Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students
UNDERGRADUATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & SCHOLARSHIPS
To apply for financial aid, please complete your Common App application and answer the Financial Aid related questions. If you do not have an account, you can register for Common App here.
Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
ACM offers the following merit-based scholarships:
Undergraduate Student Fellowship
This highly selective fellowship covers full tuition and housing costs, and is awarded to undergraduate students. Students are awarded the fellowship based on academic merit and/or their background, including those who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad degree programs, including first generation college students, students from low-income families, those who have served in the military, or students with a history of overcoming adversity. Students must apply when submitting their financial aid form, and will be examined holistically by the committee who will determine the candidate's eligibility. Students are responsible for paying Student Life fees. Recipients are required to participate in the work-study program (10hrs per week) and live in program housing.
President's Scholarship
This very selective scholarship, which covers full tuition costs, is awarded to first year undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance, work experience, course rigor and outstanding out-of-classroom and co-curricular involvement and leadership. Recipients are selected based on the application for admission and reviewed by ACM’s Scholarship committee. The President’s Scholarship covers tuition only. Students are responsible for paying for Student Life fees and housing. Recipients are required to live in program housing for the first academic year.
Provost Scholarship
Awarded to students with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and consistent academic and extracurricular achievement; the Provost’s Scholarship awards up to $10,000 per academic year
Dean's Scholarship
Awarded to students with a minimum GPA of 3.3 and consistent academic and extracurricular achievement; the Dean’s Scholarship awards up to $5,000 per academic year.
*Students must be enrolled full-time to qualify for scholarships & grants.
Other Scholarships
The Board of Directors Scholarship
Funds from this scholarship will be used to attract outstanding students from backgrounds which are traditionally underrepresented in international education, including first-generation college students, those who have served in the military, and students with a history of overcoming adversity. Selected recipients receive up to $4,000 per academic year, divided among the semesters.
The Marianne Keler Award
Thanks to the support of the Sallie Mae Fund, a donation was made to ACM in recognition of Marianne Keler, a current ACM board member and former chair of the board. To be eligible for this award, degree program applicants must demonstrate financial hardship along with unique characteristics that will enrich the degree program student body.
The James Baldwin Scholarship
The James Baldwin Scholarship recognizes an ACM degree student who has demonstrated superior academic achievement, extracurricular leadership, community service, and involvement with the African American community and African American issues and will continue to do so during their studies abroad. Selected recipients will receive $2,000 per academic year while enrolled in ACM’s undergraduate or graduate degree programs. The scholarship may be renewable for up to four years for undergraduate students or 1-2 years for graduate students (dependent on length of program), contingent on maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0, continued enrollment, and active participation in community or cultural initiatives.
The Stephen K. Mittelstet Transfer Scholarship
This scholarship will serve to support community college students who transfer to The American College of the Mediterranean to complete their bachelor's degree abroad. Established in 2021 in memory of Dr. Stephen K. Mittelstet by his daughters, Mary Amelia Sample and Amanda Claire Stuber, this scholarship furthers their father’s mission to provide a global, diverse, and inclusive education to community college students. Dr. Mittelstet served as President of Richland College of the Dallas County Community College District from 1979-2010. Selected recipients will receive $4,000 for the academic year while enrolled in ACM’s undergraduate degree program. The scholarship may be renewable for up to three years for undergraduate students, contingent on maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0, continued enrollment, and active participation in community or cultural initiatives.
*Please note that your financial aid will automatically renew if you maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Grants for Undergraduate Students
Alumni Grant
The American College of the Mediterranean welcomes and encourages alumni of either the Institute for American Universities (IAU), ACM's study abroad institute, or ACM to return to ACM. Alumni who enroll in an ACM program are eligible to receive a $10,000 grant, which will be divided among the semesters. This grant is awarded for the first year of their program only.
Need-Based Institutional Grant
Need-based institutional grants are considered for students who demonstrate high financial need and/or financial distress. These grants can range from $1,000 or more per academic year and will be divided among the semesters. For more information about need-based grants, please contact admissions@acmfrance.org.
Private Student Loans
Please contact admissions@acmfrance.org with any questions.
GRADUATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & SCHOLARSHIPS
To apply for financial aid, please complete your application and answer the Financial Aid related questions in the application. If you do not have an account, you can register for an account here.
Scholarships for Graduate Students
Merit-Based Scholarships
ACM offers the following merit-based scholarships:
Partner Pathways Program - The Pathways Program provides a full-tuition scholarship towards any ACM graduate program for students who graduated from an IAU partner institution. Partner institutions are those who have a signed MOA with IAU, ACM’s study abroad institute. Up to five students from the same institution are eligible each year and they must be nominated by a faculty or staff member from their university/college. Selected students are required to live in program housing, and will be responsible for housing costs throughout the duration of their program, as well as the Student Life fees. Cost related to travel to and from the program are also the responsibility of the student.
President's Scholarship - This very selective scholarship, which covers full tuition costs, is awarded to first year graduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance, work experience, course rigor and outstanding out-of-classroom and co-curricular involvement and leadership. Recipients are selected based on the application for admission and reviewed by ACM’s Scholarship committee. The President’s Scholarship covers tuition only. Students are responsible for paying for Student Life fees and housing. Recipients are required to live in program housing.
Provost Scholarship - Awarded to students with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and consistent academic and extracurricular achievement; the Provost’s Scholarship awards up to $10,000 per academic year
Dean’s Scholarship - Awarded to students with a minimum GPA of 3.3 and consistent academic and extracurricular achievement; the Dean’s Scholarship awards up to $5,000 per academic year.
*Students must be enrolled full-time to qualify for scholarships & grants.
Board of Directors Scholarship
The Board of Directors Scholarship - Funds from this scholarship will be used to attract outstanding students from backgrounds which are traditionally underrepresented in international education, including first-generation college students, those who have served in the military, and students with a history of overcoming adversity. Selected recipients receive up to $4,000 per academic year, divided among the semesters.
The Marianne Keler Award - Thanks to the support of the Sallie Mae Fund, a donation was made to ACM in recognition of Marianne Keler, a current ACM board member and former chair of the board. To be eligible for this award, degree program applicants must demonstrate financial hardship along with unique characteristics that will enrich the degree program student body.
James Baldwin Scholarship - The James Baldwin Scholarship recognizes an ACM degree student who has demonstrated superior academic achievement, extracurricular leadership, community service, and involvement with the African American community and African American issues and will continue to do so during their studies abroad. Selected recipients will receive $2,000 per academic year while enrolled in ACM’s undergraduate or graduate degree programs. The scholarship may be renewable for up to four years for undergraduate students or 1-2 years for graduate students (dependent on length of program), contingent on maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0, continued enrollment, and active participation in community or cultural initiatives.
TAPIF Scholarship
ACM encourages qualified former Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) participants to continue their time in France by pursuing a master's degree at ACM. Alumni of the TAPIF program are automatically eligible for $7,500 per academic year when they enroll in any graduate program at ACM. The application fee is also waived.
Grants for Graduate Students
Alumni Grant
The American College of the Mediterranean welcomes and encourages alumni of either IAU or ACM to return to ACM. Alumni who enroll in an ACM program are eligible to receive a $10,000 which will be divided among the semesters and summer. The application fee is also waived.
Need-Based Institutional Grant
Need-based institutional grants are considered for students who demonstrate high financial need and/or financial distress. These grants can range from $1,000 or more per academic year and will be divided among the semesters and summer. For more information about need-based grants, please contact admissions@acmfrance.org.
Private Student Loans
While ACM is under review for regional accreditation by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE), one of its longest-standing university partners, Northern Illinois University (NIU), has generously agreed to serve as ACM’s School of Record, providing course-by-course equivalencies and accredited transcripts to ACM students as needed. Because of this, students who enroll as Students at Large (non-degree-seeking students) with NIU are eligible to apply for private student loans that can be used towards their ACM program tuition and fees. Please visit the Transcripts & Schools of Record page for more detail.
Interested students should contact ACM’s Office of Admissions at admissions@acmfrance.org or 800-221-2051 as soon as possible for more information on what steps are needed to begin the process and/or with any questions.
Third-Party Scholarships
ACM encourages students to apply for Third-Party Scholarships in addition to ACM Scholarships. Some scholarship search engines include:
Please contact admissions@acmfrance.org with any questions.
Tuition and Aid
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