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How We Can Help
The Office of Scholarships and Grants offers a range of services designed to help students identify and secure funding beyond federal, state, and institutional aid.
Scholarship Universe Platform
We will help set up your profile to match with vetted external and internal scholarships.
Application Assistance
Meet with our team for help reviewing scholarship essays and preparing documents.
One-on-One Advising
Together, we can develop personalized funding strategies and bridge financial gaps.
Financial Literacy Programming
We host events and workshops to support informed decision-making about college costs.
Get Matched with Funding
Scholarship Universe is Loyola鈥檚 scholarship matching platform designed to help you discover funding opportunities beyond traditional institutional, federal, and state aid. You can access Scholarship Universe through your Single Sign On (SSO) portal and create your unique profile to start finding scholarships. Through the portal, you鈥檒l be able to:
- Match with vetted external scholarships tailored to your profile
- Apply for Loyola鈥檚 internal endowed scholarships in one convenient spot
- Upload and securely store commonly required documents (like your resume, letters of recommendation, and transcripts)
Need help setting up your profile? Schedule a meeting with the Office of Scholarships and Grants today for personalized support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please review our FAQs below for more information about the Office of Scholarships and Grants. For any questions not answered here, please email osg@loyno.edu.
Loyola鈥檚 Office of Scholarships and Grants connects students with external scholarships, private grants, and donor-funded awards to help students bridge funding gaps and achieve their academic goals. The office can help students set up a profile on Scholarship Universe to get matched with relevant funding opportunities, and our team can meet with students one-on-one to develop personalized strategies to help increase the affordability of college.听
The Office of Scholarships and Grants focuses on helping students find and secure funding beyond traditional financial aid, such as external scholarships, private grants, and institutional awards. In contrast, the Office of Financial Aid primarily manages federal, state, and institutional aid programs, including the FAFSA process, student loans, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Together, both offices support college affordability, but with distinct roles and expertise.
All current, incoming and admitted students have access to the Scholarship Universe platform via their .听
Once you log into your SSO, look for the button that says 鈥淪cholarship Universe鈥 in your Apps Dashboard.听
If you need help logging into your Single Sign On, check out this or contact the IT Help Desk by emailing support@loyno.edu from your LOYNO email.听听
Scholarship Universe is designed to help students discover funding opportunities beyond traditional institutional, federal, and state aid. Once you set up your profile, you鈥檒l be matched with vetted external scholarships and have the opportunity to apply for Loyola鈥檚 internal endowed scholarships.
You can create your profile on Scholarship Universe and start searching for funding opportunities at any time. However, we recommend that students take action over the summer to prepare and get matched with funding prior to the August 1 tuition deadline for the fall semester.听
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We are here to help you make the most of this free resource. Please with the Office of Scholarships and Grants for one-on-one support setting up your Scholarship Universe profile and compiling your application documents. We can also connect you with resources to improve financial literacy and build an overarching strategy to fund your education.听
Our Mission
The Office of Scholarships and Grants is dedicated to increasing college affordability by connecting students with external scholarships, private grants, and donor-funded awards. Through personalized support, strategic resources, and financial education, the office empowers students to bridge funding gaps and achieve their academic goals.
Meet our Team
Connect with us today!
Mary Musso
Senior Associate Director
Office of Scholarships and Grants