1 Refer a Family Member or Friend
Alumni, current students, and Berkeley College associates can refer someone they know who is interested in starting a degree program.
Since 1931, Berkeley College has been changing lives—one student, one family at a time. Now, alumni, current students, and Berkeley College associates can invite family members and friends to walk in their footsteps and begin a Berkeley College journey of their own with a scholarship of up to $20,000 toward a Bachelor’s degree, or $10,000 toward an Associate’s degree, for those who qualify.
Open to: New high school, adult, and transfer students, and New VA Benefit recipients beginning with the fall 2026 semester (September 8, 2026), who are enrolled full-time in an eligible Berkeley College degree program.
How the Referral Process Works
2 Referred Student Applies to Berkeley College
The referred student must apply, be accepted, submit the FAFSA, and enroll full-time.
3 Eligible Students May Receive a Scholarship
Qualified students may receive up to $20,000 toward tuition for a Bachelor’s degree program (up to $2,500 per term) or up to $10,000 toward an Associate’s degree program (up to $2,500 per term).
Scholarship Details and Eligibility
Scholarship Amount
Up to $2,500 per term. Not to exceed $20,000 over the length of a student’s eligible Berkeley College Bachelor’s degree program tuition, or up to $10,000 off tuition of a student’s eligible Associate’s degree program, after all federal and state grants and other resources are considered.*
Who Can Qualify
The scholarship is open to: New high school, adult, and transfer students, and New VA Benefit recipients beginning with the fall 2026 semester (September 8, 2026).
Eligibility Requirements
- Must apply and be accepted to Berkeley College.
- Must be enrolled full-time in a degree program.
- Must be a family member or friend of a graduate, a currently enrolled Berkeley College student, or a Berkeley College associate. The name of the Berkeley College student/graduate/associate must be provided.
- Must submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Renewability Requirements
- Must maintain Berkeley College cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher at the end of each standard academic year.
- Must maintain full-time continuous, consecutive term enrollment. Students may be considered for eligibility upon readmission after one full semester out.
Restrictions
*May be combined with the Berkeley College Grant and Berkeley TAP/TAG Grant. Cannot be combined with any other Berkeley College grants or scholarships. Certificate programs are not eligible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Alumni and Student Testimonials: Paying It Forward
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“I am truly grateful for the start that Berkeley gave me, which was instrumental to my law school success. Your support, as a college and as genuine people who care about my future and success, does not go unnoticed.”
Lachanee ScottJustice Studies - Criminal Justice - Berkeley College Alumna -
“Berkeley College has been a blessing to me! I looked at other schools, and I liked that the LPN to BSN was a hybrid program, and the Financial Aid staff were very helpful. I loved my clinical rotation in the ER; it’s where I hope to work. I also plan to continue my education to be a nurse practitioner.”
Jessica VigliantiLPN to BSN - Berkeley College Alumna -
“Choosing Berkeley was a no-brainer. In the LPN to BSN program, the education I was receiving was far superior than at my previous school. The faculty are very mentoring and respond in a very timely fashion. You’re not just a number, and they really want you to succeed. As an MSN student, I’m expanding my skills and really preparing for a future in a nurse practitioner role. I’d like to continue in cardiothoracic care.”
Wanetta VitaMSN - Berkeley College Alumna -
“What we’re learning transitions to what we’re doing on a day-to-day basis. We’re talking about strategic objectives, leadership, and cultures.”
Sergio TavaresMBA - Berkeley College Alumnus -
“I chose Berkeley College because they treated me like family - not just a random student. I realized they had a very good Criminal Justice program, and I thought, this is where I belong.”
Jazmin PeraltaCriminal Justice - Berkeley College Alumna -
“The classes were challenging, but the instruction was excellent. The hands-on clinical experiences we had were very helpful. Working in the Emergency Room during clinicals made a big impression on me and I knew I wanted to work there. Shortly after graduation, I got my first job in the ER at St. Joseph’s Medical Center! Everyone in the Career Services department was so helpful.”
Renuka RupeeHealth Sciences, Patient Care Technician – Berkeley College Alumna
Help Someone Change Their Life Today
Refer a Family Member or Friend.
