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 School forms for 2008-09 are due July 15, 2008. Summer applications are due May 15, 2008.
University financial aid (loans) can be obtained from the University Financial Aid Office (408-554-4505).
Tuition and Fees
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. Form for 2008-09
Scholarship form for 2007-2008 Scholarship form for 08-09 available May 15, 2008.
Edwin Brown Scholarship for Credential Students
Gerald McDonald Scholarship for Master Degree Students
Jim and Pauline Mahon Scholarship for Education Administration Students
Counseling Psychology Grants/Scholarships
Scholarship form for 2007-2008
Edward Fellows Scholarship
Ken Blaker Memorial Scholarship
Pastoral Ministries Grants/Scholarships
Forms found on the
Graduate Program Pastoral Ministries website.
To be considered for financial aid for the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries please follow the directions on the page linked above.
Loans
Because scholarships and grants are limited, many students applying for aid find the most advantageous method of financing their education is through loan programs. Among those available to students in the graduate programs are the Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Direct Loans, and Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE). Application forms and further information may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office (408)-554-4656.
Federal Work-Study Program
School students may qualify on the same basis as other students at the University.
Financial Aid Notice
Students who enroll for fewer than 1/2 time status (<4.5 units) during the regular academic year will not be eligible for financial aid and will exhaust their loan grace period and be moved to the repayment status by their lenders.
Deadlines
Feb. 1- New FAFSA are due
March 2 - Renewed FAFSA's are due
July 15 - Forms due for Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer awards
November 15 - Forms due for Winter/Spring/Summer awards
January 15 - Scholarship forms are due
February 15 - Forms are due for Spring/Summer awards
May 15 - Forms are due for Summer awards