Reducing the cost of college for students transferring to SAU

Transfer Student Scholarship

Reducing the cost of college for students transferring to SAU

Explore eligibility for the Transfer Student Scholarship, which provides significant tuition savings for transfer students.

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$20,000 scholarship for transfer students

Every student transferring to ��vlog�� is eligible for a $20,000 Transfer Student Scholarship, making it affordable for students to complete their degree at SAU. Explore eligibility to ease your financial concerns as you transfer to ��vlog��.

Many transfer students also qualify for additional aid on top of this $20,000 scholarship. See more savings and aid opportunities for transfer students below.

More savings for transfer students

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Tuition-free education

Transfer students can receive SAU's Ambrose Advantage Grant, which offers a tuition-free education to eligible Iowans.

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Athletic Scholarships

SAU's Athletic Scholarships offer financial support for student-athletes and help lower overall cost of education.

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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society members transferring from a community college receive $500 to support their transition to SAU.

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How to transfer to St. Ambrose

With a streamlined credit transfer process, dedicated transfer counselors, and financial aid opportunities, it's easy to complete your degree at SAU.

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Transfer Student Scholarship eligibility details

Transfer Student Scholarship details

The Transfer Student Scholarship provides significant savings to transfer students completing their degree at ��vlog��. This scholarship alleviates financial stress for transfer students continuing their education at SAU.

Student eligibility and enrollment requirements:

Transfer from any community college or university to ��vlog��
Acceptance into the university
FAFSA submission
Full-time undergraduate enrollment
Scholarship is renewable each year
Note: The Transfer Student Scholarship does not apply to online programs

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All admitted transfer students from eligible colleges and universities have the opportunity to receive the Transfer Student Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded automatically to eligible students.

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The Transfer Student Scholarship is disbursed following a straightforward process:

Our team confirms your eligibility and enrollment status.
Disbursement occurs at the beginning of each term.
Funds are directly credited to your account and applied toward tuition.
Funds are disbursed each year throughout your undergraduate program.
St. Ambrose scholarships are awarded for fall and spring semesters only, and are renewable up to 120 credits of undergraduate study, which includes credits transferred to St. Ambrose from prior attendance.

Experience the seamless financial support of the Transfer Student Scholarship at each stage of your academic pursuit.

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To uphold the Transfer Student Scholarship, recipients must adhere to specific academic standards:

Maintain full-time undergraduate enrollment
Regularly file the FAFSA for continued financial aid assessment

These academic standards ensure that recipients of the Transfer Student Scholarship stay on the path to educational success and continued scholarship support.

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