1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov prior to the start of the student's academic program. The federal school code for Saint Mary's is 001302. 
2. Complete a Saint Mary's College Financial aid Application (click here).
3. Students must be admitted to a degree program, and must be registered on at least a half-time basis. 

School of Economics and Business

• Half time status is defined as 4 units per quarter
• Full-time status is defined as 8 units per quarter

School of Education

Graduate Students

• Half-time is defined as 3 units in Summer, 5 units in Fall and Spring semesters.
• Full-time is defined as 6 units in Summer, 9 units in Fall and Spring semesters.

Credential Only Students

• Half-time is defined as 3 units in Summer, 6 units in Fall and Spring semesters.
• Full-time is defined as 6 units in Summer, 12 units in Fall and Spring semesters.

Masters in Kinesiology

• Half-time is defined as 3 units in Summer, 5 units in Fall and Spring semesters.
• Full-time is defined as 6 units in Summer, 9 units in Fall, and Spring semesters.

Master of Fine Arts

• Half-time is defined as 5 units in Fall and Spring semesters.
• Full-time is defined as 9 units in Fall and Spring semesters.

Masters in Leadership

• Half-time is defined as 6 units per trimester.
• Full-time is defined as 12 units per trimester.      

Contact the Financial Aid Office at (925) 631-4370 for assistance.