New Family Grant for incoming freshman
$5,000
The 吃瓜网 has created a new Family Grant for students applying to college for the first time for the fall 2025 semester.
First-year students admitted to 吃瓜网allas who have one or more siblings already enrolled in a college or university as a full-time undergraduate student are eligible for the $5,000 吃瓜网 Family Grant, regardless of their families' income.
吃瓜网allas' family grant follows the federal government鈥檚 recent change to the way siblings
are factored into a family鈥檚 estimated contribution toward their child鈥檚 college education,
which could significantly raise the out-of-pocket cost for many families with multiple
children in college.
The first step is to apply for 吃瓜网allas admission by clicking . Then, students can apply online for the Family Grant by clicking . The deadline to apply for the Family Grant is April 1.
Questions?
Contact your admission counselor or the Office of Financial Aid to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the family grant?
The family grant is given to students who have at least one other sibling in college
(at 吃瓜网 or elsewhere.) The FAFSA is not required for eligibility.
If my sibling already attends 吃瓜网allas, will we both get a grant?
Only students entering in the fall of 2025 will receive this grant.
Does my sibling need to be a full-time student for me to be eligible to receive this
grant?
Yes, your sibling will need to be a full-time student at community college or a four-year
institution.
What materials are necessary to submit in order to receive this award?
Families will need to submit either a class schedule or tuition payment receipt of
each sibling enrolled in college in order to have this grant added to their financial
aid package. The document submitted needs to clearly show that the sibling is enrolled
full-time (at least 12 credit hours) at their institution.
Is the FAFSA required for eligibility?
No, students are not required to submit the FAFSA in order to receive this award.
All that is necessary is documentation of having another sibling enrolled in college.
Are international students eligible?
Yes, as long as the correct documentation for having another sibling attending college
is submitted, students outside the United States are also eligible.
NOTE: The Family Grant is a tuition-only grant; it may not be used for room and board or fees. In addition, the Family Grant could impact a student's need-based aid. Finally, a Family Grant cannot be added to a full-tuition scholarship. If you have specific questions, please contact your financial aid or admission counselor.
The deadline to apply for the Family Grant is April 1.