Border Benefit Award

In-State Tuition for Out-Of-State Students

Border Benefit Eligibility

Accepted first-time freshmen and transfers from the eligible areas below will automatically receive this renewable award. Students must attend school or reside in an eligible state or county:

  • All Illinois Counties
  • All Indiana Counties
    • Excludes Southern Indiana counties eligible for in-state tuition (Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Perry, Scott and Washington)
  • All Missouri Counties
  • All Ohio Counties
  • Select Tennessee Counties
    • Cheatham, Clay, Davidson, Macon, Maury, Montgomery, Pickett, Robertson, Rutherford, Stewart, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson
  • All Virginia Counties
  • All West Virginia Counties

All scholarships are open to all eligible students regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age.

Border Benefit Award

I looked for a school that would support an out-of-state student & give me a fresh start. UofL gave me a space to openly express myself while encouraging me to be an active member of the community.

Shay Thomson Psychology, Communication Minor, 2026
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502-852-6526 (Fax)

Location

University of Louisville
Houchens Building
2211 S Brook St #150
Louisville, KY 40208

Hours

Monday – Friday 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
No holiday hours