Stephen F Austin State University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Stephen F Austin State University?

For the 2024-25 reporting year, SFA's listed full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees total $11,128 for Texas residents: $7,842 in tuition plus $3,286 in fees. The corresponding listed total for nonresidents is $20,968: $17,682 in tuition plus the same required fees. Residency classification can therefore make a substantial difference.

• Listed annual room and board: $13,940.
• Listed books and supplies: $1,206.
• Tuition, required fees, room and board, and books together: approximately $26,274 for a Texas resident or $36,114 for a nonresident, using the same reporting-year figures.

Those combined amounts are not a complete cost-of-attendance budget. Transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific charges can increase the amount a student needs; housing and meal choices can also change it. A student who lives elsewhere should not add the listed campus room-and-board figure to their own housing expense.

Published cost differs from net price, which accounts for grant and scholarship aid in the relevant federal calculation. Among students in families with annual income of $48,000 or less, SFA's reported average net price is $11,023; the average rises to $17,609 for the $75,001-$110,000 income band. These are group averages, not personalized aid offers.

Financial assistance may include federal grants, Texas state programs, SFA scholarships, and federal loans, depending on eligibility. In the reported aid data, 91% of students received some form of financial aid, while 41% had student loans. Students seeking need-based assistance should complete the FAFSA and check SFA's scholarship and priority-date instructions; veterans and eligible dependents should separately review how their education benefits apply.

What are the work-study opportunities at Stephen F Austin State University?

Eligible SFA students may seek Federal Work-Study positions as part of a financial-aid package, as well as ordinary part-time student jobs. Work-Study is generally based on financial need and available funding; being offered it does not automatically assign a job or pay the award upfront.

Students should use SFA's current student-employment listings and application instructions to identify openings and confirm whether a position requires a Work-Study award. Wages depend on hours worked. An ordinary campus job may be open to students who do not qualify for Work-Study, while an internship may follow a department's separate rules for pay or academic credit.

For longer-term planning, SFA's career services can help students explore occupations and prepare application materials, interviews, and job searches. Employer events and internship searches are opportunities to make connections, not verified employment outcomes. Students pursuing a specialized field should also ask their department how placements or professional experiences fit into its degree plan.