Santa Clara University

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Applicants 

Any student interested in being considered for a scholarship or grant must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). www.fafsa.ed.gov  Santa Clara University School Code: 001326

University financial aid (such as loan opportunites) can be obtained from the University Financial Aid Office (408-554-4505).

Tuition and Fees: Current tuition costs and fees.

Tuition Insurance: Insurance plans to protect against loss of tuition. Students must be enrolled at least part-time status to receive Federal financial aid. Part-time status is based per program.

Education Grants/Scholarships

• Tuition Scholarships for the San Jose Diocese Employees. A 20 percent tuition scholarship is available for full-time teachers, counselors, and administrators employed by the Diocese of San Jose who are taking graduate courses in the School. Tuition scholarship applies to degree and nondegree students.

• Education Grant Request for 09-10.
  

• Scholarship applications due January 15, 2010:
  
• • Edward Fellows Scholarship
  • Edwin Brown Scholarship for Credential Students
  • Gerald McDonald Scholarship for Master Degree Students
  • Jim and Pauline Mahon Scholarship for Education Administration Students

• For more details regarding the scholarships above click here »
  

Loan Forgiveness Options
Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE).   Application forms for the APLE and further school information may be obtained from the Admissions and Financial Aid Coordinator (408) 554-7884. Forms for 2009-2010 will be posted when available.

Grants
The Federal Government is now offering the TEACH grant.  This is $4,000 for a full time graduate student.  Interested students should contact the Admissions and Financial Aid Coordinator (408) 554-7884

Deadlines

March 15 - FAFSA due (priority of Aid is given to those who submit information by March 15. Applications will be accepted after the deadline)
May 15 - Forms are due for Summer/Fall/Winter/Spring awards
July 15  - Forms due for Fall/Winter/Spring awards
November 15 - Forms due for Winter/Spring awards
January 15 - Scholarship forms are due
February 15 - Forms are due for Spring awards