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For New Undergraduate Transfer Students starting in Fall 2025 and beyond: In fall 2025, 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ will be launching its 3 States, 1 Rate tuition model for new undergraduate students from Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. This is an exciting development for 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ as we continue to streamline the college admissions process, reduce the confusion and complexity surrounding college tuition and make education even more accessible for new students.

Learn about the various tuition rates (Resident, Indiana Rate, Non-Resident, etc.) and review the schedule of tuition and fees for the current academic year.

Ohio Tuition Reciprocity (Transfer students starting prior to Fall 2025)

Effective Fall 2019, new students may qualify for Ohio Tuition Reciprocity if they meet all of the following criteria:

• Currently reside in one of the applicable counties in southwest Ohio: Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Hamilton, Highland, or Warren county.
• Have earned an Associate degree from the University of Cincinnati (including Blue Ash College, Clermont College), Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Southern State Community College, Miami University - Hamilton, Miami University - Middletown, Clark State Community College, or Sinclair Community College.
• Are working toward your first Bachelor's degree at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ and not majoring in one of the ineligible programs (Early Childhood Education or Nursing). 
• If you wish to be considered for Ohio Reciprocity, you must submit all official credentials indicating that you earned an Associate degree by the final deadline of August 1 (for Fall semester), December 1 (for Spring semester), or May 1 (for Summer semester). This agreement and/or rate are subject to change and/or may be discontinued at any time.

Award:  $2,500 annual ($1,250 per Fall and Spring)

Deadline: Must be admitted to 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ prior to June 15 (for Fall semester) // November 1 (for Spring semester)

• This scholarship is only for students transferring from the .
• Students must meet all of the following requirements to be considered for the KCTCS Scholars Award:
• Must be a legal resident of the state of Kentucky.
• Must have completed at least 36 semester hours at an (last attended must be KCTCS).
• Eligible for regular admission to a Bachelor's degree program at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ with no further remediation required.
• Be academically eligible to return to prior institution and have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Remain in good standing at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ as defined by the satisfactory progress guidelines used for financial aid eligibility.
• Must have never enrolled as a degree seeking student at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ.
• Transfer to 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ in either Fall or Spring semesters and enroll in at least 12 credit hours in both Fall and Spring semesters.
• Student must not be seeking Post-Baccalaureate credit hours and/or a second Bachelor's degree.
• Limited number of KCTCS Scholars Awards available. Preference may be given to students with the highest GPAs and total credit hours earned. Students must gain admission to 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ by June 15 for Fall, and November 1 for Spring semester.
• Students in Online Accelerated programs are not eligible for the KCTCS Scholars Award.

Effective Fall 2019: Out-of-state transfer students transferring directly from the Kentucky Community Technical College System (KCTCS) with an earned associate degree with a 2.0 GPA or greater will be eligible for in-state tuition rates. Students must be first-time transfer students to 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ and enroll full-time.

Out-of-state transfer students not transferring directly from the Kentucky Community Technical College System (KCTCS) and earning a 2.0 GPA or greater and who reside in select counties listed below in Ohio or Indiana may also be eligible to receive a $5,200 award.

Ohio: Adams, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Cuyahoga, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Licking, Lorain, Pike, Preble, Madison, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Ross, Scioto, Union, Warren

Indiana: Clark, Hamilton, Marion

Students may not be eligible to receive the Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) if they are eligible to receive the Indiana Rate, Ohio Reciprocity tuition rate, are admitted to any PACE or online programs, or have already received a Bachelor's degree.

Award:  $2,000 annual ($1,000 per Fall and Spring)   

Deadline:  August 1 (for Fall)   December 1 (for Spring)

• This award is only for students transferring to 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ who live out-of-state, i.e. do not live in the state of Kentucky.
• Students must meet all of the following requirements to be considered for the Out-of-State Transfer Award:
• Be a resident of any state except Kentucky in the United States, or be an international student.
• Receive a final Transfer Credit Evaluation from 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ consisting of at least 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of credit from a regionally accredited institution(s), which is equal to or greater than junior status.
• Be academically eligible to return to prior institution and have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Be admitted with no restrictions or academic deficiencies into a Bachelor's degree program at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ.
• Must have never been previously enrolled at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ as a non-degree, degree seeking, or consortium student.
• Must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours in both Fall and Spring semesters.
• Students may not be eligible to receive the Out-of-State Transfer Award if they are eligible to receive the Indiana Rate, Ohio Reciprocity tuition rate, are admitted to any online accelerated programs, transferring from a KCTCS Institution, or have already received a Bachelor's degree.

Effective Fall 2019: Out-of-state transfer students transferring directly from the Kentucky Community Technical College System (KCTCS) with an earned associate degree with a 2.0 GPA or greater will be eligible for in-state tuition rates. Students must be first-time transfer students to 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ and enroll full-time. 

Deadline:  February 16 (for Fall semester)

51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ awards several academic scholarships each year to continuing students. The process is very competitive. Generally, students with outstanding academic merits will receive scholarship consideration.

Students in Online Accelerated programs are not eligible.

The 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ Adult and Transfer Center will award one-time $1000 scholarships to those that meet the eligibility requirements outlined below. Scholarships are limited.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be 21 years of age or older
• Have been admitted to 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ
• Be working on 1st bachelor's degree
• Be in good academic standing
• Preference given to those with financial need
• Not enrolled in any major listed here
• Must be degree-seeking
• New students only (students that are returning to 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ and have not attended in a minimum of two years requiring a new admissions application may also be eligible)
  

Deadline: August 1 (for Fall Semester starts) // December 1 (for Spring Semester starts)

What is WUPSP?

WUPSP is a group of federal grant programs designed to increase the number of helping professionals by offering financial support during schooling and for the first few years of post-grad working life. 

What does WUPSP offer? 

• Up to $3,500/yr in scholarships
• Paid internships â€“ stipend up to $7,500
• Stipend after graduation up to $7,500 (designed to boost wages for the first two years of working in the field) 

Who is a good fit for WUPSP?

51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ students going into the helping professions:

• BSW
• MSW
• Counseling
• Psychology
• Human Services and Addictions 

What are other eligibility requirements?

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 
• Plan to complete required field experience placements and corresponding courses, according to academic program. 
• Commit to working with underserved populations after graduation.

Contact Jude Thornton at thorntonm4@nku.edu with any questions. 

More than 70% of students at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ receive financial aid. Grants and student loans can help cover the cost of tuition, room and board, and books. In order for the Office of Student Financial Assistance at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ to determine your eligibility for financial aid, you must complete the  online.

The Undergraduate Student Aid Calculator is a guide to help families plan for educational costs at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ. This calculator will estimate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and serve as a resource for early financial planning based on the most recent cost of attendance figures and student aid eligibility requirements.

51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ students have various employment opportunities while attending classes on campus. You can find a job working in almost any 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ department. Most offices hire student employees every semester, and better yet, they work around your class schedule. In order to be eligible for Student Employment positions, you must be a degree seeking student and you must enroll in at least 9 credit hours each semester (excluding Summer semester) at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ.