Financing your education

We want to help you finance your education. That's why Saint Joseph’s commits more than $10.8 million of its own resources to assist students with their costs.

More than 90% of Saint Joseph’s students receive financial aid.

In addition to qualifying for merit scholarships, students who demonstrate need may qualify for up to $9,000 in grant money from Saint Joseph’s College.

In 2008-2009, the average financial aid package totaled $18,000, with $12,000 of that from grants/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 $2.5 million was awarded in grants. Awards are based on a full-time, four-year completion schedule and are made at the time of admission.

For more detailed information, check out our financial aid web site.

financial aid forms

To be considered for financial aid other than merit scholarships, applicants must submit the following:

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), should be completed between January 1 and March 1, our priority deadline. The College’s Title IV Code Number is 002051.

• Saint Joseph’s College Financial Aid Application, should be sent no later than March 1, 2008.
• Signed copies of 2007 federal tax returns including all schedules and W2s are needed as soon as they are available – but no later than April 15, 2009.