How To Apply for Strayer University Scholarships

Strayer University offers several scholarship and financial aid opportunities � and other assistance options � to pay for tuition. Strayer University's admissions officers are available to help you through the process.

You can apply for scholarships by determining which ones you qualify for and submitting applications with your admissions officer.

You can apply for some scholarship opportunities by downloading applications and submitting appropriate documentation to a specified email address.

If you are interested in reducing the cost of your tuition, look at some of the types of Strayer University scholarships and other financial assistance options on this page.

Types of Strayer University Scholarships

Learn about the different types of scholarships at Strayer University below and speak with an admissions officer to start your Strayer University scholarship application.

Alumni Master's Scholarship

If you earned your bachelor's degree from Strayer University and are interested in earning your graduate degree, you may be eligible to receive the $4,000 Alumni Master's Scholarship.

You must maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher to receive each disbursement during your enrollment and there are some Strayer University scholarships that you will be unable to combine.

Bachelor's Transfer Credit Scholarship

If you have at least eighteen previously earned college credits and are interested in completing your bachelor's degree at Strayer University, consider applying for the Bachelor's Transfer Credit Scholarship.

Your previously earned college credits must have been earned at a regionally accredited institution and you must stay in good academic standing to receive each disbursement.

Civic and Community Alliance Scholarship

The Civic and Community Alliance Scholarship is designed for students who are employed or volunteer for a nonprofit. You may be eligible for this scholarship if you work in one of the following:

• public safety
• public school district
• public health administration

There are many other state, local, and tribal government agencies and nonprofit organizations that are qualifying employers for this scholarship.

The Civic and Community Alliance Scholarship awards 25 percent off the cost of your tuition.

Fellows for Justice Scholarship

The Fellows for Justice Scholarship is a full tuition for eligible first-time students seeking a bachelor's degree in accounting, criminal justice, business administration, or information technology.

This scholarship is also available to eligible students seeking a master's degree for the first time. Some of the eligibility requirements include:

• residing in a qualifying state
• respond to an essay question
• your ability to be available when the program starts

Download the Fellows for Justice Scholarship application from the Strayer University website and submit it with your essay, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of your high school or college transcript.

Irene Cook Stallard Scholarship

One student with an associate degree from an accredited college who is pursuing a bachelor's degree is selected each quarter for the Irene Cook Stallard Scholarship, earning a full tuition award.

You can apply for the Irene Cook Stallard Scholarship by submitting a completed application, an essay, a letter of recommendation, and a copy of your college transcript.

Other Strayer University Tuition Assistance Options

Strayer University provides several other options that help lower the cost of your tuition. Learn about other financial assistance options at Strayer University below.

No Cost General Education Courses

Save on tuition costs for your online bachelor's degree by completing no-cost general education courses through Sophia Learning and transferring your credits to Strayer University.

Sophia Learning is a self-paced program that allows you to take up to two courses at a time toward your bachelor's degree.

You can complete no-cost general education courses after enrolling in your online bachelor's degree program.

Graduation Fund

Strayer University's Graduation Fund offers up to 25 percent off tuition costs for your bachelor's degree by providing one tuition- free class for every three completed classes.

Unless the student has a grant or scholarship that does not allow you to combine tuition assistance opportunities, you will be enrolled in the Graduation Fund when you start your bachelor's degree program.

Employer Tuition Assistance

If you are a working student, your employer may offer a tuition assistance package that helps reduce the cost of your online college degree.

Strayer University partners with several companies to offer more tuition savings. You can learn if your company is a corporate partner or alliance by visiting the Strayer University website.

Other Discounts and College Credit Options

Strayer University offers discounts to active-duty military, veterans and national service participants and several options for earning college credit.

Along with Sophia Learning, you can earn college credit for a course by testing out or submitting previous experience.

Previous experience for college credit can include transfer credits from an accredited institution, professional certifications, or your military record.

You can apply for Strayer University discounts and seek college credit with the help of your admissions officer.

Apply for Strayer University Scholarships

If you are interested in reducing the cost of your tuition or potentially earning your bachelor's degree for free, apply for Strayer University Scholarships by submitting applications and other requirements.