The financial aid team is here to help you understand your unique financial situation and strategies for making college affordable for you. Every student has the same financial aid counselor throughout their undergraduate years who is there to get to know you and guide you. Learn more below.
You are matched with the same counselor throughout your undergraduate experience, providing you with the opportunity to form a relationship and receive expert guidance every step of the way. While you may contact anyone in financial aid any time, we encourage you to reach out to your dedicated counselor directly.
At Quinnipiac, we strive to help make the financial aid process straightforward. Below are some key points and dates to keep in mind.
Join us for financial aid information sessions in the fall and spring when we will discuss common concerns that students and parents have about the process, with plenty of time for audience questions. For guidance about individual circumstances, please emails us at finaid@qu.edu or call 203-582-8750.
*The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open on or around December 1. Applicants are encouraged to file the FAFSA to apply for financial aid as early as possible.
Please be sure to file no later than March 15 to be considered for any federal, state or Quinnipiac need-based grant aid.
The FAFSA is also required for student and parent loans that are not need-based. Regardless of your financial need, as determined by the federal formula, you can borrow up to $5,500 as a first-year student, $6,500 as a sophomore and $7,500 as a junior or senior.
You will receive a letter from the Office of Financial Aid notifying you when your financial aid award is accessible online. If you are eligible for a merit-based scholarship, the award will be noted in your acceptance letter.
Below are answers to the questions admitted students commonly have about financial aid. Please contact us if you need more information.
All students must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for all forms of financial aid. The FAFSA can be filed online.
*The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open on December 1. Applicants are encouraged to file the FAFSA to apply for financial aid as early as possible.
Early-decision students, who have a February 1 deposit deadline and are seeking financial aid, must file the FAFSA as soon as possible to confirm their eligibility for need-based federal and/or Quinnipiac grant aid.
You'll receive an email from the Office of Financial Aid when your offer is ready to be viewed online. Click on the “Financial aid award” link to see your award. If you filed the FAFSA and no award appears, please check with the financial aid office to see if we are missing any information by calling 203-582-8750.
Our goal is to be up front and clear about what you can expect when it comes to financing your undergraduate degree. You'll have both direct and indirect costs to budget for, and we're here to ensure you understand how to finance those costs.
Applying for financial aid does not have to be complicated. On the Apply for Financial Aid page we provide you with step-by-step instructions that include important dates, links to pay balances due and a helpful timeline to keep yourself on track through the financial aid process.
Gain a better understanding of the different options available to you to finance your degree, including scholarships, loans, work-study and other benefits. Explore some of your financial aid options.
Self-Service Portal The Financial Aid Self-Service Portal allows new and returning students to access and view their award notification, as well as outstanding documents. Access the portal
Payment Options Find information for: reviewing your payment options; making a single, one-time payment online; or enrolling in an online payment plan. Explore your payment options
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On our Frequently Asked Questions page, you'll find some of the most common questions students have about financial aid, loans and applying for aid. We encourage you to review them, and we always welcome you to reach out to us with your questions.
