Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions

You can reach us at (435) 586-7735, finaid@suu.edu or by visiting our office in the , Room 167. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

In two easy steps:

  • Go to the and create what is called an FSA ID. Your FSA ID gives you access to Federal Student Aid's online systems and can serve as your legal signature.
  • Once you have set up your FSA ID, go to and complete the online Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The information from the FAFSA will be used to determine your eligibility for Federal grants, loans and work-study. Don't forget to add 91ɬÂþ's school code to your FAFSA, 003678.

Your financial aid award can be found in . You will need to log in using your 91ɬÂþ username and password. Once you have logged in, select "Award", then "Award By Aid Year". Select your Aid Year from the drop-down menu and then "Submit." On the subsequent page, select the "Award Overview" tab, which will list your financial aid award.

Your financial aid counselor is determined by your last name. To see who your counselor is, you can check out the Financial Aid contacts page.

The is a law designed to keep your personal information safe. It means that no one…not parents, not siblings, not spouses…will have access to your information without written consent. The Financial Aid Office takes this law very seriously and will not release your information to anyone unless you sign an , which may be downloaded or picked up in our office. Please note that you must sign this release in the presence of a member of our staff or a Notary Public. Faxed signatures are not acceptable. The 91ɬÂþ Registrar's Office has more information on FERPA at 91ɬÂþ.

Refunds are processed just prior to the beginning of classes each semester. If you have set up direct deposit, the refund will be deposited into the specified account around this time. If you have not signed up for direct deposit, you can do so in the . We highly encourage you to , as it is the quickest way for you to receive your refund.

If you have not signed up for direct deposit, your refund check will be mailed to the mailing address that 91ɬÂþ has on file for you. You can verify or update your mailing address via the . Checks are mailed out on the first day of the semester.

For questions regarding refunds, please contact the Cashiers Office.

The Federal work-study program provides funds for students who wish to have an on-campus job. Work-study jobs are typically part-time. Eligibility for work-study funds is determined by the information you submit on the . You can find and apply for available work-study jobs on the . Be sure to select "work-study" when you specify the job type.

Direct Loans are offered to students who submit the . They are low-interest loans for students to help pay for the cost of a college education. The lender is the U.S. Department of Education rather than a bank or other financial institution. For more information on Direct Student loans, visit .

  • Incoming First Year Students - If you meet 91ɬÂþ's scholarship requirements and apply for admission before the March 1st deadline, you will automatically be considered for a scholarship.
  • Current/Returning 91ɬÂþ Students - Beginning each November 1st, scholarship applications will be available.
  • Transfer Students - If you meet 91ɬÂþ's scholarship requirements and apply for admission before March 1st, you will automatically be considered for a scholarship.

You can also search for scholarships via outside sources, such as , , and .

The following is a cost of attendance estimate for full-time resident and non-resident students for the 2024-2025 year. The cost estimates are for students attending both fall and spring semesters. Get a better understanding of .

Undergraduate Non-Resident, Living Off-Campus
Component Cost
Tuition $20,416.00
Fees $776.00
Books & Supplies $800.00
Food and Housing $9,200.00
Personal Expenses $1,600.00
Transportation $2,300.00
Loan Fees $50.00
Total $35,142.00


Undergraduate Resident Cost, Living Off-Campus

Component Cost
Tuition $6,186.00
Fees $776.00
Books & Supplies $800.00
Food and Housing $9,200.00
Personal Expenses $1600.00
Transportation $2300.00
Loan Fees $50.00
Total $20,912.00

This is not your bill. These are estimated standard costs incurred by full-time students who are planning to attend 91ɬÂþ for the fall and spring 2024-25 semesters. Much of these costs are not paid to 91ɬÂþ, but are average living expenses to give you an idea of how much it may cost to attend college in Cedar City. If you need help meeting additional expenses, contact your financial aid counselor to see if there are other financial aid options available to you. You can also contact the Cashier's Office to see if a payment plan is a good option for you. You can also view current tuition and fee costs at the Cashier's website.