Support for the Cazenovia College financial aid programs is provided from both governmental and private sources. Scholarships are provided by foundations, individuals or organizations, as well as business and industry. The College continually seeks new sources of assistance for worthy and deserving students. For those interested in contributing to Cazenovia College’s student financial aid program, contact the Office of the President at 315.655.7116 or the Office of Institutional Advancement at 315.655.7369.
Academic Achievement Awards - Cazenovia College offers a comprehensive Academic Achievement Award Program for new freshmen and transfer students who have attained an associate’s degree prior to attending the College. This program supports the College’s belief that freshmen and transfers should be rewarded for the academic accomplishments achieved prior to enrolling at Cazenovia. All freshmen and qualified transfer students are automatically considered for this program once they have applied for admission.
For more information, click Academic Achievement Awards
Cazenovia College Grant - The Cazenovia College Grant program is need-based funding available to those students who file a FAFSA form. Award determinations are made by the Director of Financial Aid.
Emerson Scholarships - Emerson Scholarships are available to returning students through the individual academic programs. To be considered for an Emerson Scholarship, each student must complete and submit an Emerson Scholarship Application and provide the requested documentation by the appropriate deadline. The application is then forwarded to the academic program director for review and consideration. Only one Emerson Scholarship will be awarded per student. The amounts of the Emerson Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000 per year. These awards are for one year only and subsequent years require a new application and review.
Endowed Scholarships - These scholarships were established through Cazenovia College’s Named Scholarship Program. The generosity of the College’s friends allowed the establishment of an endowment to annually support each of the scholarships. (Amounts of awards may fluctuate.) All students are considered for the Endowed Scholarship Program. Award recipients are determined by the Director of Financial Aid. For a complete listing of Endowed Scholarships, click Endowed Scholarships.
Student Work Program - The College provides on-campus employment for students who need to work but who do not qualify for the Federal College Work-Study Program. Placement is based on early application and availability of jobs. The pay rate is the same as that for the Federal Work-Study Program. Interested students should contact the College’s Human Resource Office.
Transfer Scholarships - Students transferring to Cazenovia College are eligible for the following scholarships:
$5,000.00 – Transfer Scholarship - For students who have obtained an Associates Degree and then attend Cazenovia College and have achieved a 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the awarding institution
$7,000.00 – Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - For Students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa – documentation required
Presidential Transfer Scholarship (Up to 65% of tuition) - For students who have obtained an Associates Degree with a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA and then attend Cazenovia College. All recipients of the Presidential Transfer Scholarship are required to live on campus as a provision of this scholarship.
Eligible transfer students may only be considered for one of the above listed scholarships.
For more information regarding scholarships at Cazenovia College, please contact the Admissions and Financial Aid Office at 1.800.654.3210.