Out-Of-State Student Scholarships & Aid
Scholarship programs for first-time freshmen entering UofL in Fall 2025, residing outside of Kentucky and Southern Indiana (Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Perry, Scott and Washington Counties).
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Admissions Scholarships
Grawemeyer Competitive Scholarship: December 1 deadline.
Additional application and materials required.
All other Admissions Scholarships: No deadline; awarded through May 1.
No scholarship application required.
- Students who meet the minimum criteria will be notified of their award or eligibility in their New Cards Gateway.
- All awards listed are renewable.
- Admissions scholarships cannot be stacked with other admissions scholarships.
- Students will receive the highest scholarship amount they qualify for.
- Out-of-state students enrolled in 100% online degree programs are not eligible for admissions scholarships.
- Students attending school on an F1 visa are not eligible for admissions scholarships. International scholarships are available.
All scholarships are open to all eligible students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.
Admissions Scholarships
In-State Tuition for Out-Of-State Students
This grant enables out-of-state resident students to pay the equivalent of Kentucky in-state tuition by subtracting it from their tuition bill. Learn more.
Eligible areas: Illinois, Indiana*, Nashville Metro, St. Louis Metro, Ohio, West Virginia
AMOUNT PER YEAR | WITH QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA | WITHOUT QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA |
|---|---|---|
$16,000** | Automatic Upon Admission to UofL | |
$16,000** + $1,000 | 26-27 / 1230-1290 and 3.5 Weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review*** and 3.5 weighted GPA |
$16,000** + $2,000 | 28-29 / 1300-1350 and 3.5 Weighted GPA | N/A |
$16,000** + $3,000 | 30 / 1360-1380 and 3.5 Weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review*** and 3.5 weighted GPA |
$16,000** + $4,000 | 31-35 / 1390-1560 and 3.5 Weighted GPA | N/A |
$16,000** + $5,000 | 36 / 1570 and 3.5 Weighted GPA | N/A |
*Students from the Indiana counties of Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Perry, Scott and Washington pay in-state tuition and are not eligible for this award.
**This amount is an approximation.
***Awards are selective based on review and are not guaranteed. Students who have participated in Advanced Placement, Cambridge, International Baccalaureate, and/or dual credit coursework, and who meet the weighted GPA requirement, will be considered for scholarships without qualifying test scores. A comprehensive academic review considers the number of previously mentioned coursework types a student completes in high school compared with the number of courses their school offers. Students who have participated in Advanced Placement, Cambridge, International Baccalaureate, and/or dual credit coursework, and who meet the weighted GPA requirement, will be considered for scholarships without qualifying test scores.
Eligible areas: California, DC Metro, Metro NY/NJ/PA and Southern New England
AMOUNT PER YEAR | WITH QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA | WITHOUT QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA |
|---|---|---|
$12,000 | Automatic Upon Admission to UofL | |
$13,000 | 24-26 / 1160-1250 and 3.25 Weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review* and 3.25 weighted GPA |
$14,000 | 27-28 / 1260-1320 and 3.5 Weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review* and 3.5 weighted GPA |
$16,000 | 29 / 1330 and 3.5 Weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review* and 3.5 weighted GPA |
*Awards are selective based on review and are not guaranteed. Students who have participated in Advanced Placement, Cambridge, International Baccalaureate, and/or dual credit coursework, and who meet the weighted GPA requirement, will be considered for scholarships without qualifying test scores. A comprehensive academic review considers the number of previously mentioned coursework types a student completes in high school compared with the number of courses their school offers. Students who have participated in Advanced Placement, Cambridge, International Baccalaureate, and/or dual credit coursework, and who meet the weighted GPA requirement, will be considered for scholarships without qualifying test scores.
Eligible areas: Out-of-state areas residing outside of Border Benefit or Regional Scholar areas
AMOUNT PER YEAR | WITH QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA | WITHOUT QUALIFYING ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA |
|---|---|---|
$5,000 | 24 / 1160 and 3.0 weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review*** and 3.0 weighted GPA |
$7,500 | 24 / 1160 and 3.25 Weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review*** and 3.25 weighted GPA |
$10,000 | 25-26 / 1200-1250 and 3.5 Weighted GPA | Comprehensive academic review*** and 3.25 weighted GPA |
$12,000 | 27-28 / 1260-1320 and 3.5 Weighted GPA | N/A |
$15,000 | 29 ACT / 1330 SAT and 3.5 Weighted GPA | N/A |
*Awards are selective based on review and are not guaranteed. Students who have participated in Advanced Placement, Cambridge, International Baccalaureate, and/or dual credit coursework, and who meet the weighted GPA requirement, will be considered for scholarships without qualifying test scores. A comprehensive academic review considers the number of previously mentioned coursework types a student completes in high school compared with the number of courses their school offers. Students who have participated in Advanced Placement, Cambridge, International Baccalaureate, and/or dual credit coursework, and who meet the weighted GPA requirement, will be considered for scholarships without qualifying test scores.
Students are selected by the National Merit Corporation for this honor.
AMOUNT PER YEAR | ACT/SAT SCORE & WEIGHTED GPA |
$28,000 National Scholars Award | 3.5 weighted GPA |
The University of Louisville awards ten students who demonstrate an interest in undergraduate research in their respective fields with the Grawemeyer Scholarship. Recipients are involved in a program of civic and cultural engagement in Metro Louisville and are encouraged to do undergraduate research with faculty. The program facilitates the connections necessary to get started on undergraduate research projects. As a part of their scholarship, students will have the opportunity to attend the awards banquet where these esteemed Grawemeyer Award recipients are named for their innovative ideas and research.
Application deadline: December 1
AMOUNT PER YEAR | WEIGHTED GPA | ACT/SAT SCORE | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
| $28,000 for out-of-state students | 3.5 | Not considered |
This scholarship is open to all eligible students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age. |
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 2025-2026 FAFSA will open on December 1, 2024. Students who wish to start at UofL in Fall 2025 are highly recommended to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after it opens.
• 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.
All FAFSA-based aid is open to all eligible students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.
NAME | AMOUNT PER YEAR | TYPE |
Federal Pell Grant | $767-$7,395 | Need-based grant |
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | $200-$400 | Need-based grant |
Federal Work-Study (FWS) | $5,700-$6,500 | Need-based work |
Federal Direct Loans | $5,500 maximum first year | Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans |
Parent PLUS Loan | Various amounts, up to cost of attendance (minus other awards) | Unsubsidized Loan |
Outside Scholarships
UofL and ScholarshipUniverse provides a one-stop portal to connect you with additional outside opportunities.
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 |