Manhattanville Scholarships and Grants
Manhattanville’s generous aid packages often include annual scholarships from the College.
Merit Awards
All incoming full-time, first-year and transfer, undergraduate admitted students will automatically be considered for one of the scholarships or awards listed below. Annual renewal of all merit awards is based on students maintaining a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and enrolling in a minimum of twelve (12) credits each fall and spring semester.
- Board of Trustees Scholarship
- President’s Scholarship
- Provost’s Award
- Valiant Recognition Award
Castle Scholars Honors Program
Entry into the Castle Scholars Honors Program is highly competitive. At the time an acceptance decision to the College is received, eligible students will be offered an annual merit scholarship of $2,000 and a spot in the program. Additional information can be found here.
Community College Honors Scholarship
Transfer Students that have been active members of a two-year college honors program or honors society at a two-year institution, such as Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Beta Gamma, will be offered an annual merit scholarship of $2,000.
Fine & Performing Arts Scholarships
Manhattanville College supports students with an interest in pursuing a career in the fine and performing arts. Merit scholarship opportunities are available for students pursuing Dance, Music Technology, Musical Theatre, Studio Art, and Theatre. Award amounts vary based on the portfolio or audition. Audition and Portfolio review information can be found here.
Opportunity Awards
At Manhattanville, we are champions of social justice and equity. Our opportunity award programs reward students who want to lead, serve, and support their communities.
Sister Mary T. Clark Community Service Award Program
Participants in the Sister Mary T. Clark Community Service Award Program participate in thirty (30) hours of service-learning each semester and give a presentation highlighting their experiences. Students who elect to participate in this program will receive an annual scholarship of $2,000. Additional Information can be found here.
Manhattanville First-Generation Award Program
Manhattanville College identifies a first-generation student as someone whose parents did not complete a four-year college degree. These first-year, first-time college students are awarded an annual scholarship of $2,000 and have agreed to participate in the MVILLE FIRST college success program that encourages first-year student involvement with student life, career services, advising, and mentorship. Additional Information can be found here.
Manhattanville Achievement Program
The Manhattanville Achievement Program offers an opportunity for students with demonstrated need to reside on the Manhattanville College campus and enroll for full-time, degree-seeking status without a significant financial burden. This scholarship program ensures minimal cost of attendance and includes a broad range of services including academic, personal, and career counseling. Students must meet specific financial criteria in order to be considered for entry. This is a highly selective program and only available to first-time, first-year students. Additional information can be found here.
Partnership Award Programs
Westchester Community College Half Tuition Scholarship Program
Students who complete an associate’s degree from Westchester Community College will automatically be offered a half-tuition scholarship to enroll at Manhattanville College.
Valiant Legacy Award
Due to the generosity of Manhattanville College Alumni, we are pleased to offer students whose parent, sibling, or grandparent is an alum of Manhattanville College a $2,000 annual award. This opportunity is open to first-time, first-year or transfer students who will be full-time and degree-seeking.
Sacred Heart Scholarship
A half tuition scholarship will be awarded to first-time, first-year students who graduate from a school that was founded by the Sacred Heart order. List of Eligible Schools.
Professional Development Schools Scholarship
A half tuition scholarship will be awarded to students who graduate from a school district that is affiliated with the Manhattanville College School of Education. Students must be in good academic standing and attend one of the following school districts: Bedford, Elmsford, Greenburgh, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Port Chester, Ossining, or White Plains.
Scholarship awards will not be reinstated by the Office of Financial Aid if students are suspended, do not meet satisfactory academic progress, or fulfill the requirements stated within each program.
Manhattanville Grants
Manhattanville need-based institutional funds are awarded based upon the philosophy that the primary financial responsibility for higher education lies with the student and their family, followed by state and federal governments, and in partnership with the College.
Manhattanville College awards need-based grants to undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. All need-based awards are renewed annually and adjusted in line with changes based on the FAFSA. Awards are given for a maximum of four (4) years (eight (8) semesters). Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress, full-time enrollment (minimum of twelve (12) credits), file the FAFSA on an annual basis, and comply with any documentation requests. Manhattanville grant awards are gift aid and do not require repayment.
Federal Pell Grants (PELL)
A Federal Pell Grant (Pell) does not have to be repaid. Pell is awarded only to undergraduate students who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree. The U.S. Department of Education uses federal methodology to determine eligibility. Pell amounts will fluctuate from year to year based on an applicant’s demonstrated need and the Federal Pell Grant Payment Disbursement Schedules published annually by Congress.
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
Students eligible for Pell funding may also be eligible for the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). FSEOG is awarded after the Office of Financial Aid obtains the results of the applicant’s FAFSA from the Department of Education. FSEOG does not have to be repaid.
Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Students who are New York State Residents may be eligible for the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Students may receive TAP for up to four (4) years of undergraduate study, or up to five (5) years for certain approved programs. Because TAP is a grant, it does not have to be repaid.
What determines the amount of TAP that is received?
• The amount of tuition charged
• The student’s combined family New York State net taxable income (NTI)
The New York State TAP application may be completed through studentaid.gov immediately following completion of the FAFSA. Otherwise, it can also be accessed through New York State Higher Education Services Corporation.
Enhanced Tuition Award
The Enhanced Tuition Awards (ETA) program provides tuition awards to students who are New York State residents attending a participating private college located in New York State. Recipients will receive funds through a combination of their TAP award, ETA award and a match from the College.
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) determines the amount of the ETA award, and if the cap of spots available is exceeded, a lottery or other system will be established to determine who receives awards, with preference being given to already enrolled students.
Eligibility includes New York state residency, income eligibility, and course-load requirements. Students must graduate on time. They must live and work in New York state after graduation for as many years as they receive the award or the ETA award amount will revert to a loan that must be repaid. Students interested in the ETA program should read all of the eligibility criteria and post-graduation requirements. Any student with a disability designated under the Americans with Disabilities Act should note the additional eligibility information provided.
Additional Sources of Aid for New York Residents
Beyond the TAP and ETA programs, additional aid in the form of grants and scholarships are awarded yearly through the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation.
Below is a list of previously awarded scholarships:
Individuals with disabilities may contact ACCES-VR (formerly known as the Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)) within the NYS Education Department. They may provide funds to be used for tuition, tutoring, books, fees, etc.
Aid programs for the visually impaired are available through the NYS Commission for the Blind, Department of Social Services. Additionally, students may be eligible for a Lavelle Fund Scholarship, awarded to full time students from NY, NJ and CT. Please contact the Center for Student Accommodations & Valiant Learning Support Program at (914)323-7127 for details.