FAQ - Blue & White Alumni Grant Program

How do I get a fee waiver?

If you hold a bachelor’s or higher-level degree from Penn State, we have already arranged for you to receive a fee waiver through LSAC. If you did not register for CRS, simply email us at admissions@pennstatelaw.psu.edu and include your name, LSAC number, and undergraduate school, and we’ll make sure you receive a fee waiver.

If I am eligible for the Blue & White Alumni Grant Program, will I be considered for other scholarships and need-based aid?

Yes. All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships, including full-tuition scholarships. 

I am a Pennsylvania resident and a Penn State graduate. Can I receive both the Blue & White Alumni Grant and the Commonwealth Scholars Grant?

No. Students may not receive both the Commonwealth Scholars Grant and the Blue & White Alumni Grant. Penn State alumni enrolling at Penn State Law as 1Ls will receive the Blue & White Alumni Grant only, regardless of their permanent residency.

I am enrolled at another law school and wish to transfer to Penn State Law. Do I get the Blue & White Alumni Grant if admitted?

No. The tuition grant is for those entering Penn State Law as first-year J.D. students.

I am a Penn State alumnus and a current Penn State Law student. Can I apply for the $20,000 grant for my second or third year?

No. The tuition grant is for those entering Penn State Law as first-year J.D. students.

Is the continuation of the grant from year to year conditioned on some level of academic performance?

The only requirement for retaining the grant in the second and third year of law school is to maintain good standing.  

Will the grant limit my ability to receive a scholarship?

No. Grant recipients may receive a scholarship in addition to the grant.