Financing your education
Financing your education
We're here to help.
- We have a $11.2 M endowment.
- More than 90% of SJC students receive aid.
- The average financial aid package includes $14,900 in grants and scholarships.
Just by filling out the admissions application you'll be considered for:
- Merit scholarships- based on GPA, SAT/ACT, community/school involvement;
- Eligibility up to $16,000.
Financial aid forms
Complete the following form after January 1 and before our priority deadline of March 1 to be considered for grants, work-study funds and loans
- FAFSA - (www.fafsa.gov)
- Visit Forms for other items you may need to submit
Payment options
SJC offers families as much assistance as possible, but you may also want to use our financing options to manage your balance.
- You may pay by semester or use our ten month, interest free payment plan with Tuition Management Systems.
- Some families may prefer to borrow funds to cover all or part of the bill for the year. The Federal Direct PLUS (Parent) Loan and Private Education Loans are the most common.
Learn more about your financial aid options
Scholarships
Last year, more than $8.3 million was awarded for the following scholarships (given to freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors):
Presidential Scholarship
McAuley Scholarship
Saint Joseph Scholarship
Mercy Scholarship
and $2.9 million was awarded in need-based grants. Merit awards are based on a full-time, four-year completion schedule and are made at the time of admission.
More information on scholarships
