Westminster College is reinforcing its commitment to affordability by introducing a new scholarship program for fall 2025, allowing more Pennsylvania students to earn their degree tuition-free.

To be considered for the new Westminster Advantage Scholarship, students must be Pennsylvania residents with a weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher and have a total family annual income of $75,000 or less.

Under the Westminster Advantage, all eligible Pennsylvania first-year and transfer students can attend Westminster College tuition-free for four years through a combination of college, federal and state financial aid programs.

The Westminster Advantage will bridge the gap between applied state and federal grants, including Pell Grants, and other scholarships and aid and the balance of Westminster’s tuition.

“We want more students to take advantage of the opportunities Westminster College has to offer,” said Westminster College President Dr. Kathy Brittain Richardson. “The College has a long tradition of offering robust financial aid to students.  This is just one more way we are making a Westminster education genuinely affordable.”

Students who fit the eligibility criteria will be automatically considered for Westminster Advantage if they:

•    Apply to Westminster as a full-time student
•    File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-2026 academic year
•    Apply for a Pennsylvania State Grant through PHEAA for the 2025-2026 academic year

First-year and transfer students who enroll as new students for the 2025-2026 academic year may be eligible for a maximum of eight semesters, or four academic years, of the Westminster Advantage Scholarship. Continued eligibility is determined annually when students apply for financial aid. Funding is only available for fall and spring semesters.

For additional information, please visit www.westminster.edu/advantage.

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