Stanford’s commitment to its student-athletes on athletic scholarship is that each student graduate in four years.  Fifth-year aid is not guaranteed for any student without prior written approval from the Athletic Director.

An Athletic Scholarship includes ONLY: Tuition, Standard Room and Board, Required Textbooks and Compulsory Fees (ASSU, House Dues, Freshman Fee, Documentation Fee, Telecommunications Fee).

An Athletic Scholarship does NOT include, for example: P.O.  Boxes, Health Insurance, Late Fees, Communication Fees, Damage Charges, Supplies, Lab Fees, Interim Housing Charges or charges associated with a fraternity or sorority membership.

A financial award given to a student-athlete based upon athletic ability or sports performance is considered an athletic grant.  An athletic grant is awarded for a maximum period of one academic year and may be renewed annually.  Annual renewal of athletic aid is at the discretion of the head coach.

Each varsity sport is provided a grant-in-aid budget within the guidelines of the NCAA, Pac-10, and Athletic Department budgets.  If you are recommended by the head coach for an athletic grant and it is approved by the Director of Athletics, a letter of recommendation is sent by the Assistant Director for Compliance Services to the Financial Aid Office for processing.

In compliance with NCAA rules, the Financial Aid Office must notify you of the renewal or non-renewal of your award on or before July 1 preceding each academic year.  If your athletic grant is not recommended for renewal, the Financial Aid Office will notify you of an opportunity for a hearing to appeal this decision to a University Financial Aid Committee.

If you have a question about the terms of your athletic grant, please contact your head coach or Julie Ross.

University Aid
Student-athletes are encouraged to apply for the Federal Pell Grant and other financial assistance, if they feel they might qualify.  Check with the Financial Aid Office regarding the Pell Grant application.  The Pell Grant is awarded on the basis of your family’s financial situation, can range from $400 to $4,000 for an academic year, and does not count towards any NCAA limits.  The actual amount of your Pell Grant stipend will be determined by the Financial Aid Office.

Remember, if you are awarded athletically-related financial aid, the amount of other forms of financial aid that you may receive is limited.  The Financial Aid Office is responsible for making the necessary adjustments to assure compliance with NCAA individual financial aid limitations.  Receiving excessive aid can result in being declared ineligible for competition.

University need-based aid is generally awarded at the same approximate amount on an annual basis for four years or 12 quarters, unless there is some significant change in the student’s financial situation.  University aid after 12 quarters is not guaranteed and must be petitioned for on an individual basis with the Financial Aid Office.