
Financial Aid
SVSU believes need should never keep you from receiving the highest quality of education. We welcome all students from different backgrounds, ethnicities and areas of interest. And, we have a commitment to support every Cardinal according to your family’s need.
SVSU financial aid experts are here to walk you through every step of the process. You can ask us any question, check in on any deadline or explore different payment options. We work for you, and we'll make this process as smooth as possible.
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At SVSU, we see your value and we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. We believe that the cost of tuition should not prevent you from taking the next step in your academic journey and future career. That’s why we developed the SVSU Cardinal Commitment.
This extensive financial aid package provides four years of free tuition for eligible first-time in college students in Michigan who have a family adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less and meet eligibility criteria.
Is your family income more than $50,000? We offer many additional scholarships for which you may be eligible or contact us to see how we can help you.
Kinds of Financial Aid
4 Steps to F.A.
Estimate your costs
Use the net price calculator to get an estimate of aid for which you are already eligible.
Apply for financial aid
Fill out your FAFSA.
SVSU Code: 002314
When you fill out the FAFSA, you are automatically considered for SVSU’s academic and . We also have nearly 1,000 private scholarships that require filling out SVSU’s common scholarship application. This application opens on December 1.
Stay Updated
Within a month of submission, look for your SVSU award letter. Then, keep checking my.svsu.edu throughout the spring. SVSU has financial aid experts that will meet one-on-one with you to find the best possible financial aid package for you. You can keep track of your award package from your SVSU student account.