Monroe Grants for Incoming Freshman
A grant of $750 per semester may be awarded to full-time students who are active professionals (with arresting powers) in the criminal justice field. The award may be pro-rated for part-time students. It is awarded upon admission and the application must be approved by the Dean of the School of Criminal Justice A GPA of 2.0 must be maintained for the grant to continue through the completion of the Bachelor program.
A grant of up to $400 per course may be granted to full Online Learning students who maintain a 2.0 GPA.
The EIG grant of up to $300 may be awarded to recent, traditional high school students who commit to Monroe for the Fall semester before March 1 and have a completed financial aid package by May 31 for their first year of study. Students receiving an EIG are not eligible for the Jumpstart Grant or the NY Metro Area Grant. This grant is only available during a student's first award year (Fall, Winter, Spring) and cannot be extended.
A grant of up to $500 awarded to the children of Monroe graduates who attend Monroe. It may be prorated for part-time studies.
A scholarship up to a $1500 awarded to students from the Virgin Islands, Florida, and Puerto Rico based on their having graduated in the top 20% of their class and/or having a GPA of 80. Students receiving this scholarship are not eligible for other Monroe grants or scholarships. The student must maintain a 2.0 GPA and must be in college housing. Students from other states may receive up to $600 per semester provided they are in college housing.
A grant of $750 for full-time students and $375 for half-time students who are employed by an organization that has a partnership agreement with Monroe College. Contact the Admissions Office to determine eligibility.
A grant of up to $650 per semester for Fall 2007 commuter students who graduated from high school by June 2007 with an EFC between 0-300 may receive this grant of up to $650 per semester. The NYM grant is for one award-year only. Students who receive the NY Metro Area Grant are not eligible for Early Incentive Grant or Jump Start Grant awards.
