Monroe Grants

New York Metro Grant (NYM)

May be awarded to incoming commuter students who are current-year high school graduates with an EFC up to 1000 based on the availability of funds. This grant continues until the completion of the Associates Degree or 60 credits if the student is directly admitted to a Bachelor's Program. 

International Student Grant (ISG)

May be awarded to first-time incoming international F1 matriculated students based on availability of funds. This award continues until the completion of undergraduate studies.

Monroe Opportunity Grant (MOG)

May be awarded to students recruited from out-of-state localities approved by the appropriate college administrator. Students must be living in Monroe housing. Continued eligibility is based on students maintaining good academic standing, continuous enrollment and residence in Monroe housing. It continues until the completion of undergraduate studies.

 Enhanced Tuition Award Match (ETACM)

Law Enforcement Grant (CJG)

May be up to 50% of direct costs based on each semester's enrollment status to active, retired, or disabled members of a uniformed police department in addition to correction and court officers. Proof of current or former employment is required. It continues until completion of undergraduate studies.

Public Safety Officers' Law Enforcement Grant (PCJG)

May be up to 50% of direct costs based on each semester's enrollment status to active or retired School Public Safety Officers.  Proof of current or former employment is required. It continues until completion of undergraduate studies.

Monroe Partnership Grant (MPG)

Up to 20% of tuition for students who are employed by an organization that has a partnership agreement with Monroe College. Students do not have to be matriculated. Freshmen should contact the appropriate Admissions Office; continuing students, the appropriate Student Financial Services Office.  Proof of employment is required. It continues until completion of undergraduate studies.

Campus Grant (CGR)

Amounts vary and are awarded on a case-by-case basis. Specific CGR grants may be awarded to students by the appropriate College Administrator office based on unanticipated changes to a student's financial aid package or other financial circumstances.

Online   Student Grant (OSG)

May be awarded to students who are beginning the online program in a module that begins in the middle of a semester.  This is a one-time award for the student's first semester. 

Legacy Grant(LEA)

Awarded to students whose biological or adopted parent graduated from Monroe College prior to the student's enrollment. The grant continues until the completion of undergraduate studies.

Caribbean Government Supplemental Award  (CGSA)

Awarded to accepted international students from sponsoring governments that have entered into an articulation agreement with Monroe College. Eligibility is defined by the respective articulation agreement and the student's home country. Students are expected to maintain good academic standing and continuous enrollment. The grant continues until the completion of undergraduate studies.

Say Yes to Education Grant (SYES)

Students must be affiliated with the Say Yes to Education Program and their annual family income must be less than $75,000. The grant will cover the balance of tuition and the college fee only after grants, scholarships and any gift aid is applied to those charges. It continues until the completion of undergraduate studies.

Campus Grant (CGR)

• Amounts vary based on a case by case basis and may be awarded to continuing students. Specific CGR Grants may be awarded to students by the appropriate College administrator based on unanticipated changes to the student's financial aid package or other financial circumstances. These are usually one-time grants.

John Milavec Award (JMA)

• One-time award up to $400 to offset the cost of books based on an application that must be submitted to the appropriate Student Financial Services Office. Students must be in good standing and a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

•  May be awarded to students who are Alumni of Monroe College and are enrolling in one of Monroe's Bachelor's Degree programs. The grant continues until the completion of undergraduate studies.

Monroe Partnership Grant (MPG)

• Up to 20% of tuition based on enrollment status for students who are employed by an organization that has a partnership agreement with Monroe College. Proof of employment is required. Students do not have to be matriculated.

Receipt of two awards:

Part-time Status:

Grant amounts are pro-rated by semester based on the student's enrollment status.

Loss of Grant:

Students may appeal the loss of their grant for lack of continuous enrollment by contacting the appropriate Student Financial Services Office on their campus. Documentation supporting the " Semester-off Appeal" will be required before any decision is made.