Financial Aid
Union College Scholarships and Grants
Presidential Scholarship is offered in recognition of outstanding academic and personal achievements. This scholarship ranges from $5,000 to $40,000 per year with larger awards going to the strongest students. These awards are automatically renewed for four years of full-time undergraduate study.
Henle Scholarship was established by David L. Henle '75 for Union College to recognize and support student scholars who demonstrate a unique combination of outstanding talents and accomplishments, academic excellence, and the promise of exceptional contribution and commitment to the College community. The Henle Scholarship is awarded to incoming first-year students and is automatically renewed for four years of full-time undergraduate study.
Making U Possible Grant is available to some students who otherwise would not qualify for need-based aid or would only qualify for a minimal amount.
Union College Grant is offered to students who demonstrate need for financial assistance. Since this is a need-based grant, students must apply for these funds on an annual basis. Significant changes in income and/or household information (such as number of children enrolled as undergraduates) may impact the level of grant eligibility.
Tuition Exchange (TE) Scholarship- Union College participates in the Tuition Exchange (TE) program, which offers scholarships to students whose parents or guardians are employed by a participating TE institution. First-year and transfer students are eligible to receive this scholarship for up to 12 terms of full-time enrollment at Union.
For the 2027–28 academic year, the Tuition Exchange Scholarship value is set at $45,000.
The TE application deadline aligns with the admission application deadline based on the student’s application type (e.g., Early Decision, Regular Decision, Transfer).
To learn more about the application process and eligibility requirements, please visit the Tuition Exchange website or contact your home institution’s TE Liaison Officer (also known as the export school contact) for guidance.
Federal and State Scholarships and Grants
Federal Pell Grants are awarded based on demonstrated need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants must provide income, asset, and family information on the FAFSA. Awards range from $740 to $7,395. Students must file the FAFSA and submit supporting documentation as requested by the Financial Aid Office.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) are federal grants ranging from $100 to $1,200. They are offered to students who are Pell Grant recipients and demonstrate the most financial need. To apply, students must file the FAFSA and submit documentation as requested by the Financial aid Office.
Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)/Academic Opportunity Program (AOP)
To qualify for HEOP, a student must be a New York State resident and be economically and educationally disadvantaged. Union College has a similar program for non-New York residents, AOP. Need is met through a combination of state, federal, and institutional funds.
New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is funded by New York State for residents who are enrolled as full-time students. Awards range from $500 to $5,665 and are based on a family's New York State net taxable income. To apply, students must have completed the FAFSA as well as the TAP application. TAP eligibility is limited to the equivalent of four years of full time study.
The Yellow Ribbon Program provides additional funding for veterans. As a participant in the Yellow Ribbon program, qualified applicants must self-identify as Yellow Ribbon eligible on their admission application.
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
ROTC programs are elective programs for students who desire commissions in the armed forces. Union students may enroll in ROTC programs of the Navy and Air Force at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy and of the Army at Siena College in Loudonville. The objective of ROTC programs is to develop professional officers who have acquired strong leadership and management skills and who have gained professional knowledge needed for future growth. ROTC students may be eligible for scholarships and other benefits available under two- and three-year programs of the selective services. Students interested in ROTC should contact one or more of the program representatives:
Jake L. Miller, Lt Col, USAF
Commander, AFROTC Det 550
Phone: (518) 276-6236
Email: afrotc@rpi.edu
MAJ Samuel F. Quinlan
Recruiting and Enrollment Officer
Assistant Professor of Military Science
Mohawk Army ROTC Program
Cell: (413) 386-8444
Office: (518) 783-2552
sfquinlan@albany.edu
squinlan@siena.edu
samuel.f.quinlan.mil@army.mil
Lieutenant Kevin BonetLugo
Lecturer of Naval Science
Phone: (518)276-8011
Email: navyrotc@rpi.edu
Website: https://info.rpi.edu/nrotc
