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Saint Louis University Launches Tuition Promise Covering Full Undergraduate Tuition for Eligible Students
SLU Launches Tuition Promise Covering Full Undergraduate Tuition for Eligible Students
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ST. LOUIS - Starting in fall 2026, eligible first-time freshmen will be able to attend Saint Louis University without paying undergraduate tuition through a new initiative aimed at expanding college access and affordability.
An Aerial view of the SLU clock tower. Photo by Sarah Conroy.
The SLU Tuition Promise is for students from families with a combined Adjusted Gross Income of $60,000 or less and limited assets. Eligible students will have their full undergraduate tuition covered through gift aid from all sources, including federal and state grants.
"Our Jesuit mission calls us to remove barriers to the opportunities provided by a SLU education," said Jean Marie Cox, the University's interim vice president for enrollment management. "This program reflects the promise we make to students and families: that cost should not stand in the way of talent, potential or purpose."
The program is renewable for up to 10 consecutive semesters, provided students continue to meet income and aid requirements and remain in good academic standing. Participants will also be required to live on campus, a factor widely linked to academic success and retention.
While there is no limit to the number of students who may qualify, SLU will guarantee funding for eligible students who submit their deposit by May 1, the traditional national college decision deadline. After that date, awards will be made based on available funds. Full program details and eligibility requirements are available on the SLU financial aid website.
The SLU Tuition Promise adds to the University's broader efforts to expand college access and affordability. SLU recently committed nearly $3 million in new scholarships for local students pursuing undergraduate degrees in education, social work and criminal justice, and expects all first-year students enrolling this fall to receive some form of scholarship or financial assistance.
About Saint Louis University
Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic research institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 15,300 students a rigorous, transformative education that challenges and prepares them to make the world a better place. As a nationally recognized leader in research and innovation, SLU is an R1 research university, advancing groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries that promote the greater good.
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