2020 USD Fact Book

F I N A N C I A L A I D The primary purpose of the financial aid program at the University of San Diego is to provide support to students who otherwise would be unable to attend the university Financial assistance consists of scholarships, grants, loans and employment While need is the primary factor in awarding most financial aid, the University of San Diego recommends that every eligible student apply for financial aid For university scholarships and grants, consideration is given to the applicant’s academic achievement, character and potential Financial aid offers are designed to assist with the financial need of each individual student Each offer may consist of funding from one or more programs and can vary depending on established need and/or merit The university’s Office of Financial Aid is available to assist students with the cost of attending the university Students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority deadline will be considered for all types of financial aid Seventy-six percent of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in 2018-2019 received some form of financial aid Undergraduate aid totaled $185 19 million, including $33 69 million in Federal PLUS loans, and graduate aid totaled $48 43 million sandiego.edu/financialaid

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