The College of Saint Elizabeth is a wise investment.
To assist you in obtaining the most financial aid possible, the College's Admission and Financial Aid staff are eager to help you through the application process. Please call us at 1-800-210-7900 to speak with a counselor.

• The application process, explained step-by-step
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• Institutional Aid
  • Freshmen Scholarships
  • Transfer Student Scholarships

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP 1
Early Estimator Form for Financial Aid
Complete the Early Estimator enabling us to offer you an Estimated Award Letter listing the types and amounts of aid for which you may qualify. Also listed will be the estimated costs and most importantly, it will give you an idea of what you will pay for your freshman year at CSE. This is an extremely important service that will enable us to show you how affordable CSE can be. This can be done before or after your application is submitted.

DOWNLOAD FINANCIAL AID ESTIMATOR FORM

STEP 2
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 and submit it to the Federal processor. Complete it as early as possible to receive a priority financial aid package from CSE. The FAFSA is available at high school guidance offices and CSE financial aid office. FAFSAs can be filed online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Our code is 002600.

Step 3
Financial Aid Transcripts (Transfer Students)
Financial Aid Transcripts must be received from all previously attended colleges, even if no aid was received.

Step 4
Before a final award is made, we will request the following documents:

• Parents' State and Federal Income Tax Forms and W2s
• Student's State and Federal Income Tax Forms and W2s
• Social Security Card
• Alien Registration Card if applicable
• Documentation of all untaxed income
• Other documents as requested

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Financial Aid Consultation
Individual meetings with the Financial Aid Counselor may be arranged by appointment. She will assist you with the required forms as well as answer your questions regarding the process or how a student's award is calculated.

Financial Aid Workshops
Financial Aid Workshops are designed to help you understand the process, the terminology and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form

For more information contact:

Donna Tatarka
Telephone: 1-800-210-7900
FAX 973-290-4710
E-mail: apply@cse.edu

Alternative Financing - Tuition Payment Plan
A monthly payment program allows families to make interest-free monthly installment payments.

INSTITUTIONAL AID

College of Saint Elizabeth scholarships and grants are awarded to students who have financial need and/or above average academic records. The majority of scholarship funds are restricted to full-time first time freshman students. Students who apply for financial aid will be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible. Awards for students qualifying for more than one scholarship are made at the discretion of the Director of Financial Aid. All scholarships are renewable for four years with satisfactory academic progress.

Freshman Scholarships

Presidential Scholarships
Presidential Scholarships are the most prestigious scholarships offered by the College.
These undergraduate scholarships are generally awarded to entering freshmen designated as New Jersey Distinguished Scholars. Only full time residential students are eligible for this award.

Elizabethan Scholarships
$13,000 - $16,000 scholarships. Students with strong academic programs and SAT scores are eligible for these scholarships. Applicants must apply as full-time first year resident or commuting students.

Seton Scholarships
$8,000 - $12,000 scholarships. Students who have demonstrated academic ability in high school and who have satisfactory SAT scores are eligible for these scholarships. Applicants must apply as full-time, first year resident or commuting students.

Sister of Charity of Saint Elizabeth Scholarship
$2,500 not based on financial need. Nieces or grand nieces of Sister of Charity (living or deceased) who meet the ordinary admission criteria of the College are eligible for these scholarships.

Alumnae Daughter Scholarship
Half tuition scholarship for daughters of CSE Alumnae who are applying as full-time freshmen are eligible for these scholarships.

Xavier Scholarship
$4,000 - $7,000 scholarship to students who have demonstrated the values of leadership in a spirit of service and social responsibility. .

Transfer Scholarships

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Minimum of five renewable scholarships ranging from $4,000 to half tuition/year to students with a minimum 3.5 G.P.A., a minimum of 32 credits and a letter of recommendation from a Phi Theta Kappa advisor are required. Open to full-time students. Students with a previous bachelor's degree are not eligible. Students must enroll immediately following their full-time enrollment at another college. Preference will be given to applications received by June 1 for fall semester and by December 1 for spring semester.

Transfer Scholarship
Varying number of renewable scholarships ranging from $4,000 to half tuition/year to students with a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. and a minimum of 32 credits. Open to full time students. Students with a previous bachelors degree are not eligible. Students must enroll immediately following their full-time enrollment at another college. Preference will be given to applications received by June 1 for fall semester and by December 1 for spring semester.