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Cardinal Commitment — Nearly half of SVSU freshmen had their entire tuition paid for by scholarships and grants

 

At SVSU, we want everyone to obtain a first-class college education, regardless of income. Last year, 49% of SVSU freshmen had their entire tuition paid for by scholarships and grants that never have to be repaid.

First-time-in-college students with combined student and family adjusted gross annual income of $70,000 or less may qualify for the Cardinal Commitment. This assures students that SVSU will step up with additional funding if your basic tuition costs exceed your grants and scholarships!

Get your OFFICIAL financial aid package

Starting July 1, before your final year of high school, you can complete three easy steps below to get your scholarships and grants.

1 Apply for Admission

Your first step in creating your future starts with applying to SVSU.

Applying is easy and it’s free!

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2 Send Your Transcript

Most high schools use parchment.com to send transcripts. Search for yours at the link below.

Search for my Transcript*

*If your high school is not listed, then see your high school counselor to learn how your school submits transcripts to colleges.

3 Submit Your FAFSA

A very necessary step you need to do is complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application to verify your income. Use SVSU's code: 002314

Complete Your FAFSA

 Cardinal Commitment Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SVSU Cardinal Commitment?
Who qualifies for the Cardinal Commitment?
How do I apply for this program?
How does this program affect my other financial aid?
What costs does this program cover?
How is the combined student and family adjusted gross income determined?
Does the SVSU Cardinal Commitment cover tuition in the spring/summer semester?
What assets are considered?
Do I need to submit a FAFSA? If so, when?
How do I know if I qualify for the SVSU Cardinal Commitment?
What can I do if I don’t qualify? What if our combined student and family AGI is over $70,000?
The income I reported on the FAFSA is no longer accurate, what can I do?
Are part-time students, currently-enrolled students, transfers, graduate students or students pursuing a second bachelor’s degree eligible?
Am I required to live on-campus to qualify for the SVSU Cardinal Commitment?
Does the program cover my entire time at SVSU?
Does the SVSU Cardinal Commitment automatically get renewed each year?

Questions? We are here to help!

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