Syracuse University
PA-7: Affordability and Access

Need Based Assistance There are many different options for part-time students who require need-based assistance to complete a degree at SU. We’ll help you locate every possible source of aid available to you, and the Financial Aid office will even estimate your financial aid eligibility before you formally apply for admission. The following need-based financial assistance scholarships, grants, and federal programs are available to part time undergraduate students enrolled at Syracuse University: https://parttime.syr.edu/tuition-financial-aid/financial-aid/undergraduate-financial-aid/need-based-assistance/ Financial Aid http://financialaid.syr.edu/specialprograms/ Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) was established by the New York State Legislature in 1969 to provide access to independent colleges and universities for economically and educationally disadvantaged students from New York State. Economic eligibility is based on state-mandated low-income guidelines. Academic criteria are determined by each HEOP institution. A student enrolled in HEOP does not meet the institution’s traditional admissions profile, but is a top performer from the high schools and academies that they attend. HEOP students must demonstrate that they are able to successfully compete at whatever institution they attend. There are no compromises in the admissions process. HEOP is an avenue through which any student meeting both academic and economic guidelines can obtain a bachelor’s degree. High School for Leadership and Public Service (HSLAPS) Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship, in collaboration with the New York City Board of Education, developed HSLAPS for high school students. The goal is to develop a generation of leaders from urban areas by providing a rigorous academic curriculum and opportunities for leadership and public service. KIPP Syracuse University partners with KIPP to offer a financial aid award package striving to meet the full need of students. The KIPP Foundation has public charter schools that operate in accordance with a license agreement with the Foundation. Students are from low-income families and are eligible for federal free or reduced-price meal program. KIPP’s goal is to support students as they navigate high school, prepare for college entry, and their college journey. KIPP teachers and leaders help students achieve their dreams by preparing them for a life of choices: which college to attend, which career path to pursue, and how to use their talents to contribute to their communities and improve the world. SU Tuition Waiver Program: An Eligible Dependent who is matriculated and enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Syracuse University may apply to receive a tuition waiver. The waiver can be applied only to the minimum number of credit hours required for completion of the first baccalaureate degree. An Eligible Dependent enrolled in a combined baccalaureate/master's program will be limited to the minimum number of credits required for the equivalent of the baccalaureate degree. Cash Grant Program – Eligible Dependents who are full-time undergraduate students and are matriculated into an Eligible Accredited Post-Secondary Institution of Learning may apply to have up to $1,250 per semester applied toward tuition charges. An Eligible Post-Secondary Institution of Learning is an institution that offers courses of study leading to an associate’s or baccalaureate degree and is accredited in the United States by an agency recognized by the University. Awards are made payable directly to the institution. The program is limited to a maximum of eight semesters. Summer Session courses are not available under the Cash Grant Program.

Students and families can meet with a Financial Literacy Coordinator STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Incoming first year students admitted to Syracuse University under the auspices of the SSS project will be required to participate in the SummerStart prefreshman program (http://summerstart.syr.edu/). At that point they will be assigned an academic counselor who will work with them to craft the best educational experience possible. SSS assists students in four primary areas at Syracuse University: academic support; career and professional development; financial literacy and grant support; and personal counseling. SSS academic counselors are mentors, teachers, friends and advocates

The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) was established by the New York State Legislature in 1969 to provide access to independent colleges and universities for economically and educationally disadvantaged students from New York State. Economic eligibility is based on state-mandated low-income guidelines. Academic criteria are determined by each HEOP institution. A student enrolled in HEOP does not meet the institution’s traditional admissions profile, but is a top performer from the high schools and academies that they attend. HEOP students must demonstrate that they are able to successfully compete at whatever institution they attend. There are no compromises in the admissions process. HEOP is an avenue through which any student meeting both academic and economic guidelines can obtain a bachelor’s degree. High School for Leadership and Public Service (HSLAPS) Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship, in collaboration with the New York City Board of Education, developed HSLAPS for high school students. The goal is to develop a generation of leaders from urban areas by providing a rigorous academic curriculum and opportunities for leadership and public service. .

On Point for College Syracuse University has entered into a collaborative agreement with the On Point for College Program to enhance community outreach and college opportunity programs for students in the City of Syracuse, Utica, New York City Partnerships-Goddard Riverside Settlement, and New Settlement. On Point for College provides a wide range of access and support services for prospective college students at 15 community centers in the inner city of Syracuse. Students are given guidance on the college selection process, applying for financial aid and information on special programs. Posse Leadership Scholarship Syracuse University partners with the POSSE Foundation to admit high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential from Miami and Atlanta. Selected students receive a full-tuition Syracuse University Posse Leadership Scholarship. Students are identified through the POSSE Foundation and the Syracuse University Admissions Office. Syracuse University and the Office of Financial Aid administers a variety of undergraduate specialized programs, listed below. These programs may include partnerships with outside organizations, along with federal and state opportunity programs for underrepresented and/or first generation students. Eligibility is determined by the Office of Admissions at the time of application review.

The Money Awareness Program (M.A.P.) enhances the Syracuse University experience by replacing loan debt with grant funding for eligible students who have borrowed federal and/or alternative student loans. There is no application as eligibility is determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs. There are three components of the program: Replaces student loans with grant funding. Requires each participating student to complete a financial literacy session every semester. Students must submit a M.A.P. certification every semester answering general financial questions and setting goals for the upcoming semester. The Money Awareness Program will support students until graduation provided that funding is available, the student continues to fulfill the financial literacy requirements, and the student is registered for 12 credit hours each semester.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE INCENTIVE GRANT New and qualified returning University College part-time undergraduates who enroll for one class will be eligible to receive a tuition grant in the first, second, and third consecutive semesters. Both matriculated and non-matriculated students can qualify. Students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree are not eligible. The incentive program represents a mutual commitment between serious part-time students and University College of Syracuse University. To qualify for this grant, you must meet the following criteria: Be a new student (matriculated or non-matriculated), or a continuing student who has not been enrolled at University College or Syracuse University for over 5 years. Not be receiving full tuition subsidy through another source (e.g., employee benefits, etc.). This is a tuition-only award and can cover only the balance of tuition not covered by another source. If you receive Remitted Tuition Benefits (RTB) from SU, you are not eligible for this grant. If you receive partial tuition subsidy, the Incentive Grant will cover only the remaining balance of tuition or 50 percent, whichever is lower. Enroll in three credits, placing a 25 percent deposit at the time of registration. If you wish to drop the course(s) by the financial drop deadline of the semester, the deposit will be refunded. If you remain in the course, an Incentive Grant in the amount of 50 percent will be awarded. If you drop the class after the 100% financial drop deadline, the grant will be removed from your account and you will be responsible for paying the remaining tuition cost. The amount will be calculated based on the refund percentage at the time when you drop the class. Refer to calendar pages of the semester’s course schedule or contact the Bursar and Registration Office for specific financial drop deadline dates each semester.Have not previously earned a bachelor’s degree. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ACHIEVER SCHOLARSHIP The University College Achiever Scholarship is an incredible opportunity for transfer students. A minimum GPA of 3.3 is required. All transcripts are reviewed in the GPA calculation to determine eligibility. If you maintain the required GPA, you can continue to renew your Achiever Scholarship of 45% of tuition for 90 credits, 6 years, or until you earn your bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE NYS RESIDENT BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship covers 50 percent of the cost of tuition to new Bachelor of Professional Studies students who reside in New York State. If the student maintains the required GPA, the award will continue for six (6) years or until the bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever comes first.WHO IS ELIGIBLE?Newly matriculated Bachelor of Professional Studies degree or certificate students. HAUDENOSAUNEE PROMISE The Haudenosaunee Promise Scholarship was established to recognize Syracuse University’s gratitude and appreciation for the historical, political, and cultural legacies of the Haudenosaunee, and to honor the bond that has developed between them. Qualified students receive financial assistance equal to the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for each year of part-time undergraduate study. You can reach the Haudenosaunee Promise application here. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Native American students who are admitted, qualified, first-year, or transfer students, studying part-time at UC and who meet the following requirements: be an admitted first-year or transfer student be a certified citizen of one of the historic Haudenosaunee nations (Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, or Tuscarora) have resided on one of the qualified Haudenosaunee nation territories listed below for a minimum of four years prior to and during enrollment at Syracuse University be pursuing a first bachelor’s degree apply for financial aid by published deadlines maintain part-time academic status (1-11 credits per semester) and meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards of the University DISTANT DRUMS SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship was established by Madison County Native American artist Douglas Sky Jones and his wife Mickey and is awarded to qualified students who have completed 24 college credits (sophomore standing), who are matriculated in a degree program at Syracuse University through UC, and have a grade point average of 2.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale. Scholarship amounts vary annually, depending on the income generated by the endowment and by the number of students who are eligible.WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Native American adults (preferably of the Iroquois Nation) who are enrolled as part-time students at University College (UC). LEVI L. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP The Levi L. Smith Scholarship fund, named in honor of Thursday Morning Roundtable’s (TMR) founder, was established in 1990 to commemorate TMR’s 25th anniversary. Since then, the endowment has provided the means for part-time students to continue their education. Recipients of the six-credit TMR scholarships are chosen based on their financial need, academic record, and interest in public or social service, reflecting TMR’s purpose and mission.WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Matriculated part-time undergraduate students in the social or public service area HORTENCE COCHRANE SCHOLARSHIP Professor Emerita Hortence Cochrane established this award for a UC junior or senior matriculated in the School of Social Work. SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS Scholarships for one (1) credit hour will be awarded toward a course taken at UC. Selection is based on academic ability and financial need. A scholarship winner is eligible to receive this scholarship again.WHO IS ELIGIBLE?A University College junior or senior undergraduate student in the School of Social Work with a grade point average of 3.0 or above. LOIS OTTEN SCHOLARSHIP Robert P. Otten established the Lois C. Otten scholarship with Syracuse University in 1981 to provide assistance to students enrolled in a degree program at University College, with preference to those participating in the Independent Study Degree Programs. With the retirement of Independent Study Degree programs, the UC Scholarship Committee continues the donor’s intentions, awarding the Lois C. Otten scholarships to undergraduate(s) enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies or Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts. It is based primarily on merit, but financial need is also considered. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION (P.A.C.E.) GRANT. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Matriculated returning UC part-time undergraduates who progress in their degree programs with an overall GPA of at least 2.0. SU ALUMNAE CLUB SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS The scholarship is awarded for tuition at UC. The amount of the scholarship varies annually, depending on availability of funds. Recent years’ awards have ranged between $1,000 and $1,500. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Students must be matriculated, enrolled for six credit hours, and demonstrate financial need. The Mildred Eggers Award was established in honor of the wife of the late Chancellor Melvin A. Eggers. In gratitude for her generous support of the Women of the University Community (WUC), this award is presented to students in continuing education studying part-time at University College of SU to complete a degree program or to attain additional educational goals. Presented by the Syracuse University Women’s Club at its annual luncheon, this scholarship is reserved for women who are matriculated in a bachelor’s degree program and taking at least six credits the following semester. Based primarily on academic merit, with financial need considered. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Qualified women students who are matriculated for a bachelor’s degree and plan to carry at least six credit hours in the semester following the award ZONTA FOUNDATION OF SYRACUSE Zonta International is a global service organization of professional and executive women with the goal of advancing the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Eligible applicants must be women residents of Onondaga County who are matriculated in an undergraduate or graduate degree program with a minimum of six credit hours and who are returning to college or continuing their education for career advancement. FORT DRUM GRANT & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Now you can earn an undergraduate degree from a distinguished university, and you can do it while you are serving your country in the military. University College, the home for part-time students at Syracuse University, has developed a program especially for soldiers and families of the 10th Mountain Division. It combines flexible course formats with scholarship incentives that place a Syracuse University degree within your reach.

Welcome to the Syracuse University Early Education & Child Care Center (EECCC). Our center has provided a warm and welcoming environment for young children and their families for over 45 years. Our goal is to provide a high-quality, responsive and developmentally-appropriate program for young children. We provide training and employment opportunities for students and collaborate with in our community. Center staff build strong relationships with the children and partner with their families to assure the strongest possible programming. We are responsive to children’s needs and work to incorporate all of the domains of learning into the children’s everyday experiences at the center. EECCC currently serves 61 children, including 7 infants, 26 toddlers and 28 preschoolers. We provide full-time care to the children of Syracuse University faculty, staff and students. The center’s facility is unique, offering a variety of small and large spaces for play. Our large, fenced-in outdoor space has a lower and upper hill area with natural playscapes and gardens. You will see teachers engaging with and observing children’s play and documenting their conversations, questions and concerns. Teachers use observations and photos to develop curriculum, long-term projects or invitations to learning that support the children’s continued interest and engagement in a certain topic or area of interest. Children become confident when they are given the freedom to test their theories over and over again. In addition, we provide expressive art materials that allow children to communicate their feelings, explore different concepts and discover themselves as learners.

Syracuse University participates in all veterans’ education programs and is a Yellow Ribbon school. With Yellow Ribbon, Post 9/11 GI Bill students can receive additional funding so that required tuition and fees are covered. Most 100% Yellow Ribbon-eligible veterans are able to complete their education at Syracuse without any out-of-pocket costs for tuition or fees. If you do not have enough remaining eligibility to complete your degree or need additional grant options for your dependents, Syracuse has financial aid available to help you. View the tuition reference sheet [PDF, 2MB]. Veterans eligible for the 100% Yellow Ribbon Program or Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Benefits also receive an annual $3,000 grant from Syracuse University to apply toward on-campus housing.