Yes, financial assistance is available for graduate students attending St. Bernard’s Rochester. Financial assistance includes grants, scholarships, Veterans Benefits, and government loans. To learn more about these opportunities please click here.

 

 

Current students: Students already receiving aid may must renew their aid application during the yearly application process. Current students apply for aid during early spring semester and are notified of awards late spring semester for the upcoming school year. Financial aid applications are due by April 1^st. Applications for Financial Aid renewal may be picked up in the Financial Aid Office as well as obtained on-line. Click here for Financial Aid renewal form.

 

New Students: New students may apply for aid for the semester in which they enroll. Application deadlines for Fall enrollment should be submitted by August 1^st, Spring enrollment December 1^st, Summer enrollment April 1^st. Click here for Financial Aid Application.

 

 

Yes. In order to be considered for St. Bernard’s Scholarships, Tuition Assistance or Federal Student Loan Programs, students must complete the FAFSA application and have results sent electronically to St. Bernard’s. It is recommended that you complete the FAFSA on-line at www.fafsa.edu.gov and keep a copy for your records before submitting to St. Bernards.

 

The Federal School Code for St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry is 002815. Student’s need to provide this code when completing the FAFSA form to insure that the information provided will be sent to St. Bernard’s.

 

The data reported on your FAFSA is used to calculate the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) value. This value is used to determine your federal aid eligibility. Eligibility is based on the difference between the estimated costs of attendance and what a student can reasonably to contribute (Expected Family Contribution or EFC). 

 

Once all requested documentation has been received and processed by the Financial Aid Office, your awards will be disbursed to St. Bernard’s Finance Office to be applied towards any outstanding balance. Any credit balance will be disbursed to you by the Finance Office.

Do I have to be a full-time student to receive financial aid?

 

No. Students requesting financial aid from St. Bernard’s and the Diocese of Rochester must be taking courses for credit and working towards a degree within the graduate school. Students who are matriculated receive preference for financial aid.  

 

 

Scholarships and Financial Aid for Students in the Diocese of Albany: