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Keeping Your Education Accessible

Each year, we offer students millions in merit and need-based scholarships to support academically qualified new and returning students like you. This investment in your success demonstrates our dedication to ensuring a Fredonia education remains within reach, regardless of your financial situation. By reducing the burden of tuition costs, we empower you to focus on academic achievement, not financial stress.

New First-Year Student Scholarships

All first-time First-Year applicants who complete the admission application process will be considered for Fredonia scholarships including many significant, renewable awards: 

  • President's Award of Excellence - $6,000/year
  • Fredonia Scholar Award - $4,500/year
  • True Blue Scholar Award - $2,500/year
  • Good Neighbor Award (PA & OH) - $6,000/year 

Transfer Student Scholarships

Non-resident transfer students in good academic standing are automatically considered for two of Fredonia's top scholarship opportunities: 

The President's Out of State Scholar Award provides $5,000 per year and is renewable. 

The Good Neighbor Award is available to students from Pennsylvania and Ohio, a renewable scholarship worth $6,000 per year. 

Returning Student Scholarship Opportunities

Fredonia's FREDscholar program automatically matches incoming and current students to scholarships based on academic achievement, financial need, and other qualifications. FREDscholar takes the guesswork out of paying for your Fredonia education.

So Many Options

Fredonia offers a variety of other financial aid options to make your education affordable. This includes federal and state grants, work-study programs, and student loans. Our dedicated financial aid staff is here to help you explore all potential sources of funding and create a personalized plan to cover your college costs.

Detailed information to help you apply for any kind of financial assistance is available form the Office of Financial Aid. 

We're here to help! Reach out if you have any questions or concerns about any part of the process.

Financial Aid Office 
209 Maytum Hall 
(716) 673-3253 
(716) 673-3785 Fax 
financial.aid@fredonia.edu 

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