Overview

Overview

Santa Fe University of Art and Design is committed to providing broad access to higher education. Our scholarships are an investment in the future of our students and the future of the creative arts.

Santa Fe University offers merit-based scholarships for academic and creative accomplishments as well as awards for New Mexico and Santa Fe County residents. Certain scholarships may be available to international students.

State Grant Aid

Some states have grant programs that they permit their state residents to use to attend Santa Fe University of Art and Design.

Check with the appropriate state agency as indicated here: http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list.cfm?category_ID=SHE

Scholarship	Award
Merit Scholarship For new students with top GPAs and ACT/SAT scores. Please click the link for additional information.	Up to $12,000/year
Talent Scholarship For new students, based on academic history and portfolio. Please click the link for additional information.	Up to 100% of tuition
Financial Need Scholarship For students who demonstrate significant financial need. Please click the link above for additional information.	Up to $12,000/year
Governor's Scholarship For one incoming student who has been a resident of the state of New Mexico for at least one year. Please click the link for additional information.	**100% of tuition
Mayor's Scholarship For two incoming students who have been residents of Santa Fe County for at least one year. Please click the link for additional information.	**100% of tuition
Early Action Award For new students who complete the admissions process and commit to attend the university by March 15, 2012 for term beginning August 27, 2012. Please click the link for additional information.	up to $2,800/year
County of Santa Fe Resident Scholarship For students who have been residents of Santa Fe County for at least one year before admittance to Santa Fe University of Art and Design. Students must stay continually enrolled and remain in good academic standing. The scholarship will last for the duration of enrollment. This scholarship is stackable with only one flat scholarship as institutional aid limits allow. Cannot be combined with New Mexico State Resident Scholarship.	**25% off tuition
New Mexico State Resident Scholarship For students who have been residents of the state of New Mexico for at least one year, are continually enrolled, and remain in good academic standing. Students must stay continually enrolled and remain in good academic standing. The scholarship will last for the duration of enrollment. This scholarship is stackable with only one flat scholarship as institutional aid limits allow. Cannot be combined with County of Santa Fe Resident Scholarship.	**20% off tuition

** Percentage awards are applied toward tuition only. Other costs (books, housing, fees, etc.) are not covered.

General Qualifications, Terms, and Conditions

To receive scholarships, students must be fully admitted and enrolled as a regular full-time, degree seeking students.

Most scholarships are awarded to students prior to initial enrollment, and are renewable if terms and conditions are met*.

Typically, a student may hold more than one award not to exceed established institutional aid limits (see chart).

Students who qualify for more than one scholarship will be presumed to accept the scholarship with the highest reduction in per-semester cost. Students who qualify for and would like to inquire about a different scholarship should contact their enrollment advisor prior to starting classes at Santa Fe University of Art and Design.

In addition, please note:

• Total amount of scholarship money awarded may vary based on factors such a portfolio/audition evaluation, enrollment status, financial need and high school GPA.
• Availability of certain scholarships is limited and may be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Eligibility conditions for scholarships are subject to change.
• Students must be in good financial standing with no outstanding debt to SFUAD
• Institutional awards may be available for academic terms during which students attend study abroad or other host institutions.
• Receipt of scholarships may require a review and adjustment of federal student aid offered to a student.
• Most scholarships require full time attendance (typically 12 credits per semester).
• All scholarships are renewable provided that the terms and conditions of the scholarship, as outlined on your scholarship notification letter, including satisfactory academic progress, as measured by the University, are met
• Some scholarships require a specific cumulative GPA for renewal.
• Continuous enrollment is expected for renewal but exceptions may be allowed for up to one term for students on official withdrawals and leave of absences.
• Students planning to take a leave of absence from their program need to complete an official Leave of Absence (LOA) Form prior to leaving, to retain scholarship eligibility.
• All scholarship recipients are also encouraged to apply for federal student assistance through the FAFSA. See the Office of Financial Aid for information.
• Students eligible for the Mayor or Governor scholarship must also meet all other specific criteria and guidelines set forth by the Mayor’s or Governor’s offices.

*For discontinued awards including the General, Transfer, Presidential, and Spring 2010 – renewal is limited to 5 years.

*Welcome Back Scholarships end with the Spring 2012 semester.

Which scholarships can be combined?  Total scholarship aid cannot exceed SFUAD limit, except for Talent.

	Talent	Merit	Need –Based	New Mexico or Santa Fe
Talent	n/a	No	No	Yes
Merit	No	n/a	Yes	Yes
Need-Based	No	Yes	n/a	Yes
New Mexico or Santa Fe	Yes	Yes	Yes	n/a