Legacy Grant
The Legacy Grant is available exclusively to first-year and transfer legacy students enrolling at JCU in fall 2024. 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.
Catholic Commitment Award
John Carroll values your family’s commitment to Catholic education. Admitted students who currently attend and graduate from a Catholic High School will automatically receive a $1,000 award that will renew annually.
Students who are awarded one or more of the following financial assistance opportunities are not eligible to receive either the Legacy Grant or the Catholic Commitment Award. If a student is awarded either of these prior to being awarded one or more of the following financial assistance opportunities, either or both of these awards will be rescinded.
- JCU Faculty and Staff Tuition Grant
- Tuition Exchange Programs, including FACHEX, TEP, and CIC-TEP
- Student Veterans or dependents receiving full benefits
- ROTC Scholarships
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 JCU Gateway portal. We also encourage students to submit the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 1, 2024, to determine whether they might be eligible for additional financial support.
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.