Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a list of frequently asked questions at the Admissions Dept. Please contact us with any questions not listed on this page.
Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. When filling out the FAFSA, be sure to include Santa Clara University as one of the six schools that you would like to receive your information. Santa Clara University's federal school code is 001326.
First year law students can receive up to $20,500 per year from the Federal William D. Ford Direct Loan program.
Students can also apply for Grad PLUS loans, and often receive up to the cost of attendance (student budget) minus the amount of other financial aid received.
Eligibility is often determined by an applicant's credit history.
Sample Student package:
$8,500 Subsidized Federal Direct Loan (interest does not accrue while in school)
$12,000 Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan (interest accrues while in school)
$37,258 Grad PLUS Loan
Not everyone qualifies for any or all of the $8,500 federal direct subsidized loan. It is known as a "need-based" aid program. In the event that the borrower does not qualify for the federal direct subsidized loan, he/she may borrow the full $20,500 in federal direct unsubsidized loan. For more information click here.
FinAid! The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid has excellent information and links to free scholarship search services, like FastWeb!
Law Services
Attn: Fee Waiver Packet
Box 2000, 661 Penn Street
Newtown PA 18940-0998
Students should contact the Law Financial Aid Office at (408) 554-4447 or e-mail lawfinancialaid@scu.edu. Before contacting us, be sure to read through the information on this web site. The answers to the most common questions can be found in the information provided.
