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.
How Grants Are Applied: We coordinate with other financial aid to maximize benefits for your dependent:
- Scholarships and grants without restrictions are applied to room and board first, with remaining funds going to tuition and 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 attendance
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, or other required materials
- If total aid exceeds cost of attendance, 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
Deadlines:
- Payment for fall semester: Must receive Tuition Grant Form by December 1
- Payment for spring semester: Must receive Tuition Grant Form by May 1
Processing:
- Submit the Tuition Grant Form as soon as you receive the invoice
- Payment made 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.