Ithaca College participates in a wide variety of aid programs designed to meet the needs of most students. These include federal, state, and our own institutional aid programs. Additional information may be found on the Student Financial Services website. 

All applicants for admission to Ithaca College and all continuing students are eligible to apply for financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, work, and loans. Ithaca College institutional aid programs consist of merit-based, merit within need, and need-based-only programs.

Ithaca College offers a significant number of Ithaca College Scholarships which are awarded to students regardless of financial need. These awards are determined at the time a student is accepted for admission to the College.

• Ithaca College Grants are awarded to students based on demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
• Endowed scholarships and special awards are based on the criteria established by the donor and institutional policy. They are primarily awarded to students who have attended the College for at least one semester. Unless otherwise noted, all require demonstrated financial need and full time enrollment.