How is financial aid calculated?

The amount of need-based financial aid you will receive is calculated using a formula established by the U.S. Department of Education.

Data is collected through the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA), including information about the size of your family (including how many are in college), income, assets, and certain types of expenses. This collected data determines your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The amount of aid you qualify for is based on the difference between cost of attendance and EFC:

(costs to attend) - (expected family contribution) =
(demonstrated financial need)

What if I have special circumstances?

No matter how financially challenging your circumstance, if you have the desire to attend Saint Martin’s, we’ll work with you to try to find a way. So that you can get the education you need—that you want—to make your dreams a reality. Your Saint Martin’s admissions counselor is ready to help.

For more details or information, you can also contact the Office of Financial Aid at 360-438-4397 or e-mail at finaid@stmartin.edu.