Admissions Scholarships 

Grawemeyer Competitive Scholarship: December 15 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.

Admissions Scholarships

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 in 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.


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 CollegeFull undergraduate, resident tuitionWork 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 & LearnUp to $2,500Work any part-time shift at UPS in the Air or Ground operations and receive tuition assistance. 
jobs-ups.com/earn-and-learn

Contact Us

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Department Website about

Phone

502-852-6531
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