Scholarships and Assistance

NOTE: For main campus undergraduate students only.

New undergraduate students are initially considered for an academic/merit scholarship when they are evaluated for admission into Springfield College. Eligibility for these scholarships is listed below. Academic scholarships are solely for tuition, for a maximum of eight full-time semesters, and only for undergraduate degrees in full-time student status. These current scholarships are applicable for students entering in Fall 2023.

Note: Scholarship upgrades are possible if you have an improved 7th semester GPA to submit to your admissions counselor.

Note: For main campus undergraduate students only (with the exception of the legacy award).

These scholarships/awards may be combined with other awards, not to exceed the cost of tuition. Important: Limit of two scholarships/awards in addition to the academic/merit scholarship for students in full-time student status.

Legacy Award

A one-time award of $2,000 (split between the first two semesters of the first year) to any enrolling student seeking a degree (at least 6 semester credits for an undergraduate and 4.5 credits for a graduate) who has a child, sibling, parent, or grandparent (including step-family members) who is a previous graduate or currently enrolled student of Springfield College. (Only one award per student regardless of the number of family members attending or previously receiving degrees.)

Couzelis Scholarship

Established by Dr. Paul (SC Class of ’65, G'72) and Nancy (SC Class of ’68) Couzelis. This is an annual undergraduate scholarship of $3,500 ($14,000 over four years/eight semesters) given to three students in the entering first-year class each year majoring in either Physical Education or Exercise Science. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.

Aspiring Teacher Housing Award

This annual award covers the cost of a double room in selected residence halls on campus for four years. Awarded to a limited number of full-time enrolled students in a teacher preparation program.

Jesse L. Parks Scholarship

Full-tuition renewable scholarship per year to an academically qualified student with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and who lives in Springfield. Preference will be given to students from underrepresented or diverse groups.

William Beckett Teacher Preparation Scholarship

Full tuition and fees renewable scholarship to an academically qualified Springfield Public School student who, upon graduation, will return to the same district to teach. Preference will be given to students from underrepresented or diverse groups.

Say YES Scholars

A limited number of full-tuition annual scholarships awarded to academically qualified students, whose high schools are affiliated with the Say Yes to Education Program.

YMCA Career Award

An annual award to select incoming freshmen of promise who plan to make a career in the YMCA and who have exemplified participation and leadership in the YMCA through their high school years.

MGM Matching Grant

Springfield College will match the MGM Resorts Scholarship Program of $2,500 to any child of an MGM employee, with a $2,500 MGM Matching Grant. The student must be a full-time, degree-seeking student at Springfield College to be eligible. The $2,500 from Springfield College will be disbursed in the first academic year ($1,250 over two semesters). To be eligible for the matching grant, students must identify that they will be recipients of the MGM scholarship at the time of application to Springfield College.

ROTC Grant

ROTC Cadets at Springfield College enrolled full-time and participating in the ROTC program will receive an annual undergraduate ROTC Grant of $2,500 each year ($10,000 over four years/eight semesters).

• If the ROTC Cadet is awarded the national/regional ROTC Scholarship that covers full tuition and fees, that scholarship will replace the ROTC Grant. However, Springfield College will issue a Springfield College Room and Board Grant along with the ROTC Scholarship that will also cover on-campus housing and a basic meal plan for the Cadet (less the student's eligibility for Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, Mass Grant and Gilbert).
• If the ROTC Cadet is awarded a national/regional ROTC Scholarship that covers less than full tuition and fees at Springfield College, but at least $18,000 annually, the College will provide scholarship funding to cover the difference between its tuition and fee costs and the ROTC Scholarship (less the student’s eligibility for Federal PELL and/or SEOG Grants, as well as Massachusetts and/or Gilbert Grants).  This is in lieu of the ROTC Grant or the ROTC Room and Board Grant.

Note: For main campus undergraduate students only.

New undergraduate transfer students are initially considered for academic/merit scholarship when they are evaluated for admission to Springfield College. Eligibility for these scholarships is listed below. Academic scholarships are solely for tuition, for a maximum of eight full-time semesters, and only for undergraduate degrees in full-time student status. 

Note: Scholarship upgrades are possible if you have an improved GPA to submit to your admissions counselor.

Note: For main campus undergraduate students only (with the exception of the legacy award).

These scholarships/awards may be combined with other awards, not to exceed the cost of tuition. Important: Limit of three scholarships/awards in addition to the academic/merit scholarship for students in full-time student status.

Preferred Application Award

$1,000 one-time award for students meeting the preferred application deadlines.

• May 1 for fall semester enrollment
• December 1 for spring semester enrollment.

Associates Degree Completion Award

A one-time award of $1,000 for transfer students who come with an Associate’s Degree in any subject area already completed.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: $2,500

Students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society are eligible. This annual scholarship is valued at $2,500 and is added to the merit/academic scholarship. It is renewable, provided the student maintains full-time status (a minimum of 12 academic credits per semester) and continues to make satisfactory progress towards a four-year undergraduate degree.

Legacy Award

A one-time award of $2,000 upon entry into Springfield College to any student whose brother, sister, parent, or grandparent (including stepfamily members) received a degree from Springfield College or is currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student. (Only one award regardless of the number of family members attending or previously receiving degrees.)

MGM Matching Grant

Springfield College will match the MGM Resorts Scholarship Program of $2,500 to any child of an MGM employee, with a $2,500 MGM Matching Grant. The student must be a full-time, degree-seeking student at Springfield College to be eligible. The $5,000 combined total from both MGM and Springfield College will be disbursed evenly over the semesters required for a student to graduate (not to exceed eight semesters). To be eligible for the matching grant, students must identify that they will be recipients of the MGM scholarship at the time of application to Springfield College.

ROTC Grant

ROTC Cadets at Springfield College enrolled full-time and participating in the ROTC program will receive an annual undergraduate ROTC Grant of $2,500 each year ($10,000 over four years/eight semesters).

• If the ROTC Cadet is awarded the national/regional ROTC Scholarship that covers full tuition and fees, that scholarship will replace the ROTC Grant. However, Springfield College will issue a Springfield College Room and Board Grant along with the ROTC Scholarship that will also cover on-campus housing and a basic meal plan for the Cadet (less the student's eligibility for Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, Mass Grant and Gilbert).
• If the ROTC Cadet is awarded a national/regional ROTC Scholarship that covers less than full tuition and fees at Springfield College, but at least $18,000 annually, the College will provide scholarship funding to cover the difference between its tuition and fee costs and the ROTC Scholarship (less the student’s eligibility for Federal PELL and/or SEOG Grants, as well as Massachusetts and/or Gilbert Grants).  This is in lieu of the ROTC Grant or the ROTC Room and Board Grant.

Note: For main campus undergraduate students only.

New undergraduate international students (first-year or transfers) are initially considered for academic/merit scholarship when they are evaluated for admission to Springfield College. Eligibility for these scholarships is listed below. Academic scholarships are solely for tuition, for a maximum of eight full-time semesters, and only for undergraduate degrees in full-time student status. Students who have government sponsorships are not eligible.

Note: Scholarship upgrades are possible if you have an improved GPA to submit to your admissions counselor.

Note: For main campus undergraduate students only (with the exception of the legacy award).

A student must be eligible for these scholarships/awards. They apply to first-year or transfer international students, and may be combined with other scholarships or awards but cannot exceed the cost of tuition ($38,770). Important: Limit of three scholarships/awards in addition to the academic/merit scholarship and housing award and possible Couzelis Scholarship.

Legacy Award

A one-time award of $2,000 upon entry into Springfield College to any student whose brother, sister, parent, or grandparent (including stepfamily members) received a degree from Springfield College or is currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student. (Only one award regardless of the number of family members attending or previously receiving degrees.)

Couzelis Scholarship

Established by Dr. Paul (SC Class of ’65, G'72) and Nancy (SC Class of ’68) Couzelis. This is an annual undergraduate scholarship of $3,500 ($14,000 over four years/eight semesters) given to three students in the entering first-year class each year majoring in either Physical Education or Exercise Science. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.

YMCA Career Award

An annual award to select incoming freshmen of promise who plan to make a career in the YMCA and who have exemplified participation and leadership in the YMCA through their high school years.

Associates Degree Completion Award (Transfer Students Only)

A one-time award of $1,000 for transfer students who come with an Associate’s Degree in any subject area already completed.

Preferred Application Award (Transfer Students Only)

$1,000 one-time award for students meeting the preferred application deadlines.

• May 1 for fall semester enrollment.
• December 1 for spring semester enrollment.

International Student Housing Award

This annual award of $7,040 covers the cost of a double room in selected residence halls on campus for four years for all undergraduate international students (first-year or transfer). The award is given to the first 25 international undergraduate students who have been admitted to Springfield College, who are degree-seeking full-time students, and who have committed to attend Springfield College by submitting the enrollment deposit.

Travel Reimbursement

Qualifying undergraduate international students who remain in good academic standing will receive up to $1,500 annual for travel between the College and their home. The travel reimbursement will be provided each academic year for a maximum of four years (eight semesters). International students who are receiving full scholarships from their government are not eligible.

Employment in F1 Status

Students in F1 Status may only obtain on-campus work. Students may work on campus for no more than 20 hours per week while school is in session and 40 hours per week during school breaks.

Students must have a social security number in order to work.  Contact the International Center for assistance.

On-Campus Student Employment

A variety of positions may be available in departments throughout the campus. Available positions are posted by the Career Center. The student is responsible for securing employment. Each department is responsible for securing employment. Each department is responsible for its own hiring decisions.

Note: For main campus students only.

Awarded to students with financial need, these grants carry no repayment obligations. Eligibility is determined by the Office of Financial Aid, subject to the published policies of the College. Awards vary according to individual circumstances. The level of need and the assessment of the applicant’s academic achievement and cocurricular and community activity affect the amount of the award.

Springfield College participates in the following federal student aid programs: federal work-study, federal parent Direct PLUS Loan, Federal Pell Grant, Federal Direct Stafford Loan, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant. All programs are subject to federal eligibility regulations.

Many students who have been awarded federal work-study, finance a portion of their educational expenses through part-time on-campus or off-campus employment. Students are paid directly, biweekly, based on hours worked.

Each student may work a maximum of 20 hours per week. Earnings vary depending on the number of hours worked; a student who works seven hours per week for the academic year can earn about $2,000. Students not awarded federal work-study may seek employment with College departments and offices on an individually approved basis.

Recognizing the hardship that a family experiences upon the loss of a parent killed in the line of public service duty, the United States Department of Education has authorized schools to award Pell-eligible students a full Federal Pell Grant and possible increases to other federal need-based programs to those who qualify beginning with 2018-19. Springfield College will also base our own financial aid award on maximum eligibility to those eligible for maximum Federal Pell Grant. Children of a Police Officer or Firefighter whose death occurred in the line of duty when the student was 24 years of age or younger or enrolled in an institution of higher education are eligible to apply.

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