Financial aid at the SC Johnson College
A transformative education from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is within reach.
Investing in you
Cornell University and the SC Johnson College help you achieve your educational and career goals with generous financial aid. The return on investment is clear. Our alumni find success after graduation and continue to advance in their fields.
50%
receive financial aid
35%
receive scholarships
Top 10%
eligible for Dyson scholarships
Undergraduate financial aid
Cornell University meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for eligible undergraduate students. Types of financial aid vary by individual, but may include:
- Need-based Cornell University scholarships and grants, including the Excelsior Scholarship for Dyson School-bound NY state residents
- Merit scholarships, including Dyson Scholars
- Federal and state grants
- Work study (part-time employment on campus or with off-campus partners)
- Low-interest federal student loans
- Grant/scholarship aid for study abroad/field study experiences
Learn more about types of financial aid, application deadlines and more at the Cornell University Financial Aid Office
Graduate financial aid
Earning a graduate business degree from the SC Johnson College is a wise investment in your future. A variety of financial assistance programs may be available to help take your career and education to the next level, including federal student loans, employee sponsorship, merit scholarships and graduate assistantships.
View details by program
Tuition, fees and processes vary by program. Explore your master’s or Ph.D. program of interest to learn more about specific costs and available financial aid options.
Additional expenses
Discretionary lifestyle choices cannot be subsidized by federal or private education loans.
Additional expenses, listed below, can be used to increase the financial aid budget on a case-by-case basis after discussion with the Financial Aid Office.
- Student Health Plan
- Computer (one-time only)
- International Course Trips for credit
Please note that per federal regulations, eligibility for federal student aid is based on a single student budget.
Cornell University bursar procedures
Most University charges and credits are processed through the University bursar system. Tuition is billed on a semester basis:
- Summer tuition bills will be available mid-May and due June 7.
- Fall tuition bills will be available mid-July and due by August 7.
- Spring tuition bills will be available mid-January and due February 7.
The tuition bill for your first term must be paid to register. Your admissions deposit will be credited against your first semester tuition. Financial aid is disbursed at the beginning of each term and credit to your student bursar account. If any of these funds result in a credit balance, the credit will be refunded to you. All students should sign up for direct deposit to ensure timely receipt of any refunds issued. Refunds are typically issued the second week of classes.
Please visit the Office of the Bursar for more information including the payment options.
Additional financial aid resources
Here are a few links to useful university-level financial aid information:
- Types of financial aid
- Cornell grants and scholarships
- Cost of attendance info
- Financial aid calculators (undergraduate)
How to apply for aid at SC Johnson College
If you are ready to start the financial aid application process, the Cornell University financial aid website provides in-depth details about next steps. Additionally, you can begin the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using our school code: 002711.