Discover why scholarships and grants are a smart financial aid option for your family, and get the details on the types of scholarships available to you at SLU.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers nearly 13,000 students a rigorous, transformative education of the whole person on campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain. At the core of the University’s diverse community of scholars is SLU’s service-focused mission, which challenges and prepares students to make the world a better, more just place. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

Find out what student loans are, the types of loans available and what to consider when deciding if student loans will be part of your financial aid plan.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers nearly 13,000 students a rigorous, transformative education of the whole person on campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain. At the core of the University’s diverse community of scholars is SLU’s service-focused mission, which challenges and prepares students to make the world a better, more just place. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

Scholarships help students from all backgrounds access Saint Louis University's Catholic Jesuit education. Hear from SLU School of Law student Jaylen Riley on the importance of donor support in increasing access to a transformative education.Jaylen says: "I talk about service and being a socially aware attorney. I think that receiving this scholarship will help me do both of those things, and it has helped me to do both of those things.I've been able to dedicate a lot of my time to BLSA, the Black Law Students’ Association, that otherwise without the scholarship, I don't think I would have been able to do.And then also the clinical work that I do, I know that, you know, if I if I weren't on this scholarship, I probably would not be able to do that. I'd have to, you know, work just to make ends meet.I knew I wanted to do civil work after I graduate. And so I got involved with our civil advocacy clinic. We, you know, work on prison litigation and, just helping members of our community who are underprivileged. I'm a big proponent of diversity, equity and inclusion, and I think the world is kind of moving in that direction.A lot of law firms are realizing that, you know, we need diverse attorneys in order to, you know, not only to remain competitive with clients, to have those voices in the room.And so when I think about scholarships and bridging that gap, I think about having more black attorneys, having more women attorneys, having more LGBTQIA plus attorneys.All of those things are important for the future of our profession, the future of our community, and definitely the future of this country."About SLU: Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers nearly 13,000 students a rigorous, transformative education of the whole person on campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain. At the core of the University’s diverse community of scholars is SLU’s service-focused mission, which challenges and prepares students to make the world a better, more just place. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

Scholarships help students from all backgrounds access Saint Louis University's Catholic Jesuit education. Hear from recent SLU School of Medicine alumnus Larry Yang on how donor support has been helpful on his journey toward an M.D.Larry says: "I think scholarships have really impacted the way that I thought about where I go for residency and what specialty I pursue.Unfortunately, a lot of students when they're thinking about specialties, finances are also a part of that consideration.For example, the salary and how much they'll be making.There's the idea that some residencies and specialties are quicker to do than others, and all because of that, some people might be more inclined to pursue a specialty that maybe they're not interested in as much, but they know will help pay the bills.So, for me, I'm very interested in internal medicine, and historically it hasn't been the most well-compensated field, but it is the one that I enjoy the most.And so because of the scholarship, I feel like it's helped me really pursue that specialty comfortably. There were a couple of reasons why I really enjoyed Saint Louis University in terms of choosing my medical school.And one of the reasons is the holistic approach that our curriculum employs.Students are able to see patients very early on in their career and their education and be able to develop a longitudinal experience.I was definitely surprised when I was able to see my first patient in only the first week of medical school, and I thought that was just a fantastic experience.It really set the stage for what I learned in class.It's one thing to learn about about questions and pathways and lectures, but another thing to understand that this is all done for the for the patient at the end of the day."About SLU: Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers nearly 13,000 students a rigorous, transformative education of the whole person on campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain. At the core of the University’s diverse community of scholars is SLU’s service-focused mission, which challenges and prepares students to make the world a better, more just place. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

Scholarships help students from all backgrounds access Saint Louis University's Catholic Jesuit education. Hear from SLU School of Professional Studies student Ann Kelly on why donor support has been helpful on her journey.Ann says: "It's been such an honor, and I'm so grateful for all of the donors that help with scholarships. When you're trying to, you know, as an adult, maybe still working full time and going to school - I'm married, and I have a daughter - so, you know, finances is a real-life part of the puzzle, and it really takes a lot of the stress off of it.I chose SLU because I love my Catholic faith, and they are local. I grew up here in St. Louis. They're a great educational institution, and I wanted something that was challenging and well-known for its academics,I know that the Jesuits are so well-known for their education and their spirituality, having a strong faith, and strong academics and strong in service.So, I am really passionate about my faith and going to a Jesuit institution really just helps me to continue to, go on that path and grow spiritually.I think it's motivating to receive the scholarship and it really makes you want to do well not only for yourself but also for those who are supporting you.I just think we have such a great community where that support is just so important and I'm grateful for it."About SLU: Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers nearly 13,000 students a rigorous, transformative education of the whole person on campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain. At the core of the University’s diverse community of scholars is SLU’s service-focused mission, which challenges and prepares students to make the world a better, more just place. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

Meet Adejoke Dingba, a member of the Class of 2024. Adejoke earned her degree while balancing her military career and her duties as a wife and mother. Hear how she continued to push forward in the face of setbacks.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers nearly 13,000 students a rigorous, transformative education of the whole person on campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain. At the core of the University’s diverse community of scholars is SLU’s service-focused mission, which challenges and prepares students to make the world a better, more just place. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

Meet April Lewis, a first-generation medical student and member of the Class of 2024. Hear what inspired April to pursue a degree in medicine and what fed her resilience during challenging times.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers nearly 13,000 students a rigorous, transformative education of the whole person on campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain. At the core of the University’s diverse community of scholars is SLU’s service-focused mission, which challenges and prepares students to make the world a better, more just place. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

Saint Louis University celebrated the 2024 Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 18, at Chaifetz Arena. Emmy-award winning actor Jon Hamm delivered the commencement address to more than 1,600 graduates in attendance. Check out the sights and sounds from this year's celebration.Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers nearly 13,000 students a rigorous, transformative education of the whole person on campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain. At the core of the University’s diverse community of scholars is SLU’s service-focused mission, which challenges and prepares students to make the world a better, more just place. Learn more at www.slu.edu.

Saint Louis University celebrates the achievements of the Class of 2024 during its annual spring Commencement ceremony. Watch today's celebration as it's streamed live from Chaifetz Arena.

Today, Saint Louis University celebrates graduates from the Doisy College of Health Sciences. Join us as we stream the 2024 pre-commencement ceremony live from Chaifetz Arena.