Grants

What is a grant?

Grants are financial assistance open to all full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates who demonstrate need. They can come from the federal government, the state government, or directly from King's College.

Do you have to pay back grants?

No. They do not need to be repaid and are renewable each year provided renewal eligibility requirements are met. The following listings are updated for the Fall 2026 entry term.

Institutional Grants

Holy Cross Resident Grant ($5,000)

For students who attend a high school sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross. This is applied to room charges for King's College residence halls for the student's first year.

Legacy Grant ($1,000)

An annual award for a child, stepchild, or grandchild of a member of the King's College alumni community that is renewable for up to four years (eight semesters) of undergraduate, full-time enrollment with a maximum award of $4,000.

Sibling Grant ($1,500)

This is awarded to families when they have two or more undergraduate, dependent siblings enrolled concurrently on a full-time basis during the fall or spring semester.

King's Grant-in-Aid (Varies)

King's Grant in Aid is based on financial need as determined by information reported on the FAFSA. These may be adjusted annually based on a student's/family's financial situation. Students must file a FAFSA each year in order to be considered for a King's Grant in Aid. This grant is need-based and does not have to be repaid.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is awarded to transfer students who are members of this International Scholastic Order of two-year colleges. A minimum transfer GPA of 3.50 is required for consideration for this scholarship as well as an earned associate degree. The student must enroll at King's College immediately upon graduation from the two-year college. Proof of PTK membership is required. This scholarship is renewed if the recipient maintains a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA at King's College. Part-time students are not eligible for this award.

Federal Grants

Federal Pell Grant (Varies)

The Federal Pell is a federal need-based grant for students with a low expected family contribution (EFC). Full-time scheduled awards range up to a maximum of $7,395. (2026-2027).

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (Varies)

The SEOG campus-based federal grant is awarded to Pell Grant recipients in most need. Award amounts vary but will never exceed $4,000 per year.

Federal TEACH Grant

The Federal TEACH Grant provides up to $4,000 per year for eligible undergraduate and graduate students who plan to teach in high‑need fields at low‑income schools. In exchange for this funding, recipients agree to complete a four‑year service commitment after graduation. If the service requirement isn’t met, the grant converts to a Direct Unsubsidized Loan. Due to federal sequestration, the actual award is reduced, and the amount you receive is based on the number of credits you take. The current full-time TEACH grant amount is $3,772.

State Grants

Pennsylvania State Grant

This need-based grant is for Pennsylvania residents with awards ranging from $500 to $5,795. Final determination of the award is made beginning in mid-May. Students must file their FAFSA each year by May 1 to be considered.