Seattle University
PA-8: Affordability and Access

1. GRANTS: Seattle University offers the following grants to those who fit the criteria:
--The Federal Pell Grant
--The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
--The Washington College Grant
--Seattle University Grants
--ROTC grants
See: https://www.seattleu.edu/financial-aid/grants-and-scholarships/grants-for-undergraduates/

2. WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS: Work-study programs offer the opportunity to gain valuable work experience while earning money for college. Students are able to enhance their current course work as well as their future profession by integrating classroom learning with real-world work experience.

3. SCHOLARSHIPS: The following scholarships are available institution's scholarships for low-income students:
--Fostering Scholars: Fostering Scholars is a full scholarship and program of support awarded to eligible students currently in or who aged-out of the foster care system. Recipients receive financial, academic, and personal support towards the completion of an undergraduate degree at Seattle University. For more information: https://www.seattleu.edu/fosteringscholars/
--Costco Scholarship: In Fall of 2000, Costco joined forces with Seattle University and the University of Washington to create scholarships for underrepresented minority students. The Costco Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to high-achieving students who wish to attend SU or UW. The fund was created by the generous contributions of many individuals and organizations through an annual fundraising event sponsored by chief executives of Costco Wholesale. The Costco Scholarship Fund is administered by the College Success Foundation, a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization. To date this program has generated almost 25 million dollars in scholarship support for more than 1,000 scholars.
--Alfie Scholars: The Alfie Scholars Program cultivates leaders for civility, provides financial support, and engenders academic excellence for underrepresented community college transfer students. See: https://www.seattleu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/finances/scholarships/transfer/
--SU Bound Scholarship: Seattle U meets full need for students who are admitted with a GPA of 3.50 or higher, are eligible for the Washington State Need Grant (a program that bases its eligibility requirements on low income status), and have been chosen for SU Bound. . Information about the SU Bound Scholarship: https://www.seattleu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/finances/scholarships/seattle-u-bound-scholarship/
--SU has a commitment of financial aid and support for local students in the Rainier Scholars program, which supports low-income students of color from fifth grade through college graduation. Seattle U will meet the full demonstrated financial need for every Rainier Scholar newly admitted to the university. See the announcement here: https://www.seattleu.edu/newsroom/stories/2020/seattle-u-and-rainier-scholars-partner-on-new-scholarship-program-.html.
--More info about scholarships available at SU:
For undergraduate students: https://www.seattleu.edu/financial-aid/grants-and-scholarships/grants-for-undergraduates/
For graduate students: https://www.seattleu.edu/financial-aid/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships-for-graduates/

4. As the most economically diverse university in Washington state (according to The New York Times publication of the College-Access Index), Seattle University continues to expand support and access for first-generation students and those with demonstrated financial need. Starting in fall 2024, approximately 120 students per year from low-income families and diverse backgrounds will have their full cost of attendance covered for four years.
See: https://www.seattleu.edu/newsroom/stories/2023/most-diverse-university-in-washington--1.html
See: https://www.seattleu.edu/newsroom/stories/2023/expanding-financial-support-for-students-in-need-1.html

5. Washington state community college students with a 3.0 or higher are guaranteed admission to SU. Seattle University’s new Redhawk Transfer Admissions Guarantee ensures that students applying from one of the 41 Washington state community colleges who meet the requirements will be automatically accepted. See: https://www.seattleu.edu/newsroom/stories/2023/pathway-to-success-1.html

6. Various need-based scholarships are available by department. For example, Student Assistantships are opportunities for students to apply their studies to real jobs and responsibilities within the Fine Arts Department. Recipients are awarded scholarships for their work that are determined individually based on the level of responsibility, time commitment and financial need.

7. Fellowships (available on campus) and resources for off-campus fellowships help provide low-income students with the ability to gain financial aid and funding as well as educational and professional development. https://www.seattleu.edu/fellowships/

8. If a student's financial aid award in combination with what his/her/their family is able to contribute is not enough to meet the cost of attending Seattle University, and extenuating circumstances exist that change the student's overall financial status (such as medical and dental expenses not covered by insurance, loss of income, divorce or separation, or the costs of tuition for siblings or children attending private elementary and secondary institutions), the Student Financial Services Office will consider these to determine if the student has additional eligibility for financial aid.

9. Emergency funds: Emergency financial assistance is available to support students with one-time, non-tuition related, finance emergencies through the Office of the Dean of Students and the MOSAIC Center. A Mariposa Emergency Fund is available for undocumented students experiencing one-time, non-tuition related financial emergencies and to support DACA renewal fees for students with DACA status.
https://www.seattleu.edu/mosaic/student-resources-guides/financial-support-scholarships/

10. Cap & Gown Closet: Graduating students who are unable to afford their cap and gown for commencement activities are able to borrow one from Campus Ministry at no cost.

11. Food Pantry: Food pantry: All students at SU have access to the SU Food Pantry operated by Wellness and Health Promotion (WHP). The SU Food Pantry is a true cross-campus collaboration: Each week, the food pantry is supplied with fresh produce from SU’s edible campus gardens and the campus greenhouse. In addition, WHP partners with Redhawk Dining (Chartwells, SU’s food service provider) and The MOSAIC Center for the food recovery program, which both advances food security and the reduction of food waste on campus. Each week, student staff pack leftover food from dining and catering events creating pre-packaged freezer meals for students facing food insecurity. To access the food pantry, students must complete a request form weekly.

The MOSAIC Center provides specific programs, resources, and services for our non-traditional students, which include but not limited to, our Veteran and Military Connected students, Graduate Students & Adult Learner Students, and Transfer Students. We have student staff dedicated to creating social and educational programs for each of these student populations. In addition to student staff, we have Veteran Navigators who are tasked with providing additional support for student veterans with veteran-specific resource navigation. https://www.seattleu.edu/mosaic/

The above-mentioned student communities have affiliated Link spaces to promote a sense of community and connection. The Links Program by The MOSAIC Center creates caring and diverse learning communities of students that provide a broader educational experience steeped in the Jesuit values of Seattle University. Links staff offer a variety of educational and social programming opportunities to integrate learning, present leadership opportunities, and promote a sense of belonging. Our Links provide beautiful and welcoming environments that support the day-to-day needs of the complex lives of commuter and transfer students through study space, kitchenettes, access to campus resources, computers, and printers.
The Transfer Link is a community space for all transfer students.
The Graduate and Adult Learner Link is a community space for adult learners over the age of 25 and graduate students.
The Commuter Link is a community and resource space for all commuter students, staffed by current SU students.
The Intercultural Link is a community space for our BIPOC and Undocumented students, and is staffed by student advocates.
The Pride Link is a space community space for the LGBTQ+ student community. https://www.seattleu.edu/mosaic/the-links/

The MOSAIC Center is currently working to enhance support programs for adult learners and students who are parents in partnership with Graduate Student Council, Parent & Family Engagement, Wellness & Health Promotion, and Counseling & Psychological Services.

NOTE:
The data for the question "Percentage of need met, on average, for students who were awarded any need-based aid" is based on the U.S. Common Data Set (CDS), part H2 (following STARS technical manual).