Santa Clara University

Below are forms you may need to fill out during the financial aid process. In order to download the PDF forms, we recommend that you have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.  You may download Acrobat Reader for free if you do not have it. Please mail completed PDF forms to Santa Clara University Financial Aid Office. View our contact page for our address and other office information.

Santa Clara University Forms

• SCU Satisfactory Academic Progress Petition
  This form is to be used by students who are petitioning to maintain their financial aid because they have not met the minimum academic standards or based on other extenuating circumstances.
• SCU 2008-2009 Dependency Override Request Form
  A student who does not meet the federal criteria for independent status on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may submit a request for a dependency status override. The Higher Education Act allows a financial aid administrator to make dependency overrides on a case-by-case basis for students with unusual circumstances.
• FACHEX Eligibility Certification Form
  This form is required if you are planning on utilizing the FACHEX benefit. Parents can click here to fill out the form and e-mail it directly to the Santa Clara University Financial Aid Office.

Federal, State, Other Forms and Applications

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  All students (incoming students, transfer students and current students) need to complete this form annually.
• 2008-09 Cal Grant GPA Verification Form (Deadline has expired form no longer available)
  All California resident undergraduate students who are not currently receiving a Cal Grant need to complete this form
• CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
  Incoming undergraduate freshmen and incoming transfer students need to complete this form.
• 2008-09 Verification Worksheet - Dependent
  If you have been selected for a process called verification for the 2008-09 academic year, through the Quality Assurance Program. You need to submit the worksheet along with appropriate federal tax documents. Please make sure you complete the worksheet and provide all necessary signatures before you submit it to the Santa Clara University Financial Aid Office.
• 2008-09 Verification Worksheet - Independent
  If you have been selected for a process called verification for the 2008-09 academic year, through the Quality Assurance Program. You need to submit the worksheet along with appropriate federal tax documents. Please make sure you complete the worksheet and provide all necessary signatures before you submit it to the Santa Clara University Financial Aid Office.