Grants & Scholarships

If you qualify, scholarships, discounts, and grants can help ease the cost of your Tiffin University education. Scholarships, discounts, and grants are available in many areas, from many providers. Listed below are just a few of your grant and scholarship options. For more information on whether you're eligible for these real resources, please contact us in The Financial Aid Office. We're here to help!

 

What are Scholarships, Discounts, and/or Grants?

A scholarship, discount, or grant is a sum of money or other aid granted to a student because of merit, need, or other reasons to pursue his or her studies. Unlike loans, this type of aid does not have to be repaid.

 

Federal and State Aid

    Federal Pell Grant:

  • Available exclusively to undergraduates
  • Must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • Depends on your status as a full-time or part-time student
  • Must have financial need
  • Based on your cost of attendance and if you plan to attend the full year or less

    Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG):

  • Available exclusively to undergraduates
  • Requires exceptional financial need
  • Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients.
  • Funds depend on availability.

    State of Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG):

 

Tiffin University Aid

Policy: “All eligible undergraduate students are required to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to receive any Tiffin University Aid. This includes but not limited to Academic Scholarships, Athletic Scholarships, Dragon Assistant Grant, Arts Scholarships, and Leadership Scholarships.”

Tiffin University Academic Scholarships for on-campus First Year Undergraduates only, 2018-2019 Academic Year:

Trustee Scholarship:$13,000
President Scholarship:$12,000
Dean Grant:$9,000
1888 Grant$3,000

 

Tiffin University Transfer Academic Scholarships for on-campus Undergraduate Transfer Students only, 2018-2019 Academic Year:

Transfer Trustee Scholarship:$10,000
Transfer President Scholarship:$9,000
Transfer Dean Grant:$7,000

Academic scholarships are awarded to full-time on campus students during their first year or to transfer students. Students must maintain a 2.50 cumulative grade point average keep the Trustee and President Scholarship and a 2.0 cumulative grade point average to maintain the Dean Grant. The amount awarded to a first year or transfer student is the amount they can continue to receive as long as the student meets the required cumulative grade point average. We do not move scholarship amounts up after the first year. This scholarship can not go toward bookstore charges.

 

Activity Scholarships:

Tiffin University offers generous scholarships for Cheerleading, Theatre Performance, and the Music Program. Check it out at Cheerleading or Performing Arts

 

Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (AICUO) Discount

Members of AICUO will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. Members must provide proof of membership.  Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University's discounts.

Eligible students may receive the following:

  • Doctoral degree program - $150 per credit hour

 

Athletic Scholarships:

Tiffin University offers athletic scholarships for intercollegiate sports. For more information visit GoTiffinDragons.com.

 

AVI Employee Discount

AVI Employees will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. A letter from your HR department stating that you are an employee must be provided in order to receive this discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University's discounts.

Eligible students may receive the following:

  • Graduate Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
  • Online and Off Campus Program Students: $150 per credit hour discount
  • Proof of employment or membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.

 

Bachelor's Degree Discount

Individuals who already hold a bachelor's degree will receive a fifty percent discount of the tuition rate for on-campus undergraduate courses. Confirmation of the degree, in the form of an official transcript must be presented to the Office of Registration and Records before enrollment.

 

The Chamber & Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership Discount

The Chamber & Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership member companies who are accepted by Tiffin University and enroll in Tiffin University courses will receive a discount. Students who receive the tuition discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University institutional aid. A letter from your HR department certifying employment or a copy of a current pay stub is required for proof annually.

  • Graduate Degree Student: $100 per credit hour
  • Online and Off Campus Program Students: $100 per credit hour
  • On-Campus Undergraduate Bachelor Degree Students: $200 per credit hour
  • Proof of employment or membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.

 

Commodore Perry Member and Employee Discount

Commodore Perry members and employees will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. Members must provide a current statement or letter from the credit union showing that you are a current member and employees must provide a letter from your HR department stating that you are an employee, in order to receive this discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University's discounts.

Eligible students may receive the following:

  • Graduate Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
  • Online and Off Campus Program Students: $150 per credit hour discount
  • Proof of employment or membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.

 

Dragon Diversity Scholarship

Under-represented (minority) undergraduate students on the Tiffin Campus with a Tiffin University cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher and demonstrated financial need are eligible to be considered for a non-renewable Dragon Diversity Scholarship. The awards are determined by the Diversity Committee in the spring semester for the following academic year. The scholarship application must be submitted by 5pm EST April 12, 2019.

 

Dragon Leadership Scholarship

Undergraduate students on the Tiffin campus are eligible to be considered for a non-renewable Dragon Leadership Scholarship. Students who receive grants for participating in athletics, music/dance, cheerleading, or theatre are not eligible to apply for the Dragon Leadership Scholarship. The scholarship application must be submitted by 5pm EST April 12, 2019.

 

First Solar Discount

First Solar full-time employees will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. A letter from your HR department stating that you are an employee must be provided in order to receive this discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive other forms of Tiffin University discounts.

Eligible students may receive the following:

  • Graduate Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
  • Online and Off Campus Program Students: $150 per credit hour discount
  • Proof of employment or membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.

 

Fraternal Order of Police Scholarship:

A member and a spouse of the FOP may be eligible for an FOP discount. Students enrolled in TU's Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ) Online and Off Campus Program, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Online and Off Campus Program, or Graduate Degree Program may receive a Fraternal Order of Police scholarship towards tuition. Students must provide a copy of their FOP membership ID card to receive this discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University's discounts.

Eligible students may receive the following:

  • Graduate Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
  • Online and Off Campus Program Students: $150 per credit hour discount
  • Proof of employment or membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.

 

Graduate Alumni Discount

Graduate students who obtained a bachelor’s and/or master's degree from Tiffin University are eligible for a $150 per credit hour discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible for any other Tiffin University discounts.

Graduate and Undergraduate students whose masters and/or bachelors degrees were obtained from Tiffin University, will be eligible to receive a $150 per credit hour discount toward the doctoral program for Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Change. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University's discounts.

 

International Students Financial Aid Opportunities

We have a variety of financial aid opportunities for our international students. Please contact the International Student Office at ia@tiffin.edu or 419-448-3287 for more information.

 

Legacy Scholarship

The Legacy Scholarship is for dependent children of a Tiffin University Alumni from our graduate or undergraduate program. The dependent student must be a full-time, on-campus, first-year or first-year transfer undergraduate student. Dependent students must maintain a 2.50 cumulative grade point average and fulfill admission requirements.

 

Los Angeles, CA County Employee Discount

Los Angeles, CA County Employees will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. A letter from your HR department stating that you are an employee or a copy of your current badge, must be provided in order to receive this discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University's discounts.

Eligible students may receive the following:

  • Graduate Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
  • Online and Off Campus Program Students: $150 per credit hour discount
  • Proof of employment or membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.

 

Marathon Employee Discount

Marathon Employees will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. A letter from your HR department stating that you are an employee or a copy of your most recent pay stub must be provided in order to receive this discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University's discounts.

Eligible students may receive the following:

  • Graduate Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
  • Online and Off Campus Program Students: $150 per credit hour discount
  • Proof of employment or membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.

 

Military Discount

A serving member of the armed forces and spouses of active military, including the Armed Forces Reserve and National Guard, will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. A copy of an active military ID card for the serving member or letter from the Education Officer stating that you or the spouse is an active military member must be provided in order to receive this discount. Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University's discounts.

Eligible students may receive the following:

  • Graduate Degree Students: $250 per credit hour discount
  • Online and Off Campus Program Students: $150 per credit hour discount
  • Proof of employment or membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.

 

Northern Medina County Chamber Alliance Discount

Northern Medina County Chamber Alliance member companies who are accepted by Tiffin University and enroll in Tiffin University courses will receive a discount. Students who receive the tuition discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University institutional aid. A letter from your HR department certifying employment or a copy of a current pay stub is required for proof annually.

  • Graduate Degree Student: $100 per credit hour
  • Online and Off Campus Program Students: $100 per credit hour
  • On-Campus Undergraduate Bachelor Degree Students: $200 per credit hour
  • Proof of employment or membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.

 

Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) Discount

Members of OFIC will be eligible to receive a discount towards tuition from Tiffin University. Members must provide proof of membership.  Students who receive this discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University's discounts.

Eligible students may receive the following:

  • Doctoral degree program - $150 per credit hour

 

Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (OPBA) Discount

Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (OPBA) members who are accepted by Tiffin University and enroll in Tiffin University courses will receive a discount. Students who receive the tuition discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University institutional aid. 

  • Graduate Degree Student: $250 per credit hour
  • Online and Off Campus Program Students: $150 per credit hour
  • Proof of employment or membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.

 

Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce Discount

Perrysburg Area Chamber of Commerce member companies who are accepted by Tiffin University and enroll in Tiffin University courses will receive a discount. Students who receive the tuition discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University institutional aid. A letter from your HR department certifying employment or a copy of a current pay stub is required for proof annually.

  • Graduate Degree Student: $100 per credit hour
  • Online and Off Campus Program Students: $100 per credit hour
  • On-Campus Undergraduate Bachelor Degree Students: $200 per credit hour
  • Proof of employment or membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.

 

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Full time Undergraduate on-campus students who are a member of Phi Theta Kappa will be eligible to receive $500 per semester from Tiffin University. Members must provide a copy of their certificate.

 

Senior Citizen Discount

Those who are 60 years old or older may take courses for personal enrichment, and not for credit, for a fee of $25.00 for each course. Such enrollment is subject to availability of space and discretion of the University.

 

    Tiffin University Endowed Scholarships

     

    WISE (Women in Sports and Events) Discount

    WISE members who are accepted by Tiffin University and enroll in Tiffin University courses will receive a discount. Students who receive the tuition discount are not eligible to receive additional types of Tiffin University institutional aid. Proof of membership is required annually to confirm continued eligibility of the discount.

    • Graduate Degree Student: $250 per credit hour
    • Online and Extended Learning Bachelor Degree Students: $150 per credit hour
    • On-Campus Undergraduate Bachelor Degree Students: $200 per credit hour

     

    *Students are only eligible to receive one institutional scholarship/discount. All financial aid documents required for financial aid and all admissions documents required for admissions is required. Financial Aid will NOT disburse onto accounts until all final official documents are received.

     

    Outside Scholarships:

    These are scholarships offered that students may obtain through outside sources. Examples are: VFW, parent's employers, religious organizations. You can also check out these sites: CollegeBoard, Fastweb, Chegg, TU's Financial Aid Facebook page. Try the phone application: Scholly

       

      Tuition Exchange, Inc. Scholarship Program

      Students whose parent(s) works for another college or university may be eligible to apply for Tuition Exchange Scholarship. This scholarship application process must be initiated through the Tuition Exchange liaison at his/her sponsor college (parent's employer). The tuition award at Tiffin University is $23,700 for 2017-2018. A list of participating institutions can be found at the Tuition Exchange, Inc. website http://www.tuitionexchange.org/partinst.cfm

      The Tuition Exchange process is totally separate from the admissions process. Tiffin University Admissions information may be obtained by contacting the Office of Admissions, 800-968-6446.

      To be considered for other types of financial aid, we recommend that you file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students receiving a Tuition Exchange award are required to file the FAFSA.