Financial Aid and Loans for Graduate Students
The financial aid application process is exactly the same for graduate students as for undergraduate students. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online once a year by visiting www.fafsa.ed.gov.
FAFSA applications will be available for completion on January 1 of each year. Upon receipt of your application, the Office of Student Financial Assistance will prepare an individual award package for you. Please submit the FAFSA as soon as possible. You can do so even before you have been admitted to a graduate program. Early submission allows plenty of time for processing your loan application. Once you have been admitted, your application will automatically be activated.
There are many Types of Financial Aid. To learn more about Financial Aid opportunities, please speak with a a counselor in the Student Financial Aid Office.
Students may apply for graduate assistantships, college work study, and employee tuition benefits to help cover their expenses. Tuition benefits pay towards tuition costs only, whereas graduate assistantships and college work study allow you to receive a stipend/paycheck as well as a tuition waiver, depending on the position.