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Scholarships & Aid for Transfer Students

Every admitted transfer student is considered for a merit scholarship automatically based on college GPA. Many students also qualify for competitive awards and additional scholarships that stack on top.

Section 1 · Guaranteed

Merit-Based Scholarships

Your college GPA guarantees your OLLU scholarship. There is no separate application. Your application for admission is your scholarship application.

  • Awarded automatically at admission
  • Requires full-time enrollment
  • Renewable every year
  • Can be combined with federal and state grants
Transfer merit scholarship amounts by college GPA
College GPA Scholarship Award per year Renewable
3.75 and above Greehey Distinguished Scholarship $15,500 Renewable with 2.0 GPA min.
3.50 – 3.74 Greehey Excellence Scholarship $14,500 Renewable with 2.0 GPA min.
3.00 – 3.49 Greehey Merit Scholarship $13,000 Renewable with 2.0 GPA min.
2.50 – 2.99 Greehey Achievement Scholarship $12,000 Renewable with 2.0 GPA min.
2.00 – 2.49 Greehey Heritage Scholarship $9,500 Renewable with 2.0 GPA min.
GPA is based on college GPA on a 4.0 scale. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members earn an additional $2,500 per year for up to 2 years.
Section 2 · By nomination or application

Competitive Scholarships

Limited, high-value awards for students who stand out. These require an application and have firm deadlines.

Up to half tuition & fees

Branch Scholarship for STEM Majors

For five incoming students who excel in the classroom and in extracurriculars and declare a STEM major. Honors C.B. and Anita Branch.

Learn more about the Branch Scholarship
Section 3 · Stack with your merit award

Additional Scholarships

Program, family, athletic, and donor-funded awards that can lower your cost even further.

View all undergraduate scholarships
Family

Alumni Legacy Scholarship

For students related to OLLU alumni.

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Program · Up to $5,000/yr

TExAS FAST Scholarship

Environmental Science and Sustainability majors or minors with unmet need.

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STEM · Up to $5,000/yr

GANAS Scholarship

Academically talented, low-income STEM majors with unmet need.

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STEM · Stipend

NSF LSAMP Scholars

Semester stipend in years one and two for STEM majors.

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Donor-funded

Endowed Scholarships

One application for donor scholarships.

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Athletics

Saints Athletic Scholarships

Complete the Recruit Me form for your sport.

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Partners

Community Partnerships

Tuition reductions through OLLU community partners.

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Outside OLLU

External Scholarships & Grants

Private scholarships plus federal and state grants.

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Net Price Calculator

Estimate your out-of-pocket cost after scholarships and grants in minutes.

Three steps to maximize your aid

1

Apply for admission

Your application also reviews you for a merit scholarship based on your college GPA.

Start your application
2

Complete the FAFSA

The FAFSA takes about 15–30 minutes to complete. List OLLU’s school code, 003598, to be considered for grants and need-based awards.

Go to studentaid.gov

Questions? Office of Transfer Admissions · 210-431-3961 · admissions@ollusa.edu

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