Grants
What is a grant?
Grants are financial assistance open to all full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates who demonstrate need. Grants can come from the federal government, the state government, or directly from ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳'s College.
Do you have to pay back grants?
No. Grants do not need to be repaid and are renewable each year provided renewal eligibility requirements are met. The following grant information is updated for the Fall 2025 entry term.
Institutional Grants
Holy Cross Resident Grant ($5,000)
For students who attend a high school sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross. This grant is applied to room charges for ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳'s College residence halls for the student's first year.
Legacy Grant ($1,000)
An annual award for a child, stepchild, or grandchild of a member of the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳'s College alumni community that is renewable for up to four years (eight semesters) of undergraduate, full-time enrollment with a maximum award of $4,000.
Sibling Grant ($1,500)
This tuition grant is awarded for families when they have two or more undergraduate, dependent siblings enrolled concurrently on a full-time basis during the fall or spring semester.
ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳'s Grant-in-Aid (Varies)
ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳'s Grant in Aid is based on financial need as determined by information reported on the FAFSA. These grants may be adjusted annually based on a student's/family's financial situation. Students must file a FAFSA each year in order to be considered for a ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳'s Grant in Aid. This grant is need-based and does not have to be repaid.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is awarded to transfer students who are members of this International Scholastic Order of two-year colleges. A minimum transfer GPA of 3.50 is required for consideration for this scholarship as well as an earned associate degree. The student must enroll at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳'s College immediately upon graduation from the two-year college. Proof of PTK membership is required. This scholarship is renewed if the recipient maintains a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳'s College. Part-time students are not eligible for this award.
Federal Grants
Federal Pell Grant (Varies)
The Pell grant is a federal need-based grant for students with a low expected family contribution (EFC). Full-time scheduled awards range up to a maximum of $7,395. (2025-2026).
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (Varies)
The SEOG campus-based federal grant is awarded to Pell Grant recipients in most need. Award amounts vary but will never exceed $4,000 per year.
State Grants
Pennsylvania State Grant
This need-based grant is for Pennsylvania residents with awards ranging from $500 to $5,795. Final determination of the award is made beginning in mid-May. Students must file their FAFSA each year by May 1 to be considered.