Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  We offer the PA All Academic Team scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa students who are picked by their schools. We offer IUP Transfer Scholarships for the Fall and Spring semester. The scholarships are based on GPA, the number of credits being transferred to IUP and financial need. Students need to have the FAFSA on file at IUP. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000-$2,000. Questions can be directed to Ms. Lori Roles at lroles@iup.edu. Also check www.iup.edu/scholarships for other opportunities.
• Tuition and Fees:
  IUP uses a pay per credit model. $11,380 (based on 15 credits) for in state students for 2019-2020. Out of state tuition and fees is $19,084(also based on 15 credits).

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Yes
• Transfer Applications Received:
  Fall 2023 - Completed applications - 587
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  Fall 2023 -549
• Percentage Accepted:
  Fall 2023 - 94%
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  Fall 2023 -326
• Transfer Agreements:
  Please call Bill Sands at 724-357-4839 for more information on the state TAOC agreements. For the specific agreements go to https://www.iup.edu/admissions/transfer/college-guides-articulations-collaboratives/index.html
• View Agreements:
  https://www.iup.edu/admissions/transfer/college-guides-articulations-collaboratives/index.html
• Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
  Military credit is accepted through the AARTS or SMART or JST transcript. NOCTI/SOAR credit is also reviewed for acceptance. Technical and vocational work is not accepted.
• Credit For Life Experience:
  There is a process at IUP for this type of credit to be awarded. At this point the portfolio process is handled though Ms. Kristen O'Hara. Please call her at 724-357-2789 for more information.

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  2.0 for most students 3.0 for most education majors. Students with 36 credits or less must have a 2.75 GPA Art and Music Education students need a 2.5 GPA 3.0 for Speech Pathology majors. 2.5 for Exercise Science majors. 3.0 for Dietetics majors. 2.5 for Safety Science majors.
• Official Transcripts:
  Yes. We require transcripts from your high school and from all colleges/universities attended.
• SAT Scores:
  No
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Not required
• Essay:
  Not required, may be requested if needed.
• Application Fee:
  None
• Interview:
  No
• Associates Degree Required:
  No
• Other Requirements:
  Nursing applications are no longer accepted for transfer students. Some majors require specific entrance requirements. For more information visit the following website. https://www.iup.edu/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/transfer/special/
• Apply Here:
  http://www.iup.edu/admissions/undergraduate/applynow/

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Grades of D will be accepted as long as a student has earned at least a 2.0 from that institution. Remedial credits and those considered to be technical in nature will not be transferred.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  Students must earn half of their major credits at IUP or another state system school and at least 30 credits of the last 60 have to be taken at IUP.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  2022-2023 Transfer Policy.pdf
• Appeals Process Document:
  Transfer Appeals process 2022-2023- Re-evaluation of credit.docx

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