Financial Assistance
Choosing Xavier University is an important step toward achieving your life and career goals. We are here to help you address important financial assistance issues so you can pursue your education.
Tuition Deferral Program Available
APEX students who receive tuition reimbursement from their employer have the option to defer their tuition payment until 45 days after the course is completed. The agreement and details can be found by following the link below.
Federal Grants
Pell Grant
The Pell Grant usually is awarded only to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree. To apply, students must complete the FAFSA each year. The amount of the Pell Grant varies based upon the level of financial need and the number of credit hours for which the student is enrolled. The maximum full-time award is $7,395 for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
The SEOG is awarded to undergraduate students based on financial need. Xavier University receives a limited amount of federal funding to use for SEOG awards, therefore the grant is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Students with the lowest Student Aid Index (SAI) who will also receive a Pell Grant during the award year are awarded first. To receive consideration for the SEOG, students must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:
- Have a complete financial aid file by June 1 (includes a valid FAFSA form, documentation required for verification, and resolution of FAFSA comments and discrepancies)
- Be Pell-Grant eligible
- Demonstrate need as determined by the FAFSA
- Enroll in a first bachelor's degree program
- Enroll at least half time (6 or more credit hours)
- Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards
**Incoming students who have been awarded a FSEOG but have not committed to Xavier by June 1 will have their grant cancelled. Awarded students who are not enrolled by the end of the add/drop period each semester also will have their FSEOG cancelled.
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant
The TEACH Grant provides up to $3,772 to students who are completing or plan to complete coursework needed to begin a career in teaching. This program requires graduates to work as full-time teachers in high-need fields, in public or private elementary or secondary schools that serve low-income students.
State Aid
Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)
The OCOG is a need-based grant from the state of Ohio for resident undergraduate students from low- and moderate-income families. Awards are based on family income with consideration given to the number of dependents in the family. Application is made when residents complete the FAFSA form. The grant is given to part-time and full-time students. The maximum award amount is $5,000 (full-time students) for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Loans
Veterans
Go to the Student Financial Services website for additional information and to contact a financial aid counselor.