$19,865
AVG. MERIT AWARD
(money you don’t pay back)
$2,096
AVG. GRANT PACKAGE
(money you don’t pay back)
$30,047
AVG. FINANCIAL AID
PACKAGE
Here to Help You Grow
Our students come from many different backgrounds and financial circumstances. It is our goal to keep Saint Joseph’s College within reach for every student who qualifies and wants to attend SJC.
By filling out the admissions application you’ll be considered for:
- Merit scholarships (available all 4 years) based on GPA, SAT/ACT, community/school involvement;
- Eligibility from $6,000 to $25,000.

What You Need to Know
About Financial Aid
2023-24 Priority Deadlines
Incoming Students, March 1
New students must submit the FAFSA to be considered for our financial aid programs. Please try to submit this by the March 1 priority deadline. However, please know that we continue to review documents received after that date as long as funding remains.
Returning Students, April 15
Be sure that you submit the FAFSA by our priority date to receive consideration for all of our programs. We will contact you if additional documents are needed.
Got Questions?
Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid
800-752-1266
207-893-6612
finaid@sjcme.edu
Billing
Office of Student Accounts
207-893-7732
FAX: 207-893-7678
studentaccounts@sjcme.edu
Loan Deferment
Office of Academic Records
207-893-7798
FAX: 207-893-7701
registrar@sjcme.edu
Live + Work in Maine
The State of Maine recognizes the investment you’ve made in your education, and has puts its money where its mouth is – come here to live and work, and the State will reimburse your student loan payments via the Maine Opportunity Tax Credit. The Maine Opportunity Tax Credit reimburses student loan payments for college graduates who live and work in Maine. This tax credit is administered by the Maine Revenue Service.
Why should students be interested in the Live + Work in Maine program?
Career Studio and Financial Aid talk about the program.