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Transfer Student Scholarship Opportunities

Each year, Fredonia offers approximately $10 million in merit and need-based scholarships to academically-qualified new and returning students.

In order to be considered for Fredonia scholarships, all Transfer applicants must complete the admission application process (complete and submit either a SUNY Application or The Common Application).

If you applied for admission using the SUNY Application, you're required to complete the 'Part II' Supplemental Application form.  You will be required to enter your Fredonia ID and PIN number (your date of birth in MMDDYY form) to access the form.  You can also view the status of your admission application by clicking here.

If you applied for admission using The Common Application, you've already completed your 'Part II' Supplemental Application as part of the Common Application.  You can check the status of your admission application online by clicking here.  You will be required to enter your Fredonia ID and PIN number (your date of birth in MMDDYY form) to access the form.

Scholarships Awarded Transfer Students and Minimum Criteria for Consideration

Fredonia Transfer Scholar Award - one-time $1,500

Campus Residency Required No
Required GPA  3.3 GPA, with at least 12 credits from an accredited two year college
Deposit Deadline June 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring

This scholarship is a one-time $1,500 award offered to transfer students who have received at least 12 credits from an accredited two year college or another four-year institution and have a 3.3 cumulative average or above.  Student's must be enrolled full time each semester to receive this scholarship for the first year. USA and Seager Scholars from Jamestown Community College may also be eligible for this award.  This scholarship is specifically designated for fees, room, food, books, personal & travel cost of attendance components.

In order to receive this tuition reduction, students must submit a deposit by June 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring.

Good Neighbor Award (PA & OH) - renewable $6,000/year

Campus Residency Required No
Required GPA for Renewal Good academic standing
Maximum Years of Eligibility 3
Deposit Deadine June 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring

Residents of Ohio and Pennsylvania are eligible for a $6,000 Good Neighbor Award (renewable annually, equally distributed $3,000 each semester) to reduce their out-of-state tuition. This award is for all residents in those two states or those who attend their last two years of High School in OH or PA who do not qualify for in-state tuition in New York. This award is renewable for 3 years at Fredonia so long as you stay in good academic standing, enroll as a full-time student, and maintain residence outside of New York State.

In order to receive this tuition reduction, students must submit a deposit by June 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring.

President's Out Of State Scholar Award - renewable $5,000/year

High School or Transfer GPA Merit
Campus Residency Required No
Required GPA for Renewal 2.8
Maximum Years of Eligibility 4
Deposit Deadine June 1 for Fall, Dec 1 for Spring

(OH and PA students, see the Good Neighbor Award. The President's Out of State Scholar Award is for students in states other than OH, PA and NY.)

This limited scholarship is a renewable $5,000 per year award (equally distributed $2,500 each semester) offered to non New York State residents.

Incoming non-New York state residents admitted as undergraduate first-year or transfers are eligible based on academic merit. Students are automatically reviewed for this merit-based award. In order to receive this award, students are required to enroll as full-time students and maintain residence outside of New York State.

The scholarship is renewable for up to four years for entering first-year or transfer students, provided the student maintains the required 2.8 GPA, makes normal academic progress toward graduation, maintains a record of good student conduct, and stays enrolled full-time. This scholarship is targeted to support "non-tuition" related expenses of the recipient including fees, room and board, books, personal, travel, along with other expenses related to special experiences like study abroad, etc. 

Selection: The Office of Admissions will choose the award recipients based on their admissions application, and high school/transfer grades. There is no separate application required. Students will be informed of the award in writing shortly after being admitted.

In order to receive this tuition reduction, students must submit a deposit by June 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring.

Alumni Scholarships

The Fredonia Alumni Association awards scholarships yearly to students who are children or grandchildren of Fredonia Alumni. Interested persons should contact the Alumni Affairs Office at 716-673-3553 for more information.

FastWEB (Financial Aid search through the WEB) 

FastWEB is the largest and most complete scholarship search on the Internet. It provides access to a searchable database of private scholarships, fellowships, grants, and student loans. Used by colleges across the United States, fastWEB is now available at www.fastweb.com courtesy of Fredonia and fastWEB.com, L.L.C.

Search FREDscholar for Departmental Scholarships/Awards

FREDscholar is Fredonia's Scholarship Matching Program.

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Scholarships are awarded to incoming students and continuing students who demonstrate outstanding academic aptitude, financial need and/or personal qualifications, and who have been recommended by the College Scholarship Committee. Separate applications are not required, qualified students are automatically considered for these scholarships and awards based on pre-established criteria.

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