The Office of Student Financial Aid administers several federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs including scholarships, grants and loans. Early application is advised.
Each Spring the Department recognizes superior students at Honor's Day with the following awards.
To see a list of previous award and scholarship recipients please click here.
| Award Name | Award Description |
| Artex International, Inc. Award in Geography | Given to the graduating senior who has a high GPA and participates in campus activities. |
| C. Kenneth Anderson Memorial Award in Geography & Sociology | Given to a student with a strong grade point average in Geography or Sociology, and one who will be able to make a strong contribution to the fields of Geography or Sociology. |
| Dr. Charles F. Hess Graduate Student Award in Geography | Given to a graduate student who demonstrates outstanding achievement. |
| Dr. Robert L. Koepke Graduate Student Award in Geography | Given to a graduate student who demonstrates outstanding achievement. |
| Dr. Carl Lossau Distinguished Student in Geography Award | Given to an undergraduate Geography major with high academic achievement. |
| Dr. Robert E. Mendelson Graduate Student Award in Geography | Given to a graduate student who demonstrates outstanding achievement. |
| Geography Student Assistance Award | Given to a geography major who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in his or her graduating class. |
| John Rutherford Ott Award in Earth Science | Given to an outstanding student studying Earth Science. |
| The Noble R. Thompson, III Student Award in Geography was established through donations to a fund established to celebrate his commitment to geography and geographic education. The undergraduate or graduate student(s) selected to receive the award exemplify in some way Noble's ideals, character, and commitment to geography. | |
| Owen Sullivan Award | Given to the top student in Geographic Education who is entering the teaching field. |
| Susan York Memorial Award | Given to an outstanding student in Geography. |
