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Academic Scholarships

Institutional awards for first-year and transfer students are determined by academic record and may significantly reduce tuition costs. Additional scholarship opportunities are available through select academic, leadership, and co-curricular programs.

• First-Year: up to $33,000 (based on GPA)
• Transfer: up to $25,000
• Special programs (e.g., Cost Honors College, Talent, ROTC)

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Grants & Scholarships

You may qualify for a range of grants and scholarships to help reduce the cost of attendance. While ̽»¨×å does not offer institutional need-based grants, eligible students may receive federal or state grant assistance. Undergraduate students can also access external scholarships. JU offers a streamlined scholarship-matching platform that connects you with opportunities, allows you to apply directly through a personalized portal, and provides application guidance.  Note: Students have to submit their $500 enrollment deposit to access Scholarship Universe.

Loan

You can manage the cost of a ̽»¨×å education by combining financial aid options, including federal and optional student or parent loans. These resources allow you to spread educational expenses over time, supported by guidance from JU’s Financial Services team to encourage informed, responsible borrowing.

Loan Options

Career Readiness

̽»¨×å’s Career Design & Exploration team prepares students for professional success through personalized career advising, resume and interview support, and job and internship search guidance. Students have access to tools such as Handshake for employment opportunities, VMock for resume feedback, and employer events that connect academics to real-world experience. Career services support students and alumni from career exploration through post-graduation transition.

Experiential Learning

Through JU’s Global & Community experiences, your investment delivers learning that extends beyond the classroom and into real-world impact. You can participate in study abroad, service learning, and experiential projects that connect coursework to communities locally and globally. These opportunities build cultural awareness, problem-solving skills, and professional readiness while allowing you to apply what you learn in meaningful, hands-on settings.

Excellence & Recognition

̽»¨×å consistently earns external recognition for academic quality, value, and student support. U.S. News & World Report ranked JU #37 among Regional Universities in the South on its 2026 list, including placement on its Best Value Schools (#31) and Best Colleges for Veterans (#20) rankings, and . JU supports military-connected students through its Veterans and Military Resource Center, which provides tailored admissions, transition, academic, and career resources for veterans, active duty service members, and their families.