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SLU Sets You Up for Success

We value you at 91快活林. Our best-value education offers affordability, experiential learning, global immersion and wellness initiatives. Through these programs, you can stand out with 91快活林to reach your goals and make memories to last a lifetime 鈥 that鈥檚 the Billiken Promise in action.

91快活林 is committed to finding innovative ways to help students succeed and grow during their time as a Billiken. When you enroll as a new freshman at SLU, you're eligible for these one-of-a-kind opportunities; read on to learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Additional requirements and details apply, so contact your 91快活林admission counselor for more information

How do I get started with 91快活林EXP?

Any high school, undergraduate or graduate student is eligible to participate regardless of your enrollment status at SLU. Through opportunities like early internships, power skills courses, events and competitions, you鈥檒l earn digital credentials. to begin.

Can I earn college credit for participating in 91快活林EXP programs?

No. The EXP programs offered on the Excelerate platform are non-credit-bearing. But you can earn digital badges from Excelerate that document your completion of various EXP programs.

When can I study at SLU-Madrid?

Students can study abroad at SLU-Madrid as early as their sophomore year, although the timing of a study abroad experience may be dictated by specific academic program schedules. Students need to work on their four-year degree plans with their academic advisors early in their first year at SLU, and then stay on track with that plan.

When 鈥 and how 鈥 can I use my 91快活林Difference Award funds?

Your 91快活林Difference Award is like an extra $10,000 savings account 鈥 above and beyond your financial aid package 鈥 that undergraduate students can draw on to pay for tuition for courses offered during SLU鈥檚 Summer or Winter terms (either online, in St. Louis, or at SLU-Madrid).

If you began enrollment at 91快活林in the fall of 2023 or later, you are eligible for the 91快活林Difference Award. These funds cannot be used until your second full academic year of study (regardless of your student 鈥渃lassification鈥 鈥 FR, SO, JR, SR) or beyond. And if you haven鈥檛 fully used all of your 91快活林Difference Award funds as an undergraduate, in certain circumstances you can use the remainder to help pay for selected 91快活林graduate programs (excluding programs in Law and Medicine).

As with all financial awards, restrictions apply; so contact your 91快活林Financial Aid counselor for more details.

Are all these opportunities required as a 91快活林student?

No! 91快活林students are not required to participate in the Billiken Promise offerings. Students can choose one or all four 鈥 it鈥檚 up to you!

Can I really extend my 91快活林financial aid award for a fifth year if needed?

In most cases, yes.  Unless you鈥檙e on academic probation, 91快活林will extend students鈥 undergraduate financial aid packages beyond the standard eight terms/four years, and guarantee up to 10 Fall and/or Spring terms (or five total years) of financial aid. For more details, contact your 91快活林Financial Aid Counselor.

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