Saint Francis Promise

No, there is no additional GPA requirement beyond the university’s admission requirements. Students must remain in good academic standing to continue receiving the Saint Francis Promise.

Eligible students will pay $0 in tuition and standard fees (Semester Fee and Technology Fee) after applicable federal, state and institutional grants and scholarships have been applied.

The Saint Francis Promise covers the university’s Semester Fee and Technology Fee.

The Saint Francis Promise does not cover:

• Room and board (if applicable)
• Program, course and miscellaneous fees
• Textbooks
• Course materials
• Other personal and educational expenses
• In most cases, summer tuition will not be fully covered. See “Does the Saint Francis Promise cover summer courses?” for more information.

Additional financial aid and financing options may be available to help with expenses not covered by the Saint Francis Promise, including federal student loans, outside scholarships, and payment plans. Students are encouraged to contact Student Financial Services at 260-399-8003, text 260-218-4026, or email finaid@sf.edu to discuss their individual options.

No. Students are not required to take out federal or private student loans to receive the Saint Francis Promise. Tuition and standard fees are covered through applicable federal, state and institutional grants and scholarships. Students may choose to use available loan funds or other financing options to help pay for expenses not covered by the Promise, such as room and board, program or course fees, textbooks and course materials.

In most cases, summer tuition will not be fully covered by the Promise. Students enrolled in eligible year-round programs may have some or all summer tuition covered by available federal aid, depending on their program, tuition rates and financial aid eligibility. Saint Francis does not provide additional institutional funding to cover any remaining summer tuition balance.

The Saint Francis Promise is awarded annually. The University of Saint Francis intends to continue the program, subject to annual review and the continued availability of applicable federal and state aid. Students must continue to meet all eligibility requirements each semester.

The Student Aid Index, or SAI, is a number calculated from the information provided on the FAFSA. Colleges use it to help determine a student’s eligibility for financial aid. An SAI of -1,500 represents the highest level of financial need under the federal formula.

There is no single income cutoff because the FAFSA considers several factors, including income, family size and household circumstances. As a general approximation, many families with annual incomes below $70,000 meet the financial criteria, but completing the FAFSA is the only way to determine eligibility.

No. The income amount is only a general approximation, not an eligibility threshold. Qualification is based on the student’s FAFSA results and all other Saint Francis Promise requirements. Depending on several factors, some families earning more than $70,000 will also be eligible for the Saint Francis Promise.

No separate application is required. Students must apply and be admitted to Saint Francis and complete the FAFSA by April 15. Saint Francis will review the student’s eligibility using the FAFSA.

Yes, new transfer students beginning in fall 2027 qualify under the same eligibility requirements as first-time freshmen.

The Saint Francis Promise begins with eligible students who are new to the university in fall 2027. Current Saint Francis students are not included in the initial eligibility group.

No. Students must be enrolled full-time (12-18 credit hours) to qualify.

Eligibility will be reviewed using the student’s FAFSA and other applicable financial aid information. A change in financial circumstances, grant eligibility or enrollment status could affect eligibility for the Saint Francis Promise.

Contact the Office of Admissions at 260-399-8000, text 260-217-0854 or admis@sf.edu to discuss your options.