Scholarships

New College guarantees scholarship funding to nearly 100% of enrolled students, providing an exceptional education at an affordable price.

Admitted students who are U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent resident aliens, or eligible non-citizens can receive scholarship funding.  Also, there are additional scholarships available by application. If a student qualifies for more than one scholarship, we will assign the best option (unless the scholarship indicates otherwise). All scholarships are subject to renewal requirements and to availability of funding. Institutional funding is not available to students who already hold a bachelor’s or advanced degree.

Scholarship Awards for First-Year Students

Entering 2024-2025 Academic Year

Award
Florida Residents*
Out-Of-State Residents*
Four Winds Scholarship

Merit-based award to virtually all enrolled first-year students

 $1,000-$4,000 per year
$4,000-$16,000 over 4 years		 $15,000 per year Out-of-State Scholarship
$60,000 over 4 years
Presidential Honors Scholarship

Merit-based award

 $2,500-$10,000 per year
$10,000-$40,000 over 4 years		 $2,500-$10,000 per year
$10,000-$40,000 over 4 years
Internship Scholarship

Awarded to to all eligible enrolled students

 $2,000
Available after first year at New College		 $2,000
Available after first year at New College
Pell-eligible Students

Financial need-based award
Must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant

  

Full coverage of tuition and fees  through gift aid from grant, scholarship, or waiver, excluding the Federal Pell Grant

  

Full coverage of tuition and fees through gift aid from grant, scholarship, or waiver, excluding the Federal Pell Grant
NCF Foundation Scholarship

Criteria-based award

 Varying amounts based on criteria Applications available for admitted students Varying amounts based on criteria Applications available for admitted students
Ricketts Harder You Work Scholarship

Criteria-based award

 

 
 Up to $108 rebate per successfully completed qualifying course. To qualify, students must be degree-seeking in the New College Great Books program and not have previously earned an undergraduate degree. The rebate applies to out-of-pocket tuition payments for 4-credit Great Books courses and is paid at the end of the academic year upon verification of satisfactorily completed coursework. The scholarship has no geographic limitations. Up to $108 rebate per successfully completed qualifying course. To qualify, students must be degree-seeking in the New College Great Books program and not have previously earned an undergraduate degree. The rebate applies to out-of-pocket tuition payments for 4-credit Great Books courses and is paid at the end of the academic year upon verification of satisfactorily completed coursework. The scholarship has no geographic limitations.

Total grants, scholarships, waivers and loans cannot exceed the institutional cost of attendance.

*Scholarship funding amounts are tied to residency guidelines for tuition purposes. Download the residency guidelines by clicking on this link. For example, a student who is a Florida resident for tuition purposes will not be eligible for an out-of-state scholarship. If a student qualifies for more than one scholarship, the student will receive the scholarship award with the larger dollar amount (unless the scholarship indicates otherwise).

For a downloadable PDF of 2024-25 first-year scholarship awards, click here.

Further questions may be directed to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid at [email protected].

Guaranteed Scholarships First-Year Students

The Four Winds Scholarship is a merit scholarship awarded to virtually all eligible enrolled first-year students based upon the GPA we calculate for you and your SAT/ACT scores at the time of admission. See the above table for scholarship award ranges.

The Presidential Honors Scholarship is a merit-based award. This scholarship can be combined with other scholarships, up to the institutional cost of attendance. See the above table for scholarship award ranges.

The Internship Scholarship is awarded to all eligible enrolled students. This one-time scholarship will fund an internship experience with an organization or community partner. This scholarship is available after the student’s first year at New College and prior to graduation. The Internship Scholarship can be combined with other scholarships, up to the institutional cost of attendance.

Pell eligible students entering for the 2024-2025 academic year will receive full coverage of tuition and fees through gift aid from grant, scholarship, or waiver (excluding the Federal Pell Grant).

A 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted to determine Pell-eligibility.

Florida’s Office of Student Financial Assistance administers a number of grant and scholarship programs, including these:

A waiver is available to students who meet certain criteria and who have grandparents who meet the Florida resident documentation requirements.

Learn more and apply

Application-based Scholarships

Applications for NCF Foundation Scholarships will be made available to all eligible admitted students. Amounts vary based on the scholarship criteria. 

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Tuition & Fees

Because New College is a public college, our in-state tuition and fees are significantly lower than those of private colleges. Along with Guaranteed Scholarships, you’ll receive an exceptional education at a state university value.

Financial Aid

Learn more about applying for need-based federal financial aid and other funding resources for students.