Beaver Falls, PA – One year ago, Geneva College launched the Geneva Tuition Promise, offering free tuition to all eligible first-year, traditional undergraduate, Pennsylvania residents. Today, 96 students have joined the Geneva community with support of the Tuition Promise, and we look forward to continuing this initiative this year.
Students attending through the Tuition Promise program represent a broad range of families, high schools, and geographic regions within Pennsylvania, and come with strong academic backgrounds. Over 82% of students come with a GPA over 3.0.
A few highlights of the Tuition Promise recipients include:
- Students from more than 25 different church denominations
- Families from 28 different counties in Pennsylvania ranging from Allegheny and Erie to Bucks, Delaware, and Columbia
- 25 Tuition Promise recipients are starting Engineering and Computer Science programs at Geneva while 6 pre-medical and 5 future teachers are part of the cohort.
- More than 25 of the Tuition Promise recipients were referred to Geneva by alumni through Geneva’s Gold and White Program
VP of Enrollment and Marketing Willem de Ruijter says, “In a time when there is so much uncertainty about the cost of higher education, the Tuition Promise helps put a quality Christian education within reach. Though we knew there were many for whom college cost was a barrier, the Tuition Promise has shown us that the college financial aid process is often completely overwhelming for families. This program offers clarity that a college education is possible.”
The Geneva Tuition Promise ensures that quality Christian higher education is within reach for every Pennsylvania family. Traditional undergraduate students from families earning less than $70,000 pay no tuition at Geneva College, starting with the incoming class of fall 2024.
To be eligible for the Geneva Tuition Promise, a student must have a completed application for admission and FAFSA by March 1, 2025, have official residency in Pennsylvania, and be eligible to receive any amount of Pell Grant. Additional details for eligibility can be found on our website.
The outcomes and value of a Geneva education are long-lasting. The Tuition Promise has helped students and families who did not think college was an option for them, find a home here at Geneva.
Jamie Swank, VP and Dean of Student Development says, “So many students face barriers of all types, many of them are financial. My team works with students throughout their four years here to
help them face challenges outside of the classroom to create a place where they can truly thrive. The Tuition Promise is just another way we can support students and meet students where they are.”
Through strong missional commitment and fiscal stewardship of our leadership and alumni network, we are grateful to have seen success from this program and look forward to continuing to expand the reach of Geneva’s ministry of education to more students in the years to come.
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Through purposeful learning in a community reflecting the full spectrum of God’s kingdom, a Geneva College experience inspires students to discover a faith-life calling in service to God and neighbor. Offering 195+ traditional undergraduate majors and programs, fully online Adult Degree Programs and high-demand graduate degrees, Geneva’s programs are recognized for their high quality and affordability. Geneva was founded and is governed by the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA) and is a founding member of both the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) and the International Association for Christian Education (IACE).
