Scholarships
Georgian Court University and its students are fortunate to benefit from the generosity of many individuals and organizations. Scholarships and awards are funded through generous gifts from donors, and eligibility is determined by academic performance and, in some cases, financial need.
First-Year Merit Awards
| Award | Amount | GPA to Maintain |
|---|---|---|
| Trustee Scholarship | $19,000 | 2.5 or above |
| Presidential Scholarship | $18,000 | 2.5 or above |
| Dean's Scholarship | $17,000 | 2.5 or above |
| McAuley Scholarship | $14,000 | 2.0 or above |
| GCU Award | $10,000 | 2.0 or above |
| Honors Scholarship | $2,500 | - |
Transfer Merit Awards
| Award | Amount | Incoming GPA |
|---|---|---|
| Trustee Scholarship | $16,500 | 3.75–4.00 |
| Presidential Scholarship | $14,250 | 3.50–3.74 |
| Dean's Scholarship | $11,750 | 3.00–3.49 |
| McAuley Scholarship | $9,500 | 2.50–2.99 |
How Merit Scholarships Work
- Merit scholarships are applied to tuition only.
- Undergraduate students attending the Lakewood campus are automatically considered for scholarships upon acceptance to the university — there’s no separate scholarship application.
- All awards are based on continuous full-time enrollment.
- Merit aid is renewable for 4 academic years or 8 semesters.
- The university reserves the right to replace merit scholarships with other institutional aid if circumstances require it.
- Scholarship awards do change from year to year and are not increased after an offer of admission — the amount you’re offered is the amount you’ll receive, even if award levels change for future incoming classes.
If you can't maintain the pace needed to finish your degree within four years or eight semesters, you may appeal for an additional year, or up to two additional semesters, of merit aid. Appeals are considered case-by-case for students who could not maintain the required pace through no fault tied to academic performance itself.
Additional need-based aid may be available beyond your merit scholarship — contact the Office of Financial Aid to explore your options.
Financial Aid Staff
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Manisha Anand 732-987-2274
Title: Assistant Director of Financial Aid
- [email protected]
- Scully Registration and Finance Center
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Bernard Gajano 732-987-2230
Title: Director of Financial Aid
- [email protected]
- Scully Registration and Finance Center
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Edward Machnicki 732-987-2257
Title: Senior Financial Aid Counselor
- [email protected]
- Scully Registration and Finance Center
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Austin Whitehurst 732-987-2746
Title: Financial Aid Counselor
- [email protected]
- Scully Registration and Finance Center
