBTQ Students will be awarded annually to a student(s) who self-identifies as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning. All awardees must self-identify as members of the LGBTQ community and be a full-time student in good academic standing.
Gerald G. Wilmot Music Scholarship established to provide scholarships to students in the Music Department.
The William J. Woerner Charitable Foundation Scholarship awarded to a Rochester area resident.
Young Scholars Award Scholarship awarded to a full time student majoring in English, history, or philosophy.
Youngblood Student Assistance Fund provides emergency funds to students to help purchase books.
Antonio, Adelina, Louis, Carl and Catherine Zollo Fund awarded to students who wish to enhance their educational experience by studying in Italy.
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