Traditional First-Year Undergraduate Aid Information

Carlow University considers you a traditional first-year undergraduate student if you are currently enrolled in high school and are applying for a bachelor’s degree program.

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Types of available aid:

Scholarships and awards: academic Merit Scholarships, athletic scholarships, Honors Program scholarships, outside scholarships and various awards for those who qualify
Grants: need-based institutional, federal and state grants awarded annually (there is no obligation to repay these “gift aid” grants)
Loans: eligibility determined by filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Work-study: opportunities for student employment based on financial need