The Office of Undergraduate Admission awards scholarships to qualified applicants at the time of admission. The academic awards listed below are renewable, are intended to apply to tuition only, and are made primarily on the basis of SAT/ACT test scores and academic performance while in high school.

Academic Scholarships

The Trustees' Scholarship provides a maximum of $15,000 per year ($60,000 total).

The President's Scholarship provides a maximum of $12,500 per year ($50,000 total).

The Bordeaux Scholarship provides a maximum of $9,000 per year ($36,000 total).

The Chaminade Grant provides a maximum of $4,000 per year ($16,000 total).

Special Scholarship Opportunities

The Alumni Scholarship is added to an existing academic award to equal a full-tuition scholarship each year. Recipients must be eligible for scholarships, and receipt of a recommendation from an alumnus is strongly encouraged and given significant weight.

The Greehey Scholars Program is a highly competitive program that guarantees funding for tuition, fees, room, board, books and notebook computer. Students who meet specific academic requirements and declare an intent to enter the Bill Greehey School of Business are invited to apply to this program at the time of admission.

The Honors Program guarantees $20,000 in gift aid per year. Students who meet specific academic requirements are invited to apply to this program.

Funded by the Marianist Trust, the Marianist Leadership Program provides $3,500 per year to students selected for the program. Students must meet specific academic requirements and apply to this program.

Other awards are available based on achievement or specific talents. St. Mary's competes in NCAA Division II athletics. Scholarships are available in 12 sports. Music talent awards are available to music majors and minors. Generous Army ROTC scholarships are available in four-, three- and two-year terms.

We also encourage you to research and apply for additional scholarships outside those offered by St. Mary's. Your hometown, church, school or other private funding sources may have additional funds available.

St. Mary's offers transfer scholarships to outstanding applicants for the fall term who have attained at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in their college course work.

Applications for admission/scholarship are accepted on a rolling basis. However, the priority deadline for the application for admission and scholarship is March 1st. The final deadline to be guaranteed scholarship consideration is June 1st.

President's Transfer Scholarship

College GPA	Award Level
3.7-4.0	Up to $10,000 per year
3.4-3.69	Up to $8,000 per year
3.0-3.39	Up to $5,000 per year

Phi Theta Kappa

Enhanced awards are available to high performing members of Phi Theta Kappa in recognition of their achievements at two-year institutions.

College GPA	PTK Award Level
3.7-4.0	Up to $13,000 per year
3.4-3.69	Up to $11,500 per year
3.0-3.39	Up to $8,000 per year

Need-based grant programs help you cover the difference between the cost of attendance and your other resources.

The Federal Pell Grant is available to undergraduate students with the highest level of need (based on FAFSA data). The amount a student receives is also determined by the expected family contribution and the student's enrollment status. Effective July 1, 2012, the maximum number of equivalent full-time semesters a student is eligible to receive a Pell Grant will drop from 18 to 12 semesters or approximately six (6) years for all students. This new limit will apply to all Pell recipients regardless if the student is close to completion or when the student first began receiving Pell Grant funds. Students may view their Pell Grant history and verify their Lifetime Pell Eligibility percentage used by accessing their personal information at the National Loan Data System (NSLDS) at www.nslds.ed.gov , the U.S. Department of Education's central database for student aid.

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is available to students who qualify for the maximum Pell Grant. Funds are limited and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sponsored by St. Mary's University, the Financial Aid Grant is available to undergraduate students. These limited funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

To be considered for the Tuition Equalization Grant, students must be Texas residents, demonstrate financial need and be enrolled full time. These funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Student loans and payment plans help families who require more assistance in meeting their educational costs. Our financial assistance staff will work one-on-one with you to provide the personal financial solutions that best suit your family.

The interest rate for Federal Perkins Loans is fixed at 5 percent and repayment begins nine months after a student leaves school or drops below half-time status. Priority is given to students with financial need on a first-come, first-served basis. Perkins Loans may be forgiven for students entering the teaching or public justice professions.

Federal Stafford Loans may be subsidized (the government pays the interest while the student is in school) or unsubsidized (interest accrues while the student is in school) and offered at a fixed interest rate of 6.8 percent. Stafford loans are available to students who meet federal eligibility requirements, submit a FAFSA and enroll at least half time in a degree-seeking program.

Students who demonstrate financial needs are awarded the subsidized Stafford Loan, while those with less financial need may be eligible for only part of the subsidized Stafford Loan and may borrow unsubsidized Stafford Loans up to the academic year limit.

For students entering the Armed Forces, Peace Corps, VISTA or other volunteer public service work, Stafford Loan payments may be deferred for up to three years.

College Access Loans are available to Texas resident students (or out-of-state students receiving competitive academic scholarships) with creditworthy cosigners. The loan has a $500 annual minimum, but may not be greater than the cost of education less other aid received. The interest rate is fixed at 5.25 percent and a 3 percent origination fee will be deducted from each disbursement. Pre-approvals and promissory notes may be processed online at www.hhloans.com.

The Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS Loan) is available to creditworthy parents who want to borrow a portion or all of the annual cost of education minus other aid offered. Repayment is generally set at small payments on a 10-year plan and begins 60 days after the loan has been fully disbursed to the institution. This federal loan is offered at a fixed interest rate of 8.5 percent.

Alternative loans are private loans available through lending institutions, which offer competitive interest rates, flexible repayment schedules and differing cosigner requirements. Students should pursue all possibilities for scholarships, grants, work-study and federal loan programs before borrowing from an alternative loan program. Most financial institutions have alternative loan programs.

St. Mary s University offers families the opportunity to pay each semester s balance in as many as five monthly payments free of finance charges. To participate, families should fill out a Financial Planning Form (www.stmarytx.edu/businessoffice/).

An on-campus job is also an opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills or discover your buried talents.

To assist students who demonstrate financial need, we participate in the Federal Work-Study Program to provide you with employment.

Annual awards range from $1,500 to $3,000. Most jobs are located on campus and require you to work between 10 and 13 hours per week on average.

Annual awards range from $1,500 to $3,000 (with a wage of $7.25 an hour). Most jobs are located on campus and require you to work between 10 and 13 hours per week (on average).

A variety of jobs are available, including clerical work, communications assistant, fitness center attendant, lifeguard, office assistant, public services assistant, reference assistant or sports official.

To see a full list of Work-Study descriptions, click here.

In addition, you could choose to participate in the Workers Invested in kNowledge and Growth through Service (WINGS) program. A partnership between St. Mary's University and Americorps, WINGS places students in local nonprofit agencies, particularly in the areas of education, elderly, health care and legal service.

Getting started with work study is easy! Below are the steps you must take:

1. Accept your Work-Study on Gateway.
2. Complete the Work-Study Survey Form and submit it to the Office of Financial Assistance.
3. Submit the I-9, W-4 and Policy Acknowledgement forms to St. Mary's Office of Human Resources.

Sometimes you need to make a change, and we understand that. To change your job, you will need to submit the Work-Study Termination/Transfer Form to the Office of Financial Assistance.

• I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
• Payroll Deduction Authorization
• 2012 Payroll Schedule
• Human Resource Policy Signature Page
• Work-Study Termination/Transfer Form
• Work-Study Job Descriptions
• Form W-4 2012 "Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate
• Work-Study Survey Form