Pocono Promise

ESU’s Pocono Promise scholarships covers the entire cost of your tuition* after your federal grants (Pell and PA State Grants) as well as some institutional scholarships that have been awarded.

How do I apply?

You are automatically considered when you apply to ESU and submit a completed, processed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to East Stroudsburg University and meet the eligibility requirements below.

Eligibility

• New First Time Freshmen or Transfer student accepted into an undergraduate program for your first bachelor’s degree
• New Student must be a permanent Pennsylvania resident; and qualify for in-state tuition
• New Student must be eligible for Pell Grant and PA State Grant (state application required)
• New Student must be enrolled full-time at the end of the drop/add period each semester - Semester Academic Calendar

Renewable Criteria

• The Pocono Promise requires you be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits each semester.
• College credits earned in the fall and spring semester, as well as winter and summer session, are applied towards each academic year’s 30 credit requirement with a 2.0 or higher GPA
• You can receive the scholarship for eight consecutive semesters for new students (six semesters for transfer students) if at the end of each.
• You must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year and remain Pell and PA State Grant eligible in order to renew the Pocono Promise.