Rensselaer Medal Award First presented in 1916, the Medal is a merit-based scholarship awarded to promising secondary school juniors who have distinguished themselves in mathematics and science. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Students attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute who are receiving federal Title IV financial aid (e.g., federal Direct, Direct PLUS, or Perkins loans; federal Pell, FSEOG, ACG, or SMART grant funds) are required to return the portion of unearned aid if they withdraw, do not register, or otherwise fail to complete the period of enrollment for which the Title IV aid was provided. The Garnet D. Baltimore Rensselaer Award and Scholarship for Minority Students This $10,000 annual scholarship is awarded to the qualifying African American, Hispanic, or Native American student with the highest combined average in mathematics and science at each of the Institute's two- and four-year affiliated colleges. Lauri Sertti led the way for Rensselaer with a goal and three assists, including both of Jakob Lee's goals. IBM Fellowships for graduate study in mathematics. Some students may receive scholarships that are provided by the generosity of Rensselaer donors, alumni, corporations, or other friends of the Institute. About Perkin Elmer Fellowship for graduate work in electrical, computer, and systems engineering. These encompass scholarships, grants, work, and loans. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - RPI Women's Swimming Program The Class of 2026 has the most women out of any freshman class, numbering 593, but still only makes up about 30% of the 2,012 first-years. To provide access to a quality education for high-quality students, Rensselaer offers substantial financial aid from its own funds. Student Consumer Information Well talk a year from now, what was the retention rate on that? Were doing that on the men the same way, Wexler pointed out, we offer merit and need-based aid to all domestic studentsYou may have similar types of scholarships not just designated for women, but a similar involvement in activities may have lead you to a merit [scholarship] based on your academic high school record, SAT scores, those types of things. Some women were not given the grant, like those who were granted the Rensselaer Medal. advancement@rpi.edu, Please send gifts to: AmeriCorps provides opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups. Dates for the 2023 Women in Leadership scholarship will be updated in early 2023.. 2021 Scholarship Recipients Questions about the Women in Leadership Scholarship Program? Vietnam Education Foundation for graduate study for Vietnamese students. 110 8th Street. Returning students requesting need-based aid, must submit the FAFSA, however the CSS profile is not required.. Your gift today in support of the Greek Life Scholarship Fund is an investment in the sustainability of our Greek life system. Student must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Request for a waiver of the NYS TAP standards are made to the Registrars Office. Academy Hall Students also must pay for round-trip transportation to Rensselaer. An offer of work study is not a guarantee of employment nor may a recipient utilize anticipated work study earnings to pay bills owed to the Institute. Corporation, Endowed, Foundation, Industrial, and Endowed Scholarships Only full-time, degree-seeking graduate students are eligible for financial support from Rensselaer in the form of research assistantship, teaching assistantship, or fellowship. The PLUS loan requires an initial credit application in addition to a Master Promissory Note. Waivers of standards are granted for one semester only. In order to better meet the financial needs of our Greek student body, a Greek Life Scholarship Fund was established in 2018 by Chair of the Board, Arthur F. Golden 66, to continue our commitment to the financial needs of students in the Greek life system. Students denied federal financial aid for failure to make satisfactory academic progress may appeal through the Office of Financial Aid. Interest payments can be paid monthly, quarterly, or can be capitalized and added to the loan principal. We do not combine multiple awards. Military Science (Army), (518) 276-6254 The last date of attendance is determined by the date the student began the Institutes withdrawal process, the students last date of recorded attendance (or other acceptable academic activity), or the midpoint of the semester for a student who leaves without notifying the Institute. Contact Information. William Weightman Walker Fellowship for a graduate student in chemistry and chemical biology, biochemistry-biophsyics, or chemical and biological engineering. The Garnet D. Baltimore Endowed Scholarship. Federal Work Study offers represent the maximum a student may earn once he/she is assigned a work study position. Our yield was about 14% [last year,] Wexler said. Charlieann Chacon. Martin A. Schmidt became the 19th President of Rensselaer on July 1, 2022. This program will pay the cost of tuition up to a maximum of $4,350 per calendar year for qualified applicants. Robert G. Hawkins Fellowship for underrepresented students in graduate management studies. Assistantships consist of full academic year tuition and a stipend of at least $14,500 for the current academic year and, if the student is requested to register and work full time during the summer, at least $23,350 for the current calendar year. It is committed to partnering with students to assist in making a quality education financially possible for undergraduates and their families. Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award The return of funds does not apply to any student whose date of withdrawal is beyond the 60 percent enrollment period for which the student has been charged. Eligibility is determined by data provided on the FAFSA, however a student whose parent or guardian died as a result of service in Iraq or Afghanistan after 9/11/2001 is provided the maximum award. Reimbursement of expenses to a covered institutional employee for serving on the board of bona-fide professional association recognized by the Commissioner of NYS Education Dept., related to student financial aid. Interest is fixed at 6.8% for loans disbursed on or after July 1, 2010, with interest payments beginning 60 days after the loan is disbursed. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute adopts the following provisions from the HEOA, Section 493 as its Code of Conduct Related to Student Loan Activities and will annually inform all institutional officers, employees, and agents with responsibilities for student loan activities and decisions of the provisions of this code. The biggest thing is, we dont just want women to come in. The law further specifies that the code shall be displayed prominently on the institutions Web site and that all institutional officers, employees and agents with responsibilities related to such loans be annually informed of the provisions of the code of conduct. Rensselaer Grant (formerly Rensselaer Alumni Scholarship) This need-based grant is awarded to students who exhibit strong academic and extracurricular achievement, and display a strong commitment to excellence. Jarron Decker. Please be aware that most lenders will not lend to a student who has not attained his/her 18th birthday at the time of application, regardless if a co-signer is used. Fannie and John Hertz Scholarship for graduate study in engineering or science. taxable income. Graduate awards range from $75 to $640, however current legislation does not provide for TAP funding at the graduate level. Federal Stafford and PLUS Loans are disbursed to the school in equal installments unless scheduled for a single term. Additionally, under New York State education law, the president of the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (NYSHESC) can waive the academic progress requirement of a minimum C (2.00) cumulative GPA for a student who has received two years of state-funded aid. Reinert-Rader Fellowship in Financial Technology for graduate students in the Lally School of Management and Technology. If the student intends to stay in the United States for the summer vacation period and enroll in classes at Rensselaer during that time, he or she must have adequate additional funds. 5 pm on 24th May 2021. (iii) an officer, employee, or contractor of a lender, guarantor, or servicer of education loans from serving on a board of directors, or serving as a trustee, of an institution, if the institution has an interest policy that the board member or trustee must excuse themselves from any education loans at the institution. General Electric Traineeships for disadvantaged students. Veterans Benefits Veterans and children of veterans may qualify for educational benefits. International students cannot receive institutional aid, unless a Rensselaer Medal Award recipient or receiving a Division I Athletic Scholarship. (518) 276-6000, Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Media Policy W. R. Grace Fellowship for graduate study in chemical engineering. Women in Engineering Program | School of Engineering Bill Clemow 71 Memorial Fellowship for graduate study in electrical, computer, and systems engineering. P.O. Staff Robert S. Brown 52 Fellows Program for travel fellowships for architecture students. If the outside aid exceeds your unmet need, the outside aid will replace need-based federal sources (i.e. Recipients receive one of these awards for a maximum of eight semesters of full-time undergraduate . An award of Federal Work Study employment is not a guarantee of a job. Other Opportunities for Graduate Students As a private university, Rensselaer helps with the costs of education, laboratories and facilities, student services, and administrative support through a combination of tuition, fund raising, and endowment earnings. Our treatment of outside awards is as follows: First, it will be used toward any unmet need in your package. There are a limited number of off-campus community service positions. Women at Rensselaer The women at Rensselaer are changing the conversation when it comes to math and science, seeking experiences as unique as they are and pursuing opportunities to improve the world. Periods of deferment are limited to those who are (1) in school at least half-time; (2) on graduate fellowships or rehabilitation training; (3) unemployed; (4) serving on active duty during a war, being on active duty as a member of the national guard, or (5) in economic hardship. DuPont Grant-in-aid for graduate study in chemical engineering. Philip L. Alger Fellowship for graduate study in engineering ethics. Students receiving assistantships are expected to devote their full-time efforts to the assistantships and their scholarly activities. Help us "Bridge the Gap" by donating to scholarship at Rensselaer. Full details on all federal financial aid programs may be found at www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov. (iii) Rule for Gifts for Family MembersFor purposes of this paragraph, a gift to a family member of an officer or employee of an institution, to a family member of an agent, or to any other individual based on that individuals relationship with the officer, employee, or agent, shall be considered a gift to the officer, employee, or agent if The remuneration and workload are determined by the department and approved by the Office of Graduate Education. A veteran who changes his or her credit-hour load or who withdraws from the Institute must notify the veterans coordinator immediately. During last month's annual "Zero Year" Reunion Brunch, several graduating seniors were honored for their contributions to Rensselaer. Students who fail to maintain the minimum credit hours or achieve the required grade point average are placed on federal financial aid probation and have one academic year in which to earn sufficient credits or achieve the required grade point average before losing federal aid eligibility. (II) Food, refreshments, training, or informational material furnished to an officer or employee of an institution, or to an agent, as an integral part of a training session that is designed to improve the service of a lender, guarantor, or servicer of education loans to the institution, if such training contributes to the professional development of the officer, employee, or agent. The maximum amount of Direct PLUS loan is the total cost of attendance, minus other financial aid. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), full time attendance, and aggregate limits are evaluated for renewability. Participation in the Federal Direct Loan program requires a student to confirm his/her acceptance via Rensselaers Student Information System (SIS), complete a Master Promissory Note, and successfully complete an Entrance Interview and Exit Interview explaining the rights and responsibilities in the program. Recipients receive one of these awards for a maximum of eight semesters of full-time undergraduate study. On-Campus Event Black Students' Alliance art show stuns all All prospective freshmen and transfer students are automatically considered for Rensselaer merit-based financial aid programs. The award will automatically be renewed as long as the student continues to live in Rensselaer campus housing or in Greek housing that bills through the Bursars Office and the organization has signed a Greek Commons Agreement with the Dean of Students Office.