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Types Of Aid

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS

A Chestnut Hill College education is one of the best investments you can make in your future. A college degree puts you on both the path to a more satisfying career and a more lucrative pay scale. We offer abundant financial aid and scholarship opportunities, as well as federal student loans and other payment options, to help our students reach their educational goals.

Throughout this page, you will find information and resources on all types of aid. Use the links below to jump directly to the sections you wish to explore.

Undergraduate Scholarships

Undergraduate Grants and Loans

Undergraduate Federal Work Study

Graduate Aid

Accelerated Adult Degree Program Aid

UNDERGRADUATE

Chestnut Hill College values the effort students give in high school, and based on that, awards more than $36.5M in scholarships annually, earning the average first year undergraduate student more than $24,000 per year in merit-based scholarships. Students must be full-time to receive scholarships and grants from CHC, and are eligible to receive institutional funding for a maximum of four years (8 semesters).

Scholarship Opportunities

Chestnut Hill College Scholarships and Awards for Student Leadership
These scholarships and awards are offered to you based on your academic achievements. The Chestnut Hill College Admissions Office administers these programs, determining the recipients and award levels for entering freshman/transfers. These awards are renewable as long as you remain in good academic standing, and no additional application is required to apply for these awards. They include:

Other Scholarships

  • Alumni Legacy Award — $2000 scholarship per year, for 4 years for students with a parent, grandparent, sibling or child who is an alumnus of Chestnut Hill College
  • Legacy of Service Award — $4000 scholarship per year, for 4 years for first-year students who have graduated from a Catholic high school

Chestnut Hill College Grant
The Chestnut Hill College Grant is awarded by the financial aid office staff and is based on demonstrated financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and availability of funding.

Athletic Grants
The Chestnut Hill College Athletic Department determines who receives Athletic Grants. Athletic grants are contingent upon the requirements and standards of the Athletic Department. If these requirements are not met the athletic grant may be rescinded. Should this happen, the rescinded athletic grants may not be replaced by other grants. Athletic grants will be credited to your billing account.

Endowed Scholarships
These scholarships recognize students on the basis of academic excellence, leadership, community involvement and other special talents. The Chestnut Hill College Admissions Office determines eligible recipients. No additional application is required.

List of Endowed Scholarships

Full list of endowed scholarships and their amounts can be found below:

Scholarship Amount per Year
A. Przybylowski Majka ’43 Award $1,000
Alice and Ira Conn Endowed Scholarship $500
Alma Dea Morani, MD Scholarship $1,650
Anna C. O’Riordan, MD Scholarship $500
Anne Keeler McBride ’48 Scholarship $600
Barbara Miller Tompkins $2,850
Bernard Paul Horcher Memorial Scholarshp $10,850
Bernice F. Hilinski ’44 Memorial Sch $3,300
Beverly A. Sharp Scholarship $500
Broderick Tye Neuman $800
Brown/Quintal Scholarship $4,550
Buckley Family Scholarship $500
Catherine E. Quinn ’78 Scholarship $2,000
Catherine Loy Quinn Scholarship $500
Catherine McDonald Scholarship $1,100
Cathy Fitzsimmons Scholarship $1,000
Class of 1936 Scholarship $900
Class of 1944 Scholarship $1,000
Class of 1950 Scholarship $1,350
Class of 1962 Scholarship $1,050
Class of 1963 Scholarship $1,550
Class of 1967 Scholarship $7,500
Cuta-Papa Scholarship $1,100
Dale & Barbera Landis Scholarship $1,000
Daly-Holland Family Scholarship $750
DiBerardino Endowed Scholarship $4,800
Dolores Luhowy Keegan Scholarship $800
Dominic & Felippa Imbracio Scholarship $800
Dunleavy Scholarship $900
Emma Pukas Scholarship $1,000
Eva Maria Lynch, SSJ Scholarship $1,750
F. Dorothy Hepp Scholarship $1,900
Frances Horan Del Duca ’50 Scholarship $800
Frank and Elizabeth MacDermott Schlr $2,500
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Scholarship $1,000
George J. Hartnett, Jr. Scholarship $2,100
Gertrude Cleary Hartnett Scholarship $2,200
Giacobetti $1,250
Helen V McKenna, SSJ Endowed Scholarship $750
Honor Keirans Scholarship $1,400
James & Anne Gallagher Scholarship $1,950
Joan & Arlen Spector Scholarship $2,000
Joan M ’61 & Patricia ’58 Gallagher Sch $1,000
Johanna Lyons Scholarship $2,200
John & Helen Reilly Endowed Scholarship $600
Joseph & Cecile P. Speranza Scholarship $11,500
Joseph and Sarah Donnely Scholarship $2,500
Kate Britt Memorial Montessori Award $1,300
Keohane-McDermott-Bellwoar Scholarship $21,950
Kuwata Scholarship Fund $1,250
Lorraine Adele Maria Revello Scholarship $1,700
Louise Bradley Scholarship $650
Louise C. Torraco Scholarship $3,100
Margaret Way Hoffner ’50 Memorial Schol $2,000
Marie C Keegan Scholarship $2,500
Marie Miller Endowed Scholarship $11,100
Marion W & Vincent P Berry Scholarship $500
Mary & Anthony Revello Jr. Scholarship $1,700
Mary and William Wagner Scholarship $10,050
Mary Dughi Endowed Scholarship $2,500
Mary Garneau Feketie ’47 Scholarship $1,000
Maryanne Clifford, SSJ Scholarship $2,000
Matthew Anita MacDonald, SSJ President $1,150
MillBeatty Endowed Scholarship $850
Mr & Mrs Anthony Maglio Scholarship $600
Nancy & Hugh Devlin Scholarship $6,250
Nellie & Babe Quinn Scholarship Fund $750
Patricia Sullivan Croak ’49 Scholarship $600
Paul & Therese Jungblut Scholarship $2,500
Richard K. Scholl Scholarship Fund $2,000
Sally Ann Ayerle Corbley ’73 Scholarship $1,900
Schwille Endowed Scholarship $2,500
Simon and Agatha Mazeika Scholarship $10,550
Sister Mary Xavier Kirby Scholarship $600
Sister Patrick Flood Scholarship $250
Stemmler Scholarship $5,250
Stephen N. Berk Memorial Award $300
Susan and Vincent Lambert Scholarship $1,500
Theresa “Chi Chi” Luciano Scholarship $2,400
Veronica Sessa Scholarship $250
Anna Millea Endowed Scholarship $250
Class of 1969 Endowed Scholarship $1,650
Bob and Carol Lockyer Endowed Scholarship $2,650
Elizabeth Dyer Ranc ’61 and Martha L. Ranc ’86 Endowed Scholarship $12,600
Elizabeth Peters Karabin and Sister Mildred Peters, SSJ Endowed Scholarship $250
Helen M. Williams Endowed Scholarship $250
John and Sarah Gallagher Endowed Scholarship $2,000
Josephine Cimino Rudolph ’63 Memorial Scholarship $1,300
Sister Agnes Shields and Sister Eleanor Shields Endowed Scholarship $550
Grace A. Banks Memorial Award $400
Sister Mary Therese Cogan Scholarship $1,500
Leonard Marcoux Endowed Scholarship $400
Donna M. Murphy Endowed Scholarship $250
Georgia & W. Russell McWhinney Endowed Scholarship $250
Carole Christ & Joseph Christ Endowed Scholarship $4,400
Oswald Wible Endowed Library Fund $650
Marianne Lee ’58 Memorial Scholarship $1,250

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Federal and Pennsylvania Grant Programs

Federal Pell Grants – A Pell Grant is a need-based award that does not have to be repaid.  The grant is determined by the Department of Education based on your financial need, calculated from the information you submitted on the FAFSA and your enrollment status.    

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants – The Federal SEOG grant is awarded to you based on exceptional financial need (i.e. students with the lowest SAIs) and availability of funds. If you are Pell Grant eligible, you will be considered first for the FSEOG grant. 

PA State Grant Program – This grant is awarded by the Pennsylvania Higher Assistance Agency. To be eligible for this award, you must be a Pennsylvania resident pursuing your first undergraduate degree. The PA State Grant is based on your financial need as determined by PHEAA from the information submitted on the FAFSA. You must apply before May 1st.  

PA Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver (FosterEd) Program – The PA Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program aims to support students who have been in foster care by waiving tuition and mandatory fees requested by Pennsylvania colleges. To be considered, you must be a Pennsylvania resident enrolled as an undergraduate who has experienced foster care. Apply by May 1st. 

FosterEd POC: Jossie Johnson, Director of Financial Aid 

Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program – The Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program intends to nurture Pennsylvania’s future workforce by providing grants to Pennsylvania residents planning to live and work in Pennsylvania after graduation. To qualify for this grant, you must be a current Pennsylvania resident, have not earned a bachelor’s degree, and enrolled in a program leading to an in-demand occupation. The maximum amount awarded is $5,000 per year with a maximum of 4 academic years. You must work in Pennsylvania for a length of time equivalent to the years of funding received.  

PA National Guard Educational Assistance Program (EAP) – The PA National Guard Educational Assistance Program strives to help students who are members of the PA National Guard by providing tuition assistance. To receive this funding, students must enter a 6-year service commitment. The amount awarded depends on degree type and full or part-time attendance status.  

PA Partnerships for Access to Higher Education (PATH) Program – The PA Partnerships for Access to Higher Education Program offers funding to undergraduate students who have already received a PA State Grant and are eligible for additional awards. Eligible students must demonstrate financial need and have received a PA State Grant for the same term of PATH grant nomination. The maximum award is $5,000.  

PA Ready to Succeed Scholarship (RTSS) Program – The PA Ready to Succeed Scholarship Program provides scholarships to current undergraduate students to cover the cost of attendance. To qualify for this award, you must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50, have completed at least 1 academic year, with a total annual family income not exceeding $175,000. Colleges must nominate students to be eligible for the program. To ensure you are eligible for nomination, complete your FAFSA and apply for the PA State Grant as soon as possible since funding is limited.  

For a complete listing of PHEAA‘s PA State Grant and Special Programs, please refer to PHEAA‘s website at www.pheaa.org. The programs offered by PHEAA are available only to Pennsylvania state residents and require that students submit their FAFSA before May 1st. 

Non-Pennsylvania State Grants  

If you are from a state other than Pennsylvania, please check with the Office of Higher Education in your state to find out if your state offers a state grant. Your high school guidance counselor will be a good source of information regarding filling deadline dates and required application dates. Delaware, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, Ohio and West Virginia are among the states that allow you to use their grants in Pennsylvania. New York and New Jersey do not allow their grants to be used out-of-state. 

Loans

Federal Direct Loans

There are two types of Direct Loans: Federal Subsidized Direct Loan and Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan.  

The Federal Subsidized Direct Loan is a fixed rate loan for undergraduate students, if eligible. An undergraduate student may borrow up to $3,500 for the first year, $4,500 for the second year, and $5,500 for two additional years, and if needed, an additional $4,000 for the fifth year for an aggregate undergraduate maximum of $23,000.   

The Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan is a fixed rate loan for undergraduate students. An undergraduate may borrow up to $2,000 per year.  Interest may be paid quarterly while you are in school or capitalized (added to principal each year). Repayment of principal starts six months after you leave school and you have ten years to repay the loan.  

Please visit Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans | Federal Student Aid for information about interest rates and fees. 

Federal PLUS Loans (Parent loan for undergraduate students) – The Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan allows parents to borrow money for their students’ education. If approved, parents can borrow up to the cost of attendance. Eligibility for the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan is determined by a credit check. Once approved, the parent must also complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN).  

If denied, the parent may appeal the decision by contacting The Department of Education at (800) 557-7394, or the parent may obtain an endorser (like a cosigner). If the PLUS Loan is denied, the student will qualify for added unsub loan in the amount of $4000 for a freshman/ sophomore and $5000 for juniors/seniors. 

For more information about the PLUS loan (interest rates, fees, repayment, etc.) visit: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/plus/parent.   

Private Loans 

Private loans are managed through private lenders, issued in the student’s name, and may require a credit-worthy co-signer. Eligibility, rates, terms, and conditions vary. Approval and interest rates are based on the borrower’s and/or co-signer’s credit ratings. You have the right to select the alternative lender of your choice. Your bank, credit union, or other financial institution can be a good place to start your search for a reputable alternative loan lender. For more information on Private Loans please visit ELMSelect – Chestnut Hill College 

​Federal Work-Study

Federal College Work-Study earnings are an important source of funding for your education. You may utilize work-study earnings to help defray costs during the academic year. The money you earn will be paid bi-weekly directly to you through a direct deposit account you have established. Since the Federal Work-Study Grant pays you directly, work-study money is not deducted from your tuition bill.

Federal Work Study FAQs

What is Federal Work-Study (FWS)?

Federal Work-Study is a program that provides financial aid to eligible students in the form of part-time jobs. These jobs are often on or near campus and allow students to earn money to help cover their tuition and other college-related expenses.

Who is eligible for work study?

Eligibility is based on financial need, as determined by the information provided in your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To qualify, you must be: 

  • A U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. 
  • Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an eligible degree or certificate program. 
  • Maintaining satisfactory academic progress. 
  • Demonstrating financial need. 

How do I apply for Federal Work Study?

To apply for Federal Work-Study, you need to fill out the FAFSA form. Your eligibility for work-study will be determined based on the results of your FAFSA. If you’re eligible, your work-study award will be included in your financial aid package.  

How much can I earn through Federal Work Study?

The amount you can earn depends on your financial need, the availability of funds at your school, and the number of hours you work. The federal minimum wage must be paid for work-study jobs, but some schools may pay more. The total amount you earn cannot exceed the work-study award included in your financial aid package. 

What kinds of jobs are available through Federal Work Study?

Work-study jobs can vary, but some of the positions offered at CHC can include Fitness Center Attendants, Admissions Student Ambassadors, Library Aides, Coordinator Peer Tutors, and many more amazing opportunities!

How do I find a Federal Work Study Job?

Career Development posts all student jobs to Handshake. Students must apply for the position on Handshake. Use your CHC email address and password to sign in to HANDSHAKE .

What required documents are needed to work a Work Study Job?

Students will need to bring the following original physical documents when hired for a Federal Work Study job as a part of onboarding.  

  • Verification of I-9 Documentation 
  • One of the below documents:
    • Option 1: US passport 
    • Option 2: Driver’s license OR State Id & Social Security Card 
    • Option 3: Driver’s License OR State Id & Birth Certificate 
  • Voided Check OR a Bank Document (letter, statement, website printout containing your name, account number, and routing number) 

International students -Foreign Passport, I-94 (I-94 works along with a foreign passport to provide record of arrival and departure of a non – US citizen visiting the United States.), and Social Security Number are required.

We encourage students to bring their onboarding documents with them when they come to campus at the start of the new academic year. 

How Many Hours Can I Work?

The number of hours you can work will depend on your work-study award and class schedule. Most students work between 10 to 15 hours per week during the academic year. The total number of hours allowed to work may not exceed 15 hours per week. 

Do I Have to Pay Taxes on my Federal Work Study Earnings?

Yes, work-study earnings are subject to federal, state, and local taxes, just like any other income. 

Can Federal Work Study Affect My Other Financial Aid?

In most cases, Federal Work-Study does not affect other forms of financial aid, such as grants or scholarships, because it is considered earned income. However, it’s important to review your total financial aid package to understand how your work-study award fits in with your other aid. 

Can I Receive Work Study During the Summer of Breaks?

You may work during breaks as long as you have submitted your FAFSA for the next year and are registered for a future term.  

GRADUATE

Most graduate students at Chestnut Hill College use federal loan programs to help finance their education. In addition, some students are eligible for alternative loans, graduate assistantships, and discounts.

Tuition Discounts

Chestnut Hill College Scholarships and Awards for Student Leadership
The following discounts apply to master’s-level degree programs or certificate programs currently offered in the School of Graduate Studies. ONLY ONE DISCOUNT CAN BE APPLIED TO A STUDENT’S TUITION. Tuition Discount Form (available here) and attached verification letter (verification letter not required for CHC alumni) must be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies Office on an annual basis (every academic year – fall through summer). Verification letters (if applicable) should be on official company letterhead, signed by the supervisor and specify the full-time or part-time position held by the student. No discounts will be given without completed paperwork. Please note that deadlines apply.

Full Time Teachers – 10% Tuition Discount
Full-time teachers refer to those who are currently employed and actively engaged in teaching in an elementary, middle, junior high or high school. This category includes full-time teachers, substitute teachers, teacher’s aides, paraprofessionals, and teaching assistants. This category excludes administrators in the educational system such as superintendents, principals, or assistant principals.

Early Childhood Educators – 10% Tuition Discount
Early childhood educators refer to those professionals who are currently employed by a day care center. Those in a supervisory category, such as an administrative director or program director, are eligible for this discount. This category also includes individuals who work directly with children in a recognized early childhood setting such as day care teachers and teaching assistants.

Chestnut Hill College Alumni – 10% Tuition Discount
Individuals who have received a degree from Chestnut Hill College and wish to pursue either a master’s or second master’s degree or a post-master’s certificate of advanced study are eligible for this discount. This category also includes individuals who are taking additional master’s-level graduate courses for enrichment. The School of Graduate Studies Office must verify the CHC degree via the Tuition Discount Form. No verification letter is necessary for this discount. Discount does apply to doctoral courses.

Full-Time Church Affiliated Ministry – 20% Tuition Discount
Individuals who are employed by a church (parish, congregation, synagogue, mosque) on a full-time basis are eligible for this discount. Full-time church affiliated ministry is defined as a salaried or stipend position that entails working at least forty hours per week. This includes parish associates, pastoral ministers, youth ministers, directors of religious education, parish/church nurses, etc. This category also includes those who are engaged in the full time ministry of spiritual direction and those individuals working in a retreat center, parish setting or spirituality center. Not available to doctoral students.

Book Vouchers

Book vouchers are available to students who are expected to have a credit on their account after receiving Financial Aid. A Voucher can be issued for any amount up to the total excess of Financial Aid for the semester. You may call, stop by the Office of Student Financial Services or login to your account on my.chc.edu to find out if you have a credit, and then proceed to Office of Student Financial Services to obtain a Voucher. At this time, a Student Financial Services Representative will issue you a formal book voucher and you will be permitted to pick up your books from the Chestnut Hill College Bookstore located on the ground floor of St. Josephs Hall.

Loans

The Federal government and private institutions offer student loans.

The Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan
The Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan is a federally guaranteed loan with a fixed interest rate. Repayment is deferred until 6 months after you graduate or enroll less than half-time. You are responsible for the interest during your in-school period, either through quarterly payments or capitalization (added to principal each year). Payments of the principal balance and interest will be deferred until 6 months after you graduate of enroll less than half-time. The maximum Federal Direct Loan amount that can be borrowed per academic year is $20,500.

Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
The Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Program allows graduate students to borrow for education. You must pass a credit check, to be eligible. If you are denied, you may reapply with a cosigner. To be eligible to receive a Graduate PLUS Loan, you must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The maximum amount you can borrow is the cost of education minus any other financial aid received.

Private Educational Loans

You can use a Private Educational  Loan if you are enrolled less than half-time and/or non-matriculated. Private Educational Loans are available to cover your total cost of education (tuition, fees, books and supplies, transportation and living expenses) after all other financial aid has been applied. To apply for a loan, you need to complete either a paper application provided by the bank or an application on the bank’s web site. You can apply without a co-signer if you are a creditworthy applicant. With a Private Educational Loan, you can usually defer repayment of principal and capitalize the interest while you are in school. If you are interested in applying for the Private Educational Loan, contact Student Financial Services for a list of banks offering those loans.

See LOANS page for more information.

Assistantships

Chestnut Hill College offers a limited number of assistantships for advanced level students each year.

Master’s Level Assistantships

Each assistantship requires approximately 120 hours of work per semester in exchange for one, three credit graduate course. These assistantships are not available to new students. To be eligible for CHC master’s level assistantships, you must be accepted by the College into a degree program. Additional information and deadlines can be obtained from the Graduate Office.

Doctoral Assistantships
There are a limited number of assistantships available for Psy.D students. Doctoral assistantships cover tuition for one doctoral course in exchange for a certain number of hours of work per week. There are also opportunities for Directed Teaching for students in year III and beyond. Direct Teaching pays a stipend in exchange for teaching a graduate course under the direction of an experienced faculty mentor. Additional information and deadlines can be obtained from the Graduate Office.

ACCELERATED ADULT

Tuition Discounts

Tuition discounts for Accelerated Adult Degree Program students are based on the following:

GPA Discount
3.50-4.00 30% /credit
3.00-3.49 25% /credit

Discounts are awarded based on the cumulative GPA at the time of graduation from the partner school and are continuously awarded until the student graduates from Chestnut Hill College.

Partnership Discounts

In addition to articulation agreements with local community colleges, the Accelerated Adult Degree Program offers discounts to students affiliated with the following agencies and/or organizations:

  • City of Philadelphia employees, their spouses and dependents
  • Philadelphia Housing Authority employees and employees of its subsidiaries, their spouses and dependents
  • SEPTA employees, their spouses and dependents
  • Independence Blue Cross employees, their spouses and dependents
  • Wawa associates, their spouses and dependents
  • Veterans, their spouses and dependent children
  • Police Officers
  • Correction Officers
  • PJA/Prism Graduates
  • Einstein Health Center employees
  • Eagleville Hospital employees
  • SSJ institutional employees
  • The Communities of Don Guanella/Divine Providence

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Please note: Students may need to provide verification and discounts cannot be combined.

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