Tuition, Fees, & Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

Undergraduate Tuition, Fees and Other Educational Expenses

By registering for classes at Seattle University, students agree to pay all applicable tuition, fees, housing and food, and other university expenses such as late fees in accordance with university policies or as stipulated in this Catalog.

Undergraduate Tuition 2026-27

Seattle University has a flat tuition schedule for undergraduate students. The flat rate tuition for all full-time undergraduate students who are enrolled for 12-18 quarter credit hours is $19,275 per quarter.

Only full-time matriculated undergraduate students are eligible for flat-rate tuition. Non-matriculated students pay the per credit hour rate.

Flat-rate tuition is in effect only for the fall, winter and spring quarters (quarter system) and for fall and spring (semester system). Tuition for summer and intersession enrollment is charged at a per credit hour rate.  The tuition is discounted by 40% of the standard per credit rate.

Housing, food and course fees (including laboratory fees and private music lessons) are not part of the flat tuition rate.

A $500 confirmation deposit is required of all newly admitted undergraduate students. This deposit will be used towards tuition for the student’s first quarter.

Students who decide not to attend SU after submitting a confirmation deposit will be eligible for a $200 refund until May 1st. 

Fees 2026-27

Program Specific Fees

Course Specific Fees

Seattle University tuition and fees are set yearly and subject to change. Seattle University reserves the right to revise its charges at any time without prior notice.

Graduate tuition and fee rates are published in the Graduate Catalog.

Residence Hall Charges 2026-27

Meal Plans 2026-27

All residents of Bellarmine, Campion, Chardin and Xavier Hall are required to purchase a meal plan. Freshmen and sophomores must purchase a meal plan at the Residential plan or higher for fall, winter and spring quarters. Residential Plan is recommended for most students. For more information on housing and meal plans, contact Housing and Residence Life at (206) 296-6305.

Health Insurance

Seattle University recommends that domestic students have their own health insurance coverage. Seattle University does not offer a school-sponsored health insurance plan for domestic students. International students are required to purchase a student health insurance plan or request a waiver and provide proof of health insurance coverage that meets the university’s requirements. To apply for a waiver, please visit the Gallagher Student Health & Special Risk website.The university’s International Student & Scholar Center can provide information regarding plan cost and coverage levels.

Information related to health insurance and wellness resources is available through the Student Health Center’s webpage.

Questions about the university’s health insurance policy should be directed to the Student Health Center at (206) 296-6300.

Cost of Attendance 2026-27

Seattle University uses the following figures in determining a full-time student’s annual cost of attendance: 

When preparing a student’s financial aid award, Student Financial Services subtracts the Student Aid Index (SAI) as calculated from the information provided on the student’s FAFSA from the estimated cost of attendance to determine the student’s need. The costs and SAI used to prepare a student’s financial aid award can be viewed through the Financial Aid Self Service portal from mySeattleU online.

Tuition and fees are always due and payable within 14 days of registration or the scheduled due date, whichever is later:

The tuition and fees paid by students cover not only the direct costs of the classes for which they enroll, but also library and health services, the student newspaper, student organization allotments, building funds and admission to athletic events.

Finance and Service Charges

By registering for classes at the university, a student agrees to pay their account in full by the due dates established by the university. Additionally, the student agrees to pay a payment plan enrollment fee if they enroll for optional payment plan.  No interest is charged for students making payments on payment plans.

A service fee of $25 will be charged for all checks not honored by the bank and returned unpaid to Seattle University. If the returned check is for tuition, and charges are still outstanding after the tuition due date, a late fee will also be assessed to the student’s account. Students with two or more dishonored personal checks will no longer be allowed to submit a personal check as a form of payment.

Late Payment/University Collection Fee

A late fee of $50 per month (up to a maximum of $100) will be assessed on any unpaid balance remaining after the tuition due date. Students with an outstanding balance after a final demand letter for payment has been sent for the quarter will be assessed a collection fee of $100 in addition to late fees.

Exceptions to this policy will be made only if:

• Payment arrangements for the term’s charges have been made with Student Financial Services by the term’s tuition due date. If the requirements of the plan are not met, all applicable late fees will be applied retroactively.
• An institutional error results in delays in the application of financial aid.

Students are responsible for ensuring that all awarded financial aid is applied to their account by the first class day of the term. This includes endorsing co-payable grant or scholarship checks and completing all required loan documents and counseling.

Past-Due Accounts/Collection

A student’s failure to pay in full all tuition and other fees for any quarter or session by the specified due dates will result in a restriction being placed on the student’s record and the student will be prohibited from registering for future quarters, receiving a diploma and use of university facilities. Delinquent accounts may be referred to a commercial collection agency and may be reported to national credit bureaus. All costs, expenses and fees including, but not limited to, attorney fees, court costs, collection costs and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the university in collecting or attempting to collect a past-due account are the responsibility of the student and will be charged to the student’s account. By registering for classes, a student agrees to pay tuition and other charges and fees as well as any fees associated with collection.

Payment Methods

Seattle University provides a number of payment options to accommodate specific needs for paying student account balances: 

• Pay by Mail: Payments may be mailed to Seattle University, Student Financial Services, 901 12th Avenue, PO Box 222000, Seattle, WA 98122-1090. The student’s Seattle University ID number must be included on the check or money order.
• Pay Online: Credit/Debit cards or electronic check (e-check) may be used to make online payment through the Student Account Center. A service fee of 2.95% will automatically be added to credit or debit card payment amounts. There is no fee for making an e-check payment.
• Pay in Person: In-person payments may be made at the Redhawk Service Center using check, money order, or debit card (no fee) on the 2nd floor of Vi Hilbert Hall. The office is open from 9:30AM-4:00PM Monday through Friday. 
• Sign Up for a Payment Plan: See the Payment Plan Options section below.

Payment Plan Options

Students can enroll in payment plans online by logging on to mySeattleU and clicking the “Student Account Center”.  This will direct you to “TouchNet” where you can choose the Payment Plan option, pay the setup fee, and confirm your payment method for future payments.

If Student Financial Services approves a student’s payment plan after the first payment is due, missed payments must be included in the first payment.  Late payments are subject to the late fee.  The student’s payment plan will be canceled after two consecutive late payments.  At that time, any remaining amount owed for the quarter becomes immediately past due and payable in full and future registration will be blocked until the student’s account is current.

Payment Plan A (Annual Plan): Multiple Quarters With 3 Payments

This is the most efficient and cost-effective plan for students needing a payment plan for two or three consecutive quarters within the academic year: fall, winter, and spring, fall and winter or winter and spring. This payment plan requires a one-time, non-refundable $75 enrollment fee at setup. The payment method used to pay the enrollment fee will be saved and linked to the payment plan for auto-drafts of the payment installments on the due dates listed below. Students who only need a payment plan for one quarter will want to use Plan B described below.

This interest-free plan divides a student’s outstanding charges into three monthly payments for each quarter:

• Fall Quarter: September 20, October 20, and November 20
• Winter Quarter: December 20, January 20, and February 20
• Spring Quarter: March 20, April 20, and May 20

 

Payment Plan B: Single Quarter With 3 Payments

Set up for this 3-payment plan must be done each quarter. This plan requires a $40 non-refundable payment plan enrollment fee for each quarter it is used. The payment method used to pay the enrollment fee will be saved and linked to the payment plan for auto-drafts of the payment installments on the due dates listed below.   

This interest-free plan divides a student’s outstanding charges into three monthly payments for the quarter enrolled:

• Fall Quarter: September 20, October 20, and November 20
• Winter Quarter: December 20, January 20, and February 20
• Spring Quarter: March 20, April 20, and May 20
• Summer Quarter: June 20, July 20, and August 20

 

Payment Plan E: Employer Paid Tuition Deferred Payment Plan

Students who will receive tuition reimbursement through their employer after coursework is completed and grades are posted, can apply for this payment plan which defers payment of tuition and fees until 30 days after grades are posted at the end of the term. An application must be submitted for each quarter the student wants to use this plan and there is a $50 non-refundable enrollment fee for each quarter.

The “Payment Plan E” application form is available from the Forms and Documents section of the Student Financial Services website.

The deadline to submit the application and $50, non-refundable enrollment fee to Student Financial Services is the payment due date shown on the student’s billing eStatement.

Student Account Access for Parents/Supporters

Students can provide direct access for their parents/supporters to both speak to SFS (proxy access) and also to view, pay, or enroll in payment plans in the Student Account Center (authorized user access).

Proxy Access

To view financial aid information (including award letters) AND to be able to speak to Student Financial Services, students must set up Third Party Proxy Access via MySeattleU. Instructions for setting up this access can be found at Third Party Access to Information.    

Authorized User Access

To view and make payments, students must open Student Account Center and select “Authorized Users” to begin the access process for their parent/supporter. The Authorized User will get two emails with their login information (this login is separate from the MySeattleU credentials). The Authorized User will be emailed a payment schedule after setting up the payment plan and paying the payment plan setup fee through the Student Account Center. Instructions for setting up this access can be found at Third Party Access to Information.    

Overpayment of Account (Credit Balance)

A credit balance is the result of payments, including the transmittal of financial aid, on a student’s account exceeding charges. If there is a credit balance after all payments have been posted to the account, that amount can be transferred to the student’s bank account via Electronic Refund (eRefund), which is setup on Student Account Center.  If eRefund has not been setup, a check will be mailed to the student’s mailing address of record as shown on mySeattleU (where students can also go to update that address). SFS begins processing credit balance refunds on the first day of each quarter. Checks take longer to process and are generally mailed a couple days after processing. Receipt of checks may be delayed up to 10 days if the student hasn’t provided a current, local mailing address.

A credit balance on a student’s account that is the result of Estimated Financial Aid being deducted from the charges on the account, is not a true credit balance until the financial aid is actually disbursed.  Thus, it is not available to the student until all financial aid for the quarter has been posted to the student’s account.

An eRefund (direct deposit) or check will automatically be generated if:

• There is a credit balance for the current term.  This occurs when payments and/or financial aid actually disbursed (not pending or estimated aid) exceed charges
• There are no other balances due to the University
• The student is a financial aid recipient and is registered for at least as many credit hours as are shown on the financial aid award letter
• A Parent PLUS Loan is not included in the student’s financial aid award

An eRefund (direct deposit) or check will NOT automatically be generated if:

• A check overpayment was made on the student’s account within the last 10 business days
• The student is not currently enrolled
• The term with the pending credit has not yet begun 

If you believe a refund on your account should have been generated but it has not, please contact Student Financial Services for a resolution.

There is a 21-day holding period for credits that result from an overpayment from a check or online e-check. 

Official Withdrawal Date

A student is responsible for payment of all fees related to courses for which the student has registered, whether or not the student physically attended the courses. Any reduction or refund of tuition is based on the official withdrawal date which is determined as follows:

Undergraduate students wishing to withdraw from a course must either withdraw from courses online or complete a withdrawal e-form with the Office of the Registrar. The official date of withdrawal is the date of the online withdrawal or the date the e-form was initiated by the student.  

Tuition Refunds (Policy 75-9)

Refunds are based on the official date of withdrawal. See the quarterly schedule of classes for specific refund dates. A refund to financial aid recipients is applied first to financial aid sources from which it came and the balance, if any, is remitted to the student. Federal loan proceeds are returned directly to the lender. Student Financial Services will issue a check for any credit balance. Petitions for tuition adjustment and fee waivers will be approved only to correct a university error.

Tuition Refund Policy

Short courses (any session not listed above) will be refunded 100 percent if withdrawal occurs on or before the second class meeting. No refund thereafter.

Financial Aid

Office of Student Financial Services

The Office of Student Financial Services (SFS) has three main service functions:

Financial Aid: The SFS counselors evaluate information submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) to determine student eligibility for federal, state and institutional need-based funds. WASFA filers will only be eligible for stae and institutional aid.

Student Accounts: The Student Accounts Team prepares and distributes bills for tuition and fees, housing and food, and international student health insurance. The SFS office processes tuition payments, helps students set up payment plans, assesses holds and applicable late fees, and distributes aid.

Student Employment: While positions are not guaranteed, Student Employment and SFS are available to assist students seeking work. Handshake is an online site that lists jobs that are funded through the need-based work study programs as well as those that are funded by the employer (inclusing on-capus work at SU) and open to any interested student.

The SFS office is located on the 2nd floor of Vi Hilbert Hall in the Redhawk Service Center and is open 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Drop-in meetings with SFS counselors, no appointment needed, Monday-Friday from 10am-3pm.

About Financial Aid

Seattle University offers a variety of strategies and resources to assist eligible students in meeting the costs of their education. More than 92% of undergraduate students receive assistance through grants and scholarships, work-study opportunities and student loans that come from federal, state, institutional and/or private sources. To be eligible for state and federal aid programs, and most Seattle University institutional aid, students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. U.S. Citizens and eligible non-citizens should file the FAFSA and those who are not eligible to file a FAFSA should use the WASFA Eligibility Checker to determine if they are eligible to file the WASFA.

The amount and types of financial aid a student receives are based on several criteria, including financial need, academic achievement and leadership accomplishments. There are primarily two types of financial aid: need-based and non-need-based. Need-based aid is awarded after a comprehensive review of the family’s income and assets as submitted by the family on the student’s FAFSA or WASFA and may be a combination of grant, work-study and/or loans. Non-need-based aid is awarded to a student based on various criteria including academic performance, overall achievements and/or extracurricular activities.

Application Procedure

In order to be considered for financial aid, students must first apply and be admitted as degree or certificate seeking students. In order to receive financial aid priority for the fall quarter, freshmen applicants should submit all admission materials by November 15th for Early Decision applicants and January 15th for Regular Decision applicants. Transfer applicants should submit all admission materials by December 1st for Nursing programs, February 1st for Diagnostic Ultrasound programs and March 1st for all other majors.

The FAFSA or WASFA should be completed and submitted on-line on or after October 1st and before December 1st for Early Decision applicants and before February 1st for Regular Decision applicants and current students. Both the student and their contributors (parent/spouse) should apply for an FSA (Federal Student Aid) ID which is used to sign the FAFSA electronically. Students should indicate that the FAFSA processor should send results to Seattle University by entering our Federal School Code-003790-in the appropriate section of the FAFSA. Students should also select Seattle UNiversity on the WASFA application where appropriate and contact SFS to self-identify as a WASFA filer.

• To be considered for institutional gift aid, new freshmen must submit the FAFSA or WASFA no later than February 1st or within 30 days of being admitted.
• Students must reapply each year for need-based financial aid by filing a FAFSA or WASFA.
• Some new students, and their parents, if required to provide information on the student’s FAFSA, will be selected by the Federal FAFSA processor for a process called verification. Students will be notified if additional information will be required to determine their eligibility to receive need-based aid.
• Based on a review of submitted materials, some students may be asked to provide additional information.
• New students may receive a financial aid offer indicating the types and amounts of financial aid they appear eligible to receive before all requested materials have been submitted for review. In these cases, the award is tentative until all materials have been received and reviewed. If that review results in a change in the Student Aid Index (SAI) that is large enough to change the student’s aid eligibility, a revised financial aid offer will be sent to the student.
• Continuing students will not receive an award notification until all required documents have been received and reviewed. To help facilitate the process, students and parents are encouraged to keep copies of all relevant information including a copy of the FAFSA, tax returns and any supporting documentation.

NOTE: New freshmen are required to provide a $500 enrollment confirmation deposit by May 1st to accept their offer of admission and secure their place in the incoming class. This deposit may be waived for the following:

• Students who have a sibling, parent, or grandparent who graduated from Seattle University  
• Students who attend or graduated from a Jesuit or Catholic high school  
• Students who qualify for an SAT or ACT fee waiver  
• Students who attend Seattle University’s Summer Preview event  
• Students who participate in the Rainier Scholars program  
• Students who qualify for a hardship fee waiver via the Common Application  

Eligibility for Federal Student Aid

Applicants for federal financial aid including the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Work Study, Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan or any other federal aid must meet all federal aid program requirements including the following criteria:

• Demonstrate financial need with the exception of the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan and the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan programs that are based on total cost less other aid.
• Have a high school diploma or a GED
• Enroll as a regular student in a degree program
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress requirements for financial aid recipients as described in the Satisfactory Academic Progress section below.
• Not be in default on a student loan or under obligation to repay federal or state aid
• Not be disqualified for assistance due to conviction for possession or sale of illegal substances.

Students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree are not eligible to receive the federal grants listed above. Because funding sources are limited, students enrolled in an undergraduate program for fewer than half-time (six) credits generally only receive Federal Pell Grants and Washington State Need Grants (if eligible).

Summer Financial Aid

Institutional gift aid is not available for the summer quarter. Tuition is discounted by 40% to offset and is charged on a per credit basis. Undergraduate students who elect to enroll during the summer quarter will need to file a FAFSA or WASFA for the new academic year because summer quarter is the first term of each award year. Therefore, for the Summer Quarter 2026, students should submit the 2026-27 FAFSA or WASFA.

All eligible students will be considered for the Federal Pell Grant and WA College Grant. Students who will graduate by the end of winter quarter during the academic year that immediately follows that summer quarter will also be considered for federal loans and or work-study. In general, students who will not graduate early will not be considered for financial aid but may apply for a private educational loan to help cover summer costs.

A Seattle University Summer Aid Request Form must be submitted electronically by accessing mySeattleU, Financial Aid, and selecting the Summer Aid Request Form link. The form becomes available when summer registration opens and should be submitted as soon as summer registration is completed. A valid FAFSA or WASFA must be filed for the upcoming academic year to access the form.

Deadlines

The priority deadline for applying for need-based financial aid funding for all students is February 1st, however later submissions will be accepted. Students who submit the FAFSA or WASFA by February 1st will be considered for need-based financial aid in the first round of financial aid awards. Funding is awarded on a rolling basis and students who submit their applications after February 1st will be awarded any remaining funding, on a funds-available basis.

To be considered for institutional gift aid, newly admitted students must complete the FAFSA or WASFA by February 1st or within 30 days of being admitted.

To ensure funding is available at the start of the quarter, students should complete the documentation required to support their application for financial aid by these dates:

To receive any funding during the quarter, students must complete the documentation required to support their application for financial aid by these dates:

Financial Aid Programs

The university is required by law to coordinate the various resources a student may receive from all federal, state, private and institutional sources. The strategies used to award financial aid are based on the fundamental premise that the primary responsibility for financing an education rests with the student and the family.

To the extent possible, based on both a student’s eligibility and the availability of funding, SFS combines different types of financial aid programs to create a financial aid award that meets as much of the student’s need as possible. Need is defined as the difference between the Cost of Attendance (COA) and the family’s Student Aid Index (SAI) which is calculated using a congressionally mandated formula that is applied to the information the student and family report on the student’s FAFSA or WASFA.

Generally, the maximum amount of all resources may not exceed the COA established by the university. The COA is revised annually and includes tuition, fees, housing and food, books, supplies, transportation and various personal expenses. Students with unusual additional, educational expenses (high transportation costs, cost of new computer, etc.) may qualify for an adjustment to the standard COA and should request to speak to an SFS counselor about a Budget Increase Appeal.

Institutional Gift Aid Guarantee

Seattle University guarantees the amount of institutional gift aid (grants and/or scholarships) incoming undergraduate students will receive each year over the course of their attendance at the university. Once any documents and/or information SFS requests have been submitted and the student’s initial year’s institutional gift aid award has been finalized, that amount will remain constant for each year of eligibility as long as the student is continuously enrolled and continues to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements for financial aid recipients as outlined in a subsequent section below.

While the names of the grants and/or scholarships that make up a student’s institutional gift aid may change from year-to-year, the total dollar amount of those grants and scholarships will be no less than that received in the student’s incoming year. Institutional gift aid is only awarded for fall, winter and spring quarters. It is not available during summer quarter.

For incoming freshmen institutional gift aid is guaranteed for four years (12 quarters) to apply toward one degree with one major. For transfer students, institutional gift aid is guaranteed as follows:

• Transfer students admitted with more than 45 credits institutional gift aid guaranteed for up to three years (9 quarters)
• Transfer students admitted with fewer than 45 credits institutional gift aid guaranteed for up to four years (12 quarters)

Students must be continuously enrolled at Seattle University to retain the institutional gift aid guarantee. If, for example, a student leaves Seattle University for two quarters and then returns, the student may lose the guarantee made to them when they were first admitted.

Because institutional gift aid is guaranteed at the same level for each year a student maintains eligibility, and tuition often increases from year to year, it is important to have a financial plan in place for the entire span of the student’s anticipated attendance.

The institutional gift aid guarantee includes awards from these funds:

• Seattle University Academic Scholarships: Achievement Scholarship
• Seattle University Redhawk Grant 

The institutional gift aid guarantee does not include awards from these funds:

• Federal and state grants
• Student loans
• ROTC Scholarships, Athletic Scholarships, Honors Scholarships, room waivers, Bannan Scholarships, Naef Scholarships, Sperry Goodman Scholarships, Fostering Scholar awards, and outside scholarships.

Grants for Undergraduate Students

Grants are funds that do not need to be repaid and, at Seattle University, include the following:

Federal Grants:

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

State Grants:

• Washington College Grant

Institutional Grants:

• Seattle University Grants

Students participating in Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC may receive ROTC grants.

Generally, grants are applied directly to the student’s account. Some grants or scholarships may require the student to endorse a check before SFS can apply the funds to the student’s account. SFS will notify the student via their Seattle University email address if a check is received that the student needs to endorse.

Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

Seattle University scholarships are provided in recognition of the student’s ability to enhance the Seattle University educational community. Achievement scholarship recipients are selected at the time of admission based on information presented with the admissions application.

Institutional scholarship renewal is based on scholarship specifics, SAP requirements for financial aid recipients and, in some cases, continued need. Students must be continuously enrolled full-time (12+ credits each quarter) at Seattle University and meet SAP requirements for financial aid recipients to retain these scholarships.

In addition to the academic scholarships discussed above, undergraduate students at Seattle University receive scholarships from several sources. They include:

Donor Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

These institutional scholarships are generally need-based and are given to the university by alumni and friends. Students with demonstrated academic excellence and financial need will automatically be considered for these funds that are included as part of their guaranteed institutional gift aid.

The Seattle University Costco Scholarship is awarded to first time freshmen entering fall quarter. It is available to qualifying students whose high school GPA is 2.0 or higher. Funding for the scholarship is based upon an annual fund-raising event sponsored by the chief executives of Costco Wholesale. To the extent that funding continues to be available, the scholarship is renewable for three additional years for a maximum of 12 quarters. Students receiving this scholarship as freshman must remain continuously enrolled at Seattle University during the regular academic year (fall, winter and spring quarters), maintain SAP and complete the FAFSA each year to continue to be eligible to receive it in subsequent years. WASFA filers are not eligible for this scholarship.

To let Seattle University donors know that their contributions make a difference to Seattle University students, the University will ask each recipient to write a thank you letter to the scholarship’s donor in appreciation for helping to make their Seattle University education affordable. Letters will be submitted through the ScholarshipUniverse platform to the Development Office in University Advancement. That office will then share the letters with the scholarship donor.

Service Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

Various university departments and organizations award service scholarships for services students perform for the university. The student’s award letter will confirm the award about which the student should already have been notified by the awarding department or organization.

Athletic Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

Athletic Scholarships are determined and awarded by the Athletics Department and are subject to NCAA individual and team limits. Students should contact the Athletics Department with any questions they have about these scholarships and how they may affect the rest of their financial aid.

Scholarships for International Students

International students entering Seattle University from a high school in the United States or an American school abroad will, based on the information they provide during the admission process, be considered for Achievement Scholarships. 

International students transferring from a college or university in the United States will be considered for Seattle University’s Transfer Achievement Scholarships unless admitted through the Seattle University Culture Language and Bridge program, in which case they are not eligible.

Outside Scholarships

Outside scholarships are scholarships students bring with them to Seattle University. Students must inform SFS if they are receiving outside scholarships because they must be included in the resources available to meet COA. These scholarships are listed as Private Outside Scholarships on the financial aid offer letter once SFS receives the funds from the donor/organization. Checks should be mailed to Seattle University/Attn: SFS, 901 -12th Ave, PO Box 222000, Seattle, WA, 98168.

Veterans’ Education Benefits

The federal Department of Veterans Affairs website is the best source for information about all VA Educational Benefits Programs.

Veterans may also use the Federal VA’s on-line Ask Us a GI Bill Question to see answers to specific questions others have asked about benefits and/or to ask questions or call the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551).  Veterans can also visit the Veterans page on the Seattle University web site.

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs is a good resource for students to get information about benefits within the state. 

VA Pending Payment Compliance

DVA Facility Code: 31-8080-47

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), this school adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA.  This school will not:

• Prevent the student’s enrollment
• Assess a late penalty fee to
• Require students to secure alternative or additional funding
• Deny their access to any resources (access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities) available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution

However, to qualify for this provision, such students may be required to:

• Produce the Certificate of Eligibility by the first day of class
• Provide a written request to be certified
• Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies 

Work Study

Work study positions are available on campus and in the community to help students earn funds to meet their educational expenses. Students are awarded work study as part of their need-based financial aid award and may select job opportunities to apply for from the listings available by checking the Handshake Portal for posted positions.  Although positions are not guaranteed, Student Employment and SFS staff are available to assist students seeking work. Students earn their pay for hours worked and receive their pay in increments throughout the quarter; therefore these awards are not used to reduce the balance due on a student’s account at the start of the quarter.

Federal work study provides part-time employment-up to 20 hours per week-in on-campus positions. This need-based employment opportunity is awarded based on information provided on the student’s FAFSA and the availability of funding.

Washington State work study provides part-time, off-campus employment-up to 19 hours per week-to upper-division students who are permanent residents of Washington State. This need-based employment opportunity is awarded based on information provided on the student’s FAFSA or WASFA and the availability of funding.

Students do not need a work study award to secure a job on the Seattle University campus. These positions are also advertised on Handshake. Make sure not to filter for “work study” if looking for on campus employment. 

Loans

These are a form of financial aid awards that must be repaid.

Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Stafford loan limits vary by academic level and repayment begins 6 months after a student graduates, leaves school or drops below half-time enrollment. Within each class level, a student is limited in the amount of Subsidized Stafford loan he or she can borrow.

A Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan is limited by the student’s financial need and does not accrue interest during enrollment or the 6-month grace period. A Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan is limited by the program’s annual and lifetime limits and by the student’s cost of attendance and begins to accrue interest at the first disbursement.

The interest rates and origination fees associated with Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Loans can be found on the FSA website. The origination fees are deducted from the loan’s principal amount before it is disbursed to a student’s account each quarter (for example, if a student’s loan is awarded for $1,000, the disbursed amount will be less the origination fee.)  Federal regulations require that both the interest rate and origination fee be reviewed and, if necessary, adjusted for new loans in subsequent year.

Direct Loan terms and benefits are discussed during the student’s required online entrance counseling session (for first time borrowers) and are also included on the master promissory note the student signs before loan proceeds are disbursed.

Students access these online processes either directly from the FSA website or by logging into mySeattleU and selecting the Financial Aid Portal and then the links in the associated checklist item. Once the financial aid file is complete and the appropriate documents have been submitted, loan funds will automatically be disbursed to the student’s account each quarter, provided they are registered full-time (12+ credits per quarter). For students enrolled less than full-time, the loans will be pro-rated based on the number of enrolled credits and minimum enrollment id half-time (6+ credits).

Annual and aggregate loan limits based on the student’s academic class level are as follows:

	ANNUAL LOAN LIMITS		AGGREGATE MAXIMUM LIMITS
Student’s Academic Class Level	Subsidized Direct	Combined Subsidized & Unsubsidized Direct	Subsidized Direct	Combined Subsidized & Unsubsidized Direct
Dependent Undergraduates
First Year: 0-44 credits	$3,500	$5,500	$23,000	$31,000
Second Year: 45-89 credits	$4,500	$6,500	$23,000	$31,000
Third Year & Beyond: 90 credits or more	$5,500	$7,500	$23,000	$31,000
Independent Undergraduates
First Year: 0-44 credits	$3,500	$9,500	$23,000	$57,500
Second Year: 45-89 credits	$4,500	$10,500	$23,000	$57,500
Third Year & Beyond: 90 credits or more	$5,500	$12,500	$23,000	$57,500

Federal Nursing Student Loan for Undergraduate Students

Eligibility for this need-based loan is based on information provided on the FAFSA and the availability of funding. Awarding priority is given to undergraduate nursing students who have completed two years of study.  The loan has a fixed interest rate of 5% and interest does not accrue until repayment begins nine months after the student leaves school or drops below half-time enrollment. Since Seattle University is the lender, no separate application is required. However borrowers will receive a letter from SFS with instructions about how to complete the required entrance counseling session, loan questionnaire and promissory note online via Heartland ECSI, the loan servicer’s website.

Federal Direct PLUS Loan for Parents of Dependent Undergraduates (Parent PLUS)

This non-need-based loan is available to the eligible parents of dependent undergraduate students who have filed a FAFSA. Beginning July 1, 2026, new parent borrowers may borrow up to 20,000 in a single year, not to exceed $65,000 over four years. For parent borrowers who have obtained “legacy status” they may borrow up to the amount of the student’s total cost of education (as certified bySFS) less any financial aid the student has been awarded. To be considered for legacy status: If the student or parent borrower has a Federal Direct Loan (subsidized, unsubsidized or Parent PLUS) disbursed before July 1, 2026, while the dependent student is enrolled in the same program of study, the parent can continue to borrow under current loan limits for 3 academic years or the remainder of their dependent student’s expected time to credential, whichever is less.

The interest rates and origination fees can be found on the FSA website. The origination fee is deducted from the gross loan amount each quarter before it is disbursed to the student’s account.  Federal regulations require that both the interest rate and origination fee be reviewed and, if necessary, adjusted annually for new loans for subsequent years.

Repayment begins 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed for the academic year. For instance, for an academic year loan for three quarters, repayment begins 60 days after the spring quarter disbursement in March. However, the parent may defer payments while the student is in school by calling the Direct Loan Service Center at (800) 848-0979 to request a deferment.

If interested in this loan, a parent listed on the student’s FAFSA applies by going on-line to the FSA website.  The parent borrower is required to sign a Master Promissory Note, which they can do electronically using their FSA ID, before funds will be disbursed to the student’s account. 

If the parent’s Parent PLUS Loan application is not approved, the student may be eligible to receive a limited amount of additional Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan. If denied, please reach out to SFS fort next steps.

Private Educational Loans

For students who find they have need of more financial assistance, there are several private educational loan programs available for consideration. Eligibility is based on creditworthiness as determined by the specific lender. Important private educational loan considerations follow:

• Students should contact SFS if they have questions about how much they are eligible to borrow.
• Unless specifically instructed otherwise, SFS will certify loans to be evenly distributed over the quarters the student indicates on the loan application.
• If the student applies for an amount that is more than the total due on their student account, the remaining balance will be refunded to the student.
• Note that it can take up to three weeks after the loan is approved to actually receive the loan proceeds, so students should apply as early as possible and use dates for the entire academic year if possible.

SFS will certify private educational loans from any lender the student selects, regardless of whether the student has chosen to apply for federal loans or other financial aid. SFS recommends that students look at the federal loans first and carefully compare rates, terms, and benefits offered with any private loan being considered because the federal loans generally have better repayment terms and conditions.

Private Educational Continuing Education Loans

A few lenders provide loans for students who are not seeking a degree (non-matriculated) or students who are enrolled less than half-time. These loans are generally called Continuing Education Loans and can be researched online using any standard search engine.

Private Lender Direct to Consumer (DTC) Loans

Some private lenders will make loans directly to students without contacting Student Financial Services to verify that the amount being requested will not effect other existing financial aid. Student Financial Services staff strongly encourage students to talk with them before taking out one of these loans because students may be eligible for other financial aid, including additional federal loans or certified private educational loans with better repayment terms and conditions, which might make it possible to reduce the amount of the DTC loan, or even eliminate the need for it altogether. The student must report the amount of this loan to Student Financial Services where it must be considered as a resource in combination with any other aid being received.  If the student has not coordinated with the Student Financial Services Office ahead of time, the amount of the DTC Loan could result in a reduction or required repayment of other aid.

Students who elect to take out a DTC loan must complete and submit a loan self-certification form to their lender.  Both the lender and Student Financial Services can provide a self-certification form upon request.

Dropping or Withdrawing from Some, But Not All, Classes

Adjustments may need to be made to the financial aid awards of students who drop or withdraw from some, but not all, of their classes at Seattle University, depending on several factors. Therefore, while general information about dropping or withdrawing from classes is given below, Student Financial Services strongly encourages students to talk to an SFS Counselor before making any changes to enrollment. 

In general, after classes begin and federal and/or state financial aid has been transmitted, withdrawing from some classes but remaining enrolled for at least one credit will not affect aid for the quarter in progress as long as the student met the original eligibility requirements to receive the aid. However, if the student drops one or more classes during the add/drop period, institutional aid for the quarter will be withdrawn if enrollment drops below full-time. Thereafter, institutional aid will be reduced in relation to the reduction in credits and the tuition refund level in effect at the time the student withdraws.

Generally for students who drop or withdraw from some of their classes before they have established eligibility for aid but are still enrolled at least half-time (six credits or more as an undergraduate student), financial aid will be revised based on the student’s new enrollment status. Eligibility to receive financial aid in subsequent quarters may depend on the number of credits successfully completed in the current quarter (credits withdrawn do not count as successfully completed-dropping or withdrawing from classes may affect eligibility to receive financial aid in the future).

Typically most or all financial aid will be canceled for students who drop below half-time enrollment (less than six credits as an undergraduate student) before they have established eligibility for aid. Students are strongly encouraged to talk with an SFS Counselor before dropping to less than half-time to confirm the consequences of reducing their enrollment.

Credit balances resulting from withdrawing from classes are refunded to the student. Adding classes after a refund has been processed may result in the student owing additional tuition for the current quarter.

Students who withdraw from all classes after financial aid has been transmitted to their student account should refer to Dropping or Withdrawing from All Classes below.

Dropping or Withdrawing from All Classes

Students who are considering withdrawing from all of their courses for the quarter are asked to contact a Student Financial Services Counselor prior to completing the withdrawal process. Individual circumstances and information can vary from student to student, and because dropping or withdrawing from all classes may have different consequences for financial aid purposes than for academic purposes, please speak to the SFS Office before changing your enrollment. 

Aid for subsequent quarters will be canceled unless the student notifies SFS that they plan to return. Refer to the SAP requirements for Financial Aid Recipients Policy for more information.

The official withdrawal date will be the date of the online withdrawal transaction. If a student begins attendance but ceases attending classes without notifying the University and the last date of attendance cannot be documented, the required return of financial aid will be based on attendance for 50 percent of the quarter and the student will not be eligible for a tuition refund.

SFS will determine a student’s eligibility for a refund of charges for the quarter based on their official date of withdrawal as described above. Tuition refund periods and amounts are available in the Tuition and Fees section of this catalog.

According to federal regulations, federal funds must be returned to federal programs based on the percent of the term remaining after the student is no longer enrolled unless the student has completed more than 60 percent of the term. If the student has completed more than 60 percent of the term, no return of federal funds is required. If the student has completed less than 60 percent of the term, SFS will determine how much federal aid was unearned as defined in federal regulations, and then return the unearned aid in the following order:

• Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
• Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan
• Federal Parent PLUS Loan
• Federal Pell
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
• Other Title IV Programs

Seattle University is required to return, on the student’s behalf, the balance of unearned aid to the federal programs. Work study funding is not included in the calculation that determines the student’s return amount, and the student will not be required to repay any work study payments received for hours worked. The student will be responsible for repaying, in accordance with the terms of the master promissory note, any balance owed on the federal student loans disbursed to them that is not required to be returned by the university.

Federal law requires students who have received federal student loans while attending Seattle University to complete loan exit counseling through Seattle University when they cease attending. The counseling provides information about the student’s rights and responsibilities for loan repayment.  Loan repayment will begin at the end of the student’s grace period(s) as defined by the promissory note(s) the student completed to receive the loan(s).

Based on the university’s refund policy and calendar, Seattle University grants and scholarships and Washington College Grant awarded to students who withdraw during a tuition refund period (100 percent, 75 percent, 50 percent) may be reduced based on the applicable refund percentage.

If most of a student’s tuition costs were covered by financial aid, most of their refund will be returned to those financial aid programs. This does not apply to any private educational loans received. Repayment of these loans is solely the responsibility of the borrower once the funds have been applied to the student’s account.

If payments were made with check or credit/debit card, the amount refunded will be based on the applicable refund percentage at the time the student withdrew.

In some cases, students may be required to repay federal and/or state grant aid and/or the changes in the amount of financial aid earned prior to their complete withdrawal.  This may, in turn, result in a balance due from the student to the university. In these cases, SFS sends a revised student account invoice to inform the student of the amount owed as a result of their complete withdrawal. The student’s future registration will be blocked, and a diploma will be withheld until this balance is paid.

Withdrawals for Medical Reasons

Students granted a withdrawal for medical reasons by their dean should keep in mind that this withdrawal is for academic purposes only; tuition refunds follow the standard refund policy and are based on the official withdrawal date. 

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Financial Aid Recipients

Students receiving financial aid must:

1. Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) and
2. Complete their degrees within the maximum time frame allowed and
3. Maintain progress toward their degrees at a minimum cumulative pace.

These requirements apply to a student’s entire period of attendance at Seattle University, and in some instances may include enrollment at other institutions before transferring to Seattle University, even though the student may not have received financial aid for all the terms in which they were enrolled.

It is important for financial aid recipients to understand that satisfactory academic progress requirements and enrollment standards for financial aid purposes may not be the same as those for academic purposes. It is possible to make satisfactory academic progress for academic purposes while at the same time not making satisfactory academic progress for financial aid purposes. Therefore, it is important that students contact Student Financial Services to talk with a counselor when considering reducing the number of credits for which they are enrolled.

Satisfactory academic progress for eligibility to receive federal, state, and institutional aid is reviewed at the end of each spring quarter. While students will be notified via email if they have not maintained satisfactory academic progress, it is their responsibility to monitor their own progress.

Financial aid will be suspended for students who do not make satisfactory academic progress for financial aid purposes as outlined briefly above and explained in detail below. That suspension may be appealed as explained in the Appeals section.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Federal regulations require that students maintain GPAs that are consistent with successful completion of their program:

Undergraduate students are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in both their major and minor (once 15 credits have been completed within the minor).

Maximum Time Frame

Federal regulations require that the institution establish the standard length of time that students can receive aid while pursuing a degree. This requirement is called the “maximum time frame” for aid eligibility and, for undergraduate students, includes all applicable credits earned from all institutions attended since high school.

For its undergraduate students, Seattle University has established a maximum time frame for the receipt of financial aid as the earlier of:

• Attempting 150% of the minimum number of credits required for a student’s degree, or
• Completing all courses required to earn a degree, regardless of whether or not the student chooses to receive a diploma at that point. For instance, even though the student’s intent is to earn two degrees, eligibility for financial aid ends when the coursework necessary to receive one of those degrees has been completed.

For undergraduate students, the maximum period of eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid is calculated as follows:

·         Federal aid: 150% of the published number of credits required to earn the student’s degree.

·         State Aid: Washington College Grant eligibility is limited to

o    18 full-time quarters or equivalent enrollment at less than full-time, not to exceed

o    150% of the published number of credits required to earn the student’s degree.

·         Institutional gift aid is awarded to eligible, full-time undergraduates for the number of quarters needed to complete program requirements based on the student’s classification upon admission:

o    Incoming first year students, institutional gift aid is guaranteed for four years (12 quarters)

o    Transfer students admitted with more than 45 credits; institutional gift aid is guaranteed for up to three years (9 quarters)

o    Transfer students admitted with fewer than 45 credits; institutional gift aid is guaranteed for up to four years (12 quarters)

This policy applies to all institutional aid including grants and scholarships. Institutional aid is not available for extending a program to complete more than one major, minor or degree. To complete the undergraduate program within the institutional funding period, students are encouraged to enroll for 15 credits per quarter.

Pace

Pace measures progress toward a student’s degree within the maximum time frame and is calculated by dividing the cumulative number of credits the student has completed by the cumulative number of credits the student has attempted at the end of any review period.

Seattle University has established the minimum acceptable cumulative pace to be 67%. Pace considerations:

·         For students with transfer credits, all accepted credits count as both attempted and completed for the purpose of evaluating pace.

·         A passing grade includes A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, CR and P. A passing grade for financial aid considerations may not allow progression in the major and may not be accepted to fulfill a degree requirement.

·         Incomplete (I’s), suspended (N’s), in progress (IP’s), missing grades (M’s), withdrawals (W’s), medical withdrawals (MW’s) and failed classes (F’s) count as attempted credits but not completed credits.

o    At the time incomplete, no grade, and missing grades are converted to a passing grade, they are considered in the calculation as completed credits.

o    If a class is repeated, successfully completed credits count only once; but each enrollment will count as credits attempted. Additionally:

§ Students who repeat a class they have previously failed may receive financial aid for each time the class is repeated until they receive a passing grade.

§ Students may only receive financial aid for one re-take of a class for which they’ve previously received a passing grade.

o    Coursework that may not apply to the degree, such as Culture and Language Bridge courses, will be counted toward the qualitative (GPA) component of satisfactory progress, although will not be included in the cumulative GPA on the student’s transcript. This coursework will not be counted toward satisfactory academic progress’s pace quantitative component.

o    Audit grades (Y’s) and audit withdrawal grades (YW) have no impact on pace as they are not included in either attempted or earned credits.

o    Credits earned by means other than by completing a college level course at another institution do not count as either attempted or completed credits.

Students must complete the minimum number of credits based on:

• The higher of their actual enrollment status (full-time, three-quarter-time, half-time or less than half-time) or
• The enrollment status for which they received financial aid, as noted on the “Enrollment Status” line of their award letter.

For example, if a student receives aid for initial enrollment of half-time (6-8 credits at the undergraduate level) but adds credits later in the term resulting in full-time enrollment, progress will be evaluated based on that full-time enrollment.

 

Enrollment Status

Enrollment status is defined as:

Enrollment Status	Undergraduate Students
Full-time	12 credits minimum; 15 credits strongly recommended
Three-quarter-time	9 credits per quarter
Half-time	6 credits per quarter
Less Than Half-time	The # of credits for which you enroll

 

Less than full-time enrollment

To be eligible for financial aid for less than full-time enrollment, federal, state and/or institutional aid may require pro-ration based on the reduced enrollment level which may, in turn, result in a reduction in the financial aid.

 

Institutional Aid

Institutional aid includes aid awarded through SFS and other offices at Seattle University which originates from the institution’s general fund, departmental funds, the financial aid budget, gifts to the university, and endowed scholarship funds.

Considerations to receive institutional aid:

• Students must maintain full-time enrollment during the fall, winter and spring terms to receive their institutional aid.
• Institutional aid will be pro-rated, rather than withdrawn, if a student isn’t required to enroll full-time in their final quarter in order to complete their degree requirements. A minimum of 5 credits is needed to be eligible for pro-ration.
• Institutional aid is not available during summer term.

Additional Requirements for Specific Institutional Scholarships

All institutional gift aid is limited to the student’s class standing when they are admitted to Seattle University as outlined above in the “Maximum Time Frame” section.

All scholarship recipients must maintain a minimum cumulative pace of 67% as outlined above in the “Pace” section.

It may be possible for students who have met the maximum time frame and pace requirements, but who did not maintain the required cumulative GPA (see specifics below), to improve their GPA by taking classes in the summer (without aid). For more information about this option, students should contact Student Financial Services to talk with a counselor.

In addition to the named scholarships in the section below, there are other institutional scholarships which come with specific requirements. Those requirements are disclosed in the offer letter associated with those scholarships.

 

3.0 Minimum Cumulative GPA Required for Certain Institutional Scholarship Recipients

If you received a Sullivan Leadership Award, Bannan Scholarship, or Honors Scholarship when you entered Seattle University, you must meet all the standard satisfactory academic progress requirements outlined above AND maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) requirement of at least 3.0. Failure to meet this standard for the Sullivan Leadership Award, Bannan or Honors Scholarship at the spring review will result in suspension of these awards.

 

Additional State-Specific Requirements

Alaska State Loan Borrowers

Alaska State Student Loans are available only to students or their family members who are residents of Alaska. Students may receive these funds in addition to, or in lieu of, Federal Stafford Direct Loans.

Students or their family members who are residents of Alaska also have the opportunity to apply for an alternative education loan from the Alaska Advantage Program. These loans are credit based and students or their family members may borrow up to the annual limit of the loan programs.

• Undergraduates: Alaska State Loan borrowers must enroll for at least 12 credits per quarter and achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

Appeals for reinstatement of Alaska loan eligibility are made to the Alaska Student Loan Commission.

More information is available at the Alaska Commission on Post Secondary Education’s web site. 

Appeals

Satisfactory academic progress for financial aid purposes is reviewed annually at the end of spring quarter. SFS notifies students via their Seattle University email account if it appears that they have not made satisfactory academic progress. Students who failed to make satisfactory progress due to unanticipated circumstances beyond their control that prevented regular progress, such as illness or injury, a serious illness or death in the student’s family, may appeal to have their aid reinstated. Students begin the appeal process by contacting a SFS Counselor by phone at 206-220-8020, by email at financialservices@seattleu.edu or by coming to the Redhawk Service Center on the 2nd floor of Vi Hilbert Hall to see a counselor during that office’s drop-in hours which are Monday through Friday 10AM-3PM, no appointment needed.  Counselors work with students to determine the best course of action based on each student’s specific circumstances.

If the student and counselor determine that submitting an appeal is the best next step, the student will be given a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form on which to provide the following information:

• An explanation of the special circumstances that prevented the student from meeting satisfactory academic progress requirements for financial aid and
• What has changed in the student’s situation that will allow them to regain satisfactory academic progress in the future and
• Any supplemental documentation that supports the student’s case. In the case of maximum time frame, students must provide an academic plan as described in the next paragraph.

Because eligibility to receive financial aid is suspended pending the outcome of an appeal and the appeal process can take a few weeks to complete, it is important to contact a Student Financial Services Counselor just as soon as possible to begin the process. This is particularly important if you want to receive financial aid for a summer session.

The SFS Counselor will review the student’s appeal and make one of the following determinations:

If it appears possible and likely that you will be able to resume progress within the next quarter:

• The student will be placed on probation for that quarter,
• The student’s progress will be monitored at the end of that quarter,

o    If the student is successful, the probationary status will be lifted, and the student will again be considered to be making satisfactory progress

o    If the student is not successful, eligibility will again be suspended and the student will again have the right to appeal that suspension

• Each appeal will be considered on its own merit. However, while there is no limit to the number of appeals a student may submit, repeat appeals must generally be for reasons different than those of the previous appeal to be approved and will take longer to process because they will be reviewed by a committee of SFS Counselors.

If it appears unlikely that the student will be able to resume progress within the next quarter and/or the request is that eligibility to receive institutional gift aid be extended, the student will be required to work with an academic adviser to develop an academic plan that, when followed, will

• Set the requirements the student will be required to meet to ensure that they are able to meet the institution’s satisfactory academic progress standards by a designated point within the maximum time frame, or
• Indicate the courses required for completion of the student’s degree in support of their request that their eligibility to receive institutional aid be extended.

o    The plan will designate, quarter-by-quarter, the courses, number of credits of enrollment and GPA that must be earned in order to regain progress.

o    The student’s progress will be monitored each quarter.

§ If the student successfully follows the academic plan, they will continue to be eligible to receive financial aid for the following quarter.

§ If the student is not able to successfully follow the academic plan, their eligibility to receive financial aid will be suspended and the student will again have the right to appeal that suspension.

Each appeal will be considered on its own merit. However, while there is no limit to the number of appeals a student may submit, repeat appeals must generally be for reasons different than those of the previous appeal to be approved and will take longer to process because they will be reviewed by a committee of SFS Counselors.

Readmitted students who were not making satisfactory academic progress as financial aid recipients when they left Seattle University must resolve that deficiency under the policy in place when they re-enter. Readmitted students should make an appointment with a SFS Counselor who will make a determination about how the student needs to proceed using the options outlined above for continuing students.

If the student’s appeal is denied, they will be notified of that decision via their Seattle University email address. A student may appeal that decision by sending an email or letter to the Director of SFS, explaining in as much detail as possible why they’re asking that the decision be reversed.

 

Regaining Eligibility to Receive Financial Aid

If a student’s aid eligibility is suspended due to failure to make satisfactory academic progress, they may be able to regain eligibility by pursuing their education without the benefit of financial assistance from Seattle University. This may involve taking additional classes at Seattle University to raise their cumulative GPA to an acceptable level or taking credits at Seattle University or another institution to regain “pace.” Please note that taking credits from another institution will require official transcripts and evaluation of transfer credit, and sometimes an application for readmission, before eligibility can be restored.

Regaining eligibility is generally difficult to do. SFS highly recommends that students meet with a SFS Counselor to ensure that they understand what is required to regain eligibility. When a student believes they have regained satisfactory progress and are again eligible to receive financial aid at Seattle University, they must submit a request to the Student Financial Services office to confirm that they have regained eligibility. If additional courses were taken, that request must be submitted after the student’s courses have been evaluated and posted to their Seattle University transcript by the Office of the Registrar.

 

Student Consumer Information and Privacy Laws

As part of Seattle University’s compliance with the reporting requirements of federal consumer information regulations, the University produces and delivers to students reports on a broad range of areas, including retention and graduation rates, campus security, student privacy, drug and alcohol issues, financial assistance, and athletics. For more information, see the University’s web page on “Student Consumer Information,” at www.seattleu.edu/policies-regulations/student-consumer-information/

Contact information for inquiries about the content of the reports or to obtain printed copies is provided below.