Financial Aid for Transfer Students
Explore Muhlenberg College’s financial aid options for transfer students, with information on need-based grants, scholarships, loans, and tuition payments.
Transferring to Muhlenberg means joining a community that’s committed to helping you continue your education affordably. Transfer students are eligible for many of the same scholarships, grants, and aid opportunities as first-year students.
Types of Aid Available
Transfer students may qualify for:
Need-Based Aid
Your need-based aid qualification will be determined through your FAFSA.
Federal and State Grants and Loans
These aid options include Pell Grants, Pennsylvania State Grants (for eligible students), and federal direct loans.
Merit Scholarships
Any scholarships will be based on prior academic achievement and the strength of your application. We’ll review your high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores (optional), and any classes completed at another institution.
Talent Scholarships
Transfer students may apply for Muhlenberg’s talent scholarships, which can range from $1,000 to $2,000 and are offered for theatre, dance, film, art, and music. These are available to arts majors and non-majors on the basis of an audition or portfolio review.
Talent scholarship deadlines for transfer students are as follows:
- Fall admission: May 1
- Spring admission: December 1
More Ways to Fund Your Education
Loans
Explore federal and private loan options to help you finance your Muhlenberg education.
Student Employment
Earn funds to assist with college expenses while gaining valuable professional skills.