Students participating in a Santa Clara University program or an approved affiliated program are eligible to receive financial aid. We recommend that students studying abroad complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to maximize and/or retain their federal, state and non-federal aid programs eligibility.
NOTE: You must participate in a Santa Clara University program or an approved affiliated program to be eligible to receive financial aid.
The type of study abroad program will often affect students’ financial aid. The Financial Aid Office will disburse financial aid according to Santa Clara University's disbursement schedule, and study abroad programs that are semester or trimester in length will be affected according to this disbursement structure. Therefore, it is important for you to meet with a financial aid adviser before considering studying abroad, so that you are aware of the financial impact of your study abroad decision. Please see the resource below for more information.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Study abroad students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be considered for all federal student aid programs.
Complete the FAFSA by March 2
School Code: 001326
Cal Grant GPA Verification Form
California Residents: If you are not currently a Cal Grant recipient, complete the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form along with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be considered for the Cal Grant program.
Complete and postmark by March 2
Service Code: 4851
NOTE: If you are not receiving or have had your Cal Grant canceled, you will need to submit the Cal Grant GPA Verification Form along with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for Cal Grant reconsideration.