Financial Aid

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Making a world-class education possible

We meet the full demonstrated need, without loans, for every admitted undergrad who qualifies for financial assistance.

Announcements

August Office Hours

The Financial Aid Office will be closed to the public on Fridays through August 21.

Federal Education Loan Changes for 2026-2027 and Beyond

The Working Families Tax Cut Act, also known as the One Big Beautiful Budget Act, contains provisions that will significantly change federal Direct education loans.

Federal Education Loan Changes for 2026–27 and Beyond

Applying for Aid

Application requirements, forms and deadlines. Note: We cannot confirm receipt of financial aid application requirements for admission applicants until after admission decisions have been released.

Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students

In the Spotlight

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Finances for Students (Online Course)

This Canvas course was developed by FAO with current students to give new students an additional resource to understand how to manage their financial aid. Modules include Your Financial Aid Notification, How It All Works, What Happens Once You’re Here, Important Policies, Special Circumstances, and Resources. (Available to current/incoming students only; requires SUNet ID.)

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Finances and Your Stanford Education

You can review the slides from our presentation for admitted undergraduate applicants and their families at Admit Weekend in April 2026.

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Community Service Work-Study for Summer 2026

Learn about paid opportunities to perform community service work during Summer 2026.