Scholarships, Grants, & Other Aid

On Campus Merit Scholarships for Incoming First-Time Freshmen*

*Scholarships are awarded to students whose admission application is received before the March 1^st priority date on a funds available basis.

On Campus Merit Scholarships for Transfer Students

*Scholarships are awarded to students whose admission application is received before the March 1^st priority date on a funds available basis.

Principal to President Scholarship – $10,000 – Each Four Years
Participating high school principals will nominate qualified students based on academic abilities rather than academic achievements. Possible candidates will be students who, for a multitude of reasons, have not achieved their full academic potential yet will benefit from an education at Post University. Candidates will have completed high school and must submit all required scholarship information.

The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business Scholarship
​Each year, the University awards full-tuition scholarships to two outstanding students who wish to pursue degrees in business from The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business on the University’s Main Campus. Students must enroll as full-time residential students, have high school cumulative grade point averages of at least 3.65, and SAT scores of at least 1160 (composite score) or ACT of 24, and meet eligibility requirements. The applicant must submit an essay as part of the application process.  Academic excellence and a commitment to quality are the factors the Admissions Committee and Business Faculty Readers use to determine the recipients. Once selected, to remain eligible for the scholarship each year, the recipient must maintain the status of a full-time residential student pursuing a degree within The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business and maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.50.

The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business Scholarship Through the Connecticut Community Foundation
The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business Scholarship is a $1,000 annual scholarship awarded through the Connecticut Community Foundation to an incoming freshman interested in pursuing a degree in business through The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business.

Post College Foundation Scholarships
Post College Foundation, Inc. accepts annual scholarship applications from students entering any year of an undergraduate or graduate degree program in business or the arts and sciences at Post University, residing in northwest Connecticut and carrying a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. An application and essay are required. Applications and details can be obtained from the Office of Student Finance.

Grant in Aid
Grant in Aid is given to students demonstrating the greatest financial need. The amount is determined on a case-by-case basis, dependent on the information submitted on the student’s FAFSA. A FAFSA is required to be considered for this need-based award.

Athletic Scholarships
Post University awards scholarships to student-athletes in many of its NCAA Division II programs. Students should contact the head coach of the sport they are interested in for more information on athletic awards. In order to maintain this scholarship, student-athletes must meet NCAA requirements.

Post University Scholars Scholarship
Students who demonstrate outstanding academic excellence by earning a grade point average of at least 3.90 upon graduation are named Post University Scholars and are eligible to receive an additional 10% tuition reduction beyond the 10% alumni reduction on a master’s degree program. The Post University Scholars tuition grant is contingent on the student maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better as a graduate student. Students named Post University Scholars who drop below a 3.50 cumulative grade point average in any given term will forfeit the additional 10% tuition grant.

Please contact Main Campus Admissions at 800.345.2562 for more information on scholarships requirements.

Returning Student Scholarships are worth $500 and may be awarded to students who demonstrate high scholastic achievement throughout their enrollment through an annual application process. Applications are available the second week of March each academic award year and are due by the date noted on the annual application. Applications can be obtained from the Office of Student Finance.

• Alumni Association Scholarship
• Charles H. Zwicker Scholarship
• Christopher Love Scholarship
• Damon Palladino Scholarship
• Edward/Rose Traurig Scholarship
• Edwin Angevine Scholarship
• Equine Resource Scholarship
• J.P. Morgan Chase Scholarship
• Joseph & Christin Alix Scholarship
• Louis D. Traurig Scholarship
• Maureen A. Gouldin Scholarship
• Max Traurig Scholarship
• Phyllis DeLeo & Jay Alix Scholarship
• Post Family Scholarship
• Raymond A. LaMoy Athletic Scholarship
• Rose Traurig Female Athlete Scholarship

“Yes You CANN” Scholarship for RN to BSN and RN to BSN/MSN (term-based program)

To support new nurses who have earned their RN licensure fewer than two years ago, we offer the Yes You CANN (Career Advancement for New Nurses) Scholarship. This $2,500 scholarship is granted to students who graduate from the RN to Bachelor of Science Nursing program or the RN to BSN/MSN. Scholarship funds will be posted to the student’s account at the time of graduation of the BSN degree for the purpose of paying any balance due the University at that time. Any Scholarship amount remaining will be refunded to the student.

Who is eligible?

• New students enrolling on or after March 1, 2017 in the term-based RN to B.S. Nursing or RN to B.S. Nursing/ M.S. Nursing
• Student must have earned their RN licensure fewer than two years ago
• Student must maintain continuous enrollment in the program as defined in the academic catalog
• Student may not participate in any other form of tuition or fee discount program offered by the College

*This is an automatic consideration scholarship. If you meet the eligibility requirements you will automatically be granted this scholarship.

American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences – Military Severely Injured Scholarship

American Sentinel College offers scholarship assistance to service members from any branch of the U.S. military who have been severely injured in the line of duty. The service members’ spouses are also eligible.

American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences – Native American/First Nations Nursing Scholarship

The obstacles faced by healthcare professionals can vary considerably across the continent. To address disparities faced by healthcare professionals serving the indigenous peoples of North America, American Sentinel College is introducing a two-phase Native American/First Nations Nursing Scholarship.

This scholarship program is open to the U.S. and Canada and to those professionals associated with the institutions described below.

55 full-tuition scholarships will be awarded per calendar year in 2021 and 2022 (15 BSN, 2 BSN/MSN, 10 MSN, 2 MSN/MBA-Healthcare, 3 MBA-Healthcare, 5 DNP, 9 certificates, and 9 digital/microcredentials).  Scholarship awards are one-time disbursements and may be applied to the cost of tuition only. Students will be responsible for books and associated fees.  Students may not be awarded more than one American Sentinel College scholarship per year.

Please contact Online Admissions at 800.345.2562 for more information on scholarships requirements.

A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Eligibility for this grant is determined by students’ financial needs and meeting general eligibility requirements. Students cannot receive Federal Pell Grants at more than one institution concurrently. The amount of Federal Pell Grant funds students may receive over their lifetimes is limited to the equivalent of six full-time years of Pell Grant funding.

To qualify for the Military Program tuition and fee schedule, the following conditions must be met:

1. Students who are military service members or veterans, must provide a copy of the service member’s DD-214, or if the service member is still serving in the military, the University military admissions office will obtain an official copy of the member’s Joint Service Transcript.
2. Students who are family members of a service member or veteran, must provide a copy of the service member’s DD-214 to the University’s military admissions office, or if service members are still serving in the military, the service members must provide their active duty orders to the University.
   • Students who are spouses must provide copies of marriage certificates/licenses verifying the dependency and relationships to the veterans or service members.
   • Students who are dependents must provide copies of their birth certificates verifying the dependency and relationships to the veterans or service members. To be a dependent the student must be under the age of 24, unmarried, and have no children of their own.

For more information on Military Benefits and Types of Funding please visit the Military section.

Post University maintains active partnerships with organizations across all industries including hospitals and hospital systems, manufacturing, gaming and entertainment, municipalities, associations, and other institutions of higher learning, to support the educational needs of their employees, members, and students.

Education Partner benefits include reduced tuition, deferred payment options, accelerated admissions processing, employer direct payment options, and creative partnership support via designated partnership representation. Partner benefits extend to partner employees, members, and may also extend to family members living within the same household.

See if you are eligible for our Education Partner benefits though your employer or organization by speaking with one of our Admissions Advisors today.

A flat tuition rate of $555 per credit is available to students who have successfully completed a Post University undergraduate degree and continue their education by pursuing a graduate degree from Post University. This reduction will also waive the ECM fee and the Technology fee.

A 20% tuition reduction is available to students who have successfully completed a Post University degree and continue their education by pursuing a degree from American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences.  This reduction is for tuition only and does not waive or reduce any program fees or other charges.  Please check with your Financial Aid Advisor for further information on the alumni tuition reduction as it applies to your program of choice. 

Students who continue their undergraduate studies in Post’s online program will receive a 20% tuition reduction. The 20% tuition reduction cannot be combined with any other scholarships offered by Post. Students who continue their undergraduate studies in Post’s full-time Main Campus program will also receive a 20% tuition reduction. Additionally, students may be eligible for other more generous University scholarships as detailed on the this page. Main campus applications and corresponding financial packages will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Online and Main Campus tuition reductions, as well as University scholarships, may be combined with scholarships and grants provided by third parties, such as the US Department of Education.

If you are an American Sentinel College student working or residing in a HRSA Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) area (check zip codes) you are eligible to receive the following special discounted pricing:

If you are an American Sentinel College student who is a resident of Canada, you qualify for the following special discounted pricing:

American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences appreciates nurses and their service. New students who have been Registered Nurses for 10 years or more, are eligible to receive a discounted tuition rate.

New American Sentinel College students who have experience working in Information Technology or Information Management professions and/or hold qualified IT certifications are eligible to receive a reduced tuition rate, which can save you up to $3,600 off your degree.