Tuition and Fees

Conrad Muth, Assistant Vice President & Bursar
115 Carnell Hall
215-204-7269
conrad.muth@temple.edu
bursar.temple.edu

Registration for courses is not optional, and students must not attend courses for which they are not registered. Once a student registers for a course—or is registered by an advisor at the student's request—the student remains financially obligated for the course unless and until he or she drops the course by the prescribed deadlines for dropping and adding courses. Prior to registering for the first time each semester, students are required to accept Temple University's Financial Responsibility Agreement, which outlines the financial terms and conditions associated with course registration.

Students may drop courses and otherwise modify their registrations in Self-Service Banner (SSB) or by working with an academic advisor. Please see the Academic Calendars on the Office of the University Registrar's web site for add/drop and withdrawal deadlines for each semester and summer session.

Once registered, students must pay tuition and fees according to the Bursar's Office due date schedule. Failure to satisfy financial obligations may result in withholding of official transcripts and diplomas; denial of the right to register for future sessions; and the assessment of late fees and collection costs.

Students who are not planning to attend the semester must drop their course registration. Students who do not drop classes by the end of the official drop/add period (See Academic Calendar for specific dates) remain financially obligated for the balance due. Instructors are advised to issue letter grades (typically "F") for students who have not been attending but are on their roster of registered students.

Students who drop classes by the end of the drop/add period of a semester or summer session will have their courses dropped. This will relieve them of academic responsibility and in most instances financial responsibility associated with the course.

Students who withdraw from classes after the drop/add period are responsible for full payment of all tuition and fee charges, along with any payment plan fees, and late payment charges. These courses will be recorded on the transcript with the notation of "W," indicating that the student withdrew. Unpaid tuition balances may be referred for collection, and students may be held liable for paying all associated collection costs and/or legal fees.

Students who do not withdraw by the published deadline are responsible for payment of all tuition and fee and/or collection costs. Temple University will first apply all payments received to the oldest outstanding balance, if applicable, then to the current semester charges.

Temple University notifies students via their TUmail account to view their student account balance in TUpay. Students are required to pay the current balance by the due date in TUpay.

Acceptable forms of payment include tuition remission forms, checks (paper and electronic), cash, credit cards and money orders. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Temple University. Credit cards accepted for online payment only through TUpay include Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Please note that credit card payments are subject to a 2.75% convenience fee by the university's processor.

Payment must be received by the due date to assure proper crediting and to remain in good financial standing.

Payment Plans

Students are encouraged to pay the total account balance by the due date. In doing so, students avoid any payment plan fees and late payment fees. However, if students are unable to do so, Temple University offers two payment plans to assist students and their families.

Please note that payment plans are offered for the fall and spring semesters only. Payment plans are not offered in the summer semesters.

For the fall and spring semesters, students that do not pay the total account balance will be automatically enrolled in the University's Deferred Payment Plan. The Deferred Payment Plan provides additional time to pay your balance. Students will be assessed a $50 non-refundable payment plan fee each semester if the total account balance is not paid by the semester due date. Students do not have to sign up for this payment plan. If students are automatically enrolled in the Deferred Payment Plan for fall and spring, the annual fee is $100.

The University also offers the Temple Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) for those students who need an extended payment option. The plan allows students to make up to ten regularly scheduled monthly payments starting in May towards their future charges (five payments for fall and five payments for spring). The annual fee to sign up for this payment plan is $80. For more information about this plan, offered through Nelnet, go to bursar.temple.edu.

Financial Counseling

Students who need assistance financing their education should speak with the Office of Student Financial Services (sfs.temple.edu/about). For more information on financing your education, visit payingforcollege.temple.edu/.

Student Loan Counseling

All students who receive federal student loans are required by federal regulations to complete the Annual Student Loan Acknowledgment, a Master Promissory Note and Entrance Interview, studentaid.gov/. The Office of Student Financial Services can assist all students with their federal loan requirements.

The Credit and Collections unit in the Bursar's Office is responsible for all non-federal student loan entrance and exit counseling, bursar.temple.edu/loan-services/loan-counseling.

Assessing Tuition Charges

Tuition assessment at Temple University is based on full-time or part-time status, student college, student level status (undergraduate, graduate, or professional), student class level for undergraduates and in-state/out-of-state residency status. The level of the courses is not a factor in how students are assessed.

All students are placed into one of the University's schools or colleges, based on their major or program.

Full-Time Status

Undergraduate students are considered full-time students when carrying between 12–18 semester hours (s.h.). Credits in excess of 18 s.h. are additionally assessed at the per semester credit hour tuition rate.

International students, holders of non-immigrant visas, are required to pay out-of-state tuition fees and register as full-time students.

There is no distinction between full-time and part-time graduate tuition rates. All graduate students are assessed at a credit hour rate, regardless of the number of credit hours they are taking.

Part-Time Status

Undergraduates are considered part-time students when taking fewer than 12 s.h. per semester. Tuition is charged by the semester credit hour for part-time undergraduates.

In-State/Out-of-State Residency Status

A student is classified as a Pennsylvania resident for tuition purposes if his or her permanent, legal residence is in Pennsylvania. In-state residency is generally established within the context of the following overall guidelines:

• An individual who has not lived in Pennsylvania for a continuous 12-month period immediately prior to registration as a student at a Pennsylvania college or university is presumed not be to a Pennsylvania resident. A student may rebut this presumption with convincing evidence.
• A student under 22 years of age is presumed to have the residency of his or her parents or legal guardians. A student may rebut this presumption by presenting convincing evidence of emancipation and independent domicile.
• A student who receives financial aid based on residence in a state other than Pennsylvania will not be considered a resident of Pennsylvania.
• A student who is not a United States citizen or does not have an immigrant visa is presumed not to be a resident of Pennsylvania for tuition purposes; however, a student may rebut this presumption with clear and convincing evidence.

Visit the Office of the University Registrar's web site for more information about residency and a copy of the Resident Tuition Eligibility Guidelines.

Tuition Schedule

The Bursar's Office's web site contains the latest tuition schedule. It also contains a tuition calculator, which provides an estimate of your tuition rate by selecting your specific student characteristics, such as school or college, student level, residency, etc. You can also choose "Add Housing and Meal Plan" to estimate those costs, if applicable. Lastly, within the calculator, you can self-input your payment methods to help determine how you will finance your Temple education.

University-Wide Fees

The Bursar's Office's web site contains the latest copy of the fee schedule.

Please note that Tuition and Fees are subject to change by action of the university's Board of Trustees.

Temple University 2023-2024 Tuition Rate Schedule by School/College:

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The full-time semester tuition is assessed to students who register for 12–18 credit hours per academic semester.

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The full-time annual tuition consists of the fall and spring semesters. There are additional charges associated with summer registration.

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The full-time overload is assessed to full-time students who register for credit hours exceeding 18 per academic semester. Each credit hour over 18 is assessed at this per credit hour rate.

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The part-time rate is assessed to students who register for less than 12 credit hours per academic semester. Each credit hour registered is assessed at the part-time rate.

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One-time program fee in first semester is $750.

All students are assessed the University Services Fee during each academic semester based upon the number of credit hours they register for. The fee breakdown can be found under the "University Services Fee" heading below.

Disclaimer: Tuition and fees are set annually each summer, regardless of the method of instruction. Temple University expressly reserves the right to deliver some or all instruction remotely at its discretion. Tuition, the university services fee and certain other fees are required to be paid in full and will not be refunded regardless of the method of instruction, the inability to access university-maintained facilities, or any disruption to or cancellation of classes, activities, events, services or programs.

Temple's refund policy is available below.

By registering for classes, the student and anyone paying on their behalf acknowledges and accepts these terms.

Description of Special Charges and Fees

Students may be required to pay some or all of the following (subject to change):

Application Fee

The admissions application fee is $55.00.

Matriculation Fee

A one-time charge is assessed of all first-year students who are degree-seeking candidates in their initial semester after admittance. This fee includes the student orientation program. The rate for undergraduate students is $218.00 and the rate for graduate students is $85.00. Professional students should check with their respective college as the rates vary per school.

University Services Fee

All students are assessed the non-refundable University Services Fee every semester. The University Services Fee is a single, comprehensive fee that helps fund a number of university services, including

• Funding for state-of-the art computer equipment and technologies to provide support for the students' academic experiences, including e-mail access and modern lab facilities;
• Access to all student activities, events and recreational facilities;
• Expansion and maintenance of recreational and academic facilities to enhance and improve student life; and
• Availability of basic student health and treatment services provided by nurses and physicians on campus.

The fee structure for the fall and spring semesters is:

• Enrolled for 9 or more credits: $484.00
• Enrolled for 5.0 to 8.9 credits: $347.00
• Enrolled for 1.0 to 4.9 credits: $177.00

The fee structure for each summer session is:

• Enrolled for 9 or more credits: $244.00
• Enrolled for 5.0 to 8.9 credits: $184.00
• Enrolled for 1.0 to 4.9 credits: $111.00

Please direct all questions about the University Services Fee to the Office of Student Financial Services at 215-204-2244 or sfs@temple.edu.

International Student Fee

All international students are assessed a $178.50 international student fee in the fall and spring semesters.

Course Fees

Certain courses charge additional fees such as lab fees, etc. The charge is assessed at the time of registration for that particular course.

Late Registration Fee Policy

All students will be assessed a $100.00 late registration fee for initial registrations beginning the first day of the term. No new registrations or registration revisions will be processed after the end of the twelfth week of classes during the fall and spring semesters and after the end of the fourth week of summer sessions.

Late Payment Fee

Tuition payments not received by the final semester due date will be subject to a $100.00 late payment fee. Students who fail to pay their initial semester bills by the due date will automatically be enrolled in the University's Deferred Payment Plan and assessed the appropriate payment plan fees as noted above in the "Payment Plans" section.

Returned Check Penalty

If a paper or electronic check payment is returned by the bank because of insufficient funds, a closed account, an invalid account number or other reasons, a $25.00 returned check fee will be assessed. If an account indicates a history of returned checks, the University reserves the right to suspend a student's check payment privileges. Returned checks that remain unpaid and/or cases where there are multiple returned checks may be referred to the University Disciplinary Committee and/or Temple University Campus Safety Services for further action.

Transcript Fee

Consult the Office of the University Registrar's web site for ordering instructions.

Health Insurance

Group medical insurance to defray certain medical expenses at hospitals is offered to full-time students during a limited period of time at the start of each semester. Students should consult the Human Resources Benefits Department, e-mail studentinsurance@temple.edu, or call 215-926-2270 for details concerning costs and application procedures. International students are required to buy medical insurance or show proof of comparable coverage to the Human Resources Benefits Department.

Veteran/Military Education Benefits

Temple University will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual's inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement funding from VA under chapter 31 or 33.

Temple University will impose a late fee and financial hold for those students who have an outstanding balance beyond the amount of expected VA tuition and fee payment for the term.

Tuition and Fees Policy

I. Policy

A. Tuition charges and fees are based upon the student's enrollment status in the respective schools or colleges. Refunds are made in accordance with the student's academic records.

B. Students will be charged 100% of their semester bill unless a course drop form is processed by a registration office of the university or the student successfully drops courses through Self Service Banner by the Drop/Add deadline date. See registrar.temple.edu/academic-calendar for add/drop and withdrawal deadlines for each semester (please note that deadlines may vary according to the Part of Term in which the course is scheduled). Students who process their course drops by the deadline date will be issued a 100% refund. 

C. No complete financial credit will be made if a student does not process course drops for all registered classes.

D. Students who are still registered for classes after the Drop/Add deadline date are responsible for paying all related tuition and fees. The record for students who withdraw will reflect withdrawal ('W'). 

II. Exceptions

A. Failure to Process Drop or Withdrawal Form by Deadline

Under extreme, extenuating circumstances, an appeal may be made to the Office of the University Registrar if the drop transaction is not completed by the deadline, and the student did not attend classes after the deadline date. All appeals must be signed by an academic advisor or a program coordinator and accompanied by the following information:

1. A statement explaining the extenuating circumstances of the appeal.
2. A properly-signed registration schedule revision or official withdrawal form available from the Dean's Office.
3. Supporting documentation that will establish that the student never attended the semester in question or that he/she did not attend beyond the official refund period.
4. Appeals for retroactive course deletions must be filed prior to the end date of the semester for refunds to be considered. If the above conditions are met, the Office of the University Registrar will direct the removal of the semester's records from the academic history. This automatically results in a 100% refund of tuition and fee charges for the semester.

B. Death of a Student

In the event of death during a semester, the student's account will be credited with a 100% refund of tuition and fee charges for the semester. The student's record will reflect excused withdrawals ('WE').

C. Serious Extenuating Circumstance Which Prevents a Student from Attending All Classes

In the event of a serious extenuating circumstance (medical, family emergency, military deployment, or other) that prevents the student from completing all courses, the following steps can be taken within one (1) year from the end date of the semester:

1. The student should provide the Office of the University Registrar with a complete Petition for Excused Withdrawal, containing the following as appropriate:
   1. A personal statement from the student listing the reason(s) for their excused withdrawal request.
   2. Medical Provider's Statement from a licensed physician verifying that the student or family member was ill. NOTE: For purposes of this policy, a family member is defined as the student's parents, spouse, child(ren), or any other family member noted under the federal Family Leave Act.
   3. Verification from the student's instructor(s) or department chairperson(s) of last known date of participation in or attendance at an academically related activity (online or in person).
   4. Supporting documentation for serious family emergency.
   5. United States military deployment orders.
2. If the above criteria in C.1 are met and the petition is approved, the student's record will reflect excused withdrawals ('WE' or 'M' for military deployments) and the bill will reflect an adjusted tuition charge (if any) in accordance with the attached schedule. A credit will be issued on a pro-rated basis after:
   1. Confirming that the student has no other outstanding balances, and
   2. Having the Department of Student Financial Services adjust any financial aid awards, where applicable, in accordance with state and federal regulations.
3. The effective date for all credits will be based on the earlier of either:
   1. The official date of withdrawal, as established by the Office of the University Registrar, or
   2. The physician's date of certification, if the student is physically unable to complete a withdrawal by the end of the semester.

D. Employment Change/Relocation

1. If a student must withdraw from classes because of a mandatory job change or shift in work hours that prevents the student from attending classes, the student may request a pro-rata credit, based on the actual withdrawal date and in accordance with the Fee Schedule of Adjusted Tuition Charges, if documentation from the employer is provided showing that the individual is no longer able to take classes because of a change in job scheduling or relocation.
2. This provision applies solely for the student and only after the student has totally withdrawn from all registered courses.

III. Authority

A. The Office of the University Registrar will have authority for determining the student's academic records.
B. The Office of the University Registrar will have authority for approving financial exceptions to the policy.
C. Appeals of any decision outlined under this policy will be made to the Office of the University Registrar, whose decision is final.

Tuition and Fees Refund Policy

Fee Schedule of Adjusted Tuition Charges in the Event of an Exception to the General Policy

Financial Aid

Emilie Van Trieste, Director
Office of Student Financial Services
Carnell Hall, Ground Floor
215-204-2244
sfs.temple.edu/
sfs@temple.edu

Application Procedures

Documents Needed to Apply

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only document required by Student Financial Services (SFS) and MUST be filed online each year at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. The federal code for Temple University is 003371. Locations and phone numbers for Temple University's SFS offices are listed at sfs.temple.edu/about.

Application Deadline

February 1
Priority consideration is given to new and renewal applications received by the federal processor by this date. Late applicants will be considered, but all funding sources may not be available.

Verification and Financial Aid Requirements

Federal regulations require that the Office of Student Financial Services reviews all student financial aid applications (FAFSA information) for accuracy. The Office of Student Financial Services is required to resolve any conflicting information, inconsistencies or errors made on FAFSA applications to ensure the integrity of federal student financial aid programs.

More information on all financial aid requirements and the Federal Verification process is available at sfs.temple.edu/eligibility/eligibility-requirements/federal-verification.

Submission of requested requirements is required within thirty days. If all documents are not received by the deadline, all federal and university need-based aid will be removed from the financial aid offer.

Your financial aid eligibility will be outlined in the financial aid offer. All students (new, transfer, and continuing) will receive an e-mail notification when the financial aid offer is available to review online via the Costs and Aid Tab located within the student's TUportal.

International Students

The Office of International Services, 215-204-7229, offers limited financial assistance to persons holding non-immigrant visas. Federal regulations limit most financial aid to U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. Learn about eligibility requirements at studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility/requirements.

Please contact International Student and Scholars Services for more information.

Academic Requirements

Applicants for Federal, State and University financial aid programs administered by Temple University must be accepted for admission or currently enrolled as a matriculated student in a degree program.

A student may apply for a Federal Direct Loan, or a parent may apply for a Federal Parent Loan on behalf of a dependent student, for coursework that is documented as a prerequisite for admission into a degree-seeking Temple University program. If enrolled at least half time in these prerequisite courses, the student may be eligible for loans for one consecutive 12 month period.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Financial aid funds are restricted to students who make satisfactory academic progress. The qualitative standard is defined as being in good academic standing as defined by the school or college in which the student is enrolled. The quantitative component of the satisfactory academic progress standard requires students to successfully complete 67% of all attempted credits. For more information, see sfs.temple.edu/policies/satisfactory-academic-progress-sap.

Enrollment Status

Some financial aid programs are restricted to full-time students. Other aid programs are available to both full-time and part-time students. (NOTE: High school students accepted under the Early Admissions Program are not eligible for financial aid until they receive their high school diploma.)

Students should be aware that dropping and adding courses can affect financial aid eligibility, and they must notify the Office of Student Financial Services, sfs@temple.edu, of any change in enrollment status.

Academic Dismissal/Reinstatement

Eligibility for financial aid, including federal work-study, ends if a student is academically dismissed or ceases to be enrolled.

Financial Aid Eligibility -- Need Analysis

Some financial aid is offered to students based on financial need. Financial need is determined by the following U.S. Department of Education formula:

(Estimated cost of attendance) minus (Expected Family Contribution¹) minus (Expected Financial Aid) equals Financial Need

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The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is determined by a federal formula based on information reported on the student's FAFSA application. The EFC is the number that's used to determine a student's eligibility for federal student financial aid. This number results from the financial information a student and/or parent provided in the FAFSA application. The student's EFC is reported to the student on the Student Aid Report (SAR).

The result of a need determination is met by a combination of awards called a financial aid package.

Other sources exist that may be available to students for educational assistance. Some of these are private scholarship programs, Cooperative Education programs, Veterans Administration benefits, public assistance, and Social Security benefits. If outside assistance is received, financial aid offered by the university may be adjusted.

Independent Student Definition

Federal Financial Aid regulations define a student as independent if they meet the FAFSA criteria. For more information, see studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/dependency

Federal regulations require that a student not meeting the definition of independent apply as a dependent. These students must provide income, asset, and household information for themselves and their parent(s). For more information, see studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/parent-info

Estimated Financial Aid Cost of Attendance

Financing a college education takes planning and budgeting. Students should try to plan ahead, anticipating costs and resources, and should request aid for the entire academic year. The basic budget for a year at Temple should include tuition and fees, housing and meals, books and supplies, living expenses, and transportation. Tuition shown in the following example is an estimate for undergraduates attending Main Campus. Financial aid offers will be adjusted accordingly for programs having different tuition rates. The figures in the table are based on estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The economy and one's style of living may make actual costs higher or lower.

Estimated Undergraduate Financial Aid Cost of Attendance for the 2023-2024 Academic Year

NOTE: Sample above is meant for a student living on campus in a dorm or off campus in an apartment paying rent. A student living at home or with family/friend will have a lower financial aid cost of attendance. Actual rates will vary depending on school/college, program, housing selection and meal plan option. See bursar.temple.edu/tuition-and-fees/tuition-rates. All rates above are estimates.

Financial Aid Notification and Refund Policy

Applicants are notified of aid eligibility by e-mail after applications have been reviewed. Financial aid may consist of a combination of scholarship, grant, loan, and/or a work study opportunity.

A refundable credit balance may result on your student account because of financial aid / loan disbursements, over-payments and/or account adjustments. If the credit balance is created because of an over-payment made by check or electronic check, the refund will not be processed for at least ten (10) business days to allow time for the check payment to clear the bank.

If the credit balance results from a credit card payment made within the last 90 days, the credit card will be refunded up to the amount of the payment first. Any remaining credit card balance will be refunded through direct deposit or paper check.

Financial aid disbursements can occur as early as two days prior to the start of the semester and refunds are processed continually during the semester as aid is credited to the student account.

Students can access Student Choice Refunds within TUpay and select their refund option as soon as they pay a deposit to the University. TUpay is located in the Cost and Aid Tab of a student's TUportal account.

Using Title IV Financial Aid Refunds to Pay Prior Year Charges

Because of U.S. federal financial aid regulations, Temple University can only automatically apply a maximum of $200 from the current academic year to pay any outstanding prior year charges.

In these cases, student could consider securing a private student educational loan, sfs.temple.edu/financial-aid-types/private-student-loans, for the prior term balance. A financial hold will remain on your student account until the outstanding balance is resolved. This hold will restrict many University services and only the Bursar's Office is able to make decisions on a student's hold status.

Federal Parent PLUS Refunds

Refunds are issued to the student. However, if the credit balance is the result of a Federal Parent PLUS loan and the parent selected the option on the loan application to receive the refund rather than the student and provided a valid address on the loan application, then the refund for the Federal Parent PLUS refund will be sent to the parent.

It is very important to note that parents are not always sent the refund from a Parent PLUS loan because the Parent PLUS refund MUST be the payment that causes the credit balance on the student account.

If you are an Authorized Payer in TUpay, you may elect to receive your Parent Plus refund via direct deposit. To sign-up for direct deposit for Parent PLUS refunds, select 'Student Choice Refunds' from the TUpay menu and follow the instructions. If you do not sign-up for direct deposit, your Parent PLUS refunds will be issued via paper check to the address you provided on the FAFSA.

If you are not an Authorized Payer on your student's account, the default refund method is paper check and there is no action you need to take. However, if you wish to become an Authorized Payer and sign-up for direct deposit, your student must create your access.

Student Employment

Academic Year

Federal Work-Study (FWS) allows students to earn money to help cover non-billable educational expenses by working within Temple University or at an approved non-profit, off-campus employer. Students are awarded a set amount to use for each semester. Please note that funding is limited so requests for increases are based on available funding.

Work-Study jobs are available at both on- and off-campus locations. Before seeking a position, a student must receive an award letter with a work study award and accept it within the TUportal. If an employer hires a student without confirming the student's eligibility for Federal Work-Study, the employer will be responsible for all wages the student has earned.

On-campus positions are posted on the Temple University Human Resources web site.

Off-campus positions are posted on the Work-Study Job Bank. All students who wish to work at an off-campus employer must first meet with Student Financial Services to see if their employer is approved for participation in our program. Temple University cannot pay work-study funds toward hours worked with an unauthorized employer.

Summer Sessions

Summer Federal Work-Study Program allows students to earn funding toward educational expenses for the upcoming academic year. Students wanting to work during the summer must e-mail Student Financial Services, wkstudy@temple.edu, to request a summer work-study award.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Students must have a valid FAFSA on file for the current year and the upcoming academic year.
• Students must qualify for Title IV Aid (meet Satisfactory Academic Progress).
• Students must have unmet financial need.
• Students must be either enrolled for summer term or preregistered at least part-time for the upcoming fall term.

Awarding Information

• Student Financial Services will determine a student's eligibility for a summer Federal Work-Study award based on remaining annual eligibility and summer session(s) or upcoming fall preregistration. Amounts awarded are determined based on available funding.
• Students that are not enrolled during the summer session(s), but are preregistered for the upcoming fall semester are required to adhere to the federal regulation that governs FWS. The regulation requires a portion of summer earnings to be used to meet education expenses during the upcoming academic year. These attributed earnings are considered a resource offsetting calculated need for the upcoming FAFSA award year.

Employment Information

Students working On-Campus will be hired through the department hiring the position.

Students wanting to work Off-Campus must contact Student Financial Services (wkstudy@temple.edu) to ensure the position is an approved off-campus partner.

• Off-Campus employers must be an approved partner with SFS (up to date contract on file and approved). Temple's Off-Campus work-study program only contracts with local non-profits that provide services to the community. We do not contract with private organizations or organizations that do not meet our community service definition.
• Students who begin working without prior authorization off-campus will not be paid through the Federal Work-Study grant. Please note that outside organizations do not have access to Temple's HR or payroll system.
• Please note that having a work-study offer on your account does not guarantee that it can be used towards an internship position. As stated previously work-study offers can only be used towards Temple contracted non-profit organizations. Students should contact SFS via e-mail wkstudy@temple.edu prior to working off-campus.

Students who are not performing to the expectations of their employers do not have special protection under Federal Work-Study. An employer may terminate students failing to meet expectations.

Workman's Compensation insurance covers students employed on each Temple University campus. If you are injured on the job, you should inform your supervisor immediately.

Temple University will not bear responsibility for injuries occurring at off-campus employers. Students should inquire about Workman's Compensation insurance coverage prior to accepting employment.

Grants, Scholarships and Loans

The following grants and scholarships have individual eligibility requirements and procedures. Be sure to read the requirements for each carefully.

Temple University Need-based Grants

Eligibility

• Temple University Grants (TUG) are university-funded, need-based grants for full-time (12 credits or more) undergraduate students pursuing their first bachelor's degree.
• Temple University Grants (TUG) are not guaranteed to continue year to year, or for the same amount. The amount of the grant can change year to year as your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from the FAFSA changes year to year, or as other grants and scholarships are added to your financial aid funding offer.
• Students may receive a maximum of 8 full-time semester grants.
• To apply for the Temple University grant a student must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have it completed with a calculated EFC each year by the February 1 priority deadline.
• Continuing students must also meet the Temple University's Satisfactory Academic Progress standards each semester to retain eligibility.
• Temple University and Hospital employee dependents receiving tuition remission are not eligible to receive the Temple University grant (TUG).
• You must report additional funding sources not listed on your financial aid offer, including Tuition Remission, University or non-University scholarships and grants such as Academic Merit scholarships, outside Scholarships, and Grants from all sources to Student Financial Services (SFS). These additional sources of funding can impact your current financial aid funding offer and eligibility (i.e., Temple University Grant, Federal, and State Grants and Federal Student Loans).
  • Temple University Grant (TUG) will be reduced or eliminated if we learn of outside scholarship after you are initially packaged. If your financial aid offer does change you will be notified via your Temple University e-mail account when the revised aid offer is ready to view in Self-Service Banner.
• Enrollment changes during the first few weeks of the semester (drop/add) can affect a student's Temple University grant eligibility. Notify the Student Financial Services office if you are considering reducing your enrollment.

Fly in 4

Fly in 4 is a partnership between incoming students and the university to promote graduation in four years. Graduating in four years reduces student debt and helps control college costs.

The Fly in 4 grants are provided to 500 incoming freshman and eligible transfer students with the greatest demonstrated financial need based on the FAFSA application.

Fly in 4 grant renewal criteria (for up to 4 full-time, continuously enrolled years) require eligible students to:

• meet all designated Fly in 4 checkpoints;
• meet financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) guidelines;
• attend full-time each fall and spring semester;
• continue to file and complete the annual FAFSA by the February 1 priority filing deadline;
• continue to show documented financial need on the annual FAFSA; and
• complete all financial aid requirements by specified deadlines.

Temple University Academic Merit Scholarships

Eligibility

• To be considered for an academic undergraduate scholarship, submit a complete undergraduate admission application by the February 1 deadline. Late applicants might be considered for an academic scholarship based on fund availability.
• For scholarship purposes, a first year applicant is defined as a current high school student who will graduate prior to the start of the fall semester and will not earn any college credits after graduation.
• Scholarship notification will be made no later than March 1 on TUportal.
• The nonrefundable undergraduate tuition deposit must be submitted by May 1 in order to secure a scholarship. A deposit made later will cancel the scholarship.
• Academic merit scholarships for undergraduate students are limited to eight consecutive undergraduate semesters of full-time enrollment. The scholarship is guaranteed for the first four consecutive undergraduate semesters, at the end of which a minimum cumulative GPA must be achieved and maintained in order to renew the scholarship annually. Merit scholarships are designated for undergraduate tuition only. Specific details will be provided in the student's undergraduate scholarship notification letter from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Information on the renewal criteria can be found in the SFS Policies.
• Students awarded our full-tuition undergraduate scholarship, the President's Scholar Award, may also apply for one $4,000 summer educational enhancement stipend, to be used toward approved study away, research, internship or other academic activity.
• Temple University Academic Merit undergraduate scholarships are tuition only and combined with the other tuition only scholarships cannot exceed the total cost of tuition per term.

Amount

Academic scholarships for undergraduate students range from $2,000 to full undergraduate tuition. The availability of funding and the size, quality and characteristics of the overall applicant pool will determine the number and the value of academic scholarships awarded.

Application/Selection

No separate application required. Recipients are selected by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. 

Athletic Scholarships

Athletic scholarships are available in all varsity sports. The number of scholarships, requirements, standards, and awards are controlled by Temple University and by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For further information, contact the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, 215-204-2571.

ROTC Scholarships

See Military Science in the Academic Opportunities section of this Bulletin.

ROTC tuition scholarship, Temple University Academic Merit scholarship and tuition remission funding (and/or any other tuition restricted funding) combined cannot exceed the total cost of tuition per term. 

State and Federal Grant Programs

To be eligible for the following grants, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Pennsylvania State Grant

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania funds a grant program for undergraduate Pennsylvania residents who will be matriculated students enrolled full-time (12 or more credit hours per semester) and part-time (6-11 credits) during the academic year. This program is administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). Please see more information at pheaa.org/grants/state-grant-program/index.shtml

Basic Eligibility Criteria

• Grant amounts are dependent upon enrollment and classroom and/or online credit hours per semester.
• Be enrolled in a program of study where at least 50 percent of the total credit hours needed for completion of the program are earned through classroom instructions. Funding may be reduced if student's enrollment mode does not meet the PA State grant standard.
• Students must maintain PA state grant satisfactory academic progress which is different from Federal Title IV financial aid satisfactory academic progress. PA state grant progress is reviewed annually after the spring semester, and is defined as successfully completing a minimum of 12 new credits for each full-time semester of PA state grant received (6 new credits for each half-time semester grant received) during the preceding academic year. Students may receive a maximum of 8 full-time semester grants (or its equivalent).

Non-Pennsylvania residents should check with their respective state agency for state grant information. The U.S. Department of Education provides a full list of higher education agencies by state at www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html

Students residing in states other than Pennsylvania can contact their state education department directly to inquire about scholarship and grant opportunities. A directory of state educational grant agencies can also be found online through the U.S. Department of Education

Not all state grant programs are transferable if a student is attending a school outside of their home state.

Federal Pell Grants

To be eligible for a Pell Grant, a student must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program who has not earned a bachelor's or professional degree and has significant financial need. Notification of awards will be made in the student's financial aid offer. See more information at sfs.temple.edu/financial-aid-types/grants/federal-pell-grant.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

FSEOG is a federal grant program administered by the university. Awards are based on exceptional need (Pell Grant recipients) and availability of funding is limited. See more information at sfs.temple.edu/financial-aid-types/grants/federal-supplemental-education-opportunity-grant-seog.

Student Loans

Federal Direct Student Loans

Direct Loans are available to undergraduate students enrolled for at least six (6) credits per semester.

Annual Subsidized Limits:

• 1 Year Undergraduates = $3,500
• 2nd Year Undergraduates = $4,500
• Remaining Undergraduate Years = $5,500
• Preparatory Coursework Needed to Enroll as Undergraduate = $2,625

Annual Unsubsidized Limits:

• Dependent undergraduates whose parents can borrow PLUS = $2,000
• 1 and 2nd year undergraduate dependent students whose parents cannot borrow PLUS and independent students = $6,000
• Remaining undergraduate years for dependent students whose parents cannot borrow PLUS and independent students = $7,000 

Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)

PLUS loans are available to the parents of undergraduate students. A credit check is required for eligibility for the Parent PLUS loan. Parents may borrow amounts not to exceed the cost of attendance.

All PLUS loans are processed for the full year, and are split evenly between the fall and spring semesters.

Alternative Private Educational Loans

Student loans are available from private lenders. The majority of the lenders of these loans require the student borrower to have a credit worthy cosigner, and the interest rate is variable and determined by the credit score of the borrower and cosigner. These loans also require school certification, and the student must be enrolled at least half time and making satisfactory academic progress. Consult with the lender for specific eligibility requirements.

All alternative/private loans are processed for the full year, and are split evenly between the fall and spring semesters.

More information is available at sfs.temple.edu/financial-aid-types/private-student-loans.

Entrance/Exit Interviews

New Federal Direct loan borrowers must complete the Annual Student Loan Acknowledgment, a Master Promissory Note and Entrance Interview. An online exit interview will be required just prior to graduation or if a student attends less than half time or takes a leave of absence. Direct loan funds will not be released without the entrance counseling requirement. Any student withdrawing from the university before graduation must complete an exit interview.

More information is available on the SFS web site at sfs.temple.edu/financial-aid-types/federal-student-loans.

Other Programs

A number of Temple's schools and colleges have privately-sponsored scholarships available for students in their programs. Details may be found in the individual school or college descriptions.

In addition to the scholarships available through Temple University, a wide range of scholarships, fellowships, and internships are available on a competitive basis to students during and immediately after their undergraduate careers. The Undergraduate Studies Office provides information about these opportunities and support for students interested in preparing applications. For more information, visit undergradstudies.temple.edu/fellowships.