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Awarded by the Federal government, Pell Grants are based solely on demonstrated financial need. Your FAFSA information will determine your eligibility and amount of any potential award.

For the 2025-26 academic year, the maximum Pell Grant award is $7,395.

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A Cal Grant is money administered by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) to eligible California students.

To be considered for a Cal Grant, students must complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application* by the deadline and meet all eligibility requirements. To qualify for a Cal Grant, students must be enrolled in at least 6 credits in an undergraduate program, maintain an eligible GPA, demonstrate financial need and be a resident of California.

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*The California Dream Act allows undocumented students, DACA recipients (valid or expired), U Visa holders and students under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to apply for the Cal Grant. Applicants must live in California and complete the . 

When you apply to Mount Saint Mary’s University, you are automatically considered for merit scholarships based on your academic achievement. As with most financial aid, you must enroll in a minimum of 12 units per term to receive these awards. These scholarships are renewable each year, as long as students remain in good academic standing.

Learn more about merit scholarships for first-year students and transfer students.

When you complete the FAFSA and send your submission to 国产传媒 (school code 001243), you are automatically considered for additional need-based grants. The Mount Award is a need-based grant that does not have to be repaid. The amount of the award varies depending on your financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA.

Access Grant

Undocumented residents of California will receive this annual $5,000 award.

Distance Award

Students matriculating from states other than California automatically qualify for this $4,000 annual award.

Legacy Grant

Children and/or grandchildren of Mount graduates are entitled to a $1,000 scholarship, renewable every year for four years, when they enroll full-time as a traditional undergraduate student at the Mount. Once the scholarship is awarded, it will be distributed in the amount of $500 in both the fall and spring semesters. New incoming students should  and submit it to begin the verification process. They must log in using the credentials created for their admission application. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Alumnae & Volunteer Engagement at alums@msmu.edu or 213.477.2767.

Marymount Education Foundation Scholarship

The Marymount Education Foundation is offering multiple scholarships to incoming first-year and transfer students that can cover tuition, on-campus housing and meal plans. The scholarships will provide an average of $25,000 per year in financial support after other grants and scholarships. Admitted students are automatically considered. No additional application is needed.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Award

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recognizes the academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for its members to grow as scholars and leaders. More than 3.5 million students have been inducted since 1918, with approximately 250,000 active members in the nation’s community colleges, making Phi Theta Kappa a true catalyst among members and colleges.

The PTK Award is automatically offered to member students and ranges from $2,000 for WEOC students and $4,000 for traditional transfer students.

Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ) Grant

$2,000 awarded annually to students who are matriculating from one of the California CSJ high schools.

A Federal Direct Loan is a loan issued by the Department of Education to help eligible students pay for college and related educational expenses. To apply for a Federal Direct Loan, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Federal Direct Loans are low-interest loans. There are two types of Direct Loans for students:

• Direct Subsidized Loans: Subsidized loans are available to undergraduate students with financial need. The U.S. Department of Education pays the interest on these loans while the student is enrolled in school and for a 6-month grace period after leaving school.
• Direct Unsubsidized Loans: Unsubsidized loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students regardless of financial need. The borrower is responsible for all interest accrued during school and beyond.

For more information on Federal Direct Loans, including borrowing limits and eligibility, .

Parent PLUS Loans are federal loans that parents of dependent undergraduate students can use to help pay for college. 

Eligible parents can up to the cost of attendance minus other financial aid. Once the loan is disbursed, repayment begins; payments can be deferred while the student is enrolled at least half-time.

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Federal Nursing Student Loans are available to undergraduate students enrolled in the BSN program who demonstrate financial need. Students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) AND are enrolled in the Nursing program will be considered for this loan. 

When available, Federal Nursing Loans are interest free until nine months after students are no longer enrolled. You must be enrolled at least half-time, which is six units, and must be in the Traditional Undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Loan amounts are based on the grade level in the program. The interest rate is fixed at 5%. Federal Nursing loans require a master promissory note as well as entrance and exit counseling. Repayment begins nine months after graduation, withdrawal or any time you drop below half-time, with a minimum monthly payment of $40.00.

Sophomore students may borrow up to $3,200 per year
Junior and Senior students may borrow up to $5,200 per year

This loan type involves private lenders and is designed to supplement your overall educational financing strategy. Your alternative loan applications should be provided to the Financial Aid Office, so that Mount Saint Mary’s University can adjust your overall financial awards, if any, based on loan amounts. Terms vary from private lenders, so you and your parents should compare them carefully, including reviewing any fees added to the loan amounts. Students who borrow may be required to have a co-signer. Repayment typically begins six months after graduation, withdrawal or any time you drop below half-time.

Keck Loans are interest free until six months after students are no longer enrolled. You must be enrolled full-time, which is twelve units, and in the Traditional Undergraduate program. Loan amounts can be up to $2,500 per year. The interest rate is fixed at 7%. Keck loans require a master promissory note as well as entrance and exit counseling. Repayment begins six months after graduation, withdrawal or any time you drop below full time with a minimum monthly payment of $100.00.

Many community organizations, foundations and businesses offer scholarships. We recommend you search for outside scholarships using popular search engines. Make sure your search is both broad and narrow in scope to get as many results as possible. We also recommend browsing several scholarship directories. We have provide you with a sample list below to help start your search.

If you are a graduate student, we encourage you to contact your employer or supervisor to determine if they have a tuition remission program or if they would be willing to help pay for a portion of your studies.

Online scholarship directories:

Beware of companies that guarantee or promise scholarships. Do not send money to companies that make generous promises, charge you money to receive aid, try to get you to send money by claiming you are a finalist in a scholarship contest or request your credit card or bank account number to hold a scholarship for you. To learn more, go to .