Transfer Cardinal Commitment Grant
Provides 100% tuition coverage for eligible transfers from Kentucky, giving them the financial support needed to complete their degree.
Transfer Cardinal Commitment Grant
Eligibility & Award
Eligible students are identified and awarded automatically; offer amounts are calculated taking into consideration all federal and state need-based grants, KEES, as well as university and institutional aid.
AMOUNT PER YEAR | ADDITIONAL CRITERIA |
100% tuition coverage after |
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*Cost of attendance is defined as tuition, housing, dining, transportation, books and other miscellaneous expenses. Unmet Need is defined as COA minus all federal and state grants, Federal Student Aid Index (SAI), KEES, as well as university and institutional aid. Offer amounts will be calculated taking into account all of these factors. View complete 2024-25 COA information.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR ONLINE PROGRAM STUDENTS: Students enrolled in a 100% online program are limited to a 12-credit hour award. Additional credit hours taken above 12 credit hours are charged the online per credit hour rate. The Cardinal Commitment Grant will not be adjusted to cover this additional tuition.
Transfer Cardinal Commitment Grant Renewal
The University of Louisville will continue to award the Cardinal Commitment Grant each semester until the student's first bachelor's degree is awarded.
- The award amount is locked based on the Cardinal Commitment award amount offered in the student's first year at UofL.
- The Cardinal Commitment is only awarded for fall and spring semesters, not summer.
- Change in federal or state aid, including Pell, SEOG, CAP, KEES or institutional merit aid does not result in an increased or decreased award in future semesters.
Renewal Criteria
- Must be enrolled full-time each semester to receive the award.
- Must maintain continuous attendance (does not include summers).
- Must file FAFSA each year.
- Must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.
- Contact the Student Financial Aid Office at 502-852-5511 or finaid@louisville.edu for any questions concerning aid eligibility or renewal criteria.