Finlandia University is now offering the $10,000 Finnish Strong Transfer Scholarship to incoming transfer students. This is part of an institutional mission to become the most transfer-friendly institution in the Midwest. Below are a set of frequently asked questions regarding this tuition initiative.
WHAT IS THE $10,000 FINNISH STRONG TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP?
All incoming full-time transfer students are eligible for a $10,000 scholarship to finish strong at the only institution in America founded on Finnish ideals. Students must take at least 12 credits to be eligible.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP
An incoming student is eligible for the $10,000 scholarship by bringing in at least six transferrable college credits from another institution and at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA).
WHAT IS CONSIDERED A TRANSFERRABLE COLLEGE CREDIT?
In the most basic terms — if a college credit can be used on your degree worksheet, it is counted as a transferable college credit. All credits need to come from an accredited university, junior college or community college, and have earned a letter grade of at least a C. This will include credits earned through dual enrollment programs, but does not include Advanced Placement (AP) or CLEP credits. See our transfer policy, under Transferring Courses from other Institutions, for more information.
DO I HAVE TO BE A FULL-TIME STUDENT?
Part-time students are not eligible for the Finnish Strong Scholarship. A student is considered part-time if they are taking less than 12 credits.
I ATTENDED FINLANDIA IN THE PAST, AM I ELIGIBLE?
Yes. That’s potentially even if you didn’t transfer to another institution. All Suomi College / Finlandia University alumni who have not attended another institution and left Suomi College / Finlandia prior to August 2014 are eligible for the $10,000 Finnish Strong Transfer Scholarship.
CAN I STILL RECEIVE FEDERAL OR STATE FINANCIAL AID?
Yes. You will still be eligible for all federal and state financial aid opportunities. That includes the Michigan Tuition Grant, a state grant that more than 90 percent of Finlandia’s full-time students from Michigan utilized during the 2016-17 year. For the 2018-19 school year that grant totaled $2,400.
CAN I COMBINE THIS WITH EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS?
Yes. You can use any outside scholarships to help cover your tuition, fees, room and board, and any other college expenses.
CAN THIS BE COMBINED WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONAL AID OPPORTUNITIES?
This can be combined with competitive scholarships such as the Brule or Jokela Scholarship, but students who earn the $10,000 Finnish Strong Transfer Scholarship are not eligible for any institutional aid opportunities at FinnU. Institutional aid opportunities include, but is not limited to, Board of Trustees Scholarship, President Scholarship, Dean Scholarship, Faculty Scholarship, U.P. Commitment Grant, Service Scholarship, Ambassador Scholarship, Family Scholarship, Church-Matching Scholarship and Legacy Scholarship. See a full list of scholarship opportunities at finlandia.edu/scholarships.
ARE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ELIGIBLE?
International students are eligible for this scholarship by bringing in at least six transferrable college credits from another North American institution.
