Financial Aid
Making a world-class education possible
We meet the full demonstrated need, without loans, for every admitted undergrad who qualifies for financial assistance.
Announcements
Federal Education Loan Changes for 2026-2027 and Beyond
The Working Families Tax Cut Act, also known as the One Big Beautiful Budget Act, contains provisions that will significantly change federal Direct education loans.
Applying for Aid
Application requirements, forms and deadlines. Note: We cannot confirm receipt of financial aid application requirements for admission applicants until after admission decisions have been released.
Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students
In the Spotlight
Constitution Day Lecture
Yale Law School Professor Jack M. Balkin speaks on "Technology and Constitutional Rot." Free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required.
Finances for Students (Online Course)
This Canvas course was developed by FAO with current students to give new students an additional resource to understand how to manage their financial aid. Modules include Your Financial Aid Notification, How It All Works, What Happens Once You’re Here, Important Policies, Special Circumstances, and Resources. (Available to current/incoming students only; requires SUNet ID.)
Finances and Your Stanford Education
You can review the slides from our presentation for admitted undergraduate applicants and their families at Admit Weekend in April 2026.
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