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Financial Pathway
Stack the La Sierra University Grant, SDA-specific awards, half-off housing for Adventist students, and federal/state aid. Four years of college athletics at a Sabbath-honoring program becomes a number, not a question mark.
01 / Institutional Grant
Incoming first-time freshmen
Not available to off-campus programs (Criminal Justice, Digital Learning) or reduced-tuition programs (EADP, ESL/ELC). National Merit recipients receive the higher of LSU Grant or National Merit Award, not both.
| High-School GPA | Annual Award | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 2.00 – 2.74 | $8,000/ yr | — |
| 2.75 – 3.24 | $10,000/ yr | — |
| 3.25 – 3.49 | $11,000/ yr | — |
| 3.50 – 3.74 | $13,000/ yr | — |
| 3.75 – 4.00 | $15,000/ yr | SAT 1270+ or ACT 29+ |
02 / Faith-Aligned Awards
For SDA Church members and graduates of Adventist academies.
annually · max $9,000 total
SDA Church members OR non-SDA students who graduate from an Adventist academy
Tuition discount. Does not apply to reduced-tuition programs.
one-time
Students who have completed 9–12 months of mission service prior to enrollment or re-enrollment. Adjusted amount for shorter terms.
renewable
Matched contribution from a student’s congregation or conference. Available to students with unmet need after all other aid; helps reduce loans.
Educational Allowance recipients are not eligible. Not available for reduced-tuition or off-campus programs.
Pacific Union: 100% up to $2,000 | Non-Pacific Union: 50% up to $1,500
one-time, applied to Fall term
Match of certified earnings from Adventist Summer Camp service the summer prior to Fall enrollment.
Not available for reduced-tuition or off-campus programs.
03 / The Silent Benefit
Seventh-day Adventist students receive half-off on housing and meals. That works out to roughly $5,200 in annual savings versus standard rates. Most schools never put a number on this. We will.
~$5,200
per year, on-campus
04 / Family Discount
When two or more members of the same immediate family are enrolled full-time in paying, non-discounted programs, each receives a $300 discount per quarter. Coordinated with each student’s financial aid package and prorated for less-than-full-time enrollment.
05 / Federal & State Aid
06 / Worked Example
Example: a 3.6 GPA Adventist senior from an Adventist academy could combine the $13,000 LSU Grant + $2,250 SDA Membership Award + ~$5,200 in half-off housing/meals = roughly $20,450/year before federal Pell or Cal Grant.
LSU Grant
$13,000
SDA Award
$2,250
Housing Discount
~$5,200
Subtotal
$20,450
Per year · before federal Pell, Cal Grant, or family aid stacks on top.
07 / Try the Numbers
Plug in your GPA, SAI, and a few details. See an estimated cost-of-attendance breakdown alongside the aid that stacks for you. Numbers update as you type.
Estimate only. This calculator is a planning tool, not an official award letter. Your actual financial aid depends on FAFSA verification, admissions decisions, and aid availability at the time of enrollment. For an official package, contact La Sierra Financial Aid.
Where you are in your academic journey
On a 4.0 scale, one decimal place
California resident
SDA member or academy graduate
Adventist church members and graduates of Adventist academies receive 50% off housing/meals + a $2,250/year award.
NAD Tuition Partnership
On-campus residence hall student with NAD subsidy. Effectively zeros out remaining tuition after other aid.
School of Business student
Adds a $150/year program fee.
From your FAFSA Submission Summary. SAI can be negative — that usually means more aid.
Multiple family members enrolled at La Sierra
$900/year per additional family member from your household.
Optional — outside scholarships and special programs
Estimated net cost · 2026-27 academic year
You’ll pay about
$41,560/yr
before conditional aid
Total cost
$41,560
Total aid
$0
Per quarter
$13,853
10-month plan
$4,156/mo
Monthly auto-debit option
3-quarter plan
$13,853/qtr
Pay each term separately
Estimate only. This calculator is a planning tool, not an official award letter. Your actual financial aid depends on FAFSA verification, admissions decisions, and aid availability at the time of enrollment. For an official package, contact La Sierra Financial Aid.
Submit your profile and we’ll lay out exactly what your package could look like, with staff, family, and the financial aid office in the loop.
Numbers above reflect current La Sierra figures. Always confirm with the La Sierra Financial Aid office.