Grants & Scholarships

 Institutional Grants & Scholarships

Merit Scholarships

Many students admitted to Gonzaga will receive scholarships on the basis of academic merit. These scholarships are awarded by the Office of Admission and are based on numerous factors, including high school grade point average, co-curricular activities and involvement, standardized test scores, and high school teacher/counselor recommendations. These scholarships are renewable as established by the Gonzaga Guarantee. 

During the upcoming school year Gonzaga University will award more than $31 million in scholarships and grants. Through the generosity of many alumni, friends, and benefactors we award in excess of $3 million annually in endowed scholarships, many of which have particular criteria (for example, specific majors). Some scholarships and grants are awarded by particular departments and are contingent upon specific criteria. These institutional scholarships and grants are awarded both on the basis of financial need and academic promise. Most admitted students received some amount of their aid from institutional scholarships and/or grants. 

To view the list of Gonzaga Scholarships requiring a separate application, please visit the Office of Admission Scholarships web page. 

Family Discount

Gonzaga University provides a Family Discount when there are multiple siblings simultaneously enrolled as full time, matriculated undergraduates. In such an instance, the younger of the siblings receives a 10% tuition discount. If there is a third sibling simultaneously enrolled, a 20% tuition discount is provided to the youngest and a 10% discount to the middle sibling. All siblings must be dependent undergrad students for financial aid purposes in order to qualify for the Family Discount.

Enrollment in the Bachelor of General Studies program is exempt from the discount.

Notification of the siblings' simultaneous enrollment needs to be provided by the family to the Financial Aid Office in order for us to determine eligibility and make this discount available.  

 Federal Grants

 Pell Grant

The federal government provides Pell Grants to students who demonstrate the highest level of financial need as calculated by the federal formula for Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Pell Grants are awarded only to undergraduate students who have not yet earned a bachelor's or professional degree. For the 2007-2008 school year, Pell Grant awards ranged from $400-$4,731.

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

Students with the highest level of financial need may also be awarded an SEOG. The source of this funding is the federal government; the selection of recipients is determined the institution. Gonzaga University gives full-time Pell Grant recipients who meet our February 1 priority filing deadline with the highest priority for this award. SEOG does not have to be repaid. 

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)

Students who qualify for a Pell Grant can also be considered for the ACG. This grant requires students complete a rigorous high school program of study, be enrolled full time, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and have graduated from high school after January 1, 2006. This grant is available to US Citizens for a maximum of two years. 

National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART)

This grant is available to Federal Pell Grant recipients who are US Citizens pursuing an eligible major (as determined by the Federal Government) and maintain a 3.0 GPA

 Washington State Grants

Washington State Need Grant (WSNG)

To be eligible for the WSNG a student must demonstrate financial need; be a resident of the State of Washington and, if a dependent student, have parents who are Washington residents; be enrolled at least half time, be in an eligible undergraduate degree seeking program; and have a family income below specified criteria set each year by the state of Washington. Eligible individuals will be automatically awarded this grant as a part of the financial aid packaging process. Preference is given to on-time filers.

Washington Educational Opportunity Grant (EOG)

Students transferring to a four-year school or returning to school after an absence may be eligible for the EOG. Additional eligibility criteria and applications are available at the Higher Education Coordinating Board of Washington Website.

 Outside Scholarships

Outside scholarship opportunities exist through many organizations within your community, and we encourage you to pursue them whenever possible. Contact your guidance counselor or check with service organizations such as Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club, and Elks Club. Other possible sponsors include employers, parents' employers, trade associations, banks, credit unions, corporations, schools, and churches. 

Federal regulation requires us to incorporate all scholarship a student receives in their financial aid award. We realize that substantial efforts have been made to receive these awards; it is our policy not to reduce your award due to the receipt of these scholarships provided the total aid does not exceed the student's budget.