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Grants come in the form of Institutional Grants, Federal Grants and Washington State Grants. Institutional grants are also referred to as Grants from Gonzaga. During the upcoming school year Gonzaga University will offer more than $31 million in institutional grant and scholarship funding. The following information pertains to undergraduate financial aid only. For information on graduate aid, please refer to our Graduate Doctoral Aid webpage.
If you choose to attend Gonzaga University, we guarantee your Gonzaga-funded scholarships and grants will not decrease if you maintain good academic standing, as defined in the Gonzaga catalog, during your continuous full-time four-year enrollment. These scholarships are renewable as established by the Gonzaga Guarantee.
To determine eligibility for grants, students are encouraged to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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*If not eligible to submit the FAFSA, undocumented students can submit the WASFA or Needs Analysis Form to determine eligibility for Grants from Gonzaga. More information is available at the Undocumented Undergraduate Aid webpage.
Grants from Gonzaga
Eligibility
All students who complete the Application for Admission and Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are automatically considered for a Gonzaga Grant. Eligibility varies and is based on financial need. The Gonzaga Grant is automatically renewed each year for the duration of a student's undergraduate studies. For more information, please refer to the Gonzaga Guarantee Policy.
The Alumni Association Grant is awarded to undergraduate students with high financial need whose parents, grandparents, or siblings attended Gonzaga. No application required; eligible recipients are identified by the financial aid office.
Eligibility
The Gonzaga Access Pledge is a full-tuition commitment providing grant and scholarship aid to cover the cost of tuition for first-year students throughout Washington state who demonstrate high financial need. To be eligible, students must be admitted to Gonzaga as a first-year student, have a permanent address in the state of WA, and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).*
- Student must be accepted to Gonzaga as a first-year student*
- Must have a permanent address in the state of WA
- Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA)*
- Demonstrate high financial need as indicated by the student's FAFSA/WASFA.
Value of Offer
Full-Tuition
Dates & Deadlines:
Apply to Gonzaga by November 15 (Early Action) or February 1 (Regular Decision)
Submit a FAFSA / WASFA* (FAFSA availability expected on Oct. 1st)
*Undocumented Washington residents can be eligible for GAP. Students must submit a WASFA.
Selection
- Admitted students are automatically considered for this grant based on the eligibility requirements listed above.
- Notification of GAP selection will be included in the financial aid offer.
Eligibility
- Be a Washington state resident*
- Apply for admission to Gonzaga University as first-year Applicant and meet Gonzaga University admission requirements. Priority consideration for students who apply to GU by the Early Action deadline of November 15. Final deadline to apply to GU is February 1. Nursing applicants must apply by the November 15 deadline.
- Submit the Unity Scholars Application by January 5th
- Submit FAFSA / WASFA* as soon as it's available
- Have demonstrated financial need. Priority is given to students who family income is below 70% of Washington's median (e.g. $80,000 for a family of four).
- Applications are reviewed holistically and many factors are taken into consideration, including academic performance, demonstrated resilience in the face of barriers or obstacles to pursuing an education, genuine commitment to, or a demonstrated record of, social justice activism, demonstrated involvement in cultural awareness groups, clubs, or activities, and engagement in leadership within their school, community, and/or family.
*Undocumented Washington residents are eligible to apply for Unity Scholars.
Applicant must submit a WASFA.
Value of Offer
Tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan charges covered for four years at Gonzaga University
How to Apply
- Application will open in Early November
- Apply to Gonzaga by November 15th (Early Action) or February 1st (Regular Decision).
Priority given to those who apply by Early Action. Nursing applicants must apply Early Action. - Submit the Unity Scholars Application by January 5th
Eligibility
Awarded to qualified individuals who are high performers with leadership potential.
Additional funding available for ROTC Scholarship winners. Learn more about ROTC.
Value of Award
Up to full ride and stipend
How to Apply
Deadline: November 15th
Contact LTC Alan Westfield in Military Science at
(800) 449-3959 / (509) 313-6517
westfield@gonzaga.edu
Federal Grants
The federal government provides Pell Grants to students who demonstrate the highest level of financial need as calculated by the federal formula for Student Aid Index (SAI). Pell Grants are offered only to undergraduate students who have not yet earned a bachelor's or professional degree. For the 2024-25 school year, Pell Grant amount varies, up to $7,395/year.
Students with the highest level of financial need may also be offered an SEOG. The source of this funding is the federal government; the selection of recipients is determined by the institution. Gonzaga University gives full-time Pell Grant recipients who meet our December 1st priority filing deadline with the highest priority for this financial aid offer. SEOG does not have to be repaid and the amount varies, up to $1,250/year.
This is a $4,000 annual grant/loan offered to students who agree to teach for four years as a highly-qualified teacher in a high-need field at a low-income school after completing their degree. If the four year service requirement is not met, the funds must be repaid by the student as an unsubsidized Stafford loan. For more information, please see Federal Student Aid.
Washington State College Grant and College Bound
To be eligible for the Washington College Grant (WCG) 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 offered this grant as a part of the financial aid packaging process. Preference is given to on-time filers. Amount varies, up to $9,739/year.
The College Bound Scholarship is an early commitment of Washington state financial aid offered to eligible students who enroll in middle school and meet the pledge requirements. Amount varies, up to $2,256/year. Students are automatically enrolled in College Bound if they are enrolled in a Washington state public school and eligible for free or reduced price lunch in 7th, 8th or 9th grade. Students will also be automatically enrolled if they are in Washington state foster care or a dependent of Washington state between 7th grade and high school graduation. As part of the College Bound Scholarship sign-up process, students pledge to do the following:
- Graduate from a Washington state high school or approved home school program with a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher.
- Have no felony convictions.
- Apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) beginning their senior year.