Scholarships and Grants
Incoming Undergraduate Students
Incoming Undergraduate Students
Presidential Scholarships * are generally awarded to full-time freshmen with outstanding high school achievement and SAT scores exceeding 1270. Awards range from $20,000 to full tuition and are renewable each year for four years.
Caldwell Scholarships are generally awarded to full-time freshmen with High School grade point averages above 3.0 and minimum SAT scores of 1080. Awards range from $13,000 to $20,000 and are renewable each year for four years. Transfer students with cumulative grade point averages above 2.8 may receive scholarships ranging from $8,000-$20,000.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships are generally awarded to transfer students from community colleges who have earned the distinction of Phi Theta Kappa. Awards range up to $2,000 per year.
Recognition Awards are awarded to full-time freshmen and transfer students that demonstrate exceptional leadership skills or a high-level commitment to extracurricular or community service activities. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 and are renewable each year for four years. You should submit an activity résumé with your admissions application highlighting your extra-curricular activities and leadership positions.
Talent Scholarships are awarded to full-time students interested in studying art or music. Portfolio reviews or auditions are required. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000.
High School Achievement Awards are generally awarded to full-time freshmen at the time of acceptance and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Awards can range from $5,000 to $25,000 per year. Students who do not submit test scores as a part of their admissions application are eligible for this award
Caldwell Grants are awarded to full-time freshmen and transfer students who submit a completed FAFSA and demonstrate financial need. Grants range from $1,000 to $25,000 and are reviewed annually based on your family’s financial need.
Caldwell Residential Grants are awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students based on demonstrated need. These grants are provided, on a limited basis, to assist students with room and board costs for on-campus housing only.
Athletic Grants are awarded to full-time students with exceptional athletic ability. Athletic awards vary and may be used for tuition and on-campus room and board.
The Rina Spano Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student with excellent academic progress, who also reflects the true dedication to the University and community. Eligible applicants must be direct relatives of Caldwell University alumni (parents, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews), who have graduated with an Associates’s, Bachelors’s, or Graduate degree from Caldwell University. Cousins are not eligible.
S-Stem program: Caldwell University was awarded a National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) grant to support the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students majoring in biology, chemistry, or mathematics. Students participating in the program will receive a $5,500 per year scholarship.
SMART program scholarship: Caldwell University’s SMART Program will help meet the local and national need for high school teachers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) by providing scholarships and support to students aiming to teach biology, chemistry, or math at the secondary level. SMART Program Scholars will receive at least $16,000 in scholarship funds for each of their last two years at Caldwell as they pursue a degree in secondary education and a degree in biology, chemistry, or math.
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Returning Students
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO RETURNING STUDENTS WITH ESTABLISHED GPAS
Several Scholarships are available to returning Caldwell Students with established GPAs. These Scholarships are offered at various times during the year and are posted by the Office of Financial Aid. To find out when the scholarship applications are available, check the financial aid section of your portal and follow us on Twitter (@financialaid3) or like us on Facebook.
FAVA Scholarship:
The scholarship is open to Caldwell University Traditional students with financial need determined by filing the FAFSA application with the Office of Financial Aid. The student must have an established 2.5 GPA or higher and be enrolled as a fulltime student. The student will also need to be actively involved with campus activities and be willing to donate to the FAVA scholarship fund as an alumnus of Caldwell University.
Friends of Caldwell University Scholarship:
The scholarship is awarded to full-time Traditional Caldwell University Undergraduate Students with outstanding academic achievement and exemplary service to the college community.
The Jersey Shore Chapter Jane Haveron Continuing Studies/Traditional Adult Undergraduate Student Scholarship:
The Shore Chapter Jane Haveron Continuing Studies/Traditional Adult Undergraduate Student Scholarship offers financial support to a qualifying female student to continue or complete her undergraduate or graduate degree. Mindful of the expenses associated with returning to school and financial challenges faced by women in the workplace who do not have a degree, it is the hope of the Shore Chapter of the Caldwell University Alumni Association that this scholarship will reduce the financial burden of an education and encourage the awarded student to reach her goal of graduation.
The Rina Spano Memorial Scholarship:
This scholarship is awarded to a student with excellent academic progress, who also reflects the true dedication to the University and community. Eligible applicants must be direct relatives of Caldwell University alumni (parents, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews), who have graduated with an Associates’s, Bachelors’s, or Graduate degree from Caldwell University. Cousins are not eligible.
SMART program scholarship: Caldwell University’s SMART Program will help meet the local and national need for high school teachers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) by providing scholarships and support to students aiming to teach biology, chemistry, or math at the secondary level. SMART Program Scholars will receive at least $16,000 in scholarship funds for each of their last two years at Caldwell as they pursue a degree in secondary education and a degree in biology, chemistry, or math.
Please stop by during office hours and a staff member will be happy to help. You may contact Joanne Miller at jmiller@caldwell.edu or 973-618-3693 for further details.
Graduate and Adult Undergraduate Students
SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS AND DISCOUNTS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION (ADULT) UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
| Remissions as of Fall 2017 | Undergraduate | 2nd Undergraduate | Graduate | 2nd Graduate | Applied By | Eligibility requirements, Proof must be submitted to the bursars office for discounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumni Remission | X | 25% | 10% | 15% | Admissions (after conferred degree list) | Tuition Remission is extended to students who have earned a degree from Caldwell University; Degree to Degree is eligible, Degree to Certificate eligible, Certificate to Degree not eligible, Certificate to Certificate not eligible |
| ABA Graduate Assistantship | X | X | 100% up to 9 credits per YR | 100% up to 9 credits per YR | ABA | Scholarship assigned to a student from ABA department chairs. |
| Newark Archdiocese Theology Degree Discount | 20% | X | X | X | Tuition Remission is extended to members of the Archdiocese of Newark- Only for UG Theology | |
| Newark Archdiocese Graduate Discount | X | X | 50% | X | Admissions/Bursar | Newark Archdiocese Faculty and Staff receive 50% discount on all graduate programs, Must provide proof of employment annually |
| Adult Students with 30+ College Credits and 2.75+ Overall GPA | 20% | X | X | X | Admissions | New Adult Undergraduate Students with 2.75+ GPA and 30+ Earned College level credits |
| Caldwell FT Employee Dependent, TR | 100% | X | X | X | HR/Bursar | Tuition remission for dependents of Fulltime employees of Caldwell University |
| Caldwell FT Employee Spouse, TR | 100% | X | X | X | HR/Bursar | Tuition remission for spouse of Fulltime employees of Caldwell University |
| Caldwell FT Employee, TR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | HR/Bursar | Tuition remission for Fulltime employee of Caldwell University. |
| Caldwell PT Employee, TR | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | HR/Bursar | Tuition remission for Part-time employees of Caldwell University. Dependents and Spouse of Parttime employees do not qualify |
| Caldwell- Family/Sibling Discount | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | Financial Aid | Tuition Discount for students whose spouse, child or sibling are concurrently enrolled at Caldwell University as a Fulltime undergraduate. This can be applied to Undergraduate and Graduate students |
| Cohort Teacher Discount | X | X | 25% | X | Admissions | Tuition discount for teacher in the cohort off site education program taking Graduate coursework |
| College of Independent CollegeTuition Exchange (CIC/TE), TR | 100% | X | X | X | HR/Bursar | College of Independent College Tuition Exchange program. Applied through Human Resources office |
| Criminal Justice Discount | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | Bursar | Tuition discount for adult undergraduate and graduate students working as a paid Police Officer, Firefighter or EMT. Must submit documentation annually. Caldwell Dominican Sister |
| Caldwell Dominican Sister Niece/Nephew | 50% | X | X | X | President's Office | Tuition discount for fulltime traditional undergraduate students with direct Caldwell Dominican relationship (i.e. Sisters/Brothers/Nieces/Nephews). Grandnieces/Grandn phews of sisters who are current fulltime employees of Caldwell University are also eligible. A letter must be submitted to the President's Office for approval of this discount. |
| Dominican Sister- Caldwell | 100% | X | 100% | X | HR/Bursar | Tuition Remissions for Caldwell Dominican Sisters |
| Dominican Sister-Non Caldwell | 50% | 50% | X | X | HR/Bursar | Tuition Remission for Non Caldwell Dominican Sisters |
| Essex County Discount | 10% | X | X | X | Admissions | Tuition Discount for new adult undergraduate students starting after Fall of 2013 and beyond residing in Essex County |
| Outsourced Employees Discount | 50% | X | X | X | HR/Bursar | Tuition Remissions for employees and their dependents of Caldwell University Outsourced Companies for their first undergraduate degree |
| Graduate Assistantship | X | X | 100% up to 6 credits a semester | X | Financial Aid | Scholarship assigned to a student from individual department chairs, the work the student is doing must be relevant to their studies. Must apply through Office of Graduate Studies |
| Lowes Employee Discount | 20% | X | 20% | X | Admissions/Bursar | Tuition discount extended to students who are employees of Lowes. Documentation Must Be Submitted Annually. |
| Mount Saint Dominic Remission | 10% | X | X | X | Bursars Office | Tuition discount extended to students who have graduated from Mount Saint Dominic Academy or who are dependents of a Fulltime employee of Mount Saint Dominic Academy. Documentation letter must be provided. |
| Parish Volunteer Discount | 20% | X | 20% | X | Bursars Office | Tuition discount for students who are at least part-time volunteers (min-10 hours a week) at a Parish enrolled as a fulltime UG(12 credits or more) or GR (9 credits or more) student at Caldwell University. A letter of documentation must be provided from the Parish |
| Parochial Teacher | 25% | X | 25% | X | Admissions/Bursar | Tuition discount for Fulltime teachers, principals, nurses, librarians whose positions require State certification at a catholic school. Documentation must be provided annually. |
| Phi Theta Kappa- Adult | 25% | X | X | X | Admissions | Tuition discount for Adult Undergraduate students who have reached the distinguished honor from a Community College. PTK membership must be noted on transcript or a copy of certificate must be submitted |
| Project Excel- High School Students | 67% | X | X | X | Bursars Office | Reduced rate for those students taking Caldwell University classes on campus or online while still enrolled in High School. |
| Religious Discount | 25% | X | 25% | X | Bursars Office | Members of religious orders other than Dominican who are matriculated. Doucmentation must be provided. |
| Senior Citizen Discount | 67% | X | X | X | Admissions/Bursar | Tuition discount for students over the age of 62 for their first Caldwell Undergraduate degree. |
| VA CH33 Non Yellow RibbonDetermined by FA VA rep | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | Financial Aid | Tuition Discount awarded to students who are Post 9/11 benefit eligible but not at 100% eligibility |
| Atlantic Health Employee Discount | 25% | X | 25% | X | Admissions/Bursa | Tuition Discount awarded to employees of Atlantic Health System, proof of employment must be submitted annually. |
| Edcor | 20% | X | 20% | X | Admissions/Bursar | Tuition Discount for employees of companies enrolled in the EDC or benefit program. Proof of employment must be submitted annually. |
| Principals Roundtable Discount | X | X | 25% | X | Admissions/Bursar | Tuition Discount for employees of schools that are members of the Caldwell University Principals Roundtable enrolled in graduate education degree or certificate programs. Proof of employment must be submitted. |
| NOTE: Students that qualify for multiple discounts and awards will receive the largest award, not multiple awards | UG=Undergraduate Degree, U2=Second Undergraduate Degree GR=Graduate Degree, G2=Second Graduate Degree | |||||
| Note: Discount is determine by matriculation status not course level | ||||||
| Note: Discounts are not offered to online programs with already discounted tuitions (MBA, RN to BSN, MA in Higher Ed) |
Students that qualify for multiple discounts will receive the largest discount, if the student is also eligible for institutional money the combination of the discount and institutional monies cannot exceed the Cost of Tuition.
Remissions labeled TR must apply through Human Resources.
PAYMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE INCLUDE:
- Three-Payment Option:
During the fall and spring semesters, students may pay their tuition in three installments. Students need only pay one-third of their tuition up-front. The three payment option is available to all students. - Tuition Reimbursement:
Many companies offer tuition reimbursement assistance to their employees. Students should ask their Human Resource Department if their employer offers tuition reimbursement assistance