FINANCIAL GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Funding Your Verto Experience
Access, Equity, And Affordability Are Core Pillars Of Verto’s Mission.
Participants must submit their FAFSA* to our Academic Provider, the University of New Haven, if they plan to apply for any need based scholarships or grants provided by Verto.
*Please note that Verto Education is not currently participating in the federal student aid programs offered by the U.S. Department of Education or US Department of Veterans Affairs. Completion of the FAFSA is to determine need based institutional (Verto) eligibility only; federal student aid (from either federal agency) cannot be awarded for Verto Education Abroad Experiences.
GRANT & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
In consideration of the family budget, Verto offers abroad locations at different price points and access to the following grants and scholarships.
Complete your application*, submit your transcript, and complete your family admission call within three weeks and receive a $500 tuition reduction.
Secure your spot with a completed application and deposit by September 15, 2025 for spring 2026 and save $1,000 on your tuition.
Fall 2025 Early Enrollment Discount is now closed.
The Verto Scholars Award is offered to incoming students based on their high school GPA.
| VERTO SCHOLARS AWARD | GPA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS | TERM AWARDS | ANNUAL AWARD | RENEWAL GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIER 1 | 3.8+ | $5,000.00 | $10,000.00 | 3.0 or above |
| TIER 2 | 3.5-3.79 | $3,500.00 | $7,000.00 | 3.0 or above |
| TIER 3 | 3.0-3.49 | $2,500.00 | $5,000.00 | 3.0 or above |
| TIER 4 | 2.7-2.99 | $1,500.00 | $3,000.00 | 3.0 or above |
The Verto Opportunity Grant is available to students demonstrating financial need and scholastic achievement. This award can reduce the out of pocket cost of your Verto Experience by as much as $15,000.
TO QUALIFY, STUDENTS MUST HAVE:
TO APPLY FOR THE OPPORTUNITY GRANT:
- File the FAFSA and list Verto’s Academic Provider (the University of New Haven, Federal School Code 001397).
- Look for an email from FSA with tentative SAI and Pell eligibility.
- Upload your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS, found by logging in to your StudentAid.Gov account), ensuring it includes your confirmed Student Aid Index (SAI).
- Make sure your transcript has been submitted to Verto as well.
HOW TO FUND YOUR VERTO EXPERIENCE
Filing your FAFSA is the first step to determine your eligibility for Verto grants. You must add Verto’s Academic Provider (the University of New Haven) on the school list.
*Please note that Verto Education is not currently participating in the federal student aid program offered by the U.S. Department of Education. Completion of the FAFSA is to determine institutional eligibility only; federal student aid will not be awarded for Verto Education Abroad Experiences.
Submit your high school transcript, FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS), and Opportunity Grant Application as seen above to be considered for Verto Grants & Scholarships.
Review your Verto grants and scholarships to understand your total cost of attendance.
To calculate your semester program fees:
Verto Location Cost – Awarded Verto Grants & Scholarships = Semester Cost of Attendance
After you figure out your Total Cost of Attendance, you will need to consider your options for how to pay the remaining balance.
Your additional funding options include:
- Apply for external scholarships.
- Verto can accept external scholarships provided that they can be used at institutions outside your home state.
- Utilize a 529 college savings plan.
- Borrow private student loans.
Payment Plan Options: When it comes time to pay your balance, you have the option to make a one-time lump sum payment or enroll in an interest free payment plan that splits your remaining balance into 5 equal monthly payments.
Learn more about your additional funding options.
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