College Partnership Schools

ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY, PA 24-25: Minimum GPA / Scholarship considerations: GENERAL ADMISSION: 3.0 / 4 cumulative gpa = $76,000 total ($19,000/yr, 4 years)

ENGINEERING ADMISSION: 3.3 / 4 cumulative gpa = $76,000 total ($19,000/yr, 4 years)

PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE, DOCTORATE of PHYSICAL THERAPY (3+3) ADMISSION: 3.5 / 4 cumulative gpa = $76,000 total ($19,000/yr, 4 years)

ALSO APPLICABLE to the ABOVE: Catholic HS Award = $4,000 total ($1,000/yr, 4 years) Students exceeding the above gpa requirements may qualify for up to a maximum of $108,000 total ($27,000/yr, 4 years).

DeSales, PA -Qualifying students (see below) will qualify for GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS: 3.0 / 4.0 in Academic Core Classes and 1000 SAT with a minimum of 500 in each section or a 21 on the ACT: $ 92,000 total ($23,000/yr, 4 years)

ALSO APPLICABLE: $12,000 total ($3,000 / yr) Catholic Partnership Award Students)

MAJOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Nursing, science, and mathematics majors, students must have a 3.3 GPA and either 1130 SAT (EBRW & Math) or a 23 ACT composite. Students who meet the Nursing criteria will receive, at minimum, $23,000 four-year award with a total value of $92,000. Students will also qualify for the Catholic School Grant of $3,000 per year, total value of $12,000.

Performing Arts Program, must meet the guarantee admission standards, AND must audition/interview with a faculty member to be artistically accepted to DeSales University.

Interview guarantee and scholarship for 4 years (if admitted) for the accelerated health care majors according to criteria below:

3+2 Physician Assistant   3.4 GPA and either 1220 SAT (EBRW & Math) or a 25 ACT composite.

3+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy 3.7 GPA and either 1270 SAT (EBRW & Math) or a 26 ACТ composite

3+2 Communication Science and Disorders 3.0 GPA and either 1170 SAT or a 24 ACT composite.

HOOD COLLEGE, MD 25-26: Minimum GPA / Scholarship considerations: GENERAL ADMISSION: 3.3 / 4 cumulative gpa (and / or 1080 SAT 21 ACT) = $124,000 total ($31,000/yr) Students applying to the direct-admit Nursing Major will be reviewed differently than other applicants. Please click here for Nursing criteria and deadlines Explore more at: hood.edu

LASALLE UNIVERSITY, PA 25-26: Minimum GPA / Scholarship conside rations GENERAL ADMISSION: 3.0^ / 4.0 in academic core classes. The minimum scholarship $20,000/yr  ($80,000 Total) AND  $1,500 Partnership School Scholarship

LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE, PA 24-25: Minimum GPA / Scholarship considerations: GENERAL ADMISSION: 3.0 / 4 cumulative gpa (and / or 1080 SAT 21 ACT) = $108,000 total ($27,000/yr) Students exceeding the above gpa requirements may qualify for up to a maximum of $140,000 total ($35,000/yr)

LYCOMING COLLEGE, PA 24-25: Minimum GPA / Scholarship considerations: GENERAL ADMISSION: 3.0 / 4 cumulative gpa in core courses = $120,000 total ($30,000/yr)  based on academic performance and expressed interest/application for talent scholarships in music, theatre, art, community service, and creative writing.

ADDITIONAL  Lycoming College Visit Grant of $1,000 when students  attend a campus visit prior to December 31st of their senior year of high school.

And an ADDITIONAL : FAFSA Filer Grant worth $1,000 if FAFSA received by Lycoming College. ( Students may qualify for financial need- based scholarships based on their FAFSA results.)

McDANIEL COLLEGE, MD: Minimum GPA / Scholarship considerations: GENERAL ADMISSION: 3.0 / 4.0 cumulative gpa= $60,000 total ($15,000/yr) Students exceeding the above gpa requirements may qualify for up to a maximum of $132,000 ($33,000/yr).

MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY, PA 24-26

Minimum GPA / Scholarship considerations: GENERAL ADMISSION: 3.0 / 4 cumulative gpa = $68,000 total ($17,000/yr, 4 years)

MASTER of SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (5 yrs) 3.4 / 4 cumulative gpa = $72,000 total ($18,000/yr, 4 years)

MASTER of OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (5 yrs) 3.3 / 4 cumulative gpa = $74,000 total ($18,500/yr, 4 years)

DOCTORATE of OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (6.3 yrs) 3.3 / 4 cumulative gpa = $74,000 total ($18,500/yr, 4 years)

DOCTORATE of PHYSICAL THERAPY (6.5 yrs): 3.4 / 4 cumulative gpa = $74,000 total ($18,500/yr, 4 years) ALSO APPLICABLE to the ABOVE: Resident Grant = $3,000/yr for every year in campus housing

ST. ANSELM COLLEGE, NH 24-25: Minimum GPA / Scholarship considerations: GENERAL ADMISSION: 3.0 / 4.0 cumulative academic core GPA will receive a minimum of $92,000 total ($20,000/yr) ALSO APPLICABLE to the ABOVE: $12,000 Total ($3,000/yr Abbot Dolan Catholic HS Grant)

NURSING APPLICANTS: MUST apply by 11/15 (Early Action) or 12/1 (Early Decision) to qualify.

St. Joseph’s University, PA 25-26: Qualifying students who apply early action or Early decision who have all application material submitted by November 15^th of their senior year are eligible ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS: 3.75 / 4.0 in Academic Core Classes 

SCHOLARSHIP:(with the exception of Doctor of Pharmacy majors*) are eligible for, at minimum, a $30,000, four-year merit scholarship award (total value of $120,000) plus a $5,000, four-year excellence award (total value of $20,000)

MAJOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

For students applying as a Nursing or Physician Studies-Health Science major, or as a major in the Direct Entry programs of Master of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Pharmacy, these additional requirements:

1.      Completion of two years of algebra and one year of geometry (a higher-level math is encouraged in senior year, e.g., trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus) and three years of science with a lab;

2.      Cumulative weighted math and science GPA of 3.00 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

a.           *****PharmD majors are awarded merit scholarships and excellence awards only for the first two years of undergraduate enrollment, as tuition significantly decreases in the third and fourth years (Professional-I and Professional-2).

SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY, PA 25-26: Minimum GPA / Scholarship considerations GENERAL ADMISSION: 3.0^ / 4.0 in academic core classes Scholarship Total:

4-year total $160,000 ($40,000/yr)

University of New Haven, CT 25-26 Criteria

Minimum GPA / Scholarship considerations GENERAL ADMISSION: 3.0^ / 4.0 in academic core classes Scholarship

Total: 4-year:  $100,000 ($25,000/year)

Other: Non-Matriculate Courses. Berks Catholic students may take one (1) course on ground or online at UNewHaven per year (maximum 2 lifetime) and tuition will be waived. Students are responsible for course fees, books, and transportation to campus when applicable. Students must meet acceptance requirements through UNewHaven's part-time admissions process and are required to have the recommendation of Berks Catholic. UNewHaven reserves all rights to course approvals, based upon availability, pre-requisites, and unforeseen circumstances.

University of Scranton, PA 

MINIMUM ACADEMIC CORE GPA FOR SCHOLARSHIP AGREEMENT: 3.2 / 4.0 STUDENTS MEETING MIN. ACADEMIC CORE GPA QUALIFY FOR: $112,000 Total ($28,000/yr) STUDENTS EXCEEDING MIN. ACADEMIC CORE GPA CONSIDERED UP TO: TBD

MAJOR / PROGRAM-SPECIFIC CRITERIA Students Must Apply Early Action (EA) or Early Decision (ED) by 11/15: •

MASTER of OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (5 yrs) 3.75 / 4 cumulative gpa = $128,000 total ($32,000/yr) •

DOCTORATE of OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (6.5 yrs) 3.75 / 4 cumulative gpa = $128,000 total ($32,000/yr) •

NURSING (4 yrs): 3.8 / 4 cumulative gpa = $128,000 total ($32,000/yr)

Explore more at: Scranton.edu

Ursinus College, PA MINIMUM ACADEMIC CORE GPA FOR GUARANTEED ADMISSION: 2.5 / 4.0 MINIMUM ACADEMIC CORE GPA FOR SCHOLARSHIP AGREEMENT: 2.9 / 4.0 STUDENTS MEETING MIN. ACADEMIC CORE GPA QUALIFY FOR: $152,000 Total ($38,000/yr) STUDENTS EXCEEDING MIN. ACADEMIC CORE GPA CONSIDERED UP TO: $180,000 Total ($45,000/yr)

ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY, MA 24-26: Minimum GPA / Scholarship considerations: GENERAL ADMISSION: 3.0 / 4 cumulative gpa = Scholarship Levels are Being Updated.

NURSING and DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS require additional consideration by each program.

ALSO APPLICABLE to the ABOVE: School Partner Scholarship Program = $8,000 total ($2,000/yr, 4 years) Brassard Scholarship= $2,500 one time award

Applications must be submitted via the Common Application.

 ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE, PA :  Apply before November 1^st.Minimum GPA / Scholarship considerations: GENERAL ADMISSION: 3.0 / 4 cumulative gpa = $62,000-$84,000 total ($15,500-$21,000/year)

Occupational therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Pre-medical primary care program,  Master of Arts in Counseling psychology, Music, Law Early Admissions program, and other programs as determined will require additional consideration

-Additional $1,000/year Partnership Scholarship renewable for four years of undergraduate degree study

-Additional need-based scholarship awards may be available to student and families who fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

HOLY FAMILY UNIVERSITY, PA: Minimum GPA / Scholarship considerations: GENERAL ADMISSION: 2.5 / 4.0 cumulative gpa= $68,000 total ($17,000/yr) Students exceeding the above gpa requirements may qualify for up to a maximum of $88,000 ($22, 000/yr, 4 years).

IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY, PA: Agreement is with all Allentown Diocesan Schools. Explore more at: immaculata.edu

King's College, PA -Qualifying students (see below) will qualify for GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS: 3.0 / 4.0 in Academic Core Classes: $ 80, 000 - $108,000 total ($20,000-27,000/yr, 4 years)

ALSO APPLICABLE: $10,000 total ($2,500 / yr) Catholic Partnership Award Students)

Explore more at: kings.edu

MAJOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES* o Apply by December 1 via Early Admission or Early Action o Test Optional = 3.40+. SAT / ACT Strongly Recommended o SAT 1070 = 3.30-3.39 o SAT 1080 = 3.20-3.29 o SAT 1090 = 3.10-3.19 •

CIVIL or MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (King’s) o Apply by December 1 via Early Admission or Early Action o Test Optional = 3.0 GPA + • 3+2 ENGINEERING -University of Notre Dame or Washington U., MO o Apply by December 1 via Early Admission or Early Action o Test Optional = 3.5 GPA •

NURSING o Apply by December 1 via Early Admission or Early Action o 2.75+ GPA (No grades lower than “C”)

LEMOYNE COLLEGE, NY 24-25: Minimum GPA / Scholarship considerations: GENERAL ADMISSION: 3.0 / 4 cumulative gpa = $76,000 total ($19,000/yr) DIRECT ENTRY NURSING, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Require additional consideration. Explore more at: Lemoyne.edu

Loyola University of Maryland , MD: GENERAL ADMISSION: Minimum 3.5 / 4.0 cumulative gpa in academic core classes will receive, at maximum: $100,000 Total ($25,000/yr). Applicants must apply Early Decision or Early Action to qualify. This guarantee does NOT include the direct-entry nursing program, or any direct entry 3+1 , or 4+1 majors, or transfer students

MOUNT St. MARY’S UNIVERSITY, MD: Minimum GPA / Scholarship considerations: GENERAL ADMISSION: Minimum 3.0 / 4.0 (85% / 100%) cumulative gpa in academic core classes will receive, at minimum: $108,000 Total ($27,000/yr) Students exceeding this minimum may qualify for as much as $132,000 Total ($32,000/yr)

NEUMANN UNIVERSITY, PA 24-25: Minimum GPA / Scholarship considerations: GENERAL ADMISSION: 3.0/4.0 cumulative academic core GPA = $76,000 total ($19,000/yr) Students exceeding the above gpa requirement may qualify for up to a maximum of $104,000 total ($26,000/yr). ALSO APPLICABLE to the ABOVE: Additional $3 ,000 Total ($3,000 Catholic HS Award). $2,000 (Berks Catholic HS Award).

ST. FRANCIS UNIVERSITY, PA 25-26: Minimum GPA / Scholarship considerations GENERAL ADMISSION: 3.0^ / 4.0  to all general certificates, associate, or bachelor's degree programs (NOT including the programs listed below) $92,000-142,000 Total ($23,000-$33,500/yr)

Requirements and scholarship will differ for the following programs:

·       3+2 Master of Physician Assistant Science (MPAS)

·       3+2 Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)

·       3+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

·       4-yr Nursing (BSN),

·       Accelerated MBA or MHRM Preferential

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY, NY 24-25: Minimum GPA / Scholarship considerations GENERAL ADMISSION: 3.5^ / 4.0 $124,000 Total ($31,000/yr) ALSO APPLICABLE to the ABOVE: $3,000 Catholic HS Grant. $2,500 Keystone Grant (PA Residents)

SETON HILL UNIVERSITY, PA 24-25: Minimum GPA / Scholarship considerations: GENERAL ADMISSION: 3.0 / 4.0 (85 / 100%) cumulative academic core* GPA 1000 SAT / 21 ACT for those choosing to submit. Test Optional suggested if below those scores. Will receive a minimum of $80,000 total ($20,000/yr). * GPA recalculated based on English, Math, Science, Languages, Social Studies

WIDENER UNIVERSITY, PA: GENERAL ADMISSION: Minimum 3.25 / 4.0 cumulative gpa in academic core classes will receive, at minimum: $128,000 Total ($32,000/yr) ALSO APPLICABLE to the ABOVE: Plus up to an additional $8,000 ($2,000/ yr) every year a student lives on campus. 

Wilkes University, PA: MINIMUM ACADEMIC CORE GPA FOR SCHOLARSHIP AGREEMENT: 3.0 / 4.0 STUDENTS MEETING MIN. ACADEMIC CORE GPA QUALIFY FOR: $112,000 Total ($28,000/yr)