Financial Aid

General Information

The School of Social Work Office of Admission and Financial Aid is committed to assisting students determine eligibility for all financial aid to which they may be entitled according to federal, state and university regulations and policies.

The School of Social Work offers several different types of financial aid including Federal Stafford Loans, On and Off Campus Federal Work-Study, and grants. To qualify:

• You must be either a United States citizen or permanent resident
• If you are interested in Federal Stafford Loans or Work-Study, you cannot be in default on any previously borrowed federal education loans
• You must be enrolled in a degree program
• You must be enrolled for a minimum of five credits each semester

In addition, every academic year you must complete the required application documents, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the School of Social Work Financial Aid Application by by March 1. You will be notified if other documents are needed.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for financial aid at the same time they apply for admission to the School. Grant aid and work-study funds are limited and therefore, awarded first-come first-serve basis. Applications received after March 1st may not qualify for grants or work-study.

All students are sent a Financial Award Notification showing your eligibility for financial aid. You are responsible for correctly completing and returning this form by the deadline noted on the form. Be sure to read all materials enclosed with your Financial Award Notification.

Alternative education loans are available for students not meeting these criteria and for students needing additional assistance.

There are also scholarships offered through the School for which you can apply. Applications are available on the Financial Aid bulletin board in September/October.

Graduate Assistantships

If you are a PhD student and wish to apply for an assistantship or fellowship, select yes after the appropriate question on the application for admission. Academic departments make decisions on the award of graduate assistantships or fellowships, not the Graduate School. Assistantships and fellowships are not available for MSW students.