Financing Your Education

Money Matters Brochure

Student Financial Services staff are happy to help identify financial resources to achieve your educational goals, and have prepared a brochure, Money Matters – Your guide to costs, financing, and financial aid, for your reference.

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At Puget Sound we believe that the development of a strong foundation of financial literacy is an integral part of a student's education. Student Financial Services staff members actively join in partnership with students and families to develop financial solutions that help make a Puget Sound education a reality.

News & Reminders

FASFA Application for 2012-13

Priority deadline for currently enrolled students is March 31, 2012.

NEW  - IRS Data Retrieval Tool!  FAST - EASY - ACCURATE
The easiest way to complete your FAFSA with accurate tax information is by using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. In a few simple steps, you may be able to view your tax information and transfer it directly into your FAFSA. More information.

1098-T Tax Form

Form 1098-T is provided to assist you and your parents in calculating any education tax credits that you may be eligible for. More information.

Net Price Calculator

Puget Sound is committed to working closely with prospective students and families as they make plans for college financing. We have developed a Net Price Calculator that provides an estimate of a student's eligibility for institutional, federal, and state financial aid. The calculator is intended to be used by prospective, first year, first time undergraduate students. Start calculating.

Subsidized Stafford Loans for Graduate Students are Changing

Congress passed the Budget Control Act of 2011 in August of this year. The Act includes changes to several aid programs, including the Stafford Loan program for graduate students. Effective July 1, 2012, graduate students will be limited to borrowing through the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan program, and the Subsidized Stafford Loan program will no longer be available. Annual and aggregate loan limits remain unchanged. Under the Unsubsidized Stafford program,  loans begin accruing interest as soon as the funds are disbursed. Interest may be paid on a monthly basis or capitalized so that payments do not need to be made while enrolled. This change effects loans disbursed on or after July 1, 2012.  Any previous Subsidized Stafford loan held by the student will not be affected. The Graduate Plus Loan program remains unchanged.