Financial Aid

The School of Continuing Studies offers financial aid options for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Resources for Continuing Studies

Federal and State Aid

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) here. The federal school code for Muhlenberg College is 00330400. Completing the FAFSA will determine eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Director Student Loans, and the PHEAA PA State Grant.

Summer Study Financial Aid

Options

Financial Aid may be available for the summer semester for students enrolled at least half-time and who have completed the FAFSA. Financial aid disbursements typically occur after July 1^st.

Students enrolled at least half-time can apply online for the Summer PHEAA PA State Grant. Eligibility is based on enrollment status and academic progress.

Loans

Federal Direct Loans

Federal Direct Loans are available to students who have completed the FAFSA and are enrolled at least half-time.

A Subsidized Loan is need-based; the government pays the interest while the student is enrolled at least half-time
An Unsubsidized Loan is not need-based; interest begins accruing after disbursement but can be paid while in school. Interest and principal payments on Direct Loans may be deferred while the student is enrolled at least half-time

Interest rates for the student loan program for 2022-2023 will be 5.5%. Federal Loan fee of 1.057% is deducted from each loan disbursement.

Annual Borrowing Limits and Maximum Lifetime Eligibility.

Level	Subsidized	Unsubsidized	Total
1st Year	$3,500	$6,000	$9,500
2nd Year	$4,500	$6,000	$10,500
3rd Year	$5,500	$7,000	$12,500
4th Year	$5,500	$7,000	$12,500

The aggregate loan limit for undergraduate students is $57,500; no more than $23,000 of this amount may be in a Subsidized Loan.

Alternative Education Loans

Options for private education loans can be viewed and compared through ELMSelect here. The Office of Financial Aid will review your approved loan application before certification.

For inquiries about applying for financial aid, please contact Kim Myerson, assistant director, financial aid. | [email protected].

Scholarships

Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Students aged 25 or older who are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree and;
Have completed at least half the requirements toward their intended degree with either full-time (3 or more course units) or half-time enrollment (2 course units);
Are maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher;
Have unmet financial need as demonstrated by completing the FAFSA.

Contact Information:

Community Service Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Tuition benefits for two courses per semester.
Active in community service.
Demonstrated financial need via FAFSA
Selected by GCE scholarship committee

Contact Information: Eligible students may apply through their GCE Advisor

Constance Lewis Miller Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible women pursuing a first bachelor's degree
Widowed, divorced, or single
Considered Independent as per the FAFSA

Contact Information: Eligible students may apply using the GCE Application for Financial Aid

First Responders Scholarship

Muhlenberg College and the Division of Continuing Studies value and support our City of Allentown community partners. A scholarship equal to a 20% tuition discount per class for enrolled students in one of our Continuing Studies programs is available to active members of the Allentown Fire, Police, or Emergency Management Services Departments.

Sam Laposata Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Must have completed four courses at Muhlenberg College
Demonstrated financial need via FAFSA
Considered Independent as per the FAFSA

Contact Information: Eligible students may apply using the GCE Application for Financial Aid

Veterans Tuition Scholarship

Muhlenberg College and the Division of Graduate and Continuing Studies value and support our Veterans! A scholarship equal to a 20% tuition discount per class is available for Veterans (active, reserve or retired) enrolled in one of our Graduate Studies or Continuing Studies programs.

Outside Scholarships

Alpha Sigma Lambda Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria