Funding Options
Graduate Student Aid Fund
The Graduate Student Aid Fund assists graduate students with health related University fees such as the Campus Health Service Fee and Cardinal Care Insurance premiums when those expenses create a significant financial hardship.
Additionally, expenses for covering a spouse through the dependent health insurance plan offered through Vaden for students with no children who are not eligible for the Graduate Family Grant will be considered (expenses for those with children will be considered with the Family Grant). Students who demonstrate need will be eligible for a small grant in support of specific charges; the specific amounts are dependent on the individual student situation. Eligibility decisions for professional degree candidates in the Graduate School of Business, School of Law, and School of Medicine will be made in consultation with the school’s Financial Aid Office.
Amount
No more than the amount of Campus Health Service Fee and Cardinal Care Insurance per quarter of enrollment or up to $2,500 toward the cost of health insurance for a spouse through Vaden’s dependent insurance plan.
Student Eligibility
Degree-seeking students enrolled in a graduate program at Stanford are eligible to apply. Eligibility decisions for professional degree candidates in the Graduate School of Business, School of Law or School of Medicine will be made in consultation with your Financial Aid Office. Students applying for the Graduate Student Aid Fund must be making satisfactory academic progress and must be currently enrolled. Exceptions can be made for students on a medical leave of absence.
Examples
Typical situations in which students will be eligible for grant assistance when they can demonstrate financial hardship:
- Students with a spouse enrolled in Vaden’s dependent insurance plan (students with children should apply for the Graduate Family Grant)
- Students with non-discretionary expenses above and beyond the customary cost of attendance
- Students with significant debt burdens
- Students with limited resources who are not eligible for loans
- Students managing Cardinal Care expenses during periods of non-enrollment.
Application Requirements
Applicants are asked to complete loan application requirements. Whether or not you are eligible for grant funds, loan funds may be available to assist with educational expenses.
- 1. Submit the Graduate Student Aid Fund application .
- 2a. US Citizens and Permanent Residents (who are eligible for federal financial aid) submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) . Use school code 001305 for Stanford.
- 2b. International students (who are not eligible for federal financial aid) upload the student’s (and spouse’s if applicable) most recent federal income tax return or other documentation of income directly to the Financial Aid Office.
The Financial Aid Office will review your financial aid history and academic record and contact you for additional information or notify you of the status of your request two to four weeks after application materials have been submitted.
This is not a Fee Waiver.
Enrolled students who are not living in the Bay Area may apply of a waiver of the Campus Health Services Fee through Vaden Health Center .
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