University of St. Thomas Admissions and Financial Aid

Tommie pride, one cap at a time. 💜
From meaningful messages to bold designs, this year’s decorated graduation caps captured what commencement is all about: celebrating the journey, the people who made it possible and the exciting next chapter ahead.

Congratulations Graduates!

Earning your degree is quite an accomplishment, and we wish you the very best in your life after St. Thomas!

Before you go, however, there are a few things we want to share with you.

Exit Counseling
What is Exit Counseling?
Exit counseling is a requirement if you borrowed a federal student loan. It provides important information to help you prepare for loan repayment. You will be asked to complete exit counseling each time you:

Drop below half-time enrollment
Graduate
Leave school
Who should complete this?
Students who have received a subsidized and/or unsubsidized loan(s) under the Direct Loan Program or the FFEL Program, must complete exit counseling. Recipients of the SELF Loan (a private loan program) typically pay interest while in school, but repayment will change upon graduation. To ensure that you understand the changes and all your obligations, contact the SELF Loan servicer, Aspire Servicing at 800-243-7552.



Loan Repayment
Utilizing your resources is a key component in successful loan repayment.



Review your federal aid summary (My Aid) on the https://studentaid.gov/dashboard and find your loan servicer information.
Check Murphy Online https://experience.elluciancloud.com/uofstthomasmn/ for a summary of your private education loans.
Meet with a financial aid counselor to review your loans and prepare for repayment. https://go.oncehub.com/financialaid


Get help navigating your federal loan https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/repayment/plans repayment options from the lender/servicer.
Use the Loan Simulator to get an idea on your federal loan payment amount. https://studentaid.gov/loan-simulator/
See more info here including Top Student Loan Repayment Tips for Graduating Seniors.
https://www.stthomas.edu/financial-aid/undergraduate/loans/repayment/index.html

This is a 20-hour Spring internship with the opportunity to extend into a full-time 12-week internship in the summer.
The City of Bloomington’s Port Authority division is seeking an individual to primarily provide essential support for the
maintenance and population of the Port Authority's new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This
position will also assist the Port’s Business Assistance Team with administrative tasks, business outreach, and overall
project support.
This position will be in-person and may be considered for a flexible work schedule upon completion of training
dependent on the needs of the organization.

see more info here:
https://studentemployment-stthomas.icims.com/jobs/9203/data-%26-crm-spring-intern--city-of-bloomington-pt-spring-%2726-ft-summer-%2726/job

Student employment and federal work-study at the University of St. Thomas explained.

This video covers how student employment works, what federal work-study (FWS) means in a financial aid offer, how to apply for campus jobs, how students are paid and what paperwork is required after being hired.

Financial Aid and Human Resources staff clarify common misconceptions, including the difference between work-study and a grant, whether work-study is paid as a lump sum and whether students without work-study can work on campus.

All student employment opportunities — including work-study and non-work-study positions — are listed on the Student Employment Job Board.

Learn more:
➞ Student Employment: https://www.stthomas.edu/financial-ai...
➞ Student Employment Job Board: https://studentemployment-stthomas.ic...
➞ Financial Aid Office: https://www.stthomas.edu/financial-aid/

This video is intended for current undergraduate students at the University of St. Thomas who are seeking part-time employment on campus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV0lyfXrgbI&t=36s

Federal Work-Study vs. Campus Jobs: What St. Thomas Students Need to Know Student employment and federal work-study at the University of St. Thomas explained.This video covers how student employment works, what federal work-study (...

The 2026 Financial Aid Tommie Food Shelf Fundraiser (Penny War)
was a success!

Thank you to all who participated in the Tommie Food Shelf Fundraiser. We raised $232.92 of which $141.92 were coins 😄

The Tommie Food Shelf is a grocery giveaway that benefits students, staff, faculty, and community members. We partner with three local non-profit community partners to bring two monthly grocery giveaways to campus.

St. Paul Campus Hours
First Tuesday of every month,
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon), at the
Iversen Center for Faith turnaround.

Minneapolis Campus Hours
Third Wednesday of every month, 3-5 p.m., in Terrence Murphy Hall, 252. This shelf is open from September through May.

The Tommie Shelf Foodmobile is a St. Thomas initiative that helps eradicate food insecurity on our campus and in our community. Our mutually beneficial partnerships with Keystone Community Services, https://keystoneservices.org/ Good in the 'Hood https://www.goodinthehood.org/, and Second Harvest Heartland https://www.2harvest.org/provide up to twenty-five pounds of groceries a month.

If you have questions about accessing groceries through Tommie Shelf, please email [email protected] to learn more, visit the Tommie Shelf OneStThomas.

It was a close race! Less than $1 decided who was taking a pie to the face. Thanks for being such a sport, Neil!

Paying your tuition bill doesn’t have to be overwhelming, but missing a detail can cost you.

In this quick walkthrough, Bill Peterson from the the University of St. Thomas Business Office covers what you need to know about payment deadlines, understanding your bill, avoiding unnecessary charges and setting up your account correctly.

If you’re a Tommie or supporting one, this is essential viewing before your next payment is due.

Questions? The Business Office is here to help.

How to Pay Your Bill at the University of St. Thomas (MN) | Business and Financial Aid Offices Paying your tuition bill doesn’t have to be overwhelming, but missing a detail can cost you.In this quick walkthrough, Bill Peterson from the the University ...

Wishing you a very spooky and safe Halloween 🎃

“Transfer students come ready to learn. The diversity they bring, having a wide range of experiences, gives them a broader view of the world.” -Dr. Holte, School of Engineering