Types of Aid
Ithaca College participates in a wide variety of aid programs designed to meet the needs of most students. These include Federal, state (such as New York, Vermont, Delaware, and Rhode Island), and our own institutional aid programs. All applicants and continuing students are eligible to apply for aid programs that are available as scholarships, grants, loans, and work. Tax incentives may also apply for some families.
Scholarships
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Ithaca Merit-Based Scholarships for New Students These scholarships include named, endowed, and school-specific scholarships with varying academic criteria. Some require special applications. |
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Ithaca Scholarships for Returning Students These scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, financial need, or both. Some require separate applications and/or recommendations. |
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Ithaca College participants with the Army and Air Force ROTC programs in partnership with Cornell University. |
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Information about additional public and private sources of scholarships |
Grants
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These grants include need- and non-need-based programs to assist in making Ithaca College more accessible. |
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The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) provides need-based funding to eligible students and/or their families. |
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Grants to eligible students provided by the Federal Government through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application process. |
Loans
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Subsidized and unsubsidized student loans direct from the U.S. Department of Education. Loans are awarded by IC, but repaid to the federal government. |
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Low-interest loans for students with the greatest financial need are awarded by and repaid to Ithaca College. |
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Low-interest federal loans a parent can obtain for dependent undergraduates. PLUS loans are awarded by IC, but repaid to the federal government. |
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Low-interest federal loans a graduate student may obtain. Graduate PLUS Loans are awarded by Ithaca College, but repaid to the federal government. |
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Information about private sources of loans. |
Work Study Programs
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Help pay for college by working on- and off-campus through the Federal Work Study program or other student employment opportunities. |
Tax Incentives
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A number of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) programs provide assistance in reducing the cost of a college education. |