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SXU Access Advantage Tuition Program

 

Saint Xavier University is committed to providing a quality education at an affordable cost. It's one of many reasons why U.S. News & World Report consistently recognizes SXU as a Best Value school among regional universities in the Midwest. As the most affordable Catholic college in Illinois based on net cost of attendance (collegenavigator.org), we strive to ensure that cost is not a barrier to a transformational college education.

To that end, Saint Xavier University is taking affordability and value to the next level. SXU is proud to announce our Access Advantage tuition program, which will begin with incoming full-time freshmen and transfer students in the fall of 2025. Through the Access Advantage program, qualifying students will have their tuition costs covered through a combination of state, federal and institutional aid sources.

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You Qualify by Meeting These Eligibility Requirements

  1. Student and parent must be Illinois residents.

  2. Student must meet eligibility requirements for state and federal aid.

  3. High school seniors: Earn a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or more (on a 4.0 scale).

  4. Transfer students: Earn a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or more with a minimum of one year of college completed.

  5. Have a family adjusted gross income of $80,000 or less.

Act Now

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Schedule a Visit

Act now by completing these simple steps:

  1. Apply for admission. We accept the Common App or our Priority Student Application for freshmen. Transfers can apply using our transfer application.
  2. Request your high school transcript or colleges transcripts be sent to SXU.
  3. File the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be made available by the U.S. Department of Education on or before December 1, 2024. Be sure to add SXU's school code (001768) so we receive your results!
Once we have your materials, we'll review your application for admission and FAFSA for financial aid eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ask your parent(s) to check Line 11 on their IRS tax return (Form 1040). The 2025-26 FAFSA uses 2023 tax information.

We acknowledge the rigor of honors and Advanced Placement courses and celebrate your accomplishments by using the weighted GPA. If the unweighted GPA is based on something other than a 4.0 scale (e.g., a 5.0 scale), we adjust the GPA accordingly.

Yes. Students must enroll full-time with a minimum of 15 credit hours in each of the fall and spring semesters to be considered.

Funding and eligibility for the Access Advantage program is dependent on several factors, including:

  • Full-time enrollment (15 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters)
  • Changes in year-to-year funding levels of the State of Illinois MAP Grant and Federal Pell Grant programs.
  • Eligibility for state and federal aid; students must file the FAFSA annually.
  • Student maintenance of satisfactory academic progress toward their degree program.
  • Modest annual tuition increases are possible. Loans are available to defer costs in years two-four, if needed. Federal Work Study is also available. Federal Work Study is a financial aid program that offers students a financial award funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Students can earn this award money by working on campus.

Examples of expenses not covered through this program include course fees, books, room and board, summer enrollment, etc.

See for yourself! Schedule a campus visit today!

Absolutely! 100% of entering full-time first-year and transfer students receive a merit scholarship upon their acceptance to SXU. In addition, over two-thirds of our students are eligible for need-based assistance through state, federal, and institutional financial aid. To determine your net cost of attendance, apply to SXU and file the FAFSA! For a quick estimate, visit our merit award and net price calculators.

Student athletes are not eligible for the Access Advantage program but may qualify for considerable aid through their merit scholarship and other institutional aid (if eligible). 

The Access Advantage program is for new freshmen and transfer students entering SXU starting in fall 2025. However, this program is largely based off methods used to award students in previous years. If you have questions regarding your aid, you can contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaidFREESXU or 773-298-3070.

Net Price Calculator

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