Transfer Student Scholarships

Transfer scholarships are available and offered through the generosity of the YSU Foundation.  Transfer students are encouraged to apply early for financial aid and to observe the February 15 deadline for our transfer scholarships.

Special note for mid-year transfer students:  If you have a Federal Pell Grant, YSU's six-digit code must be listed as one of your college choices on the FAFSA to have your aid transferred.  If not, update your FAFSA to include YSU's code (003145).  If you had a Stafford or PLUS loan, you will have to reapply.  You will also need to cancel any pending disbursements (if any) on the loan you had at your previous school by contacting your previous school's financial aid office.
 

Scholarship Opportunities

Transfer Scholarship


Transfer Student Scholarships are available to students who are transferring from any accredited college of university.  Students must be accepted to the University.

Criteria:  Must have completed at least 24 transferable credit hours with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

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.

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.

Application:  To be considered for this award, an Admissions Application must be submitted by February 15.  You are encouraged to apply for financial aid as early as possible, as funds may be limited.

 

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.

Criteria:  Must have an associate degree from one of the aforementioned selected colleges with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Value:  Students who transfer to YSU from one of the aforementioned target colleges will receive $1,100.

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 basis.

 

 

 

Financial Aid Counselor Contacts


Vince Pellegrini
phone: 330-941-1593
email: vapellegrini@ysu.edu

Susan Sahli
phone: 330-941-2374
email: sesahli@ysu.edu

Claudette Womack
phone: 330-941-1994
email: cwomack@ysu.edu

 

Scholarship Contacts

Gina McHenry
 
phone: 330-941-1594
email: gcmchenry@ysu.edu

Lisa Schiavi  
phone: 330-941-2372
email: laschiavi@ysu.edu

 

Undergraduate Admissions Contacts

Sharon Mika
phone: 330-941-7135
email: samika@ysu.edu

Main Line
phone: 330-941-2000
email: enroll@ysu.edu

 

 

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