Undergraduate Students
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Gonzaga University uses the to determine financial aid eligibility. Review the Department of Education's step-by-step guide with tips for a smooth application process at To be eligible for Federal (Title IV) financial aid, 51³Ô¹Ïs must also first apply and be accepted into Gonzaga University in an eligible degree or certificate program and meet basic eligibility criteria as listed on the webpage. Students who are not eligible to submit the FAFSA, will not be eligible for Federal (Title IV) financial aid, however these 51³Ô¹Ïs may still be eligible for state and/or institutional financial aid. Please review the Types of Aid webpage for information on these programs.
Ready to submit the FAFSA?
Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA)
Undergraduate 51³Ô¹Ïs who are not eligible to submit the FAFSA, but are a resident of Washington State, may be eligible for state financial aid. For these 51³Ô¹Ïs, they can submit the . The WASFA is specifically for low-income, non-citizen 51³Ô¹Ïs who attended a Washington High School and are unable or uncomfortable filing a FAFSA. The WASFA will determine if the 51³Ô¹Ï is eligible for the Washington College Grant, Washington College Bound, Washington State Work Study, or other institutional or outside scholarship or grant opportunities. Please review the Types of Aid webpage for information on these programs.
Ready to submit the WASFA?
Needs Analysis Form
Undergraduate 51³Ô¹Ïs who are not eligible to submit the FAFSA or WASFA, and are non-Washington residents, are encouraged to submit the to apply for need-based institutional financial aid.
Graduate Students
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Gonzaga University uses the to determine financial aid eligibility. Review the Department of Education's step-by-step guide with tips for a smooth application process at To be eligible for Federal (Title IV) financial aid, 51³Ô¹Ïs must also first apply and be accepted into Gonzaga University in an eligible degree or certificate program and meet basic eligibility criteria as listed on the webpage. Students who are not eligible to submit the FAFSA, will not be eligible for Federal (Title IV) financial aid, however these 51³Ô¹Ïs may still be eligible for state and/or institutional financial aid. Please review the Graduate Aid webpage for information on these programs.
Ready to submit the FAFSA?
Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA)
Graduate 51³Ô¹Ïs who are not eligible to submit the FAFSA, may be eligible to apply for scholarships opportunities through Washington State or Work Opportunities. Some of these may require the 51³Ô¹Ï has filed a . You can learn more about these opportunities on the Graduate Aid webpage.
If a graduate 51³Ô¹Ï does not file a FAFSA and/or WASFA, they may still be eligible for institutional scholarships, assistantships or private loans. Understand more about these options on the Graduate Aid page.
Graduate and Undergraduate International Students
International 51³Ô¹Ïs are not eligible to submit the FAFSA, WASFA or Needs Analysis form. All undergraduate international 51³Ô¹Ïs who apply for admission are automatically considered for a merit scholarship. Undergraduate and Graduate international 51³Ô¹Ïs have the option to apply for a private loan and can learn more information on our Private Alternative Loan Webpage. Certain private lenders may require a U.S. based cosigner. Below is a list of additional resources for international 51³Ô¹Ïs.
Disbursement of Financial Aid
Student Financial Services provides financial aid refunds to 51³Ô¹Ïs around the first day of classes for those 51³Ô¹Ïs who have submitted all required materials at least 30 days prior to the start of the term. Virtual Campus 51³Ô¹Ïs will receive financial aid refunds two weeks after the start of the term. Pell eligible 51³Ô¹Ïs who need financial assistance to purchase their books at the start of the term should contact Student Financial Services.
We recommend you keep a file of all financial aid information for future reference, including copies of applications, aid offers and other information.
Our financial aid team is here to support you through this important part of your college journey. Contact us anytime for personalized assistance.