Alert icon Financial Aid Policy Financial aid offers are based on the information provided in the FAFSA and CSS Profile submitted by the applicant. This information is assumed to be accurate and verifiable. If discrepancies or inaccuracies are identified during the verification process, Santa Clara University reserves the right to adjust the initial award in accordance with federal, state, and University guidelines. Additionally, the University may request further documentation to confirm eligibility for University-specific grants and scholarships. This policy applies to all award items referenced on this page.
SCU Bronco Scholarship
The SCU Bronco Scholarship, awarded to first-year undergraduate students by Enrollment Management, is a personal recognition scholarship awarded to selected individuals who will add value to the student body through the diversity of their lived experiences, viewpoints and skills – aiding the university in fostering a strong spirit of inclusive excellence.
- CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE and FAFSA recommended for maximum financial aid consideration
- Awards: Amounts vary
- FAFSA required annually for renewal for 12 consecutive academic quarters; award amounts may vary by year
- Must meet satisfactory academic progress
- Not indexed to tuition increases
- Full-time enrollment and any other renewal criteria
- Coordinated with federal, state and other University aid
- Recipients selected at time of admission
- Courses must count towards fulfilling degree requirements
- If degree requirements have been fulfilled, adjustments will be made to award
Financial aid offers are based on the information provided in the FAFSA and CSS Profile submitted by the applicant. This information is assumed to be accurate and verifiable. If discrepancies or inaccuracies are identified during the verification process, Santa Clara University reserves the right to adjust the initial award in accordance with federal, state, and University guidelines. Additionally, the University may request further documentation to confirm eligibility for University-specific grants and scholarships.
Jesuit Ignatian Award
The Jesuit Ignatian Award is awarded to first-year undergraduate students who have graduated from a Jesuit high school.
- Need-based
- FAFSA required annually for renewal
- CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE required at initial time of awarding
- Awards: Amount Vary
- Renewable for up to 12 consecutive academic quarters; award amounts may vary annually
- Must meet satisfactory academic progress
- Not indexed to tuition increases
- Full-time enrollment and any other renewal criteria
- Coordinated with federal, state and other University aid
- Recipients selected at time of admission
- Courses will count towards fulfilling degree requirements
- If degree requirements have been fulfilled, adjustments will be made to award
SCU Need-based Grant
SCU Need-based Grant are funded by the University along with donor-funded scholarships and the Santa Clara Fund. It is awarded to first-year undergraduate student by Enrollment Management.
- Need-based
- FAFSA required annually for renewal
- CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE required at initial time of awarding
- Awards: Vary
- Renewable for up to 12 consecutive academic quarters; award amounts may vary annually
- Must meet satisfactory academic progress
- Not indexed to tuition increases
- Full-time enrollment and any other renewal criteria
- Coordinated with federal, state and other University aid
- Recipients selected at time of admission
- Courses will count towards fulfilling degree requirements
- If degree requirements have been fulfilled, adjustments will be made to award
Alumni Family Scholars Program
The Alumni Family Scholars program is awarded to first-year undergraduate students that are identified from the admission application and decisions are made by the Alumni Family Committee in consultation with the Financial Aid Office.
- Need-based
- FAFSA required annually for renewal
- Awards: Vary and limited
- Children and grandchildren of SCU Undergraduate Alumni
- Must meet satisfactory academic progress
- Coordinated with federal, state and other University aid
- Recipients selected by the Alumni Scholarship Committee at time of admission
NOTE: For more information regarding this scholarship, visit the Alumni website or contact the Alumni Office at 1-408-554-6800.
Santa Clara University Third-Child Grant
Santa Clara University Third-Child Grant is for families with three or more dependent children simultaneously enrolled in undergraduate programs at Santa Clara University. A tuition grant of up to fifty percent will be awarded to the student who is farthest along in his or her studies. To apply, parents must submit a written request along with a copy of their most recent tax return that lists all three Santa Clara University undergraduate students as dependents.
- FAFSA required annually
- Awards: Vary
- Parent must submit most recent tax return
- Must meet satisfactory academic progress
- Not indexed to tuition increases
- Full-time enrollment and any other renewal criteria
- Coordinated with federal, state and other University aid
Cristo Rey Promise
The Cristo Rey Promise is funded by the University, along with donor-funded scholarships and the Santa Clara Fund. This scholarship is awarded to first-year undergraduate students who graduated from a Cristo Rey High School, as determined by Enrollment Management.
- Need-based
- FAFSA required annually for renewal
- CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE required at time of initial awarding
- Award amounts vary
- Renewable for up to 12 consecutive academic quarters; award amounts may vary annually
- Must meet satisfactory academic progress
- Not indexed to tuition increases
- Full-time enrollment and any other renewal criteria
- Coordinated with federal, state and other University aid
- Recipients selected at time of admission
- Courses must count towards fulfilling degree requirements
- If degree requirements have been fulfilled, adjustments will be made to award
SCU Promise
SCU Promise is funded by the University, along with donor-funded scholarships and the Santa Clara Fund. It is awarded to first-year undergraduate students who are eligible for Cal Grants and have demonstrated need, as determined by Enrollment Management.
- FAFSA required annually for renewal
- CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE required at time of initial awarding
- Awards: Amounts vary
- Renewable for up to 12 consecutive academic quarters; award amounts may vary annually
- Must meet satisfactory academic progress
- Not indexed to tuition increases
- Full-time enrollment and any other renewal criteria
- Coordinated with federal, state and other University aid
- Recipients selected at time of admission
- Courses must count towards fulfilling degree requirements
- If degree requirements have been fulfilled, adjustments will be made to award