Affording a high-quality education is a major financial investment. At Seton Hall, we are committed to helping you understand the costs you can anticipate, discover the resources to help you afford those costs and provide you the tools to get to the “bottom line,” so that you can make an informed decision on the opportunities afforded you through a Seton Hall education.

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Financial Aid and Additional Resources

What is Financial Aid? Financial aid is any form of monetary support that assists you in paying for college. Aid comes from many sources including Seton Hall (institutional aid), U.S. Federal Government, states and outside agencies/foundations. Aid also comes in many forms: scholarships, grants, loans or work-study jobs.

To apply for financial aid at Seton Hall, you only need to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year. This is required for any aid based on need, including Seton Hall need-based grants, many campus jobs and all student loans. Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. File by March 1 for maximum consideration.

Many families are under the impression that they shouldn’t bother filing the FAFSA form because their income is too high and they won’t receive any financial aid. This is a common misconception for two reasons:

1. When the federal government calculates your ability to pay (EFC), it considers factors other than just income, such as how many children are in your family.
2. All students who file the FAFSA form will receive financial aid. However, not all students will receive aid that does not need to be repaid.
   

Merit-based aid does not require a FAFSA but it is strongly encouraged, as these scholarships rarely pay the entire cost of attendance. Most scholarships do not require a separate application. Visit our scholarships page to review the list of available scholarships and application deadlines.

Seton Hall is a need-blind institution. That means that Seton Hall accepts students regardless of their finances. It also means that it is important for you to consider the costs and available aid to assure that you will have enough resources to get through all four years of your education.

Financial Aid FAQs

What is the FAFSA?
At Seton Hall, in order to file for financial aid, all you have to do is complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It asks for details on your or your family’s most recent tax returns and information regarding assets. The government reviews your FAFSA and assesses your family’s ability to pay for college. The result is a calculation of your Expected Family Contribution (EFC): the amount the government determines you or your family can contribute to your education.

Why should I file the FAFSA?
Many families believe that, based on their income, they are ineligible for federal financial aid. But the following reasons should encourage you to file the FAFSA.

• Not only does the government consider your and your family’s taxable income, savings and assets, it looks at household size, number of children in college, and how close your parents are to retirement.
• By completing the FAFSA, you are guaranteed the Federal Stafford Loan, which offers a low interest rate.
• Research indicates that students filing the FAFSA are 10 percent more likely to graduate than students who do not. This is because these students have a financial aid safety net to help them finance their education.
• Seton Hall determines all forms of financial aid eligibility – except scholarships – based on the FAFSA.
• You might need to file the FAFSA in order to apply for other financial aid opportunities, such as a private or alternative loan.
  

What steps must I take to receive financial aid?

1. You must complete the form online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You also need an electronic PIN (go to www.pin.ed.gov) in order to apply for federal student aid and to access your records online. You can submit the FAFSA any time after January 1. But the sooner, the better.
2. You will receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the federal government via e-mail a few days later. 
3. The Student Aid Report indicates your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Review the SAR carefully, making necessary alterations. The government also will indicate missing or inaccurate information that you must correct before the FAFSA can be processed. 
4. Seton Hall will review the results of your FAFSA and create an individualized financial aid package for you. Financial aid packages go out in March.
   

How does Seton Hall create a financial aid package?
Seton Hall takes the total cost of education at the University – tuition, fees, room and board, books, travel and personal and miscellaneous expenses – and deducts the Expected Family
Contribution calculated by the government. The amount remaining is your financial need.

Tour amount of financial need determines your eligibility for need-based grants. Remember: Seton Hall scholarships are based on merit, not financial need. This means that your financial need has no bearing on most scholarships awarded by the University.

Office of Financial Aid

For more information on financial aid or financial aid related questions, visit:

•    Office of Financial Aid