The University of San Diego is committed to providing students with the resources, skills, and knowledge which will help you succeed both during your time as a student and after you graduate. Here you can find a list of resources as well the topics, dates, times, and locations of our Financial Wellness workshop series!
Torero Hub
The Torero Hub at the University of San Diego welcomes all students and can answer all of your non-academic questions, from financial aid and billing to class registration. The Torero Hub helps make managing your financial obligations is as simple as being a part of our university community.
Funding and Scholarships
Many programs offer merit awards and scholarships to their highest achieving students. Funding varies by department. For additional information, please contact the specific department (see school links below). If you have received a Dean's Merit Award, you may download the terms and conditions of the award here.
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Hahn School of Nursing
- Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
- Knauss School of Business
- School of Law
- School of Leadership and Education Sciences
- Professional and Continuing Education
Alumni support current USD students through USD Alumni Association's scholarship programs. Over 70 percent of current USD students receive some type of financial assistance. Since 2006, the USD Alumni Association has awarded over 100 scholarships to deserving undergraduate and graduate students.
For more information, please visit: The Torero Network.
Turning an idea and turn it into a workable business or social innovation with funding awards
The Idea Labs series is a catalyst for entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of San Diego. Created by the Center for Peace and Commerce, a collaboration between the school of Business and the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, Idea Labs prepare all USD Students at the graduate and undergraduate levels to enter the Changemaker Challenge, Global Social Innovation Challenge (Global SIC), and the V2 (Venture Vetting) competitions. Through active guidance and mentorship, entrepreneurs will help students convert their ideas into action. Award money will act as seed funding.
- Ahlers Center for International Studies offers scholarships to supplement their study abroad programs. When students apply for study abroad programs, they may apply for these scholarships.
- Prodigy Finance for International Students: “In 2007, three MBA students recognised that traditional banks don't serve the needs of international students: requiring collateral, co-signers, guarantors or documentation that students simply don't have. They made it their mission to make quality education accessible, using fintech to redefine the student loan market."
USD’s Military and Veterans Program has a list of scholarships and funding resources for affiliated students.
- The American Indian Graduate Center Scholars (AIGC) offers fellowships and loans for service to American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate and graduate students.
- DAR Scholarship, funded through the Daughters of the American Revolution National Society, awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including education. Scholarships are awarded to qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, sex or national origin.
- Through its Fellowship Program for Minorities, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation's college and university faculties. Administered by the National Research Council (NRC) since 1979, these programs provide fellowship support at the predoctoral, dissertation and postdoctoral levels. Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens who can demonstrate superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers, and are well prepared to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
- The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) has scholarship available to students pursuing or planning to pursue a first graduate degree.
Study.com provides a comprehensive list of scholarships for LGBTQ+ students by region, degree, and more. You can also learn more about funding for LGBTQ+ students by visiting PFLAG San Diego.
Please visit The Open Education Database for more information.
The Minerva Scholarship program was established by Women in California Leadership to support the advancement of women in the State of California. Launched in 2015, the foundation was established with the purpose of empowering women and enhancing the lives of women and girls. To this end, the foundation is committed to providing scholarships to select women of promise in order to help them achieve their educational objectives.
- The San Diego Foundation offers more than 60 different scholarships through just one application, a database of scholarships offered by local and national organizations, and a Scholarship Seekers’ Toolkit.
- National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) offers numerous scholarships that are available to graduate students, undergraduate student leaders and associate members on an annual basis.
- The USD Office of Sponsored Programs offers information about outside sources of grants and fellowships. For more information, please call (619) 260-6825.
- Phi Delta Kappa offers a variety of fellowships for graduate students.
- The College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 established a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This program discharges any remaining debt after 10 years of full-time employment in public service. The borrower must have made 120 payments as part of the Direct Loan program in order to obtain this benefit.
- LendEDU offers a guide to scholarships and provides search categories to cater to your specific needs.
- Find and discover unique college scholarships, grants, internships, college tips and more — 100% FREE using FastWeb’s Scholarship Search.
On-Campus Employment
Part-Time Positions
Most students work 10-15 hours per week, with a maximum of 25 hours per week among all on-campus positions during the fall and spring semesters as set by university policy.
Flexible hours, competitive wages, convenient on-campus locations and a great environment to make friends while working with fellow students - all add to the appeal of working for Auxiliary Services.
We are the largest employer on campus and have part-time opportunities throughout the year in a variety of on-campus departments:
- Dining
- Hospitality Services (conferences, catering)
- La Gran Terraza (restaurant)
- USD Torero Store
On-campus employment is available in a number of other campus offices and centers. Students are encouraged to contact campus offices they are interested in working with to inquire about openings for student employees.
- Postings for student employees can also be found on the USD Student Employment page.
- Postings for graduate student employees may be found on the Human Resources website
- For assistance with a job or internship search, contact Career Services
Below is a list of campus offices that advertised part-time positions for graduate students in recent years.
- Military and Veterans Program
- If you are a military-connected graduate student using benefits, you qualify for VA Work-Study opportunities.
- International Center
- Campus Recreation
- Legal Research Center
- Humanities Center
Full-Time Employment
Visit the Human Resources website. Then choose the appropriate link under "Job Opportunities" to view current full-time positions at the University of San Diego.
Background Checks: Please note that all first time employees must undergo a background investigation before they are eligible to work. This process can take some time so get informed.
The background check process is done after an offer of employment has been conditionally made and accepted but before an offer is finalized or (if applicable) a contract is signed. The background investigation is initiated when the appropriate person at USD enters the potential new hire’s name and e-mail address into the Truescreen background check online system. The potential new hire then receives an e-mail directing him/her to a website to enter the required information for the background check. After the background check is complete, the results are sent by Truescreen to HR. HR then shares the results with the hiring authority.