Out-of-state admissions scholarships (Border Benefit, Regional, National)
VerifiedCollege program
- Award
- Fall 2027 per year. Border Benefit (IL, IN except 7 counties, MO, OH, TN, VA, WV): in-state tuition (about $16,000) automatic, plus $1,000 (26-27 ACT/1230-1290 SAT), $2,000 (28-29), $3,000 (30), $4,000 (31-35), $5,000 (36) with 3.5 weighted GPA. Regional Scholars (CA, DC Metro, NJ, NY Metro, PA, Southern New England): $12,000 automatic; $13,000 (24-26 ACT and 3.25); $14,000 (27-28 and 3.5); $16,000 (29-36 and 3.5). National Scholars (other states): $5,000 (24+ ACT and 3.0); $7,500 (24+ and 3.25); $10,000 (25-26 and 3.25); $12,000 (27-28 and 3.5); $15,000 (29-36 and 3.5).
- Deadline
- No deadline; guaranteed to students admitted by April 1.
- How to apply
- Automatic with admission; no scholarship application.
- What you'll need
- No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
- Who can apply
- Out-of-state first-time freshmen. Weighted GPA. Test optional: AP, IB, dual credit or CLEP transferable hours can replace test scores at some levels (for example 12+ hours and 3.0 weighted GPA for $5,000 National).
- Good to know
- Admissions scholarships do not stack; you get the highest. Not for 100% online programs. Students on F-1 visas are eligible only for international scholarships.
- Details
- Score minimumTest optional