Sofia University’s Financial Aid Office is here to help you get the financial assistance you need throughout your time here at the university. This may come in the form of scholarships, student loans, or other federal assistance. We strive to make this process as easy as possible for you. See information regarding scholarships for undergraduate students, graduate students, or repayment to see more information about the financial aid that is available to you. The Financial Aid Office is open Monday through Friday, from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. PST, and can be reached by emailing financial.aid@sofia.edu.
Financial aid is available to all eligible students, however, not all students will qualify for all aid programs. Here are some special situations:
Sofia University proudly serves veteran students. Eligibility and rules governing the receipt of benefits vary according to enlistment dates and length of service. Contact the Benefits Office of the Department of Veterans Affairs for details by calling 888-GIBILL1 (888-442-4551) or visit the VA website at www.benefits.va.gov.
Sofia University is an eligible institution of higher learning for government-sponsored financial aid in all Canadian provinces and territories. Eligible Canadian students should contact the ministry of education in their home province for application procedures.
International students may not apply for U.S. financial aid. For more information, please contact our financial aid office. There are other considerations, such as transcript evaluation, income, and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Please refer to International Student Application Requirements.
For over 40 years, the experiences and education we have offered our students have transformed them and thereby countless clients and others with whom they live and work. Sofia University is pleased to offer scholarships to support entering and continuing students who can demonstrate financial need, will contribute meaningfully to the diversity of the transpersonal community, and possess a high potential to thrive. Scholarships can be combined with financial aid, depending on eligibility.
Please check out our scholarships page to explore scholarships currently offered to Sofia students.
Since July 1st, 2014, we have awarded the following amount in scholarships to Sofia students:
$170K
Through the Sofia University Fund
Below are additional financial aid resources for students preparing for college or completing a degree at Sofia:
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine your student aid eligibility based on your personal and family situation. If you are a first-time user, you will be required to create an FSA ID. It allows users to access personal information on federal student aid websites as well as to sign a FAFSA.
There are two ways to complete the FAFSA form:
Sofia students may be eligible to receive subsidized and unsubsidized loans based on their financial need.
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