October 1, 2013
Stanford Provost John Etchemendy offers his thoughts on college costs and student loans. Read full story »
September 10, 2013
United Status Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will offer a lecture on September 17 in honor of Constitution Day. Pre-registration is required. Read full story »
August 8, 2013
This legislation lowers the Federal Direct Loan interest rates for the 2013-14 aid year. This bill also ties the future rates to the yield on the 10-year Treasury note. Read full story »
June 5, 2013
Under the terms of the Budget Control Act of 2011, the federal government imposed across-the-board budget cuts that became effective on March 1, 2013. These sequestration cuts affect higher education programs, including some types of federal student aid. Here is a summary of the impact of sequestration cuts on federal student aid programs that are used by Stanford students:
Please be assured that Stanford is not changing our commitment to meet the demonstrated financial need of our undergraduates. More information about the impact of sequestration can be found on the website of Federal Student Aid.
April 29, 2013
Basic information for admitted students and their parents about financing a Stanford education.
Download a PDF of the Admit Weekend finances presentation»
March 29, 2013
Stanford offers admission to 2,210 high school students. Read full story »
February 12, 2013
Trustees reaffirm strong need-based financial aid program. Read full story »
January 29, 2013
FAFSA questions and answers from the U.S. Department of Education's Homeroom blog.
November 21, 2012
The Financial Aid Office will be closed during the weeks of December 24-28 and December 31-January 4. We will re-open on Monday, January 7, 2013.
July 9, 2012
An overview of changes that became effective July 1, 2012. Read more about Recent Changes to Federal Aid»
June 1, 2012
Graduating students are encouraged to attend! Thursday, June 14, 10:30am, Graduate Community Center (STEP Students: 1:30pm). Read more about Exit Counseling»
April 30, 2012
Basic information for admitted students and their parents about financing a Stanford education.
Download a PDF of the Admit Weekend finances presentation»
April 2, 2012
Stanford sent notification letters to high school students around the world, inviting them to join the Class of 2016. Read more»
April 2, 2012
We provide links to several websites with helpful information on tax considerations for domestic and international students and their families. Read more»
February 8, 2012
The Stanford University Board of Trustees has approved a 3 percent increase in undergraduate tuition for the 2012-13 academic year. Read more»
October 24, 2011
Our Financial Aid Calculator has been updated to include the estimated Net Price (total cost of attendance minus estimated scholarship/grant).
September 26, 2011
New SAP rules for undergraduate and graduate recipients of federal student aid funds go into effect for the 2011-2012 academic year.
September 7, 2011
Stanford welcomes our newest students to the Farm. Read more»
September 7, 2011
Advice to recent graduates from USA Today. Read more»
May 20, 2011
Graduating students are encouraged to attend! Thursday, June 9, 10:30am or 1:30pm, Graduate Community Center.
April 28, 2011
Weekend for students admitted to Stanford's Class of 2015 begins Thursday. Read more»
April 28, 2011
Basic information for admitted students and their parents about financing a Stanford education. Download Presentation (PDF)»
April 28, 2011
It's spring, so Stanford's Mary Morrison must be giving away millions. Read more»
March 30, 2011
Stanford has invited 2,427 high school students from an applicant pool of 34,348 to join the Class of 2015. Read more»
February 9, 2011
Trustees approve modest tuition increases for 2011-12. University maintains its robust financial aid program. Read more»
February 2, 2011
The Financial Aid Office will be closed all day on Tuesday, February 8 for staff training. We will re-open on Wednesday, February 9 at 8:00 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.
February 2, 2011
We provide links to several online tax resources, including special IRS instructions for taxpayers claiming education-related deductions for tax year 2010. Read more»
December 13, 2010
Students have until May 1 to accept admission offers. Read more»
November 29, 2010
The Financial Aid Office will be closed during the weeks of December 20-24 and December 27-31, 2010. We will re-open on Monday, January 3, 2011.
October 21, 2010
Submit your idea for an innovative digital tool to help simplify the financial aid process. You could win $10,000 and the chance to work with MTV to develop your project. Read more»
September 20, 2010
The Student Services Center is giving away two iPads to students who enroll in Direct Deposit, use Stanford ePay and/or use AskJane by October 15. Read more»
September 7, 2010
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 11:00 am to 3:45pm - Financial Aid Office Open House! Visit us in Montag Hall. Parents can also meet with our staff at the Parent Lounge in the Old Union Clubhouse, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
September 7, 2010
Friday, Sept. 17, 4:00 pm, Munger Conference Center. Lecture by Harvard Law Professor Jack Goldsmith on "Checks and Balances in the War on Terror." Registration required. Read more»
August 24, 2010
The Offices of Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid will be closed Tuesday, August 31, for staff training. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to assisting you September 1.
August 24, 2010
Thursday, Sept. 23, 2:00 pm, Montag Hall. Bring your questions about hiring and paying students through Federal Work-Study program.
August 24, 2010
The FAO's own Mary Morrison offers her perspective on the financial literacy of college student. Read more at bohemian.com »
July 13, 2010
The Student Services Center (SSC) in Tresidder Union assists students and parents with billing, payments and the StanfordCard Plan.
July 8, 2010
The Financial Aid Office will be closed in the morning while our computer system is being upgraded. We will be open from 1 to 5 pm.
June 3, 2010
Graduating students with loans are encouraged to attend on June 10. Read more»
April 26, 2010
In case you missed our session on "Finances and Your Stanford Education" (PDF) during Admit Weekend, you can view the entire presentation here.
April 19, 2010
Stanford will begin participating in the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program in Summer 2010.
April 6, 2010
Stanford extended admission offers to just 7.2 percent of the high school students who had applied for admission this fall. Read more»
February 19, 2010
Mindful of economic circumstances, trustees approve modest tuition increases for 2010-11. University maintains its robust financial aid program. Read more»
February 1, 2010
The Financial Aid Office provides links to several websites with helpful information on education tax credits and related topics. Read more»
January 4, 2010
With help from the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE), financial literacy information is now available for Stanford students. Read more»
December 16, 2009
The Financial Aid Office will be closed during the weeks of December 21-25 and December 28 to January 1. We will re-open on Monday, January 4, 2010.
December 16, 2009
Students have until May 1 to accept admission offers. Read more »
September 24, 2009
On September 17 the Stanford Law School hosted a panel discussion on "The New Supreme Court." You can now view streaming video of the event. See related media »
August 24, 2009
The Student Services Center (SSC) is providing new services including the enhanced StanfordCardPlan program and Ask Jane.
August 17, 2009
Learn about Stanford's billing process, payment options, late fees, refunds and stipends. Read more »
July 7, 2009
Stanford is participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program, a provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill intended to help veterans who are attending private colleges and universities. Read more in the Stanford Report »
Students and families with questions about the Yellow Ribbon program at Stanford can contact the Office of the University Registrar.
Read more about veterans’ benefits on the Registrar's website »
April 27, 2009
In case you missed our session on "Finances and Your Stanford Education" (PDF) during Admit Weekend, you can view the entire presentation here.
February 13, 2009
With help from the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE), financial literacy information is now available for Stanford students. Read more»
February 11, 2009
The University Board of Trustees has announced rates for the upcoming academic year, 2009-2010. Read more»
February 3, 2009
The Financial Aid Office provides links to several websites with helpful information on education tax credits and related topics. Read more»
December 18, 2008
The Financial Aid Office, along with nearly all other departments on campus, will be closed starting on December 20. We will re-open on Monday, January 5, 2009.
December 18, 2008
Number of early applicants for undergraduate admission highest in Stanford history. Read more»
November 21, 2008
Stanford Provost John Etchemendy discusses the impact of the current economic situation on university priorities, including financial aid. Read more»
November 21, 2008
Mary Morrison of the Financial Aid Office teaches students the basics of personal finance and money management.
October 16, 2008
The new Student Services Center in Tresidder Union provides answers to questions about billing, registration and many other topics. For details, visit the Student Services Center website.
September 17, 2008
September 17 is Constitution Day! We offer links to online resources with information about the United States Constitution, including Stanford's own Constitutional Law Center. Read more»
August 20, 2008
The University issued Autumn quarter bills to all students on August 20. Undergraduate bills are due on September 15; graduate student bills are due on October 15. For questions, contact Student Financial Services.
March 28, 2008
Stanford offers admission to 2,400 freshman applicants. "The competition for admission to Stanford this year was unprecedented," said Richard Shaw, dean of admission and financial aid. Read more»
May 14, 2008
Mary Morrison wins the 2008 Amy J. Blue Award. Colleagues cited Morrison's extensive service to Stanford, as well as her many contributions off campus, in nominating her for the award. Read more»
February 20, 2008
Undergraduate aid recipients will no longer need to borrow student loans. Other significant enhancements have been made to the program that will benefit aid recipients at all levels of income.
Last update: October 15, 2013 1:44 PM