Undergraduate Admissions
Financial Aid
New Student Scholarships (2008-2009)
UA offers thousands of scholarships, and it awards more than $13 million each year in scholarship aid. With the largest endowment of any public university in northern Ohio, UA is able to give many talented students the chance to study. Awards range in size from hundreds of dollars to complete, full-ride academic scholarships.
General Scholarships range from $1,000 to $6,000 and are based on high school academic records and standardized test scores. These scholarships are awarded to new freshmen admitted by April 1 meeting the minimum criteria. They are renewable for a maximum of eight semesters. General Scholarship recipients may also receive an Honors Scholarship if admitted to the Honors College.
| Admission deadline: | April 1 |
| GPA requirement: |
Minimum 3.00 |
| Test requirement: | Minimum 22 ACT/1030 SAT |
| Renewal GPA: | 3.00 - 3.25 (varies by award) |
| Minimum enrollment: |
Full-time undergraduate (12 credits/semester) |
National Merit Finalist: Students who are selected as National Merit Finalists will receive a minimum $6,000 General Scholarship. Finalists who apply and are admitted to the Honors College will receive an additional Honors Scholarship award from the Honors College of $3,000.
| Renewal GPA: |
3.25 |
| Minimum enrollment: | Full-time undergraduate (12 credits/semester) |
Honors Scholarships range from $500 to full tuition, fees, room and board. Every student admitted to UA who applies for admission to the Honors College prior to the honors deadline is considered for an Honors Scholarship Award. First consideration is given to those applicants meeting the following criteria. The Honors Scholarship is in addition to other general scholarships awarded at The University of Akron.
| Early Honors application deadline: |
November 1 |
| Standard Honors application deadline: | February 1 |
| GPA requirement: |
Minimum 3.50 |
| Test requirement: |
Minimum 27 ACT / 1200 SAT (old test) or 1800 SAT (new test) |
| Class rank: |
Highest 10 percent |
| Renewal GPA: | Varies by award and academic level |
| Minimum enrollment: |
Full-time undergraduate (12 credits/semester) |
Learn more about Honors Scholarships at The University of Akron.
Transfer Student Scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,500. Students transferring to The University of Akron with at least 24 semester hours of credit must submit a Transfer Student Undergraduate Scholarship Application no later than May 1 to be considered for scholarships for the following academic year. Transfer scholarship recipients may also receive an Honors Scholarship if admitted to the Honors College.
| Application Deadline: |
May 1 (for fall semester) Nov. 1 (for spring semester) |
| Transfer GPA requirement: | 3.25 |
| Renewal GPA (maximum six full-time semesters): |
3.0 |
Additional scholarships: Some scholarships require a demonstrated history of leadership, community service or other personal factors. Students admitted by the March 1 deadline will be considered for these scholarships. Students with specific, non-academic qualifications that they would like to have considered may complete the Supplemental Information Form.
You may also wish to contact your college and/or academic department for possible scholarship opportunities and applications requirements.
Office of Student
Financial Aid and
Student Employment
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The University of Akron Office of Student Financial Aid and Student Employment Simmons Hall 202 Akron, OH 44325-6211 |
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| Phone: | 800-621-3847 |
| 330-972-7032 | |
| Fax: | 330-972-7139 |
| Email: | finaid@uakron.edu |
Applying for Aid
To apply for aid:
Submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Electronic Filing is strongly encouraged.
March 1
Submission deadline for priority consideration
May 1
University confirmation payment deadline
July 1
Final submission deadline to have aid available before classes begin
UA's school code is 003123
To be considered for scholarships:
March 1 - Freshman deadline
- Deadline to be admitted to UA
- Submission deadline for the Supplemental Information Form (optional for new freshmen)
May 1 - Transfer deadline for fall semester
Nov. 1 - Transfer deadline for spring semester
- Deadline to apply to UA
- Submission deadline for the Transfer Student Undergraduate Scholarship Application
UA Scholarship Tips
- Eligibility is based primarily on high school academic records and ACT/SAT test scores.
- Some scholarships require a demonstrated history of leadership, community service or other personal factors. The Supplemental Information Form (optional) can be submitted for that purpose.
- Generally, students who receive scholarships should have full-time enrollment.
- Most scholarships are granted on an annual basis prior to the fall semester.
- Although most scholarships do not require students to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), for full consideration for all types of aid you should complete a FAFSA form no later than March 1.
- You may also wish to contact your college and/or academic department for possible scholarship opportunities and application requirements.
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302 Buchtel Common. Akron, OH 44325
Phone: 330-972-7111
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