Cornell University Grant

Cornell Grants are available to students with financial need, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment. The aid comes from several sources - university endowments, your college's own funds, alumni, and a general fund.

Things to keep in mind:

• there is no minimum or maximum amount of grant awarded
• there is no standard ‘income bracket’ or cut-off for grant aid recipients; eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis
• university grants are awarded after non-university funds, work-study, and loans
• 94% of aid recipients received need-based grant aid in 2006-2007

Endowed Scholarships

Students with grant aid eligibility may be eligible to receive a named endowed scholarship.
These scholarships are established by individuals, such as Cornell alumni who were themselves the beneficiaries of student aid, and are especially meaningful. An endowed scholarship can establish a direct connection between you and the donor; most donors welcome the opportunity to meet or correspond with the students who receive their awards.

Things to keep in mind:

• a named endowed scholarship does not change the total amount of financial aid awarded
• funds will replace Cornell Grant or self-help dollar for dollar
• scholarships are awarded to students who meet the criteria specific to each fund