Financial Aid


Contact Information

Office of Financial Aid

 
Office Hours

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location

The Financial Aid Office is located on the second floor of Santa Rita Hall.

Telephone

973-290-4445

Email

financialaid@steu.edu

Personnel

Tonya Williams
Director of Financial Aid twilliams@steu.edu

Jessica Lippis
Financial Aid Counselor JLippis@steu.edu

Toni Amoresano
Communications Assistant aamoresano@steu.edu

Phone: 
(973) 290-4445 (o)
(973) 290-4421 (f)
financialaid@steu.edu

Office Hours:
In-person and/or Zoom appointments can be scheduled. Email financialaid@steu.edu.


Recent Regulatory Changes

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A Quality Education You Can Afford

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We are committed to working with students and families to help make an ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ education affordable.

The Office of Financial Aid will help you and your family develop a customized financial plan and help you receive all the aid for which you qualify.

  • Nationally recognized by LendEDU as one of the Nation’s , including No. 2 among all public and private schools in New Jersey in 2020
  • Ranked as having among the  figures nationally in 2020, including No. 3 among all schools in New Jersey
  • One-third of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿'s annual budget is dedicated to student aid programs
  • 98% of undergraduate students receive some form of assistance either through ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ institutional scholarships, state and federal funding, or private scholarships
  • The average incoming full-time undergraduate student receives over $33,000 in financial assistance

ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿'s Typical Student Profile:

  • Average SAT score of 500 on each section (SAT/ACT optional)
  • GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Based on a household income of $50,000, with five in the family and one in college

The Office of Financial Aid adheres to the regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Education as well as the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority regarding the administration of their financial aid programs.


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Application Process

Apply for financial aid.

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Financial Aid Handbook

Find all the information you need about Financial Aid, including: FAQs, policies, and programs.

Read the Financial Aid Handbook

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Net Price Calculator

Estimate your financial aid eligibility.


Financial Aid Changes in 2026-27

The passing of  in July 2025 will have a significant impact on how students and families will afford higher education. As the university continues working to understand these changes and awaits clarification from the Department of Education, current information and implications can be found here.