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Student Services Financial Need
- Veteran's Administration of Educational Benefits
- Federal Work Study (FWS) Program
- SBU Scholarship Program
The purpose of Financial Aid is to assist students in paying for educational costs. The Financial Aid Office is available to help students secure funds through a variety of aid programs available to assist students to pay for their education.
These aid programs include grant, loan, scholarship, and work-study program. Grants and scholarships are financial awards the student does not need to pay back. Loans are borrowed funds students must repay. The Work-study program is an opportunity to earn money to pay for part of the student's educational expenses.
Upon enrolling in the University, students may be eligible to apply for the following types of Financial Aid programs: Federal Pell Grant (PELL), Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Stafford Loan (Stafford), Federal Work Study (FW-S), Federal Plus Loan (PLUS), Federal Unsubsidized Loan, and CAL State Grants.
Students must maintain a satisfactory academic record in order to remain eligible for Financial Aid. More detailed information can be found in the Financial Aid Handbook. Check with the Financial Aid Officer for such information before you enroll. No financial aid is available for academic work beyond the University's requirements for graduation.
The amount of financial aid a student is entitled to receive depends on financial need. Financial need is the difference between the cost of education and the student's expected family contribution (EFC) as determined by the formula established by the Department of Education. Costs include tuition, non-refundable fees, books, supplies, room and board. The sum of these costs constitutes the educational budget.
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Veteran's Administration of Educational Benefits
The University's programs are approved for the training of veterans and eligible individuals under U.S. Code Title 38. Any honorably discharged veteran of the US armed forces is eligible to receive educational benefits by submitting an application from the Veteran's Representative (Financial Aid Officer) located in the Financial Aid Office. Rules and regulations associated with this type of educational benefit are also available for students' review.
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Federal Work Study (FWS) Program
The Federal Work Study (FWS) program is federally and institutionally funded. FWS is designed to provide students with financial support to pay the costs of education at the University. Students are compensated via regularly scheduled paychecks. The Financial Aid Office coordinates all on and off campus student employment under the Work Study program. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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SBU Scholarship Program
President Scholarship Award
From time to time, the President awards scholarship in unspecified amounts to exceptional students whose performance in academics, involvement in student activities, and services to the University and the AOM profession exceed above and beyond the basic requirements. The President presents the scholarships to the students during the quarterly Student Council Orientation for new students.
Academic Excellence Scholarship
SBU awards scholarship to one (1) student in each language program of each campus every quarter. A total of six (6) scholarships are awarded each academic quarter. The scholarships are awarded based on the following:
- Completed at least two (2) quarters of full-time study at the University
- Earned a cumulative quarter grade point average (CGPA) of 3.75 or higher.
- Involved in activities and/or services to fellow students, the University, and the AOM profession.
- Demonstrated a genuine need for financial assistance.
Clinic Excellence Scholarship Award
SBU awards scholarship to three (3) interns in each campus every quarter. A total of six (6) scholarships are awarded each academic quarter. The scholarships are awarded based on the following:
- Completed at least the Observation Phase of the Clinic Internship as a full-time student at the University.
- Earned a cumulative quarter grade point average (CGPA) of 3.75 or higher.
- Recommended by the Clinic Supervisors.
- Dressed professionally and appropriately at all times.
- Complied with Clinic Rules & Regulations, including prerequisites, CNT, HIPAA, & OSHA.
- Recruited patients for the SBU Clinics.
- Involved and collaborated in activities and/or services to fellow interns, the University, and the AOM profession.
- Demonstrated a genuine need for financial assistance.
Prospective recipients are encouraged to submit an application to the Director of Clinics or the Associate Clinic Director by the finals week of the academic quarter. The Director of Clinics or the Associate Clinic Director will notify the intern by the first week of the following academic quarter. The Director of Clinics or the Associate Clinic Director presents the scholarships to interns during the quarterly Student Council Orientation for new students. Qualified interns may not receive more than two (2) scholarships during his/her tenure at the University.
ALumni Association Scholarship Award
From time to time, SBU alumni may donate scholarship funds for students in a particular language program. The Scholarship Award Committee reviews the criteria for awarding the scholarship. The President presents the scholarships to students in the specified language program during the quarterly Student Council Orientation for new students.
Special Scholarship Award
From time to time, SBU may receive funds from anonymous donors to assist particular students financially. The Scholarship Award Committee reviews the criteria for awarding the scholarship, if the recipient is not designated by the donor. The President presents the scholarships to the designated students in the specified language program during the quarterly Student Council Orientation for new students.
Student Council Scholarship Award
From time to time, Student Councils may receive funds from anonymous donors to assist particular students financially. The Student Council, together with the Scholarship Award Committee, will designate the recipient for the awards. The Student Council President presents the scholarships to the designated students during the quarterly Student Council Orientation for new students.
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