Two incentive programs are available for eligible, out-of-state, first-time freshmen:

Akron Advantage Blue Award

This tuition incentive program offers a 60 percent reduction of the non-resident surcharge (per academic year) for eligible first-time freshmen. Students from one of the 49 states outside of Ohio and all U.S. territories must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• 3.00 high school GPA (based on sixth-semester transcript)
• 1000 SAT combined score (critical reading and math scores)
• 21 ACT
• Direct admission to a degree-granting college
• Dependent of a UA alumnus/alumna

Akron Advantage Gold Award

This tuition incentive program offers a full reduction of the non-resident surcharge (per academic year) for eligible first-time freshmen. Students from one of the 49 states outside of Ohio and all U.S. territories must meet two of the following eligibility criteria:

• 3.5 high school GPA (based on sixth-semester transcript)
• Top 10 percent of high school class
• ACT composite test score of 27 or SAT combined test score of 1200 (critical reading and math scores)

If you have questions about either award, please call the Office of Student Financial Aid at 330-972-7032 or 1-800-621-3847 or write to finaid@uakron.edu.