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Purple Promise

 
 

We'll cover your tuition

High school and transfer students with a family income of $100,000 or less1 may be eligible to attend SFA without student loans or paying out of pocket!

Incoming fall Lumberjack first-year and transfer students who qualify will have 100% of their tuition2 and mandatory fees3 covered for up to four years1 as long as they maintain their eligibility. That's a value of more than $44,500.

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Eligibility requirements

Note: Advanced placement or dual credit that counts toward the degree preceding SFA enrollment does not disqualify you from Purple Promise eligibility.

How to Apply

Great news: There is no separate application!

All admitted students who have met their financial aid application requirements by the deadline are automatically considered for the Purple Promise program.

Apply to SFA Complete your FAFSA

Purple Promise FAQ

Renewing Purple Promise funding

Purple Promise funding automatically renews for recipients who:

  • continue to meet the eligibility requirements
  • maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher
  • and complete at least 30 credit hours each consecutive year (including summer terms).

Note: Renewal requirements are specific to the funding source and differ from other scholarships and grants you may receive. 

Can I re-qualify if my Purple Promise funding wasn't renewed?

If Purple Promise eligibility was lost due to your combined family adjusted gross income increasing to the amount of $100,001 or more, you can re-qualify in future years if the adjusted gross income becomes $100,000 or less and you continue to meet all other criteria.

Does dropping a course or withdrawing affect my eligibility?

A change in your enrollment status may result in a reduction or cancellation of your financial assistance, including any exemptions and waivers applied to your account. More information regarding the possible consequences of dropping or withdrawing are available on the Office of the Registrar's How to Drop or Withdraw page.

View important financial aid dates and deadlines.

1. Purple Promise will cover the balance up to four years toward your undergraduate degree after scholarships, grants, exemptions, benefits and waivers from federal, state and institutional funds are applied.
2. Purple Promise pays the remaining balance of your flat rate tuition based on your cost of attendance amount and not necessarily the actual amount charged.
3. For an understanding of mandatory fees, visit the explanation of tuition and fees webpage.

Need Help? Contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships