The diligence you have displayed in earning your associate's degree continues to pay off. As an incoming transfer student with high academic performance, you have the opportunity to save on your tuition with our Transfer EXCELLENCE scholarships. Transfer EXCELLENCE  scholarships are only awarded during the Fall and Spring semesters–and in limited quantities–so apply today to secure your chance at earning your reward! You can also request more info for further details.


 

Scholarship Criteria

GPA Threshold
 
Scholarship
 
Transfer GPA
3.0-3.49 
 
$2,000 per year 
 

Transfer EXCELLENCE Criteria


To qualify for Transfer EXCELLENCE, students must:

 

  • Be enrolled full time in a baccalaureate degree program at Governors State University for the first time.
  • Be a resident of Illinois.
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  • Not have household income that exceeds six times the poverty rate.
  • Meet full admissions criteria.
  • Not yet have earned a baccalaureate degree or 135 undergraduate credit hours.
  • Not be in default of student loans or owe a refund or repayment of state or federal grants or scholarships. 
  • Have earned as associates degree from an Illinois community college or be a transfer student from a four-year university. 

 

 

Renewal Criteria


To remain qualified after the first year, you must:

 

  • Continuously enroll as a full-time student (at least 12 credit hours) at GSU for Fall and Spring semesters.

  • Must maintain good standing. 
  • Maintain a cumulative 2.5 institutional grade point average at GSU.
  • Submit the FAFSA or Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid each year you are enrolled at GSU.  

 

 

Questions?


For more specific information on our Transfer Excellence scholarship, reach out to us at admission@govst.edu or 708-534-4490.

You may also view our answers to some frequently asked questions below:


To qualify, you must:
  • Be enrolled full time in a baccalaureate degree program at Governors State University for the first time.
  • Be a resident of Illinois.
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  • Not yet have earned a baccalaureate degree or 135 undergraduate credit hours.
  • Not be in default of student loans or owe a refund or repayment of state or federal grants or scholarships. 
  • Have earned as associates degree from an Illinois community college or be a transfer student from a four-year university. 
 

Yes. The Governors State AIM HIGH funds are intended to offset tuition and mandatory fees before all other merit and gift aid is applied to a student’s account. Additional aid such as loans and student employment can also be received in order to assist in paying other educational expenses such as room and board, supplies, and other personal or miscellaneous expenses. However, your total financial aid package cannot exceed the cost of attendance.
 

No. This program is only available to first-time transfer students enrolling the Fall and Spring semester.
 

AIM HIGH covers the following: tuition and fees, on-campus housing, meal plans, and GSU bookstore purchases.
 

You are eligible for the program for up to two years (four continuous Fall/Spring semesters), so long as you meet the renewal criteria.
 




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