Transfer tuition and scholarships
3 out of 4 BGSU transfer students receive some sort of financial aid
BGSU offers scholarships specifically for transfer students. It’s all part of our BGSU Promise – our commitment to provide you an education of value with minimal student debt.
To qualify for financial aid and our transfer scholarships, you will need to submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The BGSU school code is 003018.
Contact the BGSU Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships if you have questions about how to finance your education and apply for scholarships.
University Transfer Academic Scholarship
The University Transfer Academic Scholarship is available to students who initially applied to BGSU directly from high school and are transferring within one year of their original application term. Eligible students may receive an award of up to $2,000 per year, provided all scholarship requirements are met.
All transfer students who apply will be evaluated for their eligibility for this scholarship.
- July 1st for Fall Terms
- December 15th for Spring Terms
- A cumulative HS or college GPA of 3.0 is required.
- Only students who originally applied for BGSU for admission direct from high school and are transferring within one year of that original application term.
Transfer Opportunity Scholarship
A $2,000 annual renewable scholarship for incoming transfer students
Transfer students must have a FAFSA and application for admission on file to qualify by the following dates:
- July 1st for Fall Terms
- December 15th for Spring Terms
- A cumulative college GPA of 3.0 is required. This award is based on financial need and students are not eligible if they have already received the UTAS award noted above.
- Demonstrate financial need based on a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Must transfer from an accredited two- or four-year institution
- Must enroll full time on Bowling Green campus (BGSU Online students do not qualify.)
Scholarship may be available for incoming new spring semester transfer students if funds are available and other terms and conditions are met.
Transfer Opportunity scholarships are renewable for one additional academic year if terms and conditions are met:
- Complete a total of 30 semester hours in one academic year (fall, spring and summer terms included)
- Earn a minimum cumulative BGSU GPA of 3.0
- Continue full-time enrollment at BGSU. Scholarship may not be maintained if you take a leave from school.
- Continue to demonstrate financial need
BG Success Scholarship
A renewable scholarship that provides half off the nonresident fee. It is currently valued at $4,000 a year.
This scholarship is awarded automatically to qualifying students who apply by the following deadlines. No additional scholarship application necessary.
Fall applicants: July 15
Spring applicants: Dec. 15
- Must be a non-Ohio resident
- A cumulative college grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Full-time enrollment on Bowling Green Campus (BGSU Online students do not qualify.)
BG Success scholarships are renewable if terms and conditions are met:
- Complete a total of 30 semester hours in one academic year (fall, spring and summer terms included)
- A minimum cumulative BGSU GPA of 3.0
- Full-time enrollment at BGSU. Scholarship may not be maintained if you take a leave from school.
- Must remain a non-Ohio resident
Michigan Out-of-State Award for students from Monroe and Lenawee counties
This scholarship allows students who reside in Monroe County or Lenawee County, Michigan, to attend BGSU at the in-state tuition rate.
This scholarship is awarded automatically to qualifying students who apply by the following deadlines. No additional scholarship application necessary.
Fall applicants: July 15
Spring applicants: Dec. 15
- Permanent home residence must be in Monroe County or Lenawee County in Michigan
- A cumulative college grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Full-time enrollment on Bowling Green Campus (BGSU Online students do not qualify.)
BG Success scholarships are renewable if terms and conditions are met:
- Complete a total of 30 semester hours in one academic year (fall, spring and summer terms included)
- A minimum cumulative BGSU GPA of 3.0
- Full-time enrollment at BGSU. Scholarship may not be maintained if you take a leave from school.
- Must remain a resident of Monroe or Lenawee counties in Michigan
More scholarship opportunities
When you apply to BGSU, you are matched to scholarships for which you qualify. After you are admitted, you can apply for these additional BGSU scholarships using the “Scholarship Opportunities” link in MyBGSU.
To learn more about how to transfer to BGSU, view our transfer student guide.
Updated: 11/19/2024 01:46PM