Metropolitan College is not a scholarship open to every Louisville student: it is a benefit tied to eligible part-time work at UPS Worldport and certain overnight shifts in the Louisville Air District. The partnership includes UPS, the University of Louisville, Jefferson Community and Technical College, Louisville Metro, and Kentucky. It covers undergraduate study only at UofL or JCTC, and requires college and program admission plus work-date compliance.
The program pays undergraduate tuition at the Kentucky-resident rate for fall, spring, and summer. Tuition may be deferred if the participant signs the semester agreement before the payment deadline; UPS pays half, with the other half coordinated through state/federal grants or the program. The benefit does not automatically remove out-of-state differences, winter courses, housing, meal plans, lab, health, parking, or other institutional fees.
Before enrolling, verify the UPS position, campus, shift, hire-by date, and semester work commitment. You must remain actively employed through the stated date and earn an eligible grade; leaving before then may make you responsible for tuition already incurred. Metropolitan College requires FAFSA each year. Employees unable to file FAFSA can check Earn and Learn, a separate UPS benefit.
Hire-by dates vary by term; for fall 2026 the current page moves the date to September 30 and requires employment through December 31. If you start after the deadline, you may have to pay first and seek reimbursement under a separate date, without a tuition deferral. Do not treat fee support or bonuses as guaranteed income: each benefit has its own rules and calendar. Request a net-cost estimate before accepting a shift.
Consider whether the overnight shift is sustainable alongside classes and airport transportation. Ask an advisor to confirm your eligible UPS position, hire-by date, and work commitment in writing; leaving or missing the required shift may forfeit coverage retroactively. Before signing, compare the covered resident rate with your actual tuition and add excluded fees. If the deferral deadline has passed, ask about a payment plan rather than assuming reimbursement is guaranteed.
Read the aid-program profile and official FAFSA guide; ask the college for an individual balance review.
Tuition Benefit and Eligibility Requirements — Metropolitan College.
Metropolitan College FAQ — Metropolitan College.
Information checked October 13, 2026 against official sources. Eligibility, funding, and dates depend on the academic year and may change. Tuition aid does not necessarily cover housing, books, transportation, or nonmandatory fees; confirm your situation and award package in writing with the program and financial-aid office.
Compare your net award and excluded costs before committing; the financial-aid office confirms the final balance.
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Metropolitan College — UPS / University of Louisville / JCTC
Metropolitan College is not a scholarship open to every Louisville student: it is a benefit tied to eligible part-time work at UPS Worldport and certain overnight shifts in the Louisville Air District. The partnership includes UPS, the University of Louisville, Jefferson Community and Technical College, Louisville Metro, and Kentucky. It covers undergraduate study only at UofL or JCTC, and requires college and program admission plus work-date compliance. The program pays unde
College financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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