Financial Aid: Graduate Students

Graduate Scholarships & Assistantships

On-line applications for graduate scholarships and assistantships:  Financing Your Future.

Federal Direct Student Loan

To apply for a Federal Direct Student Loan or Graduate Plus Loan, a 2012 - 2013 FAFSA should be completed no later than June 1 for enrollment in the fall semester or November 1 for enrollment in the spring.

First time borrowers of Federal Direct Student Loans or Grad PLUS loans must complete the appropriate Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note at www.studentloans.gov.

Unsubsidized Federal Direct Student Loan

Under the Unsubsidized Federal Direct Student Loan program, graduate students enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester can borrow up to $20,500 per academic year.  Students do not have to demonstrate financial need to apply for an Unsubsidized Federal Direct Student Loan.

Graduate PLUS Loan

Under the Graduate PLUS Loan program, graduate students enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester can borrow the difference between the cost of education less any scholarships, grants, employer reimbursement, or other loans received.

Submit your application at www.studentloans.gov.

Alternative Loans

We provide a suggested list of alternative loan providers as a courtesy to students.