Financial Aid News

Winter Closure

December 18, 2008

The Financial Aid Office, along with nearly all other departments on campus, will be closed starting on December 20. We will re-open on Monday, January 5, 2009.

Stanford Admits 689 Early Applicants

December 18, 2008

Number of early applicants for undergraduate admission highest in Stanford history. Read more»

Provost Discusses Economic Downturn

November 21, 2008

Stanford Provost John Etchemendy discusses the impact of the current economic situation on university priorities, including financial aid. Read more»

Financial Literacy Class for Winter Quarter

November 21, 2008

Mary Morrison of the Financial Aid Office teaches students the basics of personal finance and money management.

Financial Literacy

  • Practical knowledge about personal finance and money management including budgeting, pay checks, credit cards, banking, insurance, taxes, and saving. Class especially appropriate for those soon to be self-supporting. Limited enrollment.

Student Services Center

October 16, 2008

The new Student Services Center in Tresidder Union provides answers to questions about billing, registration and many other topics. For details, visit the Student Services Center Web site.

Constitution Day

September 17, 2008

September 17 is Constitution Day! We offer links to online resources with information about the United States Constitution, including Stanford's own Constitutional Law Center. Read more»

Autumn Quarter Bills

August 20, 2008

The University issued Autumn quarter bills to all students on August 20. Undergraduate bills are due on September 15; graduate student bills are due on October 15. For questions, contact Student Financial Services.

Congratulations to the Class of 2012!

March 28, 2008

Stanford offers admission to 2,400 freshman applicants. "The competition for admission to Stanford this year was unprecedented," said Richard Shaw, dean of admission and financial aid. Read more»

Financial Aid Staffer Recognized for Service

May 14, 2008

Mary Morrison wins the 2008 Amy J. Blue Award. Colleagues cited Morrison's extensive service to Stanford, as well as her many contributions off campus, in nominating her for the award. Read more»

Stanford Enhances Financial Aid Program

February 20, 2008

Undergraduate aid recipients will no longer need to borrow student loans. Other significant enhancements have been made to the program that will benefit aid recipients at all levels of income.

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