International graduate students are eligible for need-based financial aid
at Soka. Applications open October 1 each year. Submit by February 15 to
receive an estimated aid offer with your admission decision in March.
These dates apply to all international graduate applicants. Aid offers are released the second week of March. Verified aid packages are released the first week of June. Financial aid disbursement for fall semester occurs the first week of classes.
Download and submit the International Graduate Student Financial Aid Application. The application opens October 1. Submit by February 15 to receive an estimated aid offer with your admission decision in March. The priority deadline is March 2 — late applications may affect your eligibility for need-based grants. You'll need to include officially translated copies of your and your parents' income tax returns.
If you have trouble accessing this form, contact the Office of Financial Aid for assistance.
Upon review of your application, the Office of Financial Aid may request additional verification documents. Any required items will appear in your To Do list in your Learn Account.
You'll receive an official aid offer with instructions to accept or decline online through your Soka account. You are never required to accept loans. If you accept a Soka Loan and have already completed a Master Promissory Note for a previous Soka loan, you do not need to repeat that step.
If you accept a Soka Loan, you'll need to complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN), Entrance Counseling, and a Self-Certification Form. Contact the Office of Financial Aid to schedule a debt counseling session if you have questions about how much to borrow.
Learn what grants, scholarships, and loans are available to international students.
Review tuition, housing, and estimated living costs for graduate students.
Answers to common questions about eligibility, disbursement, and managing your aid.
Soka University of America
Attn: Office of Financial Aid
1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 480-4342 | financialaid@soka.edu
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our offices are located on the second floor of Founders Hall. To schedule an appointment, email financialaid@soka.edu.