Grants and Scholarships

Federal Grants

Pell Grant

A Federal Pell Grant is a type of grant that provides funds to help pay for school. Pell Grants are typically awarded to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need. Unlike federal student loans, Pell Grants don’t have to be paid back except under certain circumstances.

Award Amounts

Award amounts can change yearly. The amount for the 2025–26 award year is provided below. We’ll add the amount for the 2026–27 award year when it’s available.

2025–26 Award Year
The maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $7,395 for the 2025–26 award year (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026).

The amount you get, though, will depend on

• your Student Aid Index (based on your FAFSA form),
• the cost of attendance (determined by your school for your specific program),
• your status as a full-time or part-time student, and
• your plans to attend school for a full academic year or less.

In certain situations, an eligible student can receive up to 150 percent of his or her scheduled Pell Grant award for an award year.

For example, if you are eligible for a $2,000 Pell Grant for the award year and are enrolled full-time for both the fall term and spring term, you’ll likely receive $1,000 in the fall and $1,000 in the spring. However, under certain circumstances, you may be eligible to receive up to an additional $1,000 for attendance in an additional term within that award year (resulting in your receiving 150% of your original award). You might hear this situation being referred to as “year-round Pell.” For details, contact your school’s financial aid office.

Please note that you can receive the Federal Pell Grant for no more than 12 terms full-time terms or the equivalent (roughly six years). You’ll receive a notice if you’re getting close to your limit. If you have any questions, contact your financial aid office.

Who is Eligible for Federal Pell Grants?

Federal Pell Grants usually are awarded only to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree. (In some cases, however, a student enrolled in a postbaccalaureate teacher certification program might receive a Federal Pell Grant.) Additionally, you may be eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant if you are confined or incarcerated and enrolled in an approved Prison Education Program, or are subject to an involuntary civil commitment upon completion of a period of incarceration for a forcible or nonforcible sexual offense.

A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid, except under certain circumstances. Find out why you might have to repay all or part of a federal grant.

You may not receive Federal Pell Grant funds from more than one school at a time.

How to Apply

You should start by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) form. Schools use the information on the FAFSA® form to determine your eligibility for a Pell Grant, and if so, how much you’re eligible to receive. You will have to fill out the FAFSA form every year you’re in school to stay eligible for federal student aid, including Pell Grant awards.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate extraordinary financial need relative to other applicants at the institution, with priority given to Pell Grant recipients. Awards are based on availability of funds and are granted at the discretion of the institution. FSEOG awards at Touro University range between $100 and $2,000 per academic year.

Touro University Scholarships

Touro University provides over a million dollars in scholarships and grants annually. Students must apply each year to receive any kind of need-based aid, including the Presidential Scholarship. 

Touro University Merit Scholarships

Academic Merit Scholarship: Students with exceptional high school scholastic records and SAT scores are automatically considered for a merit scholarship. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years while maintaining a 3.3 GPA.

Beis Medrash Merit Scholarship: Students who show a seriousness and dedication to their learning in their Beis Medrash L’Talmud interview are automatically considered for this scholarship.

Distinguished Presidential Scholars

Covers full tuition and housing

Each year LCM awards full tuition and housing to several students of extraordinary academic achievement and leadership.  

Touro Dean’s Scholarships

Maximum Annual Award: $4,000

Dean’s scholarships may be awarded to students who demonstrate need. The applicant’s family income, family size, and special circumstances are considered. Contact the admissions, financial aid, or Dean’s office for an additional application form. Fill out the additional application form and contact the financial aid office with any questions. This scholarship needs to be applied for each academic year.

Alumni Scholarships

Maximum Annual Award: $2,000

Supported by generous gifts from Lander College for Men alumni, this scholarship provides extra help for students with significant financial needs. 

Touro University Grants

Maximum Annual Award: $2,500

Touro Grants are awarded on the basis of financial need to matriculated undergraduate students who are enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis and are in good academic standing and whose tuition costs are not fully covered. Touro Grants will not be awarded to cover additional tuition charges for students enrolled for more than 18 credits per semester.

Foreign Student Scholarships

Start at 15% of tuition 

Foreign students who have submitted an I-20 and therefore cannot apply for federal student aid, but would otherwise qualify, can receive our foreign student scholarship. The scholarship is 15% of tuition costs for the first 24 credits earned, and 30% thereafter.