Tulane offers both merit- and need-based aid programs. All admitted students are considered for merit-based scholarships, and the review process is need-blind. Several need-based aid awards and programs are also available through our Office of Financial Aid.
Merit-Based Scholarships
All freshmen applicants are considered for partial merit scholarships generally ranging up to $35,000 per year. Additionally, there are merit scholarships that require supplemental materials and have additional application procedures: the Deans’ Honor Scholarship, the Paul Tulane Award, the Stamps Scholarship, the Louisiana Excellence Award (Louisiana high school students only), and the Community Service Fellowship.
Need-Based Financial Aid
Numerous need-based awards, including a no-loan program for middle income families, are available through our Office of Financial Aid. Eligible students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be reviewed and considered for all federal student aid programs. Tulane requires that both the FAFSA and the CSS Profile; along with all necessary validation documents are submitted for students seeking need-based institutional aid from Tulane.
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Scholarships and Grants Offered
Institutional Merit Scholarships
- Full-tuition scholarships
- Total-cost scholarship
- Partial scholarships
- Community Service Fellowship
- All freshman are automatically considered for merit awards ranging from up to $32,000 per year
Louisiana Resident Scholarships
- Legislative Scholarship
- Mayoral Scholarship
- Louisiana Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS)
- Louisiana Excellence Award
Transfer Student Scholarships
- Partial scholarships
International Student Scholarships
Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
Offered through the Office of Financial Aid
- Tulane Need-Based Scholarship
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
- Tulane’s No-Loan Assistance Scholarship (NOLA)
Other Scholarships
- Athletic Scholarship
- ROTC Scholarships (Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines)
- Tuition Exchange Scholarship
- Musicianship Scholarship
- Architecture Portfolio Award
- Marching Band Award (please contact Barry Spanier)
- Tulane National Merit Scholarship
- Veterans’ Education Benefits (Yellow Ribbon Program)