An Overview of Aid Programs
The following chart provides a comprehensive picture of the aid programs available, with information on eligibility and application requirements. Some of these programs are administered by Fairfield University, lending institutions, and other state and federal government agencies. It is important to pay strict attention to deadlines and application instructions for all programs, regardless of the administering agencies.
Please also review our Financing a Fairfield Education brochure for more information.
Note: This list of aid programs is not exhaustive. Many other grant and loan programs exist all over the country, and your eligibility for them often depends on where you live and what high school you attend. Consult your high school counselor to discover what special awards may be available to you and how you may apply for them. Remember, any financial aid you receive will reduce your annual costs and/or your loan repayment obligations. It may be worth doing some extra paperwork to apply for additional aid programs!
Fairfield University Need-Based Aid Programs |
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Program |
Eligibility |
Source |
Annual |
Application Instructions |
Fairfield Tuition |
Full-time undergraduate students with financial need |
Fairfield University |
Varies |
Early Action & Early Decision Applicants ONLY Submit CSS Profile no later than January 1 Submit FAFSA no later than February 15 First Year Applicants First Year Students Fairfield cannot offer students a financial aid award until both the CSS Profile and FAFSA are submitted (and Noncustodial Parent Profile, when applicable). If your file is selected for the federal verification process, you will be notified in early April by the Office of Financial Aid of additional requirements. Once you are notified, it will be important to submit all required verification documents by July 1. Returning Students If your file is selected for the federal verification process, you will be notified in late May by the Office of Financial Aid of additional requirements.
Once you are notified, it will be important to submit all required verification documents by July 1.* Transfer Students Submit CSS Profile and FAFSA no later
than May 1 |
Athletic |
Awarded by the Athletic department |
Fairfield University |
Varies |
Contact Athletic Department at (203) 254-4216 |
Federal, State and Other Aid Programs |
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Program |
Eligibility |
Source |
Annual Award Ranges |
Application Instructions |
Federal Pell Grant |
Undergraduate students with exceptional financial need as determined by the FAFSA |
Maximum award for 2012-13: $5,550 |
See instructions for need-based aid (above) |
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Federal |
Undergraduate students with exceptional financial need as determined by the FAFSA |
Up to $4,000; awards vary |
See instructions for need-based aid (above) |
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Federal TEACH Grant |
Junior and Senior full-time day undergraduate education minors and GSEAP candidates willing to serve four years (of eight) as a highly qualified teacher in certain designated high-need fields, at a Title I school. If federal teaching requirements are not fulfilled by grant recipient, the TEACH grant becomes an unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan. For additional information, visit Federal TEACH Grant. |
Up to $4,000 |
See instructions for need-based aid (above) |
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Federal |
Full-time undergraduate students with exceptional financial need as determined by the FAFSA; awards determined by the University. Details |
$500-$1,000 |
See instructions for need-based aid (above) |
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Federal Perkins Loan |
Full-time undergraduate students with exceptional financial need; preference given to first year students and/or eligibility and availability of funds considered in a financial aid appeal (if applicable) |
Up to $4,000; average award $1,000 |
See instructions for need-based aid (above) |
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Federal Nursing Student Loan |
Students in the School of Nursing with financial need; awards determined by the University. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information on eligibility. |
Limited funding; awards vary |
See instructions for need-based aid (above) |
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Direct Stafford Loan |
Subsidized - Students with demonstrated financial need, enrolled in at least half-time (six credits) status. Unsubsidized - Students with no financial need (as determined by the FAFSA), enrolled in at least half-time (six credits) status. |
View online |
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Direct PLUS Loan |
Loans for parents of dependent undergraduate students |
Cost of Attendance minus financial aid assistance |
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Alternative Student Loan |
Variety of private, credit-based loan programs are available to those who qualify. |
Private Lenders |
Variable |
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State Grant |
Varies per state |
State |
Variable |
Write directly to your state Board or Commissioner of Education for information. |
Tuition Pay |
A Sallie Mae administered, monthly payment plan for Fairfield University parents and students. |
Sallie Mae |
Variable |
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