Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions
You can reach us at (435) 586-7735, finaid@suu.edu or by visiting our office in the Sharwan Smith Center, Room 167. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
In two easy steps:
- Go to the Federal Student Aid website and create what is called an FSA ID. Your FSA ID gives you access to Federal Student Aid's online systems and can serve as your legal signature.
- Once you have set up your FSA ID, go to FAFSA.gov and complete the online Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The information from the FAFSA will be used to determine your eligibility for Federal grants, loans and work-study. Don't forget to add SUU's school code to your FAFSA, 003678.
Your financial aid award can be found in Banner Financial Aid. You will need to log in using your SUU username and password. Once you have logged in, select "Award", then "Award By Aid Year". Select your Aid Year from the drop-down menu and then "Submit." On the subsequent page, select the "Award Overview" tab, which will list your financial aid award.
Your financial aid counselor is determined by your last name. To see who your counselor is, you can check out the Financial Aid contacts page.
The Family Education Right-to-Privacy Act is a law designed to keep your personal information safe. It means that no one…not parents, not siblings, not spouses…will have access to your information without written consent. The Financial Aid Office takes this law very seriously and will not release your information to anyone unless you sign an Information Release Form, which may be downloaded or picked up in our office. Please note that you must sign this release in the presence of a member of our staff or a Notary Public. Faxed signatures are not acceptable. The SUU Registrar's Office has more information on FERPA at SUU.
Refunds are processed just prior to the beginning of classes each semester. If you have set up direct deposit, the refund will be deposited into the specified account around this time. If you have not signed up for direct deposit, you can do so in the mySUU Portal. We highly encourage you to sign up for direct deposit, as it is the quickest way for you to receive your refund.
If you have not signed up for direct deposit, your refund check will be mailed to the mailing address that SUU has on file for you. You can verify or update your mailing address via the mySUU Portal. Checks are mailed out on the first day of the semester.
For questions regarding refunds, please contact the Cashiers Office.
The Federal work-study program provides funds for students who wish to have an on-campus job. Work-study jobs are typically part-time. Eligibility for work-study funds is determined by the information you submit on the FAFSA. You can find and apply for available work-study jobs on the Jobs for T-Birds page. Be sure to select "work-study" when you specify the job type.
Direct Loans are offered to students who submit the FAFSA. They are low-interest loans for students to help pay for the cost of a college education. The lender is the U.S. Department of Education rather than a bank or other financial institution. For more information on Direct Student loans, visit studentaid.gov.
- Incoming First Year Students - If you meet SUU's scholarship requirements and apply for admission before the March 1st deadline, you will automatically be considered for a scholarship.
- Current/Returning SUU Students - Beginning each November 1st, scholarship applications will be available.
- Transfer Students - If you meet SUU's scholarship requirements and apply for admission before March 1st, you will automatically be considered for a scholarship.
You can also search for scholarships via outside sources, such as FastWeb, Scholarships.com, and College Board.
The following is a cost of attendance estimate for full-time resident and non-resident students for the 2024-2025 year. The cost estimates are for students attending both fall and spring semesters. Get a better understanding of the Cost of Attendance.
Undergraduate Non-Resident, Living Off-Campus| Component | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,416.00 |
| Fees | $776.00 |
| Books & Supplies | $800.00 |
| Food and Housing | $9,200.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,600.00 |
| Transportation | $2,300.00 |
| Loan Fees | $50.00 |
| Total | $35,142.00 |
Undergraduate Resident Cost, Living Off-Campus
| Component | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,186.00 |
| Fees | $776.00 |
| Books & Supplies | $800.00 |
| Food and Housing | $9,200.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $1600.00 |
| Transportation | $2300.00 |
| Loan Fees | $50.00 |
| Total | $20,912.00 |
This is not your bill. These are estimated standard costs incurred by full-time students who are planning to attend SUU for the fall and spring 2024-25 semesters. Much of these costs are not paid to SUU, but are average living expenses to give you an idea of how much it may cost to attend college in Cedar City. If you need help meeting additional expenses, contact your financial aid counselor to see if there are other financial aid options available to you. You can also contact the Cashier's Office to see if a payment plan is a good option for you. You can also view current tuition and fee costs at the Cashier's website.
A student is considered homeless if they lack fixed, regular, and adequate housing.
- Fixed housing: Stationary, permanent and not subject to change
- Regular housing: Is used on a predictable, routine, or consistent basis
- Adequate housing: Is sufficient for meeting both the physical and psychological needs typically met in the home.
You may qualify as a homeless youth determination if:
- If you are a dependent student that is unaccompanied and homeless, or
- self-supporting and at risk of being homeless
If you qualify, you will be considered independent on the FAFSA, and your parent information will not be required.
Could I be considered for a homeless youth determination?
- Are you living with other people because you have nowhere to go?
- Is the housing you are living in substandard?
- Are utilities turned off?
- Does the place not meet the local building codes?
- Do you live in emergency or transitional housing?
- Do you live in a place that is not meant for humans to live in?
- Do you live in a motel? Campground? Car? Abandoned building?
- Would you be homeless if you could not live in the dorms on campus?
If you answered yes, to any of these questions, you may be eligible to be considered for a homeless youth determination. Please speak with your financial aid counselor to explore your options.
I was determined to be an unaccompanied youth who was homeless by one of more of the organizations below:
- Your high school or school district homeless liaison,
- The director of an emergency shelter program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),
- The director of a runaway or homeless youth basic center or transitional living program (RHYA), OR
- By a financial aid administrator
If any of the above have made a determination of homelessness for you, please contact your financial aid counselor. Documentation of the determination may be requested.
If you have any questions about whether you may qualify as an unaccompanied, homeless, or self-supporting student please contact a financial aid counselor. You can schedule an appointment with your financial aid counselor.