Want to apply for the Earn to Learn Scholarship?
Start your application:
*depending on the time of year, applications may be closed, in which case your best bet is to join the early interest list by clicking the button above.
Or, if you need a little more information, then here’s what you need to know:
Eligibility
The Earn to Learn scholarship is offered at the colleges and universities listed below, and eligibility requirements can vary at each one. Those requirements are provided in the links below:
CLICK ON THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION YOU PLAN TO ATTEND TO SEE ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO THAT INSTITUTION.
Timeline & Important Dates
Program Application Process & Documents
June 1, 2023 UPDATE:
Earn to Learn closed the 2023-2024 scholarship application on May 31, 2023 and is no longer accepting additional applications. Sign up for our Early Interest List and the Earn to Learn team will reach out to you when the application opens for the 2024-2025 school year.
1 | REGISTRATION
During the application period, you can click the Scholarship Application button at the top right-hand of this page to get started. The Registration Form helps you determine if you are eligible.
2 | ONLINE APPLICATION
After you register, you will be logged into the Application Dashboard to complete online forms and upload copies of your FAFSA Student Aid Report and identification to verify your eligibility.
3 | APPLICATION REVIEW
Complete your application by the nearest date listed here for the best chances of securing your place in the program. Your application will be reviewed by a member of our team within 4-6 weeks, and you’ll be provided with information and instructions on the next steps.
4 | PERSONAL FINANCE TRAINING
If you are eligible to continue, you will be contacted with instructions on next steps to login to the Earn to Learn Student Portal, where you will have one week to complete an online personal finance training course (estimated 3-6 hours). You must pass the course with a minimum score of 80% – don’t worry, you’ll be able to retake the post-tests.
5 | SAVINGS PLAN AND AGREEMENT
Within two weeks after your training, you will review and sign the Agreement, which will detail all about how the Earn to Learn scholarship works and get set up with your savings plan!
6 | OPEN YOUR MATCHED SAVINGS ACCOUNT (MSA)
After you sign and submit the Agreement, you’ll be provided with paperwork and instructions to open your matched savings account at one of Earn to Learn’s partner financial institutions: Vantage West Credit Union, Hughes Federal Credit Union, or Fidelity. You will have one week to open your account and make your first deposit.
7 | WELCOME TO THE EARN TO LEARN COMMUNITY
You’ll be off to a great start in reaching your annual savings goal of $500, participating in online webinars, have the opportunity to join a mentorship program, and get excited to receive your Earn to Learn scholarship next year!
From application to graduation, we will be there every step of the way to support you.
Earn to Learn Eligibility Disclaimer
Earn To Learn eligibility requirements are unique to each of our partner schools and may change over time. Be sure to review the outlined requirements listed before you begin the application process. Upon enrollment with Earn to Learn, your eligibility will also be verified by your school.
Earn to Learn Student Code of Conduct
*see our full code of conduct here: Student Code of Conduct
Earn to Learn is committed to empowering students to achieve their goals and be workforce ready with little to no student debt. To accomplish our mission, Earn to Learn has adopted a code of conduct to govern the actions and behaviors of all students participating in Earn to Learn programs. Students are expected to act according to the organization values:
- Integrity: Be transparent, honest, authentic, and ethical, even when no one is looking. Be accountable, courageous, trustworthy, and positive.
- Innovation: Take initiative, be creative, and be proactive.
- Empathy: Be kind, compassionate, encouraging, and understanding to everyone you have the honor to encounter.
- Empowerment: Build an inspiring culture of learning and support that enables others to invest in their own success as you continue to invest in yours.
- Adaptability: Be flexible, resilient, optimistic, and adept at persisting through challenges that come your way.
- Collaboration: Believe in the power of working together to further our collective mission.
Earn to Learn will not tolerate the following:
- Abusive, harassing, discriminating, and/or obscene language or gestures.
- Assault, verbal abuse, or threat of physical harm to a student, Earn to Learn employee/partner, or another person.
- Forgery of school related documents, falsifying information to school authorities, Earn to Learn, or a financial partner.
Any violation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by Earn to Learn leadership. Consequences may include a student’s immediate removal from any or all programs.
Thank you for your cooperation in prioritizing safety and creating a welcoming and positive environment for all members at Earn to Learn and participating students. We appreciate you being an example to our community.