Scholarships
JST offers generous institutional scholarship packages to all applicants. Every student that applies for a JST scholarship is guaranteed a partial-tuition scholarship. Additionally, JST awards on average 9 full-tuition scholarships each year. To learn more about the JST’s scholarships and the application process visit our scholarships page.
New for Fall 2024: Cost of Living Stipends
Beginning in Fall 2024, JST will launch a pilot program through which applicants who are awarded a full-tuition scholarship are also eligible to receive a $12,000 annual stipend for living expenses. Preference will be given to applicants who intend to live on campus as full-time residential students.
Because funds are limited, not all full-tuition scholarship recipients are guaranteed to receive a stipend. In the event that demand exceeds the funding available, the following criteria will be used to evaluate stipend candidates:
- Whether your application was completed by the February 1 priority deadline for financial aid
- Your academic record
- Your record of service in ministry, social justice organizations, or denominational service programs (such as the Jesuit Volunteer Corps)
- Your documented financial need
Student Employment
JST-SCU offers many employment opportunities on our campus. All JST-SCU students are eligible to apply for these positions, which are a great source of funding and also provide professional training and hands-on experience that contributes to their overall formation. Students have the opportunity to work up to 19 hours a week and are paid at least $16.00 per hour. Students that work 19 hours per week throughout the academic year would earn approximately $11,000.
Looking for ways to help offset the cost of your graduate studies? We are excited to announce that Santa Clara University’s Mission and Ministry Division is offering on-campus positions, starting Fall 2027, designed to provide supplemental funding and valuable ministerial experience. These opportunities fall into two main categories:
- Graduate Assistantships: Paid positions supporting the work of the Center for Spirituality and Faith and the Ignatian Center: Catholic Life, Spiritual Diversity & Interfaith Programming, or Community Engaged Student Learning.
- Spirituality Facilitators: Receive free housing in a 1-bedroom residence hall apartment (plus a programming budget) in exchange for providing spiritual wellness and pastoral accompaniment to undergraduate residential communities.
To view full descriptions and submit your application, check out the Graduate Student Positions Document and apply for the positions through Mission and Ministry portal here. Please submit your application for the positions by JST-SCU’s priority application deadline of February 1, 2027.
Federal Loans
Eligible graduate students can also apply for federal loans to offset the cost of tuition and living expenses during their studies. Federal loan awards and disbursements are managed by Santa Clara University's Financial Aid Office.
Interested students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and provide SCU's institutional code 001326. You can find additional details on completing the FAFSA on the Santa Clara University Financial Aid website.
Questions about federal loans and aid should be directed to:
SCU Financial Aid Office
408-551-1000
OneStop@scu.edu
Estimated Tuition, Fees, and Living Expenses
The annual tuition rate is set by Santa Clara University’s Board of Trustees.
- JST’s current tuition rate.
- 2025/2026 Estimated Cost of Attendance—Estimated cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, and living expenses.