A Saint Joseph’s University education is truly an investment in the student’s future. One could even look at it in purely financial terms: On average, those with bachelor’s degrees earn double what those with just a high school diploma earn. According to the U.S. Department of Education, this translates to roughly $2.1 million over a lifetime.
★Important Federal Direct Loan changes for Undergraduate, Professional and Liberal Studies, Graduate Students will take effect on July 1, 2012.
Please view our Power Point Presentation for three easy steps to apply for financial aid.
★Please beware of scams! The FAFSA is a Free Application for Federal Student Aid and will never ask you for money to complete the application.
Starting January 17, 2012, the Department of Education will be notifying eligible borrowers of a short term Special Direct Loan Consolidation opportunity. Enrollment for this opportunity will end June 30, 2012. For more information, please click here. If you have additional questions after reviewing the information, please contact the Department of Education at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).
| April |
Events & Deadlines |
|---|---|
| 2nd |
Loyola Scholarship Application now available for returning undergraduate day students to complete |
| 7th | Office closed |
| 15th | 2012-13 Graduate and Parent PLUS Loan Applications now available at www.studentloans.gov |
| 16th | Last day to withdraw from courses |
| 27th | Last day of class (day classes) |
| 28th | Last day of class (evening/graduate classes) |
| 30th | Final exams begin |
| May |
Events & Deadlines |
| 5th | Final Exams end |
| 8th | All gradues due (Traditional offerings) |
| 11th | Commencement Weekend |
| 14th | First Day of Classes |
| Summer aid will disburse the week of May 14th if registered at least half time and all requirements are completed | |
| 15th |
Last day for returning undergraduate day students to apply for the Loyola Scholarship |
| 25th | Summer credit balance refunds begin (Have you signed up for Direct Deposit?) |
| 28th | No Classes; Office Closed for Memorial Day |
Summer Semester Top Tips
•All communications from the Office of Financial Assistance will go to the student's SJU e-mail account. Check your e-mail account frequently for status updates and next steps.
•Cost of Attendance is NOT your billable costs. (It is an estimate.) View actual costs on Tuition Account section of MySJU.
•Electronic Bills wil be available for viewing on MySJU on a monthly basis. Questions regarding invoices should be directed to the Student Service Center at 610-660-2000 or stupay@sju.edu.
•Only accepted Federal aid is listed as pending on the invoice. Please log into MySJU and follow the directions below to accept your aid; It is not too late!
- Log into MySJU
- Select the School Services Tab
- Under Administrative Services, choose the Financial Aid Folder; Award Folder; Award by Aid Year
- Select the 2011-2012 Aid Year, if this is the first time you are logging into the 2011-2012 aid year, you are required to answer the Cash Management Statement.
- Once you answer and submit, the Award Offer tab will be available
- Select the Award Offer tab
- From here, please accept the desired aid and submit
- If you have questions, there is a comment box provided. Please type a message to your Financial Assistance Specialist and submit.
•If you borrowed funds for books in excess of your fall charges, and have an approved loan, you may receive Book Vouchers to purchase books in the Book Store. Please go to the Student Service Center in Barbelin, Room 121 to pick up vouchers for pending aid. Online students may send an email to stupay@sju.edu to receive your electronic vouchers.
•Refunding of credit balances from federal aid will begin after the conclusion of the add/drop period. Starting May 25th, refunds will be processed on a weekly basis within 10 business days after the credit shows on the account.
This information is subject to change and although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information, the Office of Financial Assistance is not liable for errors or omissions.
