Bay Atlantic University is committed to making education accessible, offering a variety of scholarships and tuition assistance to qualified students each year. Awards are based primarily on merit, including GPA, exam scores, letters of recommendation, and extracurricular involvement, while financial need is also considered. These programs apply toward tuition only and do not cover fees or living expenses.
\n\nAll applicants are automatically reviewed for the New Generation Tuition Assistance, and additional scholarship opportunities are available by submitting a supplemental essay.
\n\nThe Scholarship Committee reviews applications on a rolling basis and notifies applicants by email once a decision is made.
\n\nFor more details on eligibility, amounts, or the application process, contact our Admissions team: admissions@bau.edu.
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\n<p>All applicants are automatically reviewed for the <strong>New Generation Tuition Assistance</strong>, and additional scholarship opportunities are available by submitting a supplemental essay.</p>
\n<p>The Scholarship Committee reviews applications on a rolling basis and notifies applicants by email once a decision is made.</p>
\n<p>For more details on eligibility, amounts, or the application process, contact our Admissions team: <a href="http://mailto:admissions@bau.edu" target="_blank">admissions@bau.edu</a>.</p>
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\n\nBAU uses rolling admissions with several intake periods. The Fall deadline is July 1, Spring applications are due by December 1, and the Summer deadline is April 1 each year. Contact BAU Admissions with any application questions or to discuss deadline extensions.
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