Scholarships and Aid Programs

"An investment in knowledge always pays the highest return."
~ Benjamin Franklin

Odds are choosing a college is one of the most important decisions you’ve ever made. Picking the school that’s right for you is a pretty big deal and a pretty big -- and very smart -- investment.

That's why we're committed to working with you and your family to afford your dream of an Ithaca education. We know that virtually every student, regardless of income level, is eligible for financial aid, and we'll help you discover what's available to you.

In fact, most of our incoming students receive financial aid, which may include scholarships, grants, jobs, loans, and/or private aid.

So scan this list of our top scholarships and contact our Office of Student Financial Services for expert advice on finding and applying for the financial aid you need.

Scholarships at a Glance


President's Scholarship

President's Scholarship


Ithaca College merit-based aid for students with outstanding academic performance and/or talent. For music school students, awards are primarily determined based on talent.


School-specific, named, merit-based scholarships

School-specific, named, merit-based scholarships


Ithaca College merit-based aid for students with superior academic performance and/or talent. For music school merit-based scholarships students, awards are primarily determined based on talent.


Ithaca Leadership Scholarship

Ithaca Leadership Scholarship


Ithaca College merit-based aid for students with superior academic performance and/or talent. For music school merit-based scholarships students, awards are primarily determined based on talent.


Ithaca Premier Talent Scholarship

Ithaca Premier Talent Scholarship


Ithaca College merit-based aid for students with superior academic performance and/or talent.


Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar Program

Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar Program


Ithaca College merit- and need-based aid for students from underrepresented groups who meet specific criteria. A separate application is required.


Park Scholar Program

Park Scholar Program


Ithaca College merit-based aid for communications programs students who meet specific criteria. A separate application is required.


ALANA Scholarship

ALANA Scholarship


Ithaca College merit-based aid for students who are members of underrepresented groups.


National Merit Recognition Award

National Merit Recognition Award/Ithaca College Merit Scholarship


Ithaca College–National Merit Scholarship Corporation merit-based aid for accepted National Merit finalists who name Ithaca College as their first-choice institution to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.


For more information:

Office of Student Financial Services
953 Danby Road
Ithaca, NY 14850-7000
(800) 429-4275
(607) 274-3131
Fax: (607) 274-1895
sfs@ithaca.edu

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