Within Reach. Personally Supported.

A Sacred Heart education is closer than you think.

Every applicant is considered for a merit scholarship totaling up to $37,000 a year, with additional activity-based grants and scholarships available. There is no separate application and no minimum test score required. In fact, 99% of full-time undergraduates receive institutional financial assistance. With need-based aid, grants, and one-on-one guidance from our team, SHU helps your family understand your options, lower costs, and invest with confidence in a degree that delivers lasting value. In addition, we work individually with students to explore need-based financial aid options.

Why Families Choose SHU 

A Sacred Heart education is an investment, and we help make it a manageable one. 

  • Merit review is automatic. Apply and you are reviewed for up to $37,000 a year. 
  • Need-based aid adds to your award. We look at each family's circumstances individually. 
  • Nearly every student receives support. 99% of full-time undergraduates receive financial assistance. 
  • Pay over time. Pay your balance across our semester payment plans.

Your Path to Paying for SHU

Earn Merit for Your Achievements

Apply to SHU and you are considered for a merit scholarship totaling up to $37,000 a year, renewable for four years of undergraduate study activity- and program-based awards, such as the Apex with Thomas More Honors Scholarship, Academic Ambition Award and the Bishop Curtis Commuter Grant, recognize what you bring to campus.

Receive Aid Based on Your Family's Financial Needs

Submit the CSS Profile (school code 3780) to be considered for SHU need-based grants in addition to merit and the FAFSA (school code 001403) for federal and state aid.

Know Your Real Cost

The 2026-27 direct cost to live on campus is $75,220: $54,520 for tuition and fees, $13,730 for housing and $6,970 for the meal plan. Scholarships and grants lower that number.

Make It Work Monthly

The University payment plan spreads your balance over five months each semester.

Find the Financing Option That Fits Your Family

Every family’s situation is different. Whether you're considering federal loans, private loans or other financing solutions, our Student Financial Assistance team can help you understand your options and build a plan that works for your budget and goals.

An Investment That Pays Off

The value of a Sacred Heart degree lasts long after graduation.

Talk With Our Team

Real People, Ready to Help

Your dedicated Student Financial Assistance counselor will guide your family through every step, from your first estimate to your award letter, providing personalized support throughout all four years at SHU. Contact us at 203-371-7980 or sfa@sacredheart.edu.

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Take the Next Step Toward Your SHU Degree 

Your scholarship review starts with your application. Visit campus, bring your questions about cost, and see what is possible.