Scholarships and Financial Planning

When you make application you will be considered for a merit based grant or scholarship associated with your degree program.


International Grant

Undergraduate and Transfer students will be considered for partial tuition grants that range in value from $2,000.00 to $6,000.00. Grants are offered to the most qualified students making application for the Fall Academic Term. These awards will be renewed yearly providing that you maintain satisfactory academic progress.


Academic Talent / Continuing Student Scholarship

If you demonstrate above average performance while enrolled at the University you will be considered for a partial tuition scholarship. You must complete 30 credit hours with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0. The value of these awards ranges from $1500 to $3000. This Scholarship award can not be combined with an Artistic, Music or Athletic Scholarship or the Family Grant.


Music Scholarship

Students making application for the Bachelor's degree in Music at the Hartt School will be considered for scholarship on the basis of their Musical Audition. These awards range in value from $2,000.00 to Full Tuition (Living Expenses not included). Students seeking admission to study voice, or a voice related subject would be considered for scholarship only after completing an audition in the presence of a Faculty member from the Hartt School.


Art Scholarship

Students making application for the Bachelor of Fine Arts must forward their Art Portfolio prior to January 1 to be considered for an Artistic Talent Scholarship. These scholarships range in value from $2,000.00 to Full Tuition. See Hartford Art School.


Athletic Scholarship

As a NCAA Division I University we are able to offer scholarships to prospective student athletes. Any consideration for scholarship must come after contacting the respective coach for your sport. Please contact the respective coach through the Athletic department.


Family Grant Program

A full-time undergraduate student attending the University of Hartford who has a brother, sister, parent or spouse also attending the University of Hartford during the academic year as a full time undergraduate student may qualify for a Family Grant. Under the Family Grant Program, one family member will pay full tuition and each additional family member will pay half tuition.The following conditions must be met by all family members in order to qualify for the the Family Grant. Each family member:

  1. Must be enrolled as a full time, matriculated undergraduate student;
  2. Must be assessed full-time undergraduate tuition charges;
  3. Must be enrolled during the fall and /or Spring Terms;
  4. Is ineligible for payment from a third party source (Embassy, Company)
  5. Must be of the same household and, if siblings, be dependent upon the same parent(s) and;
  6. Must not have previously earned a baccalaureate degree.

The University reserves the right to choose the family member to whom the grant will apply. The grant is renewable provided that the recipient maintains full-time academic status and meets the satisfactory academic progress requirements as defined by the student's school or college of the University and the other family member maintains full-time undergraduate status at the University. The Family Grant may not be combined with other scholarships or grants.


10 Month Payment Plan - Academic Management Services

Why use a Monthly payment Plan?

  • Because the Monthly Plan is not a loan, there are no interest charges.
  • Your Payments end when you complete your degree.
  • Most importantly every family can use the Monthly Plan - there are no eligibility requirements.
Benefits of Using the 10 Month Payment Plan
  • Manageable, interest free installments'
  • Funds remain longer in interest-bearing accounts while you pay your University fees
  • Free Personalized guidance provided by TuitionPay Consultants.
  • Tuition Protection Coverage at no extra cost should the bill payer ever die.

Enroll Online:
https://secure.tuitionpay.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/TuitionPay
By Mail:
Academic Management Services
One AMS Place
PO Box 100Swansea, MA 02777
USA

International Student Loan Program

Objective:
This innovative program is designed to increase the opportunities for international students who wish to study at approved colleges and universities (in the United States and abroad).

Eligibility:
Students must be enrolled at approved colleges and universities, either at the Undergraduate or the Graduate level. Students must have a creditworthy US citizen or Permanent resident willing to sign as a co-applicant. Co-applicant(s) must satisfy credit approval criteria.

Loan Amounts:
Students may apply for up to the cost of education (including tuition, fees, room and board) less other financial aid and/or loans. The minimum loan amount is US$ 2,000 per academic year.

Interest Rates:
The interest rate will be variable, adjusted monthly to the published Wall Street Journal Prime Lending Rate + 0.0%.

Fees:
A guarantee fee, 5% for undergraduate loans or 6% for graduate loans, will be deducted from the principle upon disbursement.

Repayment/Deferment:
A servicer will compute a monthly payment amount, amortizing the principal over the agreed-upon repayment term. Borrowers will have up to 25 years to repay their loan. There are no prepayment penalties.

  1. Immediate Repayment - Pay principle and interest beginning 45 days from disbursement.
  2. Deferred Repayment (1) - Pay interest only while enrolled for up to four consecutive years.
  3. Deferred Repayment (2) - Deferment of principle and interest is available while in school or an approved residency/internship. Full monthly principle and interest payments will begin after graduation, separation or completion of an approved residency/internship. (Undergraduates who choose this repayment option incur a 6.5% guarantee fee).

Visit:
http://www.iefc.com/intl.html
Contact:
International Education Finance Corporation
Telephone: (617) 696-7840 or (617) 698-3001
Mail: 424 Adams Street, Milton, MA 02186
USAEmail: iefc@iefc.com


Latin American and Caribbean Student Loan Program / Interest Free

Eligibility Requirements

  • Citizens of Latin America and Caribbean member countries of the Organization of American States may apply for a loan from the Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund, if they are:
  • Undergraduate or graduate students who are currently studying or who have been admitted for studies in the United States in a program leading to a university degree in an accredited institution of higher learning, or
  • Students and professionals who are currently pursuing or wish to pursue advanced studies, research or technical activities in the Arts or Sciences in institutions in the United States and who are able to demonstrate, to the Committee's satisfaction (through references regarding their qualifications, recommendations from their teachers and other records), their need for assistance, the relative usefulness of their studies to their countries, and their ability to successfully complete them.
In addition, applicants must:
  • Have a grade point average of, at least, 3.0 or "B" (or equivalent) from their current or most recent academic institution;
  • Be able to successfully complete the studies or research for which the loan is being requested within a maximum of three years if the studies are for a masters or doctorate degree, or within two years in all other cases;
  • Have sufficient other sources of financing, such as savings, employment, fellowships, funds supplied by the students' family, etc. to cover the greater part of their academic expenses. Because of the supplementary nature of the loans awarded by the Fund, students may apply for a loan to cover expenses directly related to their studies or emergencies not covered by their principal sources of financing;
  • Have a visa allowing them to study full-time in the United States; and
  • Have the intention of returning to their country upon completion of their studies, since the purpose of the Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund is to contribute to the higher education of competent persons, who, upon completing their studies in the United States, will be in a position to give their respective countries the benefit of their training. Students staying in the United States for additional training or for any other reason for more than one year after completing the studies for which their loans were granted must repay the loan in full by that time.

For further information and to download forms please visit:
http://www.oas.org/rowe/



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