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. The TE EZ-Application will only need to be submitted to Tuition Exchange once unless your dependent transfers to another TE school.  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.