2021 USD Fact Book

FINANCIAL AID 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) or the CA Dream Act Application or the USD Dream Act Application by the priority deadline will be considered for all types of financial aid USD also is a participant in the VA Yellow Ribbon program Seventy-six percent of undergraduate students and 75% of graduate students enrolled in 2019-2020 received some form of financial aid Undergraduate aid totaled $19449 million, including more than $302 million in Federal PLUS loans Graduate aid totaled $4821 million sandiego.edu/financialaid

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