For need-based financial assistance, the contribution toward college costs expected from you is calculated according to a federally mandated system called federal-need analysis, which takes into account many factors representing your financial situation.
To receive financial aid, you must be enrolled for a minimum of 3 credits per quarter in a program leading to a degree or the residency teacher, principal certificate, school superintendent certification, program administrator certificate or school counseling certification.
Application process
To apply for need-based financial aid through ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, you must do the following:
- and be fully admitted to the master’s, doctoral, or certificate program.
- Submit a (FAFSA) to the federal student aid processor. The FAFSA may be completed online. SPU’s school code is 003788.
- Submit additional documentation as requested to verify eligibility.
Application deadlines
Seattle Pacific does not have a deadline for financial aid applications for graduate students. However, it is to your advantage to apply as early as possible.
The 2016-17 SPU financial-aid year is summer through spring; a is needed to determine your financial aid eligibility for the year.
Financial aid offer
Students qualifying for financial aid receive an offer of financial assistance containing information regarding their eligibility for various kinds of loans. The amount and type of loan aid varies from student to student and from year to year depending upon a student’s eligibility and level of enrollment.
Disbursement of financial aid
Once you have completed the financial aid application/award process, fulfilled all the requirements listed on the offer of financial assistance, and your enrollment matches the level of enrollment indicated on the (PDF) that you submitted to SFS, these funds will be applied to the your tuition account in the following manner:
- Once you have completed a Direct Loan (MPN) and entrance counseling, the funds will be automatically applied to your student account.
- Once you have completed a Grad PLUS Loan (MPN) and entrance counseling, the funds will be automatically applied to your student account.
- As long as you are enrolled and credit approved for the appropriate number of credits, scholarships and grants will disburse into your student account.