Santa Clara University

Financial Aid - Budget Adjustments

Financial Aid Office

Budget Adjustments

The estimated price of attendance (budget) includes average amounts for standard educational expenses incurred by all students. This includes tuition, room/board, books & supplies, local transportation and miscellaneous expenses.

To request a budget increase for one of the following reason. Please contact our office in writing.

  • Additional course-related expenses*
  • Child care expenses*
  • Disability-related expenses during the academic year*
  • Mandatory SCU Student Health Insurance*
  • Rent exceeding the standard budget*

If a budget increase is approved it is unlikely that it will be covered with additional grant funding. You will need to apply for the appropriate loan program — typically Federal PLUS Loans, Federal Graduate PLUS Loans or student private financing — depending on your circumstances.

* All price of attendance (budget) adjustments are at the discretion of professional judgement conducted by the Santa Clara University Financial Aid Office.

Where to Send Information

The documents should be sent to the Financial Aid Office at:

Santa Clara University
Financial Aid Office
500 El Camino Real
Varsi Hall, Second Floor
Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA

Fax: (408) 554-2154
E-mail: financialaid@scu.edu