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Financial Aid & Scholarships

We know a college education is a significant investment in your future, and we're ready to help you and your family manage it in the most responsible, affordable way possible.

We’re steadfast in our commitment to affordability and you.

We believe that to attract the best and brightest to St. Lawrence, it’s essential that we offer resources to help students from all economic backgrounds realize their academic and career potential. Our knowledgeable financial aid counselors will discuss options available to you based on your family’s situation and help you determine the best and most responsible way to afford a St. Lawrence education.

The St. Lawrence Affordability Compass

Our bold commitment to access and opportunity. Our Affordability Compass helps students and their families navigate the cost of a St. Lawrence education with confidence and clarity. It eliminates tuition for some, significantly reduces student debt for many, and ensures affordability for all through predictable contribution levels based on family income and assets. 

Discover Your Path to Affordability

Scholarships

We’re committed to making your academic adventure as affordable as possible. Each year, St. Lawrence University awards more than $70 million worth of gift aid—that is, financial assistance that does not have to be repaid, such as scholarships and grants.

Explore Scholarship Opportunities

Financial Aid

We know the financial aid process can sometimes feel overwhelming. We're here to help you navigate the financial aid application process, understand your financial aid package, and answer any questions you have. 

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A Wise Investment in You

We know ROI—return on investment—matters. That's why access and opportunity are at the heart of our mission. Thanks to generous gifts from our alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations, as well as income from our $350 million+ endowment, we're responsive to your financial needs. 

94%

Outcomes Rate

Recent graduates were employed or in graduate school within 7-9 months of graduating.

$55,093

average total aid package for students in 2024-25

$92 Million

total gift aid awarded to students in 2024-25

42%

of current students receive need-based financial assistance

900+

students work part-time on campus each year

#1

Best Private School Alumni Network

The Princeton Review, 2025

Affordability, Scholarships, and Financial Aid

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Affordability

Our Affordability Compass helps students and their families navigate the cost of a St. Lawrence education with confidence and clarity.
The Affordability Compass

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Scholarship Opportunities

When you apply to St. Lawrence, you will automatically be considered for one of our academic merit scholarships.

Scholarship Opportunities 

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Financial Aid

We know the financial aid process can sometimes feel overwhelming; we’re here to help you navigate different types of aid and answer your questions.

Financial Aid

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