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, 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 great opportunities afforded you through a Seton Hall education.
Costs
While most entering students will pay close to the same amount in tuition and fee costs, Seton Hall charges tuition per credit hour. This means that a student who takes more credits will pay more in tuition. Correspondingly, the student taking fewer credits will pay less in tuition.
Are you planning to live on campus or commute? Both have costs associated with them, such as room and board for campus residents and a parking decal, gas, auto insurance, etc., for commuters.
The choice of meal plans is another variable in costs. Depending on your eating habits and choices, we have a meal plan designed for you. The seven different meal plans at Seton Hall offer a great deal of variety and also have individual costs attached to them.
It is also important to consider other costs, such as books, transportation (air, train or car), miscellaneous expenses such as laundry, phone and clothing, as well as entertainment and travel expenses to take advantage of the cultural, intellectual and “fun” opportunities in the area.
Financial Aid and Additional Resources
Financial aid and payment plans are the most common ways that students finance the costs of education at Seton Hall. The University awards a large amount of financial aid in the form of scholarships and grants to students. There are also federal and state grant and scholarship programs for which you may qualify. We employ over 900 students in campus jobs called “work study” and there are loan programs for both students and parents.
It is important for all students to file the 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.
