Transfer Student Scholarships

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Admitted students who are U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent resident aliens, or eligible non-citizens can receive scholarship funding. 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 Transfer Students

Entering 2024-2025 Academic Year

Award

Florida Residents*

Out-Of-State Residents*

Presidential Honors Scholarship

Merit-based award

$2,500-$10,000 per year
$5,000-$20,000 over 2 years
$2,500-$10,000 per year
$5,000-$20,000 over 2 years

Internship Scholarship

Awarded to to all eligible enrolled students

$2,000 $2,000

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 studentsVarying amounts based on criteria Applications available for admitted students

Transfer Scholar Award

Merit award based on cumulatitve institutional GPA from last college/university attended

3.00-4.00 GPA: $3,000 per year
Under 3.00 GPA: $1,500 per year
Out-of-State Scholarship: $15,000

NCF Transform Partner College

Merit-based aware for FL State College transfers

$500 per year$500 per year

Phi Theta Kappa Scholar Award

Merit-based award for Phi Theta Kappa members

$1,000 per year$1,000 per year

All-Florida Academic Team

$2,000 per yearN/A
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 transfer scholarship awards, click here.

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

Scholarships for Transfer Students Entering 2024-2025 Academic Year

All eligible enrolled Florida transfer students will be awarded this scholarship.

  • 3.00 – 4.00 GPA*: $3,000 per year
  • Under 3.00 GPA*: $1,500 per year

* cumulative institutional GPA for last college attended.

All eligible enrolled out-of-state transfer students will be awarded a $15,000 per year Out-of-State Transfer Scholar Award.

The Presidential Honors Scholarship is a merit-based award. 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. See the above table for scholarship award amounts.

Eligible enrolled students transferring to New College from an NCF Transform partner college will be awarded this scholarship. This scholarship can be combined with other scholarships, up to the institutional cost of attendance. See the above table for scholarship award amounts.

Eligible enrolled students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa will be awarded this scholarship. This scholarship may be combined with either the Florida or Out-of-State Resident Transfer Scholar Award, or the All-Florida Academic Team Award, but not both. See the above table for scholarship award amounts.

Eligible enrolled students who are members of the All-Florida Academic Team will be awarded this scholarship. This scholarship may be combined with either the Florida or Out-of-State Resident Transfer Scholar Award, or the Phi Theta Kappa Scholar Award, but not both. See the above table for scholarship award amounts.

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. 

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 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.