Tuition Grant

Gettysburg College Tuition Grant Program

Eligibility: After five years of employment, a benefits-eligible employee will be eligible for the Tuition Grant program.

Dependent children of eligible College employees who are accepted at an accredited four-year college or university will be able to receive a tuition grant from the College. The grant equals up to 30% of Gettysburg College's current tuition and is paid directly to the student's institution. (Please see below for the new requirement regarding the Tuition Exchange Program.)

How Grants Are Applied: We coordinate with other financial aid to maximize benefits for your dependent:

  • Scholarships and grants without restrictions are applied to only room and board first, with remaining funds going to only tuition and mandatory fees.
  • Scholarships and grants that must be used for tuition are applied there first, then our grant covers the remaining portion up to our maximum limit.
  • The total of our grant plus all other financial aid cannot exceed the student's total cost of tuition and mandatory fees.

Duration and Requirements: This benefit covers up to four full-time academic years (or eight semesters) of undergraduate study while the student is pursuing a bachelor's degree at a four-year American-accredited college or university. Summer courses do count as a semester. Distance learning programs are not covered.

NEW REQUIREMENT: If your child plans to attend a school that participates in Tuition Exchange, you must first apply for Tuition Exchange. Only if that application is denied can you use the Tuition Grant Program (after meeting the five-year employment requirement).

Financial Aid Requirements

  • Complete the FAFSA by the required deadline during initial admission
  • The Financial Aid Office will notify you if FAFSA is required in subsequent years
  • Report all outside awards or grants to Human Resources, noting any restrictions if applicable (see above for how scholarships and grants are applied)
  • Outside awards may cover room, board, fees, textbooks.
  • If total aid exceeds cost of tuition and mandatory fees, the Gettysburg College Grant will be reduced accordingly

Application Process:

Required Documents:

  • Complete and sign a Tuition Grant for Eligible Dependents form 
  • Submit an itemized copy of the bill from the educational institution
  • Any financial aid award/scholarship letters, if applicable
  • If student is living off campus, a copy of the lease.

Deadlines:

Processing:

  • Submit the Tuition Grant Form as soon as you receive the invoice. It can take 7-10 days to process the request.
  • Payment will be sent directly to the institution
  • You will receive an email confirmation when approved and submitted to accounts payable for payment.

Separate Program: Guest Student Option at Gettysburg College

Dependent children may enroll as guest students at Gettysburg College if approved by the Director of Admissions.

Benefits: Tuition remission for up to two courses per term during the regular academic year (other fees still apply)

Important Note: Any courses taken as a guest student will count as a quarter semester against the student's eligibility for tuition aid if they later become a degree candidate at Gettysburg or another accredited four-year institution. Summer courses count as a semester.