Academic Scholarships and Grants
Catholic University focuses on helping as many eligible students
as possible achieve their goal of a quality, values-based education.
Eight out of every 10 full-time CUA students receive some level
of financial aid, based on both need and academic potential. However,
only in rare circumstances do students qualify to receive more than
one academic merit scholarship.
The following awards do not require a separate application or nomination
form. Applicants are considered for these monies based upon the
completed Undergraduate Application for Admission.
Archdiocesan Scholarships
These full-tuition, four-year scholarships are CUA's most prestigious
awards and five are awarded each year. Students must have a minimum
3.8 GPA (4.0 scale), a minimum SAT of 1450 (or an ACT of 32 or higher),
and rank in the top 10% of their high school class to be considered.
Please note that these awards are for incoming freshmen only.
University Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to students who have a proven academic
profile as determined by their GPA and SAT (or ACT) scores, as well
as a strong personal profile, shown through leadership experience
and extracurricular activities.
CUA Grants
Students may qualify for these need-based grants based on demonstrated
financial need on the FAFSA.
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