Federal and State Aid

Federal student assistance is available to students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Federal student assistance can be used for educational expenses, including tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation and personal expenses. The FAFSA form is used to determine eligibility. Students must be making satisfactory progress in their course of study to continue receiving this aid.

Due to continuing changes in both the policies and funding for the federal student aid programs, the eligibility standards and figures shown for these programs are subject to change. In any case, students are urged to complete the financial aid application process in order to be considered for every possible type of aid.

Federal student aid applications are randomly selected for verification by the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Processor. There are also other potential reasons for being selected for verification:If you are selected for verification, please click here for further information.

The Net Price Calculator, from the U.S. Department of Education, is customized for the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. This calculator can provide a basic estimate of what aid you may receive based on your financial need. This calculator is only applicable to full-time, first-time undergraduate students and is based on 2010-2011 academic year data.