Aspire Tuition Waiver Qualifications:
- At any time in the last two years, the student’s family received Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and/or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
- The student family’s Adjusted Gross Income on 2023 Federal Tax Return (Form 1040) is below 275% of the 2023 Poverty Guidelines.
- The student has a Student Aid Index (SAI) below 7395 on the 2024-2025 FAFSA and is not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.
The Aspire Tuition Waiver will cover 100% of the tuition for eligible in-state students or 50% of the tuition for eligible out-of-state students. Students may receive a tuition waiver for up to two programs, inclusive of the Next Step Tuition Waiver.
Students interested in the Aspire Tuition Waiver must complete an application. The application is a PDF form that must be printed and signed. Students must submit proof of their eligibility to the Financial Aid Office along with the Aspire Tuition Waiver application.