Santa Clara University recommends that students in an eligible certificate program complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to maximize and/or retain their federal aid programs eligibility.
- Santa Clara University FAFSA School Code is 001326
Certificate of Advanced Accounting Proficiency (CAAP)
Santa Clara University recommends that Certificate of Advanced Accounting Proficiency students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) concurrent with completing their admission application to determine their financial aid eligibility.
Post-Baccalaureate Student Financial Aid Information
Post-baccalaureate students (students who have already earned their first bachelor’s degree) who are admitted into a degree-approved certificate program may be eligible for Federal Direct Loans if they have not already reached the aggregate maximum federal loan amount. Post-baccalaureate students are not eligible for state or federal grant programs.
Federal Loan Eligibility
Post-baccalaureate students may be eligible for Federal Direct Student Loans based on their dependency status:
- Dependent students may borrow up to $5,500 in Federal Direct Student Loans during the academic year. In addition, a Parent PLUS Loan may be available if a parent applies and is approved.
- Independent students may borrow up to $12,500 in Federal Direct Student Loans.
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Loan Limits by Student Status
| Student Status | Subsidized | Unsubsidized | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dependent | $5,500 | $2,000 | $7,500 |
| Dependent w/ Parent PLUS Denial | $5,500 | $7,000 | $12,500 |
| Independent | $5,500 | $7,000 | $12,500 |
Important Notes
- Students must be enrolled at least half-time to qualify.
- Private lenders are also an option.
For full details on federal loan requirements, interest rates, origination fees, borrowing limits, grace periods, and repayment information, visit the Federal Student Aid website.
Other SCU Certificate Programs
You should contact your graduate school for information about how to apply for your graduate school’s scholarships, fellowships and grants.
As you are considering applying for financial aid, you may want to learn how we determine financial aid, the costs, the different types of aid programs and other consumer information.