Mission of the Sokolov Honors College 

Inspiring a love of learning through opportunity, community and family

The Honors College experience is built on five pillars of academic and social excellence:

Research & Scholarship

We have Truman, Rhodes, and Goldwater scholars; students taking part in REUs and internships as early as their first year; and those making the most out of their Honors courses, creating projects around topics they're passionate about.

All Youngstown State University students who complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be awarded the Federal Direct Loan based on grade level upon date of aid packaging. YSU awards student loans after eligibility for grants, scholarships and Federal Work-Study (FWS) is considered and student loans must be repaid.

Youngstown State University participates in the Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program.  Stafford loan disbursements will be funded directly through the Department of Education; there is no involvement from third party lenders or guarantors.

A grant is a type of gift aid that does not require repayment. Eligibility for need-based grants is determined using federal, state and institutional formulas that utilize data received from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All aid listed below requires completion of the FAFSA.

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant awarded by the Department of Education.

The YSU Foundation, with an endowment of over $321.5 million, is committed to providing this "edge of excellence" for the University and the students it serves.  The Foundation, whose sole purpose is to benefit Youngstown State University, provides more than $11 million in scholarship assistance annually for its students.  Students must submit the YSU Undergraduate Admission Application (with transcripts) by February 15 to be considered for scholarships through the Scholarships for Excellence Program at Youngstown State University.  With the exception of the Univers