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.
Admissions Scholarships
- Students who meet the minimum criteria will be notified of their eligibility following admission to UofL.
- Students will receive the highest scholarship amount they qualify for.
- Students attending school on an F1 visa are not eligible for admissions scholarships. International scholarships are available.
Bernard Osher Re-Entry Competitive Scholarship
Consideration for this one-time award requires an application, submission of transcripts, and in some instances, a personal statement. All awards are competitive and not guaranteed.
Application deadline: June 1
AMOUNT PER YEAR | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
Up to $5,000 | Students must be working on their first undergraduate degree and have experienced a hiatus in their education of five or more years. Requires a current FAFSA on file. |
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.
Comeback Cards Grant - Institutional Aid
No deadline; awarded on a rolling basis. No scholarship application required. FAFSA required.
AMOUNT PER YEAR | MINIMUM CRITERIA |
$500-$1,000 |
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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 |