Discovery Visit and Apply Grant
Submit your application and make an official visit to JCU by November 1, 2024 to receive your $2,000 Discovery Visit and Apply Grant.
*Only your application needs to be submitted by November 1—transcripts and other materials are not required by this date. An official visit to JCU includes any in-person visit or event hosted by the JCU Office of Admission.
Eligibility: Only students who are admitted to John Carroll University as incoming first-year students for the fall 2025.
Students who are awarded one or more of the following financial assistance opportunities are not eligible to receive this grant:
- JCU Faculty and Staff Tuition Grant
- Tuition Exchange Programs, including FACHEX, TEP, and CIC-TEP
- Student Veterans or dependents receiving full benefits
- ROTC Scholarships
Legacy Grant
The Legacy Grant is available exclusively to first-year and transfer legacy students enrolling at JCU in fall 2025. Eligible legacy students will automatically qualify to receive this $1,000 grant that will renew annually.
Eligible legacy students include those students who have had a parent, step-parent, legal guardian, grandparent, or sibling graduate from JCU at the time of application. Applicants should indicate their legacy connection(s), along with their year(s) of graduation, on their application for admission.
Academic, Alumni, Regional, and Special Interest Scholarship Opportunities
Eligible students will be considered for scholarship opportunities at JCU beyond the Merit Scholarship, Legacy Grant, and Catholic Commitment Award. A few of these awards require a separate application, which will be available in your myJCU Gateway portal. You can view the full list of available scholarship opportunities for incoming first-year students by clicking here.
We also encourage students to submit the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will become available in December, to determine their eligibility for additional financial aid, including grants, loans, and scholarships.
Outside Scholarships
Be sure to research and apply for outside scholarships, which can help you gain additional support for your John Carroll educational experience. All legitimate scholarship searches should be free and should not ask for any credit card or bank information. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a scholarship offer or search, please do not hesitate to contact Student Enrollment and Financial Services or the Better Business Bureau.
Explore a list of reputable scholarship search engines our students have found helpful.
More information regarding the total cost of attendance can be found here.