Financial aid is meant to open doors. We make sure it does.
At Soka University of America, financial support is built into our promise to every student. No matter your background or citizenship status, we’ll work with you to make your education possible.
A clear path to college for students from all income levels.
If you’re an admitted undergraduate student with a family income of less than $90,000 per year, the Soka Opportunity Plan covers your tuition with a combination of grants and scholarships from the university, federal and state governments, and private agencies.
If you have additional demonstrated financial need, you may qualify for even more gift aid to help reduce other education-related costs, like living expenses, books, and transportation.
If your family income is over $90,000 per year, you may qualify for prorated need-based grants. If your family earns up to $250,000, you will receive a minimum of half of your tuition covered, with potential for more aid based on need. If your family earns between $250,001 and $300,000, you are eligible to have one-quarter of your tuition covered.
We also offer multiple scholarship opportunities that are not based on family income.
100% of admitted students are offered a merit scholarship.
78% of students receive grants and scholarships that fully cover their tuition.*
Study abroad is available to all students and is included in the cost of tuition.
$17.9 million in grants and scholarships is provided to about 450 students each academic year. Of this amount, $17 million comes from Soka University of America sources.
100% of students who enroll at Soka receive a MacBook during orientation.
*Data from 2024–25 academic year
Why we invest in you
At Soka, we believe global citizenship shouldn’t be limited by financial circumstances. Our generous aid packages reflect our commitment to assembling the most diverse, passionate community of future changemakers — regardless of their citizenship status or ability to pay.
And when you graduate with minimal debt, you can more easily pursue a broader range of careers or continue your education in graduate school, allowing you to build a stable foundation for a contributive life.
Important deadlines
February 15: Priority financial aid deadline for new applicants
March 2: Financial aid application is due
May 1: Deadline to submit all required verification documents
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