Financial Aid and Scholarships
Grounded in the Jesuit tradition of inclusion, diversity, equity and justice, we strive to make a Seattle University education attainable.
2025-26 Financial Aid
It's not too late to file a 2025-26 FAFSA or WASFA!
UPDATE: Financial Aid Offer Letters for our current students will be released the last week of May.
Stable and Generous Support for Your Success
We know that a high-quality education is a big investment, and we're committed to investing in you - not just for one year, either. The institutional gift aid that we include in your financial aid package is guaranteed for the years you're eligible. It's financial support you can plan on.
For Your EducationGenerous Financial Support
OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS RECEIVED AID (2024-25)
From merit scholarships to award packages, Seattle University supports your success.
OF GRADUATE STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
You have financial support available as you make an investment in your career.
AVERAGE FINANCIAL AWARD FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
The average financial aid award package offers a lot of financial support each year.
Types of Financial Aid: Help for Your Education
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Scholarships, Grants and Fellowships: Money that is not Paid Back
Grants, fellowships and scholarships are gift aid that you do not need to repay. Some are based on financial need. Some are based on other criteria. They come from a variety of sources, including generous donors and federal funding.
Loans: Money that is Paid Back
Student loans are a type of funding that must be repaid. Some student loans are interest-free while you are in school and low interest during the repayment period. In general, the federal loan interest rates and repayment options are better than private student loans from non-federal government organizations.
Student Employment and Work Study: Money That Is Earned
Work Study aid is a work-to-earn type of award where students work and earn paychecks. To work on campus, students may be hired with or without a work study award.
Students who are eligible for State Work Study may work on or off campus with State Work Study employers. Seattle-area employers are eager to participate in the State Work Study program and to hire Seattle University students, so many opportunities exist.
Have You Filled Out Your FAFSA or WASFA?
The FAFSA and WASFA can be completed on their respective websites.
The FAFSA should be completed by U.S citizens, eligible non-citizens with a valid social security number, or students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau.
The WASFA is the application for undocumented students, those who are not eligible to file the FAFSA, or those who do not wish to file a FAFSA.
School Code: 003790
Seattle U's Priority Deadline for FAFSA: February 1*
*SFS continues to process FAFSA and WASFA after this date.
Supporting Offices
Get in Touch
We’re here to help. For questions or more information about financial aid contact:
Student Financial Services
Vi Hilbert Hall, 2nd floor
Monday–Friday 9:30am–4:00pm
Drop-in Counselors available 10:00am–3:00pm