PreviewTU Travel Grant Application

PreviewTU is a visit program for all prospective students, particularly those who are first generation college students and/or students from limited or low-income families. Programming is tailored to share social and academic resources at Tulane and foster community for students.

PTU allows students to connect with our Pathfinders, learn more about admission processes at selective universities, academic opportunities, and explore the culture of New Orleans. Programming is hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admission in partnership with the Carolyn Barber-Pierre Center for Intercultural Life. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Eligibility Criteria:

Demonstrates financial need
High school senior during the fall of 2025
Current residence within the United States and U.S. Territories
3.5 GPA (recommended)

Travel Grants

We have a limited number of travel grants available to help lessen travel costs for students visiting Tulane's campus for PreviewTU. Full grants will cover both a student's flight and hotel costs, while partial grants can be used by students towards flight or hotel costs.

The priority deadline to apply for a travel grant is Friday, August 29th.

The final deadline to apply for a travel grant is Friday, September 5th.

To apply for a travel grant, please complete this form. Please be prepared to include a 250-word essay about why you are interested in visiting Tulane and upload your unofficial high school transcript.

Your Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Preferred First Name
If different from your first name

Preferred/chosen name preference (?)

Please use my preferred/chosen name when contacting my family and me

Please do not use my preferred/chosen name in communications

Birthdate*

Legal Sex*

If you wish to indicate pronouns, please do so here:

He/him

She/her

They/them

Other

Academic Area of Interest*

How many guests, including yourself, will be attending PTU?*

Contact Information

Email Address*

Confirm Email Address*

Phone Number*
Please type + before international numbers

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Academic Information

High School*
Tip: include school city in your search

Country

City

Region

Postal Code

CEEB Code (HIDDEN)

Level of study (HIDDEN)

Graduation Year*
This program is only available to current high school seniors

Are you part of a Community-Based Organization? (for example: College Track, A Better Chance, or Girls Hope Boys Hope)

Yes

No

Which one?

Cumulative High School GPA*

This GPA is*

Weighted

Unweighted

Please upload a copy of your unofficial high school transcripts.

Other Information

In-person events include a walking tour. Will you or a guest require physical assistance to participate?
We do our best to accommodate all requests and will contact you in advance of your visit

Yes

No

Do you (or your guest) have dietary restrictions?

Yes

No

Please briefly describe them, indicating to whom they apply

Are there any additional accommodations you would like to request for yourself or your guest?

Travel Support

Who will be attending PTU?*

I plan to attend PTU with a guest (parent, guardian, etc.)

I plan to attend PTU on my own

Would you be comfortable sharing a hotel room with another PTU student?

Yes

No

How are you planning to travel to PTU?*

Flying

Driving

Other

Please let us know how you will travel to PTU below:

What type(s) of travel support are you applying for?

Travel: Flight

Travel: Driving

Lodging: Hotel

Which nights do you plan to stay in New Orleans?*

Friday, October 10th

Saturday, October 11th

Other

Please let us know the additional nights you will be in New Orleans:

Are you a first-generation college student?*
As defined under the Higher Education Act of 1965, a first-generation college student is (A) an individual both of whose parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree; or (B) in the case of any individual who regularly resided with and received support from only one parent, an individual whose only such parent did not complete a baccalaureate degree.

Yes

No

Do you qualify for free or reduced-price lunch at school?*

Yes

No

My school does not participate in a Free or Reduced-Price Lunch program.

I attend school on a need-based financial scholarship.

My family qualifies for federally subsidized aid programs (examples: SNAP, Medicaid).

I'm eligible for an application fee waiver.

Have you applied to Tulane for Fall 2026 admission?*

Yes

No

In which round do you intend to apply to Tulane?*

Early Decision

Early Action

Early Decision II

Regular Decision

In which round did you apply to Tulane?*

Early Decision

Early Action

Early Decision II

Regular Decision

Have you visited Tulane University before?*

Yes

No

Please submit a short essay (250 words or less) in response to the following prompt: Explain why you are interested in attending PreviewTU, and how visiting our university and community will help you on your path to college and beyond.*

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PreviewTU Travel Grant Application