Gannon University participates in two different tuition exchange programs. For more information, contact Jana Sossong at 814-871-7876.
Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program
Overview
Gannon University is a participating member of the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program. The CIC Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP) is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC-TEP institutions. Through this program, Gannon University will offer three tuition awards each year to new undergraduate students. (Room and board, lab fees, and other University fees are not covered). The Tuition Exchange Program awards are available to students for eight semesters.
Criteria for Selection
Applications will be evaluated primarily on academic performance in high school with additional information provided within that admissions application reviewed as well. Applicants must be accepted as full-time degree seeking students.
Application Deadline: February 1
All admission materials must be received in the Office of Admissions by February 1. In addition, students should complete the Tuition Exchange Program Student Application Form and submit it to their exporting institution’s CIC liaison, who in turn submits
it to Gannon’s Human Resources Office by February 1.
Notification Process
The Gannon University selection committee will review all TEP applications in early February and offers will be extended shortly thereafter. Students have 10 business days after receiving a formal offer to accept the award by signing an acknowledgment
form. This is not a binding decision but we ask that students notify the Office of Admissions should they change their mind so that offers may be extended to those on a wait list. Those not being offered a seat initially will be notified of their placement on a
wait list.
Maintenance Eligibility
Students who receive an award must maintain a 2.0 GPA and complete 24 credit hours at the end of each academic year, which will be verified by the Financial Aid Office. The students’ exporting institution must re-submit the TEP Student Application to
receive funding in subsequent years.
Impact on Financial Aid
Gannon requires new and returning students to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year to be eligible for CIC-TEP through the Financial Aid Office. For the upcoming year, the appropriate FAFSA should be completed by March 15.
CIC-TEP awards supersede previously awarded funds.
Other scholarships, grants and awards received (i.e., PHEAA, Pell Grants) can only be applied to University fees and books, but not applied to room/board. Gannon will reduce its tuition benefit when outside aid exceeds the direct costs of tuition, fees
and books. Loans can be applied to room/board costs.
Tuition Exchange, Inc.
Overview
Gannon University is a participating member of Tuition Exchange, Inc. The Tuition Exchange is a network of 500 private colleges and universities willing to offer
tuition “scholarships” to dependent children of families of qualifying employees of member institutions.
Tuition Exchange, Inc. requires that participating institutions balance the number of students exported with the number of students imported. This requirement means that Gannon must manage the number of dependent children that are certified as exports.
Each year Gannon will seek to certify three students as “Tuition Exchange” eligible, subject to the conditions stipulated below, and provided that an offsetting number of students are imported.
Application Deadline:
February 1
All admission materials must be received in the Office of Admissions by February 1. In addition, students should complete the Tuition Exchange, Inc. application and submit it to their exporting institution’s TE, Inc. liaison, who in turn submits it to
Gannon’s Human Resources Office by February 1.
Notification Process
The Gannon University selection committee will review all TE, Inc. applications in early February and offers will be extended shortly thereafter. Students have 10 business days after receiving a formal offer to accept the award by signing an acknowledgment
form. This is not a binding decision but we ask that students notify the Office of Admissions should they change their mind so that offers may be extended to those on a wait list. Those not being offered a seat initially will be notified of their placement on a
wait list.
Maintaining Eligibility
Students who receive this scholarship must maintain a 2.0 GPA and complete 24 credit hours by the end of each academic year. This information will be verified by the Financial Aid Office. Each year, exporting institutions must certify continued eligibility
according to their policies.
Impact on Financial Aid
Gannon requires new and returning students to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year to be eligible for tuition exchange scholarships and other funds awarded through the Financial Aid Office. For the upcoming year, the appropriate
FAFSA should be completed by March 15. Tuition Exchange, Inc. offers supersede previously awarded funds by Gannon University.
Other scholarships, grants and awards received (i.e., PHEAA, Pell Grants) can only be applied to University fees and books, but not applied to room/board. Gannon will reduce its tuition benefit when outside aid exceeds the direct costs of tuition, fees
and books. Loans can be applied to room/board costs.