Returning Student Scholarships & Aid
Scholarship programs for returning students who previously attended UofL, have not attended any other colleges, and are returning to UofL in 2025 after at least a year away.
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Scholarships
Consideration for this renewable award requires an application, submission of transcripts, and in some instances, a personal statement. All awards are competitive and not guaranteed. This is a tuition-specific scholarship that can only be used to pay tuition charges
The application will open February 1, 2025.
Application deadline: June 1
AMOUNT PER YEAR | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
Up to $5,000 |
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Have all tuition, fees, and other associated costs paid in full by the due date for each semester through financial aid or other sources.
No deadline; awarded on a rolling basis. No scholarship application required. Awarded until funding is exhausted. Complete the Comeback Cards Interest Form. After submitting your interest form, one of our Transfer Admissions Counselors will contact you to discuss your eligibility and next steps.
AMOUNT PER YEAR | MINIMUM CRITERIA |
$500-$1,000 |
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Although returning students are not eligible for admissions scholarships, if you were previously receiving a scholarship while enrolled at UofL, you may be eligible for reinstatement of your award. For more information on this process, please reach out to the Financial Aid office at schsps@louisville.edu
ScholarshipUniverse also provides a one-stop portal to connect you with additional outside opportunities.
FAFSA-Based Aid
If you wish to apply for any need-based program, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). UofL’s school code is 001999.
The FAFSA form you fill out should correspond with the school year you're seeking aid for:
- If you're applying for the 2025-2026 school year (fall 2025 through summer 2026), submit the 2025-2026 FAFSA form.
- If you plan to start at UofL before August 2025, you will want to also complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA.
We highly encourage you to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after it opens for your desired school year. Each year's FAFSA starts on December 1.
• Need-based aid, tuition assistance and scholarships do not need to be repaid.
• Loans require repayment. Subsidized loans charge interest after graduation. Unsubsidized loans charge interest immediately.
• All amounts below are based on the 2024-2025 FAFSA
UPS Tuition Assistance
NAME | AMOUNT PER YEAR | CRITERIA |
| Metropolitan College | Full undergraduate, resident tuition | Work part-time, third shift at UPS in the Next Day Air operation, and receive up to full-time undergraduate, resident tuition to UofL, academic bonuses and fee payment benefits. Specific eligibility requirements. metro-college.com |
| Earn & Learn | Up to $2,500 | Work any part-time shift at UPS in the Air or Ground operations and receive tuition assistance. jobs-ups.com/earn-and-learn |