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Important FAFSA Information
The 2024-2025 FAFSA will not be available until December 2023. Please check my.Fairfield and your Net Partner account for updates.
FAFSA Simplification Act
Changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are on the horizon for the 2024-2025 school year. The FAFSA Simplification Act has been passed by Congress. This Act significantly changes the processes and systems used to determine federal student aid eligibility and is intended to make the FAFSA easier for students and families to complete.
Fairfield University’s Student Financial Aid Office will update this webpage with the most current information, enabling us to promptly share the latest updates with our students, families, and campus community.
College is expensive. We’ll help you figure out how to pay for it.
We're committed to every aspect of your education - including helping you afford it. Currently, 90% of our undergraduate students finance their education through a combination of scholarships, grants, work-study, graduate assistantships, and loans. Many of our graduate students also receive aid to help finance their education. We realize that every student has a unique set of circumstances, and we'll work with you one-on-one to do everything we can to help you attend Fairfield.
On this site you'll find a comprehensive list of financial aid options available to you. Our financial aid staff is happy to answer your questions and to help you learn how you can make Fairfield a reality.
Undergraduate Financial Aid
As a prospective Fairfield University student, you are considering an outstanding, private Jesuit institution that requires a significant investment. The value of this investment - both academically and personally - will not only be realized over your four years as a student at Fairfield, but you will reap the benefits in the years well beyond college when you are enjoying a successful career and an enriching life.
Fairfield offers you the kind of education that:
- Makes you an agile thinker with the multidisciplinary education to form a well-rounded citizen and scholar.
- Encourages you to develop the intellect, skills and confidence to make your own way in the world, and perhaps change it for the better.
Applicants often assume they cannot afford a highly selective liberal arts college such as Fairfield University, but we are committed to helping you do exactly that. There are a number of ways financial aid can help close the gap between what a family can afford to pay and the full cost of attendance. We are here to advise you on how to bridge the gap and make a Fairfield University education a reality for you.
Just as all students have different academic goals in college, we recognize that their financial aid needs may vary over the course of their four years at Fairfield. We pride ourselves on working individually with students and their families every year to provide the latest information to help them manage and navigate through their financial aid choices.
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Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards
For a student to receive financial aid and/or merit scholarships, regulations require satisfactory academic progress toward a degree. The following are the satisfactory academic progress standards for students seeking federal or institutional financial aid at Fairfield University.
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Cost Of Attendance & Overview Of Aid Programs
From its founding, Fairfield University has been committed to providing educational opportunities to motivated students of diverse social and economic backgrounds. While students and families have the primary responsibility for college expenses, Fairfield University sees this as a shared endeavor and will assist students with as much financial aid as possible.
Application Deadlines
Eligibility for financial aid is based primarily on financial need. Fairfield University uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College Board's CSS Profile to determine financial aid eligibility for all undergraduate students. These applications take into account the income, assets and investments of parents and students, the number of dependents in the family, the number of siblings attending college, and several other important factors when calculating financial need.
Financial Aid Forms
Forms that may be required in order for the Office of Financial Aid to complete the verification and/or appeal processes in order to confirm financial aid eligibility. Please refer to your my.Fairfield account for instructions on how to complete these forms.
How To Apply
Whether you are a current or prospective student, we want to make your Fairfield education as affordable as possible. We also created a checklist to make your financial aid application process as easy as possible too.
Federal Work Study
Federal work-study (FWS) is a program funded by both the federal government and Fairfield University that provides part-time employment to undergraduate students who have significant financial need. Eligible students have an opportunity to earn money to help with educational expenses while gaining valuable professional experience in University or community service jobs.
Financial Aid Policies
Fairfield University uses both Federal Methodology (FM) and Institutional Methodology (IM) to determine a student's demonstrated financial need. Federal aid (grants, loans, work-study) is awarded based on information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Federal Methodology calculates a student's financial need with a formula that was established by U.S. Congress.
Loans
Students (or parents of dependent students) may be eligible for federal loans at Fairfield University.
Net Price Calculator
At Fairfield, we know that the cost of a private college education is an important investment and a major decision for you as a student and for your family. We are pleased to provide you with this resource to help you estimate the merit-based and need-based aid for which you may be eligible at Fairfield.
Merit Scholarships & Grants
All admitted students are automatically considered for a merit scholarship, regardless of whether he or she has completed an application for financial aid. Fairfield Tuition Grants (need-based) awards are made after a thorough analysis of a family's ability to pay and they may vary from year to year according to the student's need and the availability of funds.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Tuition and Fee Schedule - Undergraduate
Office Of The Bursar
The Office of the Bursar is responsible for the Accounts Receivable of the University. The student accounts area is specifically responsible for issuing the student bills, processing receipts and responding to inquiries.
Part-Time Students
Investing in a college education can be a major financial decision, and many students need to look beyond their own resources for assistance. The Office of Financial Aid is committed to helping students find the best opportunities to meet their needs, including a wide range of scholarships, loans, tax credits, veterans' benefits and other programs.