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Undergraduate Financial Aid

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We Invest In You

Saint Mary's invests substantially in our student with substantial merit and need-based financial aid programs to ensure students from any background can afford to attend. Through careful review of each family's financial circumstances, we aim to provide additional need-based resources to support and complement the investment made by students and families. Helping students from all backgrounds access quality education is part of our Lasallian heritage and our university mission.

Please review the available resources below to gain a better understanding of our financial aid program. Our financial aid staff is also extremely accessible if you rather just ask us or have follow up questions. We would love to talk with you!

93%
of Saint Mary's students receive financial aid
$65 million
in Saint Mary’s College grants & scholarships available
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Estimate Your Financial Aid

Incoming undergraduate students should use the College's Net Price Calculator tool to help determine what estimated scholarships and other financial aid assistance are available to them as well as what the actual cost will be to attend Saint Mary's College.

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Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA)

It’s important to fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. We can’t offer you any aid until we've received your completed forms. The FAFSA for the Fall 2025 will be available by December 1, 2024. Our FAFSA School Code is 001302. 

FAFSA Deadline for full considerations

New Students: March 3, 2025

Continuing Students: April 1. 2025
 

Undergraduate Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. The scholarships can range from $2,000 to full tuition per academic year. Undergraduate scholarships are awarded on a need and merit basis and many are renewed yearly.

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Paying for the Remaining Costs

After scholarships and need-based grants have been applied, families typically use a combination of the following to pay for the remaining cost: 

  1. Federal Work Study
  2. Federal Student Loans
  3. Outside Scholarships
  4. Saint Mary's Tuition Payment Plan
  5. Federal Parent Plus Loan
  6. Private Loans
  7. Direct Payment

Contact Financial Aid

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We are Here To Help

If you still have questions or want to speak through your specific circumstance, our financial aid staff is extremely accessible and excited to assist you. 

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