Out-Of-State Student Scholarships & Aid
Scholarship programs for first-time freshmen entering UofL in Fall 2027, 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.
- Students who are eligible to apply for this scholarship will find their next steps in their UofL Gateway soon after they apply to UofL.
All other Admissions Scholarships: No deadline. Guaranteed to be awarded to students admitted by April 1.
- No scholarship application required.
- Students who meet the minimum criteria will be notified of their award or eligibility in their UofL Gateway.
- All scholarships are open to all eligible students regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age.
- 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.
- All scholarships are available for students who are residents of Kentucky or Southern Indiana (Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Perry, Scott and Washington Counties). Students attending school on an F1 visa are only eligible for international scholarships.
Students are encouraged to submit test scores. Test scores are only considered when they advantage the student. Students who have participated in AP, CLEP, IB, dual credit, etc. coursework, and who meet the weighted GPA requirement, will be considered for scholarships without qualifying test scores.
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 about the Border Benefit Award.
Eligible areas: Illinois, Indiana*, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia
Amount Per Year | With Qualifying SAT/ACT Score and Weighted GPA | Without Qualifying SAT/ACT Score and Weighted GPA |
|---|---|---|
$16,000** | Automatic Upon Admission to UofL | |
$16,000** + $1,000 | 1230-1290 / 26-27 and 3.5 weighted GPA | 12-20 transferable credit hours (4-6 courses) and 3.5 weighted GPA |
$16,000** + $2,000 | 1300-1350 / 28-29 and 3.5 weighted GPA | 21-29 transferable credit hours (7-9 courses) and 3.5 weighted GPA |
$16,000** + $3,000 | 1360-1380 / 30 and 3.5 weighted GPA | 30+ transferable credit hours (10+ courses) and 3.5 weighted GPA |
$16,000** + $4,000 | 1390-1560 / 31-35 and 3.5 weighted GPA | N/A |
$16,000** + $5,000 | 1570-1600 / 36 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. The award will lower out-of-state tuition to the Kentucky in-state tuition rate.
***Transferable credit hours are credit for classes that count toward a degree program at the University of Louisville. These credits can come from passing AP, IB or Cambridge exams, or by passing a dual credit class that transfers to UofL from another accredited institution. Learn more about credit by exam.
Eligible areas: California, DC Metro, New Jersey, New York Metro, Pennsylvania and Southern New England
Learn more about the Regional Scholars Program.
Amount Per Year | With Qualifying SAT/ACT Score and Weighted GPA | Without Qualifying SAT/ACT Score and Weighted GPA |
|---|---|---|
$12,000 | Automatic Upon Admission to UofL | |
$13,000 | 1160-1250 / 24-26 and 3.25 weighted GPA | 12+ transferable credit hours (4+ courses) and 3.25 weighted GPA |
$14,000 | 1260-1320 / 27-28 and 3.5 weighted GPA | 12-20 transferable credit hours (4-6 courses) and 3.5 weighted GPA |
$16,000 | 1330-1600 / 29-36 and 3.5 weighted GPA | 21+ transferable credit hours (7+ courses) and 3.5 weighted GPA |
Eligible areas: Out-of-state areas residing outside of Border Benefit or Regional Scholar areas
Amount Per Year | With Qualifying SAT/ACT Score and Weighted GPA | Without Qualifying SAT/ACT Score and Weighted GPA |
|---|---|---|
$5,000 | 1160-1600 / 24-36 and 3.0 weighted GPA | 12+ transferable credit hours (4+ courses) and 3.0 weighted GPA |
$7,500 | 1160-1600 / 24-36 and 3.25 weighted GPA | 12-20 transferable credit hours (4-6 courses) and 3.25 weighted GPA |
$10,000 | 1200-1600 / 25-26 and 3.25 weighted GPA | 21+ transferable credit hours (7+ courses) and 3.25 weighted GPA |
$12,000 | 1260-1320 / 27-28 and 3.5 weighted GPA | N/A |
$15,000 | 1330-1600 / 29-36 and 3.5 weighted GPA | N/A |
Students are selected by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for this honor.
Amount Per Year | SAT/ACT Score and Weighted GPA |
|---|---|
$20,000 | No minimum test score required. 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 | SAT/ACT Score | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 for out-of-state students | 3.5 | 1160 / 24 |
All scholarships are open to all eligible students regardless of race, color, religion, 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.
Students are highly recommended to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after it opens each year.
• 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 are based on the 2026-2027 FAFSA. For more detailed information regarding these grant and loan programs, visit studentaid.gov.
Name | Amount Per Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
Federal Pell Grant | $740-$7,395 | Need-based grant |
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | $400 | Need-based grant |
Federal Work-Study (FWS) | Up to $6,500 | Need-based, on-campus employment |
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) | Loan |
Corporate Partners
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. Learn more about metro college |
| Earn & Learn | Up to $5,250 | Work any part-time shift at UPS in the Air or Ground operations and receive tuition assistance. Learn more about UPS Earn & Learn |
UofL Health
Amount Per Year | Type | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Full undergraduate resident tuition | Tuition remission | UofL students, who have worked part time or full time for at least one year at UofL Health, are eligible to receive up to full-time undergraduate, resident tuition. UofL Health employee dependents are also eligible. |
View all corporate partners offering tuition assistance or remission