的 financial aspects of attending graduate school can be challenging.

在圣. 爱德华的, we strive to provide the guidance and help you need. 你会和一个St. 爱德华的金融服务顾问，他将在你在圣. 爱德华的 — answering questions and informing you about payment plan options. 

三步

1. 申请入读圣. 爱德华的

If you have questions about financial aid prior to applying for admission, please contact Student Financial Services at 512-448-8523.

2. 完成FAFSA

上网去美国.S. 教育署 完成你的FAFSA. 免费申请联邦学生援助(FAFSA)会询问有关家庭收入和资产的问题，以确定是否可以申请 预期家庭贡献，或EFC. 一定要列出St. 爱德华的 federal school code, 003621, in the school release section.

You will receive an email acknowledgement from the  Department of Education. (If you do not receive a response within 48 hours, contact the 联邦学生资助 Information Center at 800-433-3243.) St. 爱德华的 should receive your FAFSA results within a week. 在我们的学生门户网站myHilltop，您可以跟踪我们何时收到您的FAFSA信息. 

3. 获奖通知

After you’re admitted and have provided all the required documents, you’ll receive a financial aid offer email. 你会考虑并接受援助, and complete any additional requirements to secure your aid offer in myHilltop.

外面的奖学金

St. 爱德华的 does not offer scholarships for our graduate programs. 然而, outside scholarships may be available through other organizations. 请参阅奖学金资源列表.

贷款

当你提交 Free Application for 联邦学生资助或FAFSA，你将自动被考虑这些经济援助选择.

贷款需要偿还.

联邦直接学生贷款

All eligible students can borrow through the U.S. Department of Education's Direct Loan Program, designed specifically for college students. 这种低息贷款计划允许你在攻读学位/证书课程至少6个学分的情况下推迟付款, 在你毕业后六个月开始还款，或者在半期制注册状态下开始还款. Students must remain in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and successfully complete 75% of their courses each academic year.

Note: If you accept one of these loans, 除了提交FAFSA外，您还必须填写联邦直接贷款本票并完成债务管理会议.

私人教育贷款

St. 爱德华的 also maintains information on a number of 另类贷款计划. 大多数贷款的偿还可以推迟，只要你至少是兼职. Plus, you don’t need to complete a need-analysis form, like the FAFSA. You just need to pass a standard credit check or have a co-signer on your loan.

退伍军人援助计划

如果你是一名美国退伍军人.S. Armed Forces, you may be eligible to use your VA Educational Benefits at St. 爱德华的. (Hazlewood benefits cannot be used because of our private university status.)我们 退伍军人事务 办公室可以帮助确定您的资格并回答您可能遇到的任何问题，可以通过512-492-3193或 dnoll@darlehenskredite.net.